# Viva Gold Drills One of its Strongest Holes to Date at the Tonopah Gold Project in Nevada Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viva-gold-drills-one-of-its-strongest-holes-to-date-at-the-tonopah-gold-project--4921cec4-ff30-48d1-ac24-e55a0131ef78 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/VAU/news/8356795652477747/viva-gold-drills-one-of-its-strongest-holes-to-date-at-the-tonopah-gold-project- Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-06-03T11:00:00.000Z 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 02:58:35 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Viva Gold Corp reported high-grade gold drill results from its Tonopah Gold Project in Nevada, highlighted by hole TG2610 which returned 88.4m at 0.98 g/t Au. The results suggest potential for width extension within the western portion of the 2025 PEA resource pit area. Reasoning: Strong high-grade gold intercepts in TG2610 support the expansion of the existing resource pit area, though TG2609 was less impactful. - Positive factor: High-grade gold intercepts reported in TG2610 - Positive factor: Significant width extension potential demonstrated - Positive factor: QA/QC protocols and independent lab usage disclosed - Negative factor: TG2609 returned lower grade zones Facts used in scoring: 9 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Results demonstrate potential to add gold mineralization in the north dimension of the resource pit section. Evidence · text > demonstrate the potential to add gold mineralization in the north dimension of this section of the resource pit **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 usage. Evidence · text > 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: The 2026 RC drill program was designed to expand and infill gold mineralization. Evidence · text > The 2026 RC drill program was designed to expand and infill gold mineralization ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (9) ### TG2610 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viva-gold-drills-one-of-its-strongest-holes-to-date-at-the-tonopah-gold-project--4921cec4-ff30-48d1-ac24-e55a0131ef78#fact-drill-facts-0) Tonopah · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: TG2610 - Project: Tonopah - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: VAU #### Geometry - Grade: 0.98 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 88.4 m - From: 123.4 m - To: 217.9 m - Intercept Depth: 123.4 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: TG2610:123.4-217.9 - 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: 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong intercept supporting resource expansion. - Positive factor: Significant width and high-grade zones Evidence · text > TG2610 : 88.4 meters \(m\) @ 0.98 grams per tonne gold \(g/t Au\) in two zones #### 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" ### TG2610 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viva-gold-drills-one-of-its-strongest-holes-to-date-at-the-tonopah-gold-project--4921cec4-ff30-48d1-ac24-e55a0131ef78#fact-drill-facts-1) Tonopah · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: TG2610 - Project: Tonopah - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: VAU #### Geometry - Grade: 1.08 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 59.4 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - 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: 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Primary high-grade component of the TG2610 intercept. - Positive factor: High grade over significant width Evidence · text > including 59.4 m at 1.08 g/t Au #### 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" ### TG2610 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viva-gold-drills-one-of-its-strongest-holes-to-date-at-the-tonopah-gold-project--4921cec4-ff30-48d1-ac24-e55a0131ef78#fact-drill-facts-2) Tonopah · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: TG2610 - Project: Tonopah - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: VAU #### Geometry - Grade: 4.23 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6.1 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - 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: 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High-grade subset within the larger intercept. - Positive factor: Bonanza-style grade Evidence · text > which included 6.1 m @ 4.23 g/t Au #### 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" ### TG2610 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viva-gold-drills-one-of-its-strongest-holes-to-date-at-the-tonopah-gold-project--4921cec4-ff30-48d1-ac24-e55a0131ef78#fact-drill-facts-3) Tonopah · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: TG2610 - Project: Tonopah - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: VAU #### Geometry - Grade: 2.26 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4.6 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - 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: 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Secondary high-grade subset. - Positive factor: Strong grade Evidence · text > and 4.6 m @ 2.26 g/t Au #### 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" ### TG2610 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viva-gold-drills-one-of-its-strongest-holes-to-date-at-the-tonopah-gold-project--4921cec4-ff30-48d1-ac24-e55a0131ef78#fact-drill-facts-4) Tonopah · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: TG2610 - Project: Tonopah - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: VAU #### Geometry - Grade: 0.76 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 29 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - 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: 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Second zone of mineralization in TG2610. - Positive factor: Significant width Evidence · text > a second zone containing 29 m @ 0.76 g/t Au #### 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" ### TG2610 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viva-gold-drills-one-of-its-strongest-holes-to-date-at-the-tonopah-gold-project--4921cec4-ff30-48d1-ac24-e55a0131ef78#fact-drill-facts-5) Tonopah · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: TG2610 - Project: Tonopah - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: VAU #### Geometry - Grade: 8.67 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.5 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - 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: 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High-grade subset within the second zone. - Positive factor: High grade Evidence · text > including 1.5 meters @ 8.67 g/t Au #### 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" ### TG2609 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viva-gold-drills-one-of-its-strongest-holes-to-date-at-the-tonopah-gold-project--4921cec4-ff30-48d1-ac24-e55a0131ef78#fact-drill-facts-6) Tonopah · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: TG2609 - Project: Tonopah - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: VAU #### Geometry - Grade: 0.44 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 15.2 m - From: 131.1 m - To: 201.2 m - Intercept Depth: 131.1 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: TG2609:131.1-201.2 - 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: 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Lower grade results compared to TG2610. - Negative factor: Lower grade zones Evidence · text > TG2609: : 15.2 m @ 0.44 g/t Au in two zones #### 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" ### TG2609 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viva-gold-drills-one-of-its-strongest-holes-to-date-at-the-tonopah-gold-project--4921cec4-ff30-48d1-ac24-e55a0131ef78#fact-drill-facts-7) Tonopah · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: TG2609 - Project: Tonopah - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: VAU #### Geometry - Grade: 0.58 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7.6 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - 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: 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Sub-zone of TG2609. Evidence · text > including 7.6 m @ 0.58 g/t Au from 131.1 m 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" ### TG2609 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/viva-gold-drills-one-of-its-strongest-holes-to-date-at-the-tonopah-gold-project--4921cec4-ff30-48d1-ac24-e55a0131ef78#fact-drill-facts-8) Tonopah · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: TG2609 - Project: Tonopah - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: usa\_nv - Ticker: VAU #### Geometry - Grade: 0.31 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7.6 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - 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: 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Sub-zone of TG2609. Evidence · text > and a second zone of 7.6 m @0.31 g/t Au from 201.2 m 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. 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