Bravada Updates In-Pit 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 15:19:37 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Bravada Gold Corporation has released an updated in-pit mineral resource estimate for the Wind Mountain project in Nevada, supported by an ongoing Pre-Feasibility Study. The update shows significant increases in both Indicated and Inferred resource categories, largely due to higher metal prices making previously classified waste mineralized and profitable. The estimate was prepared by RESPEC and is NI 43-101 compliant.
Reasoning: Significant tonnage and metal growth in the Inferred category driven by higher metal prices and expanded pit optimization, though high Inferred component limits immediate economic confidence.
Positive factors
- Indicated gold resource increased by 15%
- Inferred gold resource increased by 292%
- Inferred silver resource increased by 490%
- Higher metal prices converted previous waste to profitable ore
- QP/CP sign-off provided for NI 43-101 compliance
Negative factors
- Inferred category remains a large component of the resource
- Low metallurgical recoveries for mixed and unoxidized material
Facts used in scoring: 4
Classification and evidence
Tonnage Growthpositive
Tonnage increase reaching the strong tier vs prior estimate, with grade maintained or improved.
Why it applies: Inferred gold resource increased by 292% and silver by 490% compared to 2022 update.
Evidence · text
“Inferred Resources increased by 292% for gold and 490% for silver”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The technical report is prepared for the purpose of Canadian NI 43-101 standards.
Evidence · text
“Qualified Persons of the technical report for the purpose of Canadian NI 43-101”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: A significant portion of the resource growth is in the Inferred category.
Evidence · text
“Inferred Resources increased by 292% for gold”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 4. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (4)
indicatedWind Mountain · goldTonnes: 56604000Contained Metal: 543500Contained Unit: oz auView 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:42a6ef0b30a2ad5af8de
- Deposit or zone
- Wind Mountain
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Material type
- mixed
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 56604000
- Contained Metal
- 543500
- Contained Unit
- oz au
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.004
- Cutoff Unit
- oz Au/ton
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-09-03
Lab
- Laboratory
- RESPEC
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated gold resource shows growth compared to 2022 update.
Positive factors
- 15% increase in Indicated gold vs 2022
Evidence · table
“0.010”
Context: 56,604,000
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
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 · silverTonnes: 56604000Contained Metal: 14212000Contained Unit: oz agView 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:42a6ef0b30a2ad5af8de
- Deposit or zone
- Wind Mountain
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Material type
- mixed
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 56604000
- Contained Metal
- 14212000
- Contained Unit
- oz ag
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.004
- Cutoff Unit
- oz Au/ton
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-09-03
Lab
- Laboratory
- RESPEC
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated silver resource shows growth compared to 2022 update.
Positive factors
- 20% increase in Indicated silver vs 2022
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 56,604,000
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
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 · goldTonnes: 16840000Contained Metal: 85900Contained Unit: oz auView 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:b81098471017e9671c28
- Deposit or zone
- Wind Mountain
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Material type
- mixed
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 16840000
- Contained Metal
- 85900
- Contained Unit
- oz au
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.004
- Cutoff Unit
- oz Au/ton
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-09-03
Lab
- Laboratory
- RESRES
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Massive expansion of Inferred resource due to price-driven conversion of waste to ore.
Positive factors
- 292% increase in Inferred gold vs 2022
Negative factors
- High Inferred component
Evidence · table
“0.005”
Context: 16,840,000
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
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 · silverTonnes: 16840000Contained Metal: 2930000Contained Unit: oz agView 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:b81098471017e9671c28
- Deposit or zone
- Wind Mountain
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Material type
- mixed
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 16840000
- Contained Metal
- 2930000
- Contained Unit
- oz ag
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.004
- Cutoff Unit
- oz Au/ton
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-09-03
Lab
- Laboratory
- RESRES
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Massive expansion of Inferred resource due to price-driven conversion of waste to ore.
Positive factors
- 490% increase in Inferred silver vs 2022
Negative factors
- High Inferred component
Evidence · table
“0.17”
Context: 16,840,000
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
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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