Bravada Gold Corp.
Summary:
Bravada Gold Corp. is a Nevada-focused gold development company advancing its 100%-owned Wind Mountain Gold-Silver Project towards production, supported by a portfolio of exploration and royalty properties across Nevada’s premier gold trends.
Wind Mountain offers a rare brownfield development opportunity, having previously operated as a permitted heap-leach gold-silver mine. Existing pits, haul roads, waste dumps, power infrastructure and road access provide a significant head start, reducing the capital, permitting and execution risks typically associated with developing a new mine.
The Wind Mountain 2026 PEA delivered an after-tax NPV (5%) of US$415 million (C$593 million), and a 60% IRR, based on US$3,600/oz gold. With a low strip ratio, conventional heap-leach processing and established infrastructure, the project offers a compelling pathway toward near-term production in mining-friendly Nevada.
Investor Highlights:
1. Robust economics: The PEA shows an after-tax NPV(5%) of US$415M and a 60% IRR, with a 2-year payback on US$98.1M initial capex.
2. Low-risk Nevada brownfield site: Wind Mountain is a past-producing heap-leach project with roads and power already on site, under two hours from Reno.
3. Near-term catalysts: Drilling underway and metallurgical testing start in Q4 2026, ahead of a Pre-Feasibility Study planned for H2 2027.
Management:
Dr. Paul West-Sells brings a wealth of experience from a distinguished career spanning over three decades in the mining industry. He previously held various technical and senior executive roles at Western Copper and Gold Corporation between 2006 and 2024, including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive Officer, and President. During his tenure, Dr. West-Sells led the advancement of the Casino Project through multiple feasibility studies, environmental assessment and permitting efforts, and extensive engagement of key governmental, strategic, and financial stakeholders. Earlier in his career, Dr. West-Sells worked with major mining companies such as BHP, Placer Dome, and Barrick in senior technical roles focused on Research & Development and Project Development and he currently sits on the boards of Chesapeake Gold Corp., Surge Copper Corp., and Cascadia Minerals Ltd. He holds a Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of British Columbia.