Heads Up Poker Podcast

Tara Christie, CEO of Banyan Gold, shares key developments in the company’s Yukon-based gold resource, which now exceeds 7 million ounces. With 2.27 million ounces in the indicated category and 5.45 million inferred, she highlights a focused shift toward defining near-surface, high-grade starter pits—essential for early-stage financing and fast-tracked development. The interview centers on Banyan’s flagship Armac project, now in the midst of a 30,000-meter drill program targeting resource expansion and metallurgical de-risking. Tara outlines plans for a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) in Q4 and explains how the company’s efficient exploration strategy, including sub-$300/m drilling costs, is designed to maximize value. Her experience—from growing up prospecting in the Yukon to leading a public exploration company—adds a compelling layer to the company’s growth narrative. With $18 million in cash, no debt, and strong insider ownership, Banyan Gold is positioned for significant re-rating. Recent high-g