Bravada Files Technical Report Significantly Increasing the In-pit Au/Ag Resource for Wind Mountain Project, Nevada
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Bravada Gold Corporation
- Ticker
- BVA
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Nevada
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver
- Document categories
- Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-15 15:21:49 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Bravada Gold Corporation has filed an updated Technical Report for the Wind Mountain project in Nevada, significantly increasing the in-pit gold and silver mineral resources. The update, part of an ongoing Pre-Feasibility Study, shows Indicated gold resources up 15% and Inferred gold resources up 292%, with potential mine life extending to over 10 years.
Reasoning: The update shows massive growth in Inferred gold and silver resources (292% and 490% respectively) and significant expansion of Indicated resources, driven by reclassifying previously considered waste as profitable ore.
Positive factors
- Significant tonnage growth in Inferred category
- Indicated resource expansion
- Improved strip ratio
- Extended mine life from 4.2 to >10 years
- QP/CP sign-off provided
Negative factors
- Inferred resources remain speculative
Facts used in scoring: 4
Classification and evidence
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The report was prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 standards.
Evidence · text
“prepared in accordance with Canadian Securities Administrators' National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101")”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The update includes a significant Inferred component which is speculative.
Evidence · text
“includes inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 4. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (4)
indicatedwind mountain · goldView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- wind mountain
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- BVA
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Thomas Dyer, Michael Lindholm, Jeffery Woods
- Resource group id
- resource:4c0e216268e89383c0b7
- Deposit or zone
- Wind Mountain
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Material type
- mixed
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.004
- Cutoff Unit
- oz Au/ton
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-09-03
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated gold resource increased by 15% vs 2022 baseline.
Positive factors
- 15% increase in Indicated gold resources compared to 2022
Evidence · text
“Indicated Resources increased by 15% for gold”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedwind mountain · silverView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- wind mountain
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- BVA
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Thomas Dyer, Michael Lindholm, Jeffery Woods
- Resource group id
- resource:4c0e216268e89383c0b7
- Deposit or zone
- Wind Mountain
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Material type
- mixed
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.004
- Cutoff Unit
- oz Au/ton
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-09-03
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated silver resource increased by 20% vs 2022 baseline.
Positive factors
- 20% increase in Indicated silver resources
Evidence · text
“Indicated Resources increased by ... 20% for silver”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredwind mountain · goldView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- wind mountain
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- BVA
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Thomas Dyer, Michael Lindholm, Jeffery Woods
- Resource group id
- resource:485e1b476e905a1aa4ba
- Deposit or zone
- Wind Mountain
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Material type
- mixed
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.004
- Cutoff Unit
- oz Au/ton
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-09-03
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Massive expansion of Inferred gold resource (292%) due to reclassification of waste to ore.
Positive factors
- 292% increase in Inferred gold resources
Negative factors
- Inferred category is speculative
Evidence · text
“Inferred Resources increased by 292% for gold”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredwind mountain · silverView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- wind mountain
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- BVA
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Thomas Dyer, Michael Lindholm, Jeffery Woods
- Resource group id
- resource:485e1b476e905a1aa4ba
- Deposit or zone
- Wind Mountain
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Material type
- mixed
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.004
- Cutoff Unit
- oz Au/ton
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-09-03
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Massive expansion of Inferred silver resource (490%) due to reclassification of waste to ore.
Positive factors
- 490% increase in Inferred silver resources
Negative factors
- Inferred category is speculative
Evidence · text
“Inferred Resources increased by ... 490% for silver”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
How Atlas produces this analysis
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