Lake Victoria Gold Intersects 28.71 g/t Au over 2.75 m and 12.20 g/t Au over 4.50 m in Shallow Area C Drilling at Imwelo

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Lake Victoria Gold Ltd.
Ticker
LVG
Exchange
TSX
Region
Tanzania
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results, Metallurgy, Other
Extracted
2026-09-14 10:26:49 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. announced high-grade, near-surface gold drill results from its Imwelo Gold Project in Tanzania, including 28.71 g/t Au over 2.75 m and 12.20 g/t Au over 4.50 m. These intercepts are located in the shallow Area C, the company's planned initial open-pit mining area. The company is also conducting a comprehensive metallurgical testwork program on weathered ore to optimize processing for clay-rich material, complementing previous work on sulphide and transitional material.

Reasoning: The announcement reports exceptional high-grade, near-surface gold intercepts that significantly enhance the project's potential for open-pit development. Concurrently, a new metallurgical program is underway to address the critical challenge of processing clay-rich weathered ore, which is a positive step towards de-risking the project's future production, despite some holes encountering historical voids and the metallurgical work being at a laboratory scale.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold intercepts
  • Shallow mineralization suitable for open-pit mining
  • Metallurgical program addressing key processing challenges for weathered ore
  • QA/QC procedures disclosed and laboratory certified
  • Qualified Person sign-off

Negative factors

  • True width of intercepts not yet determined
  • Historical artisanal mining voids encountered in some holes
  • New metallurgical testwork is at laboratory scale, not pilot scale
  • Clay content in weathered ore presents processing challenges

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 12

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The intercept in IMWDR028 returned 124.83 g/t Au over 0.40 m, which is an exceptionally high grade.

Evidence · text

“124.83 g/t Au over 0.40 m from 34.50 m”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The intercept in IMWDR029 returned 142.90 g/t Au over 0.50 m, which is an exceptionally high grade.

Evidence · text

“142.90 g/t Au over 0.50 m from 21.80 m”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'True Width have not yet been determined' for the drill intercepts.

Evidence · table

“True Width have not yet been determined”

Context: True Width

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: The release mentions internal QA/QC procedures including Blank Sample, CRM & Duplicate sample, and states that Nesch Mintech Lab results all passed QAQC.

Evidence · table

“Internal - every 20th sample is a Blank Sample, CRM & Duplicate sample. Nesch Mintech Lab results all passed QAQC.”

Context: QAQC

QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag

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 scientific and technical information has been reviewed and approved by David Scott, Pr. Sci. Nat., a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

Evidence · text

“The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by David Scott, Pr. Sci. Nat., a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The drilling provides 'additional data for detailed mine planning and grade-control work' and the company will 'continue grade-control drilling', indicating an infill program.

Evidence · text

“provide additional data for detailed mine planning and grade-control work”

High Recoverypositive

Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: Previous testwork on transitional and fresh sulphide material demonstrated recoveries of up to approximately 96-97% using conventional methods, which is an exceptional recovery for gold.

Evidence · text

“recoveries of up to approximately 96-97% using conventional gravity concentration and cyanide leaching”

Bench Scale Onlynegative

Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.

Why it applies: The new metallurgical program involves 'whole-core samples' and 'bottle-roll cyanidation' among other lab tests, indicating it is at a bench/laboratory scale rather than a pilot plant.

Evidence · text

“whole-core samples from the eight HQ drillholes have been submitted to independent metallurgical laboratory Nesch Mintech Tanzania Limited for a comprehensive testwork program”

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: The weathered ore is characterized by 'significant weathering and clay content', which creates 'different material-handling and processing considerations' and is the focus of the new metallurgical program.

Evidence · text

“This material is expected to be amenable to free-dig mining but is characterized by significant weathering and clay content, creating different material-handling and processing considerations”

Single Domain Onlynegative

Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.

Why it applies: The new metallurgical program specifically targets the 'shallow end of the mining sequence' and 'weathered near-surface zone at Area C', indicating a focus on a single ore domain.

Evidence · text

“The new program targets the shallow end of the mining sequence. Previous geotechnical work identified a weathered near-surface zone at Area C”

Gravity Routeneutral

Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: the document describes a gravity route ("gravity")

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (10)

IMWDR024Imwelo · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
IMWDR024
Project
Imwelo
Commodity
gold
Region
tanzania
Reported Region
tanzania
Ticker
LVG

Geometry

Grade
0.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
13 m
To
14 m
Hole Depth
25.5 m
Intercept Depth
13 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
IMWDR024:13-14
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Area C
Easting
377996.48
Northing
9679047.36
Elevation
1183.9 m
Azimuth
190 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Nesch Mintech Tanzania Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a low gold grade over a narrow width, which is not particularly material on its own but contributes to the overall drill data for the project.

Negative factors

  • Low grade
  • Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

“0.70”

Context: 1.00

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV: LVG) (OTCQB: LVGLF) (FSE: E1K) ("LVG" or the "Company") is pleased to report high-grade, near-surface assay resul"

IMWDR024Imwelo · goldGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
IMWDR024
Project
Imwelo
Commodity
gold
Region
tanzania
Reported Region
tanzania
Ticker
LVG

Geometry

Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.35 m
From
15.2 m
To
15.55 m
Hole Depth
25.5 m
Intercept Depth
13 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
IMWDR024:15.2-15.55
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Area C
Easting
377996.48
Northing
9679047.36
Elevation
1183.9 m
Azimuth
190 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Nesch Mintech Tanzania Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade over a very narrow width, which is not material but provides additional data for the project.

Negative factors

  • Very low grade
  • Very narrow intercept

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: 0.35

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV: LVG) (OTCQB: LVGLF) (FSE: E1K) ("LVG" or the "Company") is pleased to report high-grade, near-surface assay resul"

IMWDR028Imwelo · goldGrade: 12.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
IMWDR028
Project
Imwelo
Commodity
gold
Region
tanzania
Reported Region
tanzania
Ticker
LVG

Geometry

Grade
12.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.5 m
From
32 m
To
36.5 m
Hole Depth
40 m
Intercept Depth
32 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
IMWDR028:32-36.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Area C
Easting
378163.903
Northing
9679061.648
Elevation
1179.944 m
Azimuth
188 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Nesch Mintech Tanzania Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade over a moderate width at a shallow depth, making it a highly material result for the planned open-pit operation.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for open-pit gold
  • Shallow depth
  • Good grade-thickness product

Evidence · table

“12.20”

Context: 4.50

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV: LVG) (OTCQB: LVGLF) (FSE: E1K) ("LVG" or the "Company") is pleased to report high-grade, near-surface assay resul"

IMWDR028Imwelo · goldGrade: 27.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
IMWDR028
Project
Imwelo
Commodity
gold
Region
tanzania
Reported Region
tanzania
Ticker
LVG

Geometry

Grade
27.94
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.9 m
From
33 m
To
34.9 m
Hole Depth
40 m
Intercept Depth
32 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
IMWDR028:33-34.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Area C
Easting
378163.903
Northing
9679061.648
Elevation
1179.944 m
Azimuth
188 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Nesch Mintech Tanzania Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional gold grade over a narrow width, significantly contributing to the overall high-grade nature of the broader intercept.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for open-pit gold
  • Shallow depth

Evidence · text

“27.94 g/t Au over 1.90 m from 33.00 m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV: LVG) (OTCQB: LVGLF) (FSE: E1K) ("LVG" or the "Company") is pleased to report high-grade, near-surface assay resul"

IMWDR028Imwelo · goldGrade: 124.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
IMWDR028
Project
Imwelo
Commodity
gold
Region
tanzania
Reported Region
tanzania
Ticker
LVG

Geometry

Grade
124.83
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.4 m
From
34.5 m
To
34.9 m
Hole Depth
40 m
Intercept Depth
32 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
IMWDR028:34.5-34.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Area C
Easting
378163.903
Northing
9679061.648
Elevation
1179.944 m
Azimuth
188 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Nesch Mintech Tanzania Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval represents a bonanza gold grade over a very narrow width, indicating a high-grade vein within the broader mineralized zone.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade for open-pit gold
  • Shallow depth

Evidence · text

“124.83 g/t Au over 0.40 m from 34.50 m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV: LVG) (OTCQB: LVGLF) (FSE: E1K) ("LVG" or the "Company") is pleased to report high-grade, near-surface assay resul"

IMWDR029Imwelo · goldGrade: 28.71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.75 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
IMWDR029
Project
Imwelo
Commodity
gold
Region
tanzania
Reported Region
tanzania
Ticker
LVG

Geometry

Grade
28.71
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.75 m
From
21 m
To
23.75 m
Hole Depth
40 m
Intercept Depth
21 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
IMWDR029:21-23.75
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Area C
Easting
378177
Northing
9679049
Elevation
1179 m
Azimuth
188 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Nesch Mintech Tanzania Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade over a narrow width at a very shallow depth, representing a highly material result for the planned open-pit operation.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for open-pit gold
  • Very shallow depth
  • Good grade-thickness product

Evidence · table

“28.71”

Context: 2.75

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV: LVG) (OTCQB: LVGLF) (FSE: E1K) ("LVG" or the "Company") is pleased to report high-grade, near-surface assay resul"

IMWDR029Imwelo · goldGrade: 59.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
IMWDR029
Project
Imwelo
Commodity
gold
Region
tanzania
Reported Region
tanzania
Ticker
LVG

Geometry

Grade
59.77
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.3 m
From
21 m
To
22.3 m
Hole Depth
40 m
Intercept Depth
21 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
IMWDR029:21-22.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Area C
Easting
378177
Northing
9679049
Elevation
1179 m
Azimuth
188 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Nesch Mintech Tanzania Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a bonanza gold grade over a very narrow width, significantly enhancing the overall high-grade nature of the broader intercept.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade for open-pit gold
  • Very shallow depth

Evidence · text

“59.77 g/t Au over 1.30 m from 21.00 m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV: LVG) (OTCQB: LVGLF) (FSE: E1K) ("LVG" or the "Company") is pleased to report high-grade, near-surface assay resul"

IMWDR029Imwelo · goldGrade: 142.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
IMWDR029
Project
Imwelo
Commodity
gold
Region
tanzania
Reported Region
tanzania
Ticker
LVG

Geometry

Grade
142.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.5 m
From
21.8 m
To
22.3 m
Hole Depth
40 m
Intercept Depth
21 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
IMWDR029:21.8-22.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Area C
Easting
378177
Northing
9679049
Elevation
1179 m
Azimuth
188 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Nesch Mintech Tanzania Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval represents a bonanza gold grade over a very narrow width, indicating a high-grade vein within the broader mineralized zone.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade for open-pit gold
  • Very shallow depth

Evidence · text

“142.90 g/t Au over 0.50 m from 21.80 m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV: LVG) (OTCQB: LVGLF) (FSE: E1K) ("LVG" or the "Company") is pleased to report high-grade, near-surface assay resul"

IMWDR031Imwelo · goldGrade: 0.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
IMWDR031
Project
Imwelo
Commodity
gold
Region
tanzania
Reported Region
tanzania
Ticker
LVG

Geometry

Grade
0.96
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.5 m
From
21.9 m
To
24.4 m
Hole Depth
40 m
Intercept Depth
21.9 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
IMWDR031:21.9-24.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Area C
Easting
378188
Northing
9679048
Elevation
1179 m
Azimuth
188 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Nesch Mintech Tanzania Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a low gold grade over a narrow width, which is not particularly material on its own but contributes to the overall drill data for the project.

Negative factors

  • Low grade
  • Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

“0.96”

Context: 2.50

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV: LVG) (OTCQB: LVGLF) (FSE: E1K) ("LVG" or the "Company") is pleased to report high-grade, near-surface assay resul"

IMWDR031Imwelo · goldGrade: 3.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
IMWDR031
Project
Imwelo
Commodity
gold
Region
tanzania
Reported Region
tanzania
Ticker
LVG

Geometry

Grade
3.73
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.4 m
From
24 m
To
24.4 m
Hole Depth
40 m
Intercept Depth
21.9 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
IMWDR031:24-24.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Area C
Easting
378188
Northing
9679048
Elevation
1179 m
Azimuth
188 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Nesch Mintech Tanzania Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a moderate gold grade over a very narrow width, providing some positive data within the broader intercept.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade for open-pit gold

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept

Evidence · text

“3.73 g/t Au over 0.40 m from 24.00 m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV: LVG) (OTCQB: LVGLF) (FSE: E1K) ("LVG" or the "Company") is pleased to report high-grade, near-surface assay resul"

Metallurgical Results (1)

gravity concentration, cyanide leachingImwelo Gold Project · goldRecovery: 96 %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Imwelo Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
tanzania
Reported Region
Tanzania
Ticker
LVG

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Test Type
gravity concentration, cyanide leaching
Processing Route
conventional gravity concentration and cyanide leaching
Sample
transitional and fresh sulphide material

Recovery

Recovery
96 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test

Location

Loc. Confidence
inferred

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2026-03-18T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High gold recoveries (96-97%) from previous testwork on transitional and fresh sulphide material demonstrate the amenability of the deeper ore to conventional processing methods, providing a positive baseline for the project.

Positive factors

  • High recovery for gold
  • Conventional processing route

Evidence · text

“recoveries of up to approximately 96-97% using conventional gravity concentration and cyanide leaching”

Tags used in scoring

Gravity Routeneutral

Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing_route matches the gravity signal

High Recoverypositive

Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 96% is at or above the exceptional band (95%)

How Atlas produces this analysis

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