Banyan Gold to be Added to the GDXJ, the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF
Banyan Gold’s upcoming inclusion in the GDXJ ETF coincides with sizeable gold resources at its AurMac and Hyland projects in Yukon.
Rhea-AI Summary
Banyan Gold (BYAGF) will be added to the MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index, the underlying index for the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ), following the September 2026 index review and rebalance. The change will be implemented using closing prices on Friday, September 18, 2026, and becomes effective before market open on Monday, September 21, 2026.
The company expects this inclusion to raise its market profile and broaden its investor base, particularly among passive and ETF investors. Banyan highlights the scale of its flagship AurMac Project in Yukon, which hosts an Indicated Mineral Resource of 3.639 Moz Au (167.3 M tonnes at 0.68 g/t) and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 4.985 Moz Au (267.2 M tonnes at 0.58 g/t), reported at a 0.30 g/t cut-off. Banyan also holds the Hyland Gold Project with an Indicated Mineral Resource of 337 koz Au and 2.63 Moz Ag, and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 118 koz Au and 0.86 Moz Ag.
Positive
- Inclusion in MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index effective September 21, 2026
- AurMac Indicated Mineral Resource of 3.639 Moz Au at 0.68 g/t
- AurMac Inferred Mineral Resource of 4.985 Moz Au at 0.58 g/t
- Hyland Indicated Mineral Resource of 337 koz Au and 2.63 Moz Ag
- Hyland Inferred Mineral Resource of 118 koz Au and 0.86 Moz Ag
Negative
- Disclosed Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves and have no demonstrated economic viability
AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 14, 2026 / Banyan Gold Corp. (the "Company" or "Banyan") (TSX-V:BYN)(OTCQB:BYAGF) is pleased to announce that it will be added to the MVIS® Global Junior Gold Miners Index (the "Index"), the underlying index for the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF ("GDXJ"), following the Index's September 2026 review and rebalance. The change will be implemented based on closing prices as of Friday, September 18, 2026, and will become effective prior to the market open on Monday, September 21, 2026.
The GDXJ is one of the most widely followed exchange-traded funds ("ETF") in the precious metals sector, offering investors access to a diverse collection of junior and mid-tier gold and silver producers, developers, and explorers on a global scale.
"Inclusion in the GDXJ represents a significant milestone for Banyan and highlights the scale of AurMac and the district opportunity associated with our Nitra project," stated Tara Christie, President and CEO. "We anticipate our addition to the GDXJ will enhance our profile and broaden our investor base, particularly among passive and ETF markets. This aligns with our ongoing momentum as we implement our strategic plan and work towards creating value for our shareholders."
For more information on the GDXJ, please visit: https://www.vaneck.com/us/en/investments/junior-gold-miners-etf-gdxj.
Qualified Persons
Duncan Mackay, M.Sc., P.Geo., is a "Qualified Person" as defined under National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"), and has reviewed and approved the content of this news release in respect of all disclosure other than the MRE. Mr. Mackay is Vice President Exploration for Banyan.
Upcoming Events
- GCFF Conference, Vancouver, BC, September 19
- Precious Metals Summit, Beaver Creek, CO, September 22-25
- Corporate Presentation: September 23, 1:30 PM MDT
- Denver Gold Forum Americas, Colorado Springs, CO, September 27-30
- The MoneyShow Orlando, FL, October 5-7
About Banyan
Banyan's primary asset, the AurMac Project, is located in the Traditional Territory of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun, in Canada's Yukon Territory. The AurMac Project comprises two main deposits, the Airstrip and Powerline Deposits. Mineralization is characteristic of a Reduced Intrusion Related Gold system, hosted in auriferous cross-cutting sheeted quartz veins and replacement style mineralization hosted in skarn horizons. The current Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE") for the AurMac Project has an effective date of May 15, 2026 and comprises an Indicated Mineral Resource of 3.639 million ounces of gold ("Au") (167.3 M tonnes at 0.68 g/t) and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 4.985 Moz of Au (267.2 M tonnes at 0.58 g/t) (See MRE Table below; as defined in the 2014 CIM Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves incorporated by reference into NI 43‑101). The 303 square kilometres ("sq km") AurMac Project lies 40 kilometres from Mayo, Yukon. The AurMac Project is transected by the main Yukon highway and benefits from a 69 kVA 3-phase powerline, existing power substation and cell phone coverage.
MRE Table: Pit-constrained Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resources - AurMac Project
Cut-off Grade | Tonnes | Gold Grade | Contained Gold | |
(Au g/t) | (M Tonnes) | (g/t) | (M Oz) | |
Indicated MRE | ||||
Airstrip | 0.30 | 37.7 | 0.69 | 0.840 |
Powerline | 0.30 | 129.5 | 0.67 | 2.799 |
Combined | 0.30 | 167.3 | 0.68 | 3.639 |
Inferred MRE | ||||
Airstrip | 0.30 | 15.1 | 0.84 | 0.405 |
Powerline | 0.30 | 252.1 | 0.57 | 4.580 |
Combined | 0.30 | 267.2 | 0.58 | 4.985 |
Notes to MRE Table:
- The effective date for the MRE is May 15, 2026, the technical report is available for review on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
- The Mineral Resource Estimate was prepared by Marc Jutras, P.Eng., M.A.Sc., Principal, Ginto Consulting Inc., who is an independent Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.
- Mineral Resources which are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The estimate of Mineral Resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, title, taxation, sociopolitical, marketing, changes in global gold markets or other relevant issues.
- The 2014 CIM Definition Standards were followed for classification of Mineral Resources. The quantity and grade of reported Inferred Mineral Resources in this estimation are uncertain in nature and there has been insufficient exploration to define these Inferred Mineral Resources as an Indicated Mineral Resource. It is reasonably expected that the majority of Inferred Mineral Resources could be upgraded to Indicated Mineral Resources with continued exploration.
- Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.30 g/t gold for all deposits, using a US$/CAN$ exchange rate of 0.73 and constrained within an open pit shell optimized with the Lerchs-Grossman algorithm to constrain the Mineral Resources with the following estimated parameters: gold price of US
$3,500 /ounce, US$2.75 /t mining cost, US$11.50 /t processing cost, US$2.00 /t G+A,90% gold recoveries, and 45° pit slopes. - The number of tonnes was rounded to the nearest hundred thousand and ounces rounded to the nearest thousand. Any discrepancies in the totals are due to rounding effects.
In addition to the AurMac Project, the Company holds the Hyland Gold Project, located 70 km northeast of Watson Lake, Yukon, along the southeast end of the Tintina Gold Belt (the "Hyland Project") in the Traditional Territory of the Kaska Nations, closest to the Liard First Nation and Daylu Dena Council. The Hyland Project represents a sediment hosted, structurally controlled, intrusion-related gold deposit, within a large land package (over 125 sq km), accessible by a network of existing gravel access roads. The updated MRE comprises an Indicated Mineral Resource of 337 thousand ("K") ounces ("oz") of gold ("Au") and 2.63 million ("M") oz of silver ("Ag") (11.3 M tonnes at 0.93 g/t Au and 7.27 g/t Ag), and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 118 Koz of Au and 0.86 Moz Ag (3.9 M tonnes at 0.95 g/t Au and 6.94 g/t Ag)(as defined in the 2014 CIM Definition Standards for Mineral Resources & Mineral Reserves incorporated by reference into NI 43‑101) effective September 1, 2025 and with technical report filed on SEDAR+ on October 27, 2025.
Banyan also holds the Nitra Gold Project and Seattle-Goodman Creek Project which are grassroots exploration projects located in the Mayo Mining district, adjacent to the AurMac Gold Project. These properties lie in the northern part of the Selwyn Basin and are underlain by metaclastic rocks of the Late Proterozoic Yusezyu Formation of the Hyland Group, similar to lithologies hosting portions of the AurMac Project. Middle Cretaceous Tombstone Plutonic suite intrusions occur along the properties including the Morrison Creek and Minto Creek stocks. The properties are
Banyan trades on the TSX-Venture Exchange under the symbol "BYN" and is quoted on the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol "BYAGF". For more information, please visit the corporate website at www.banyangold.com or contact the Company.
ON BEHALF OF BANYAN GOLD CORP.
(signed) "Tara Christie"
Tara Christie
President & CEO
For more information, please contact:
Tara Christie • 778 928 0556 • tchristie@banyangold.com
Jasmine Sangria • 604 312 5610 • jsangria@banyangold.com
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT: Neither the TSX Venture Exchange, its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) nor OTCQB Venture Market accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.
FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION: This release contains forward-looking information, which is not comprised of historical facts and is based upon the Company's current internal expectations, estimates, projections, assumptions and beliefs. Such information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking wording such as "may", "will", "expect", "estimate", "anticipate", "intend(s)", "believe", "potential" and "continue" or the negative thereof or similar variations. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Forward looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to mineral recoveries and anticipated mining costs. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include uncertainties inherent in resource estimates, continuity and extent of mineralization, capital and operating costs varying significantly from estimates, the preliminary nature of metallurgical test results, delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental, environmental or other project approvals, political risks, uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future, changes in equity markets, inflation, changes in exchange rates, fluctuations in commodity prices, and the other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development industry, enhanced risks inherent to conducting business in any jurisdiction, and those risks set out in Banyan's public documents filed on SEDAR+. Although Banyan believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Banyan disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.
SOURCE: Banyan Gold Corp.
View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
FAQ
AI-generated questions and answers. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.
When does Banyan Gold’s inclusion in the GDXJ index and ETF take effect?
The index change is based on closing prices as of Friday, September 18, 2026, and will be effective prior to market open on Monday, September 21, 2026.
What are the main deposits and infrastructure at Banyan’s AurMac Project?
The AurMac Project in Yukon comprises the Airstrip and Powerline deposits. It lies about 40 km from Mayo, is crossed by the main Yukon highway, and benefits from a 69 kVA 3‑phase powerline, an existing power substation and cell phone coverage.
What upcoming investor and industry events will Banyan Gold attend?
Banyan plans to attend the GCFF Conference in Vancouver on September 19; the Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek from September 22–25 (corporate presentation on September 23 at 1:30 PM MDT); the Denver Gold Forum Americas in Colorado Springs from September 27–30; and The MoneyShow in Orlando from October 5–7.
Who is the Qualified Person for the technical information in this announcement?
Duncan Mackay, M.Sc., P.Geo., Vice President Exploration for Banyan, is the Qualified Person under NI 43‑101 who reviewed and approved the disclosure in the news release other than the Mineral Resource Estimate.
Where can investors find the full technical reports for Banyan’s projects?
The AurMac Mineral Resource Estimate has an effective date of May 15, 2026 and its technical report is available on SEDAR+. The updated Hyland Project Mineral Resource Estimate is effective September 1, 2025, with the technical report filed on SEDAR+ on October 27, 2025.