Viva Gold Corp. Overview
Pro stress-test →Viva Gold Corp. explores for gold and precious metal deposits, holding a 100% interest in the Tonopah Gold Project comprising approximately 4,092 hectares located in the Walker Lane Trend in Western Nevada. The Tonopah Gold Project is one of the most advanced undeveloped gold projects in Nevada.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company has defined a high-confidence gold mineral resource and demonstrated the potential for an economically viable open-pit, heap leach/mill gold project through its 2025 preliminary economic assessment. A pre-feasibility study has been initiated on the project with a final report due in fourth quarter of 2026. Viva Gold is led by CEO James Hesketh, a 40-year mining industry veteran who has led the development and construction of eight mines globally.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Viva Gold competes within the junior gold exploration sector against other pre-development stage gold project operators in Nevada and the broader western US gold belt. The company's strategic location near Kinross Gold's Round Mountain Mine and positioning within the prolific Walker Lane Trend provides proximity to established mining infrastructure and geological precedent, differentiating it from more remote junior explorers.
Industry Context
Viva Gold Corp. operates in Junior gold exploration and development.
Key facts
Founded: 2009 · Headquarters: Langley, CA · Employees: N/A · Revenue: N/A · Market cap: N/A