Interview with Tara Christie, President & CEO of Banyan Gold Corp.

Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/banyan-gold-tsxvbyn-advancing-62moz-yukon-gold-project-to-production-4752

Recording date: 6th March 2024

Banyan Gold Corp. (TSXV:BYN) presents a compelling opportunity for investors seeking exposure to a substantially de-risked gold development story in a top mining jurisdiction. The company's flagship asset is the 100%-owned AurMac Gold Project located in the prolific Yukon Territory of Canada. With a recently updated resource totaling 7 million ounces of gold beginning right at surface, AurMac boasts exceptional scale for an advanced-stage project.

Importantly, AurMac benefits from significant existing infrastructure including roads, power lines, and proximity to two operating mines - Keno Hill's silver operation and Victoria Gold's Eagle gold mine. This advantageous location has the potential to materially reduce initial capital costs in development.

Preliminary metallurgical test work has delivered encouraging results at AurMac. Heap leach recoveries ranged from 60% to 72%, while tank-based leaching returned 84% recoveries. Notably, gravity recoverable gold content was very high at 53%, suggesting the potential for low processing costs. Banyan will look to further optimize these results and evaluate the economic trade-offs of various processing options as it advance the asset.

From a financial perspective, Banyan is well-funded to continue advancing AurMac in a prudent, disciplined manner. The company has approximately $7 million in working capital which will support ongoing environmental baseline work, metallurgical testing, and a potential 6,000-meter drill campaign. Banyan has the operational flexibility to ramp up activities as warranted by market conditions, with ample existing infrastructure already in place.

Underpinning the AurMac story is a highly favorable macro environment for gold. Persistent inflation concerns, recessionary fears, and broader economic uncertainty have driven a flight to safe haven assets, propelling gold to record highs in 2023. This backdrop has the potential to expand margins for gold producers and drive investment capital into the space, particularly among generalist investors making their first forays into the mining sector. AurMac's impressive scale, robust grades and substantial exploration upside position Banyan to disproportionately benefit from this rising tide.

With a multi-million-ounce resource, strong infrastructure, and a clear path to value creation, Banyan Gold offers a compelling risk/reward proposition at current valuations. Leadership is acutely focused on delivering key de-risking milestones while maintaining a healthy treasury to navigate any market environment. 

View Banyan Gold's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/banyan-gold-inc

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