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Big Ridge Gold Corp (OTCQB: ALVLF; TSXV: BRAU) generates news primarily through developments at its Canadian gold projects and related corporate activity. The company describes itself as an exploration and development company focused on advanced stage mining projects, with its flagship Hope Brook Gold Project on the southwest coast of Newfoundland and Labrador and additional projects in Manitoba and Quebec.
News updates often center on technical and project milestones at Hope Brook. These include announcements about metallurgical test work, sensor-based ore sorting studies, and the engagement of SGS Geological Services to complete a Preliminary Economic Assessment on the project. Releases also discuss the geological characteristics and historical production at Hope Brook, as well as the existing site infrastructure such as the camp, airstrip, docking facility and power connection.
Corporate transactions and financing events are another key source of news. Big Ridge has reported private placements of units consisting of common shares and warrants to fund project work and the purchase of the remaining 20% interest in Hope Brook from First Mining Gold Corp. The company also issues news about equity-based compensation, such as stock options, restricted share units and deferred share units granted under its incentive plans, and shareholder approvals of these plans at annual and special meetings.
Investors following ALVLF news can also see updates on the Destiny Gold Project in Quebec, where Caprock Mining is carrying out exploration under an option agreement, and on share ownership changes disclosed through early warning reports. For those tracking Big Ridge Gold Corp, this news feed provides a consolidated view of project progress, financing activities, ownership changes and governance decisions related to the company’s gold exploration and development strategy.
Big Ridge Gold Corp (OTCQB: ALVLF) has announced positive results from its ore sorting study at the Hope Brook Gold Project in Newfoundland and Labrador. The study, conducted by Tomra and the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC), demonstrated successful identification and rejection of unmineralized material, which currently comprises about 25% of the resource estimate mineral envelopes.
Using a TOMRA COM Tertiary XRT System with a density factor of H85, the study processed 69.0 kg of Hope Brook material. The sorting system effectively removed 19.15 kg of waste, representing 27.8% of tested material and 73.4% of identified zero-grade samples. This breakthrough in waste material separation is expected to significantly impact future economic studies of the project by optimizing mill process and tailings management designs.
Big Ridge Gold Corp (TSXV: BRAU) (OTCQB: ALVLF) has provided a corporate update highlighting key achievements in 2024 and objectives for the Hope Brook Gold Project (HBGP) in Newfoundland and Labrador. The company successfully finalized an 80% earn-in at HBGP while reducing required project expenditures by approximately $6 million.
Key accomplishments include completing environmental baseline work, initiating ore sorting and copper/gold deportment studies, and conducting field programs on the southwest extensions of the Main and 240 Zones. Geophysical results established several kilometers of new drill targets southwest of the current resource estimate.
Future steps include releasing exploration results from the 2024 field program, finalizing drill targets on newly defined extensions, providing updates on ore sorting and deportment study results, and completing the Environmental Baseline Report.
Big Ridge Gold Corp (TSXV: BRAU) (OTCQB: ALVLF) announces its reliance on CSA Coordinated Blanket Order 51-931 for exemption from sending proxy-related materials for its upcoming Annual General Meeting on December 23, 2024. This decision comes due to the ongoing Canadian Union of Postal Workers strike that began November 15, 2024.
Meeting materials are available on SEDAR+ and the company's website. Shareholders can access materials online or contact CFO Jim Kirke for electronic copies. The meeting will vote on: setting five directors, electing directors, and appointing Davidson & Company LLP as auditors.
Big Ridge Gold Corp (TSXV: BRAU) (OTCQB: ALVLF) has entered into a binding Option Agreement with Caprock Mining Corp for its Destiny gold property in Quebec. Under the agreement, Caprock can earn 100% interest through:
- 8,000,000 common shares issuance by April 2, 2025
- Staged cash payments totaling $750,000
- Share issuances worth $1.3 million
- Exploration expenditures of $1.95 million over three years
Big Ridge will retain a 1% net smelter return royalty, which Caprock can buy back for $1.0 million. The property is located 75km northeast of Val d'Or, Quebec.
Big Ridge Gold Corp. (TSXV: BRAU) (OTCQB: ALVLF) has announced that due to the ongoing Canadian postal strike, materials for its upcoming Annual General Meeting on December 23, 2024, are available on www.sedarplus.ca and the company's website. Shareholders can access materials online or contact the CFO for electronic copies. The company's transfer agent, Computershare, will email voting instructions to registered shareholders. Both Non-Objecting and Objecting Beneficial Shareholders can obtain voting materials through specified channels. Additionally, the company announced that Board Chair Dr. Bill Williams will not seek re-election.
Big Ridge Gold Corp. (TSXV: BRAU) (OTCQB: ALVLF) has provided an update on its exploration activities at the Hope Brook Gold Project (HBGP) in Southern Newfoundland. The company is continuing its systematic exploration program along highly prospective gold-bearing structures southwest of the Main and 240 Zones. Key points include:
1. Geophysical interpretation of 2023 surveys, including walking magnetometer and DC Induced Polarization surveys.
2. Identification of parallel high chargeability anomalies correlating with the Hope Brook Main Deposit and 240 Zone.
3. Field reconnaissance work in July and August 2024, focusing on the Chetwynd Prospect area.
4. Preparation for a 2025 drill program, with ongoing exploration in the Hope Brook Deformation Zone.
The company aims to define robust drill targets for 2025, focusing on a 5 km section of the Cinq Cerfs Deformation Zone.
Big Ridge Gold Corp (TSXV: BRAU) (OTCQB: ALVLF) has provided an update on ongoing studies at the Hope Brook Gold Project (HBGP) in Newfoundland and Labrador. Key highlights include:
1. Completion of environmental baseline fieldwork in July to support Project Registration preparation.
2. Shipment of samples for an Ore Sorting Study to Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC).
The company expects to complete environmental baseline and ore sorting studies in Q4 2024, adding significant value to the upcoming Preliminary Economic Assessment. Environmental survey work builds on previous studies, evaluating the natural environment and current brownfield mine site condition. Ore sorting tests aim to separate 'zero grade' lithologies from mineralized ones, potentially improving mining efficiency. Additionally, SRC will conduct a gold deportment study to assess gold and copper distribution in the mineralization.
Big Ridge Gold Corp. (TSXV: BRAU) (OTCQB: ALVLF) has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with Caprock Mining Corp. (CSE: CAPR) for the option of its 100% owned Destiny gold property in Quebec. The proposed terms include:
1. Caprock to issue 8,000,000 common shares on closing
2. Cash payments totaling $750,000 over three years
3. Share issuances worth $1,300,000 over three years
4. Exploration expenditures of $2,450,000
5. Big Ridge to retain a 1% NSR with a $1.0 million buy-back right
The agreement is subject to a definitive option agreement. Big Ridge's CEO, Mike Bandrowski, expressed excitement about the potential of the Destiny Gold Project and the timing given the recent gold price movement.
Big Ridge Gold Corp (TSXV: BRAU) (OTCQB: ALVLF) has closed a non-brokered private placement of 30,000,000 common shares at $0.05 per share, raising $1,500,000 in gross proceeds. The funds will be used for exploration and development of the Hope Brook Gold Project and general working capital. Notably, Michael Gentile has increased his holdings to 9.9% of the company, acquiring 12.6 million shares over the last six months. The company's market capitalization is currently $11 million. Big Ridge aims to capitalize on the strong gold price environment with the Hope Brook project, which offers regional infrastructure synergies and significant exploration potential. The company also announced the resignation of James Maxwell as a director.
Big Ridge Gold Corp. has announced its 2024 work program for the Hope Brook Gold Project in Newfoundland and Labrador. Key activities include mobilizing the team in mid-July, completing environmental baseline work, continuing ore sorting studies, and reconnaissance work for future drilling plans. Environmental studies will build on previous data to prepare for Project Registration, while ore sorting tests will assess the separation of non-mineralized rock. Preparations for a 2025 drill program will follow results from 2023 surveys. The work aims to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment and explore potential resource growth.