# Viva Gold Continues to Expand Gold Mineralization at the Tonopah Gold Project in Nevada Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viva-gold-continues-to-expand-gold-mineralization-at-the-tonopah-gold-project-in--a1f54aa7-24fd-4ce2-a204-44b56e68b14e Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/VAU/news/8944497461898758/viva-gold-continues-to-expand-gold-mineralization-at-the-tonopah-gold-project-in Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-06-23T11:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Viva Gold Corp - Ticker: VAU - Exchange: TSX - Region: Nevada - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results, Resource update - Extracted: 2026-09-19 02:54:17 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Viva Gold has reported additional RC drill results from its Tonopah Gold Project in Nevada, which extend known mineralization and define new blocks on the south side of the deposit. These results are being incorporated into an updated resource model to support the company's upcoming pre-feasibility study \(PFS\) due in Q4 2026. Reasoning: The release reports successful RC drilling that extends mineralization and defines new zones, which is being used to update the resource model for an upcoming PFS. While grades are modest, the continuity and expansion of the footprint are positive indicators for the project's scale. - Positive factor: Extension of known mineralization - Positive factor: Definition of new mineralized blocks - Positive factor: Drilling feeding into upcoming PFS - Positive factor: QA/QC protocols disclosed - Negative factor: Grades are relatively low/marginal Facts used in scoring: 3 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Drilling extends known gold mineralization and defines new mineralized areas across the deposit. Evidence · text > today’s results continue to extend known gold mineralization and define new mineralized areas across the deposit **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: Release includes details on blanks, standards, chain of custody, and independent laboratory use. Evidence · text > Viva Gold utilizes a well-documented system of inserting blanks and standards into the assay stream and has a strict chain of custody **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: Program was designed to infill and upgrade areas of inferred gold mineral resource. Evidence · text > This drill program was designed to infill and upgrade areas of inferred gold mineral resource **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: Project is located near Kinross Gold’s Round Mountain Mine. Evidence · text > approximately a 30-minute drive south of Kinross Gold’s Round Mountain Mine ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 3. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (3) ### TG2615 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viva-gold-continues-to-expand-gold-mineralization-at-the-tonopah-gold-project-in--a1f54aa7-24fd-4ce2-a204-44b56e68b14e#fact-drill-facts-0) Tonopah · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: TG2615 - Project: Tonopah - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: VAU #### Geometry - Grade: 0.35 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 56.4 m - From: 32 m - To: 88.4 m - Intercept Depth: 32 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: TG2615:32-88.4 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories Inc. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A wide intercept of 56.4m, though the grade of 0.35 g/t Au is relatively low. - Positive factor: Significant width - Negative factor: Low grade Evidence · text > TG2615 : 56.4 m @ 0.35 g/t Au in two zones starting at 32 meters depth #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### TG2614 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viva-gold-continues-to-expand-gold-mineralization-at-the-tonopah-gold-project-in--a1f54aa7-24fd-4ce2-a204-44b56e68b14e#fact-drill-facts-1) Tonopah · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: TG2614 - Project: Tonopah - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: VAU #### Geometry - Grade: 1.01 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 19.8 m - From: 51.8 m - To: 71.6 m - Intercept Depth: 51.8 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: TG2614:51.8-71.6 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories Inc. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A decent grade of 1.01 g/t Au over nearly 20m. - Positive factor: Solid grade for the deposit type Evidence · text > TG2614 : 19.8 m @ 1.01 g/t Au in four zones starting at 51.8 meters depth #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ### TG2612 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viva-gold-continues-to-expand-gold-mineralization-at-the-tonopah-gold-project-in--a1f54aa7-24fd-4ce2-a204-44b56e68b14e#fact-drill-facts-2) Tonopah · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: TG2612 - Project: Tonopah - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: VAU #### Geometry - Grade: 0.34 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7.6 m - From: 56.4 m - To: 64 m - Intercept Depth: 56.4 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: TG2612:56.4-64 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories Inc. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Low grade and relatively narrow intercept. - Negative factor: Low grade and narrow width Evidence · text > TG2612: 7.6 m @ 0.34 g/t Au in two zones starting at 56.4 meters depth #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.