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Big Ridge Gold Corp reports exploration and development updates for its Canadian gold project portfolio. The company owns a 100% interest in the Hope Brook Gold Project in Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the Oxford Gold Project in Manitoba and the Destiny Gold Project in Quebec.
Recurring news for ALVLF includes Hope Brook work programs, geotechnical and hydrogeological drilling, infill and exploration drilling, metallurgical testing, preliminary economic assessment activity, project ownership updates, partner activity at Destiny, warrant exercises, option and share-based compensation grants, and shareholder-meeting results.
Big Ridge Gold (OTCQB: ALVLF) has started an induced polarization (Alpha IP™) survey at the Hope Brook Gold Project in Newfoundland and Labrador. The program will map resistivity and chargeability anomalies to depths of 500 meters and refine drill targets around the Main, 240 and Copper Shaft zones.
The survey, expected to finish by early July, will support a drill plan of over 30,000 meters. Environmental baseline studies on water, habitat, wildlife and avifauna are also advancing to support assessment, permitting, mine planning and engineering.
Big Ridge Gold (OTCQB: ALVLF, TSXV: BRAU) has mobilized its 2026 work program at the Hope Brook Gold Project on Newfoundland's southwest coast. Planned activities include geotechnical and hydrogeological drilling, infill and expansion drilling at the 240 and Main Zones, metallurgical test work with concentrate samples, and completion of a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA). The camp is open and the company expects to mobilize the first drill rig in early June. Big Ridge will attend the Natural Resource Stock Expo May 1-2 in Atlanta. A Qualified Person has reviewed the technical information.
Big Ridge Gold Corp (OTCQB: ALVLF) announced a management hire and financing exercises on March 25, 2026. James Powell joined as Chief Operating Officer effective March 23, 2026, responsible for Hope Brook operations, permitting and stakeholder engagement.
The company awarded 300,000 options exercisable at $0.32 per share in three equal tranches on March 24, 2026, 2027 and 2028. Shareholders exercised 13,160,000 unit warrants (63% of warrants issued), generating aggregate proceeds of $2.6 million to strengthen the balance sheet and support advancement of the HBGP.
Big Ridge Gold (OTCQB: ALVLF) provided a corporate update outlining 2026 milestones for the Hope Brook Gold Project (HBGP) and Destiny Gold Project. Key items: a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for Hope Brook is on track for completion in H1 2026; representative Cu-Au concentrate samples are being produced for offtake/marketing; recent metallurgical work produced concentrates grading 26–30% Cu and 270–539 g/t Au; Hope Brook historically produced ~750,000 oz Au (1987–1997). Caprock Mining is completing a Phase I drill program at Destiny with initial results expected in Q1 2026. The company will attend investor events Jan 27 and PDAC Mar 1–4, 2026.
Big Ridge Gold Corp (OTCQB: ALVLF; TSXV: BRAU) announced shareholder voting results from its annual and special meeting held on December 23, 2025. Shareholders approved all resolutions, including the re-election of five directors (Kristina Bates, Mike Bandrowski, Nick Tintor, Richard J. Mazur and Paul Pint) and re-appointment of auditors.
The meeting also approved an Amended and Restated Share Option Plan (Amended SOP), effective December 23, 2025. The Amended SOP is a rolling plan reserving up to 10% of issued common shares for options, which includes 11,335,848 common shares already reserved under the predecessor plan. Options may be granted to directors, officers, employees and consultants. The Amended SOP is subject to final TSXV approval. A full summary and the Amended SOP are available in the management information circular dated November 6, 2025 on Sedar+ and the company website.
Big Ridge Gold (OTCQB: ALVLF) provided a corporate update on November 25, 2025 covering the Hope Brook Gold Project (HBGP) and the Destiny Gold Project.
Key items: 100% ownership of HBGP after completing renegotiation and a 20% purchase, engagement of SGS to prepare a Preliminary Economic Assessment due H1 2026, ongoing metallurgical test work producing Cu-Au concentrates 26–30% Cu and 270–539 g/t Au, and historical production of ~750,000 oz Au (1987–1997). Destiny partner Caprock began a Phase I drill program; Big Ridge holds 18M Caprock shares and expects $100,000 cash plus ~$250,000 in shares by Dec 31, 2025.
Big Ridge Gold Corp (OTCQB: ALVLF) granted share-based compensation effective October 3, 2025. The company awarded 1,750,000 stock options to officers under its Amended and Restated Option Plan, exercisable at $0.19 per share, expiring October 3, 2030, and vesting in equal tranches on Oct 3, 2025; 2026; 2027. It also granted 575,000 Restricted Share Units (RSUs) vesting on October 3, 2026, and 400,000 cash-settled Deferred Share Units (DSUs) that vest on award. These awards target officers and non-executive directors under the company's RSU and DSU plans.
Big Ridge Gold Corp (OTCQB: ALVLF) has initiated a significant step forward by engaging SGS Geological Services to conduct a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Hope Brook Gold Project in Newfoundland. The project boasts impressive historical production of 752,163 ounces from 1987-1997 and currently holds indicated resources of 1.2 million ounces at 2.32 g/t Au and inferred resources of 231,000 ounces at 3.25 g/t Au.
The company has recently consolidated 100% ownership of the project in Q3 2025 and completed environmental baseline and ore sorting studies in 2024. The PEA is expected to be delivered in Q1 2026, positioning Hope Brook as one of the highest-grade open pit resources in Canada.
Big Ridge Gold Corp (OTCQB: ALVLF) has completed the acquisition of the remaining 20% interest in the Hope Brook Gold Project from First Mining Gold Corp. The transaction involves a total consideration of C$3,000,000 in cash and 7,000,000 common shares of Big Ridge.
The acquisition was executed under the earn-in agreement dated April 5, 2021, and subsequently amended by the property purchase agreement dated July 6, 2025. The issued shares will be subject to a four-month hold period under Canadian securities laws. The company views this as a strategic milestone to maximize shareholder value as Hope Brook progresses toward an initial economic study.
Michael Gentile, CFA has announced the acquisition of 4,000,000 common shares and 2,000,000 share purchase warrants of Big Ridge Gold Corp (OTC:ALVLF). Prior to this transaction, Gentile owned 22,626,500 shares representing 9.85% ownership. Following the acquisition, his holdings increased to 26,626,500 shares and 2,000,000 warrants, representing 9.87% undiluted and 10.53% partially diluted ownership of the company.
The investment was made with a long-term perspective, and Gentile may further adjust his position through market or private transactions based on market conditions and other factors.