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- Avidian Gold Corp is a Canadian mineral exploration company primarily engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold, copper, nickel, cobalt, and iron ore properties in North America, with a focus on resource-friendly jurisdictions. The company’s core assets include the Golden Zone gold project and Amanita properties in Alaska, the Jungo gold-copper project in Nevada, the Labrador West iron ore project in Labrador, and the Lac Pegma copper-nickel-cobalt sulphide deposit in Quebec. It provides exploration and development services targeting advanced-stage mineral deposits, with a strategic emphasis on gold and base metals.
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Avidian Gold operates through a disciplined team of project managers focused on advancing district-scale projects such as its flagship Golden Zone gold project, which hosts a NI 43-101 indicated gold resource of approximately 267,400 ounces and an inferred resource of 35,900 ounces. The company predominantly serves mining investors and industry partners looking to capitalize on early-stage and advanced-stage mineral exploration opportunities in North America.
Recent major changes include the divestiture of its 100% owned Alaskan subsidiary, Avidian Gold Alaska, which held the Golden Zone and Amanita NE gold properties, sold to Contango ORE for up to USD 3.4 million in cash and shares to strengthen Avidian’s balance sheet and sharpen its focus on non-Alaskan assets. Additionally, Avidian maintains majority ownership of High Tide Resources, which holds interests in iron ore and base metals projects in Newfoundland and Labrador, and has expanded its portfolio through acquisitions such as the Clearcut Lithium Project in Quebec’s Cadillac-Pontiac lithium camp. The company also enhanced exploration capabilities by acquiring a reverse-circulation drill rig for its Jungo gold-copper project in Nevada and filed a technical report to support further development and drill programs.
Avidian Gold's strategy emphasizes advancing its mineral properties through systematic exploration and leveraging strategic partnerships and asset sales to optimize its portfolio and shareholder value while maintaining a strong presence in multiple North American mineral resource sectors.