LAKE VICTORIA GOLD ANNOUNCES MAIDEN MINERAL RESOURCE AT TEMBO OF 480,100 INFERRED AND 99,700 INDICATED OUNCES, ADJACENT TO BARRICK'S BULYANHULU MINE
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Lake Victoria Gold Ltd.
- Ticker
- LVG
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- northwestern Tanzania
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-14 10:28:38 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Lake Victoria Gold has announced a maiden NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate for its 100%-owned Tembo Gold Project in northwestern Tanzania. The estimate comprises 99,700 Indicated ounces and 480,100 Inferred ounces of gold, demonstrating a significant higher-grade component at a 1.00 g/t cut-off. The company plans close-spaced drilling at Ngula 1 to improve confidence and support mine planning, with potential for near-term production via a toll-milling initiative.
Reasoning: The maiden NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate for the Tembo Gold Project establishes a significant gold resource, including a substantial indicated component and a higher-grade core, providing a strong foundation for future development and exploration. The grades are strong for an open-pit scenario, and the resource is adjacent to a major mine.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- Contained Metal Growth
- Grade Improvement
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- Cut-off Disclosed
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
- Nearology Play
Facts used in scoring: 7
Classification and evidence
Maiden Resourceneutral
First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component. No prior estimate exists, so every change band is not applicable.
Why it applies: The document announces a 'maiden National Instrument 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate' for the Tembo Gold Project.
Evidence · text
“maiden National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE")”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The resource estimate includes a significant 'Inferred Mineral Resource of 13.33 Mt at 1.12 g/t gold containing 480,100 ounces'.
Evidence · text
“Inferred Mineral Resource of 13.33 Mt at 1.12 g/t gold containing 480,100 ounces”
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: The resource estimate includes an 'Indicated Mineral Resource of 2.69 Mt at 1.16 g/t gold containing 99,700 ounces'.
Evidence · text
“Indicated Mineral Resource of 2.69 Mt at 1.16 g/t gold containing 99,700 ounces”
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: The Technical Report supporting the MRE was prepared by independent Qualified Persons Noleen D. Pauls and Dean Richards.
Evidence · text
“The Technical Report supporting the MRE was prepared by independent Qualified Persons Noleen D. Pauls (M.Sc., Pr. Sci. Nat., FGSSA) and Dean Richards (B.Sc. (Hons), Pr. Sci. Nat., MGSSA) of Obsidian Consulting Services”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The MRE was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101.
Evidence · text
“prepared in accordance with NI 43-101”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.25 g/t Au.
Evidence · text
“Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.25 g/t Au”
Nearology Playneutral · Story-specific tag
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The project is described as 'adjacent to Barrick's Bulyanhulu Mine', leveraging its proximity to a known deposit.
Evidence · text
“adjacent to Barrick's Bulyanhulu Mine”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 7. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (7)
indicatedTembo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 1780000Grade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 62700Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tembo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- tanzania
- Reported Region
- northwestern Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Noleen D. Pauls, Dean Richards
- Resource group id
- resource:f7b314600dcfc1d73295
- Deposit or zone
- Ngula 1
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1780000
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 62700
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-29
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a portion of the maiden Indicated resource for the Ngula 1 deposit, contributing to the overall project's confidence and scale.
Positive factors
- Indicated Resource
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
- Cut-off Disclosed
Evidence · table
“1.10”
Context: 1.78
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
indicatedTembo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 910000Grade: 1.27Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 37000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tembo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- tanzania
- Reported Region
- northwestern Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Noleen D. Pauls, Dean Richards
- Resource group id
- resource:b7a6363c252aa180003d
- Deposit or zone
- Nyakagwe Village
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 910000
- Grade
- 1.27
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 37000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-29
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a portion of the maiden Indicated resource for the Nyakagwe Village deposit, contributing to the overall project's confidence and scale.
Positive factors
- Indicated Resource
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
- Cut-off Disclosed
Evidence · table
“1.27”
Context: 0.91
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
indicatedTembo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 2690000Grade: 1.16Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 99700Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tembo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- tanzania
- Reported Region
- northwestern Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Noleen D. Pauls, Dean Richards
- Resource group id
- resource:d846a6df994328f50963
- Deposit or zone
- Total Indicated
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2690000
- Grade
- 1.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 99700
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-29
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This represents the total maiden Indicated resource for the Tembo Gold Project, establishing a significant portion of the overall resource with good confidence.
Positive factors
- Indicated Resource
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
- Cut-off Disclosed
Evidence · table
“1.16”
Context: 2.69
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
inferredTembo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 8120000Grade: 1.03Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 267900Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tembo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- tanzania
- Reported Region
- northwestern Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Noleen D. Pauls, Dean Richards
- Resource group id
- resource:aebc6f5590fa1ac8a230
- Deposit or zone
- Ngula 1
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 8120000
- Grade
- 1.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 267900
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-29
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a significant portion of the maiden Inferred resource for the Ngula 1 deposit, providing substantial exploration upside but with lower geological confidence.
Positive factors
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
- Cut-off Disclosed
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
Evidence · table
“1.03”
Context: 8.12
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
inferredTembo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 4710000Grade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 197100Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tembo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- tanzania
- Reported Region
- northwestern Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Noleen D. Pauls, Dean Richards
- Resource group id
- resource:e5d5d057045925fde3e9
- Deposit or zone
- Nyakagwe Village
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 4710000
- Grade
- 1.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 197100
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-29
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a portion of the maiden Inferred resource for the Nyakagwe Village deposit, contributing to the overall project's exploration potential.
Positive factors
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
- Cut-off Disclosed
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
Evidence · table
“1.30”
Context: 4.71
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
inferredTembo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 510000Grade: 0.93Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 15200Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tembo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- tanzania
- Reported Region
- northwestern Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Noleen D. Pauls, Dean Richards
- Resource group id
- resource:5fe405250a258d3ceb61
- Deposit or zone
- Nyakagwe East
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 510000
- Grade
- 0.93
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 15200
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-29
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a smaller portion of the maiden Inferred resource for the Nyakagwe East deposit, adding to the overall project's exploration potential.
Positive factors
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
- Cut-off Disclosed
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
Evidence · table
“0.93”
Context: 0.51
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
inferredTembo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 13330000Grade: 1.12Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 480100Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tembo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- tanzania
- Reported Region
- northwestern Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Noleen D. Pauls, Dean Richards
- Resource group id
- resource:7ef6f4f9313786156e84
- Deposit or zone
- Total Inferred
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 13330000
- Grade
- 1.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 480100
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-29
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This represents the total maiden Inferred resource for the Tembo Gold Project, providing substantial exploration upside and contributing significantly to the overall project scale, though with lower geological confidence.
Positive factors
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
- Cut-off Disclosed
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
Evidence · table
“1.12”
Context: 13.33
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
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