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WestKam Gold
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WestKam Gold Corp.
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westkamgoldcorp.com
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Public
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2023
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WestKam Gold Corp. is a Vancouver-based, micro-cap mining exploration company focused on acquiring and developing gold and silver mineral properties in Western Canada. The company holds the Bonaparte Gold Project and operates as a single business unit engaged in early-stage mineral exploration and property development, with 1–10 employees and no commercial products, revenue, or production. It is publicly listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol WKG (CNSX:WKG) with a market capitalization of approximately $1.47 million as of January 2026, and has announced a corporate rebrand to Big Bear Gold Corp. with the new ticker 'BEAR' subject to exchange acceptance.

The business model is capital-raise dependent rather than revenue-driven. The company finances exploration and working capital through non-brokered private placements — CAD $160,000 in December 2023, up to CAD $300,000 announced in January 2026, and CAD $500,000.06 (over-subscribed) completed in February 2026 — supplemented by share-for-debt settlements, including a February 2026 transaction in which 2,476,189 shares were issued at CAD $0.105 per share to retire CAD $260,000 of debt, of which CAD $245,000 was owed to directors and officers. Insider participation in the equity raises constitutes a related party transaction under Multilateral Instrument 61-101. The company exhibits severe short-term liquidity stress, with a current ratio of 0.07, and has been using equity issuance and debt-to-equity conversions to cover trade payables, audit fees, and operating costs.

Leadership consists of President & CEO Matt Wayrynen, CFO Pamela Saulnier (with Akash Patel serving as interim CFO), and Director Corey Klassen. The company has no identified parent, no subsidiaries, no partnerships, no patents, no product launches, and no customers in the traditional sense — its end customer base is the pool of retail and insider investors providing speculative exploration capital. There is no evidence of any proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, or differentiated exploration methodology in the available data.

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WestKam Gold Corp. is a Vancouver-based, micro-cap gold and silver exploration company (TSX Venture: WKG, market cap ~$1.47M) focused on acquiring and developing mineral properties in Western Canada, currently pre-revenue and dependent on equity financings for working capital.

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gold exploration, mineral properties, silver mining, junior mining, precious metals
Industry2 codes
1Gold Mining
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2Silver Mining
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NAICS code1 code
  • Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining212220
SIC code1 code
  • Gold And Silver Ores1040
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Gold and Silver Mining Exploration
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WestKam Gold Corp. is a Vancouver-based micro-cap mining exploration company focused on acquiring and developing gold and silver mineral properties in Western Canada, primarily the Bonaparte Gold Project. The company operates as a single business unit engaged in mineral exploration and property development activities and is in pre-revenue exploration stage with no commercial production.

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WestKam Gold Corp. is a Vancouver-based micro-cap mining company focused on acquiring and developing gold and silver mineral properties in Western Canada. The company operates as a single business unit engaged in mineral exploration and property development activities.

Product and service1 record
1Bonaparte Gold Project
CategoryMineral property
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Peers10 records
1MAG Silver
TypeEmerging player
Description

Silver-focused junior with precious-metals exposure. Comparable dual gold/silver commodity leverage and Canadian-listed junior mining structure.

2New Gold
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Mid-tier precious metals producer with operations including BC assets. Comparable gold/silver commodity exposure but operating at production scale; useful for commodity-price sensitivity benchmarking.

3Artemis Gold
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Larger BC-focused gold developer (Blackwater project). Comparable precious-metals focus and British Columbia jurisdiction, but materially larger scale and further along the development curve.

4Pretivm Resources
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Acquired BC gold producer (Brucejack mine). Useful precedent for value-creation pathways in Western Canadian gold — though materially larger and at production stage, it illustrates the development arc available to BC juniors.

5Gold Standard Ventures
TypeDirect peer
Description

Junior gold exploration company with a comparable profile of single-asset, pre-resource exploration, periodic small equity raises, and similar commodity-driven value-creation model.

6Sabre Gold Mines
TypeDirect peer
Description

Junior gold exploration company with multiple North American gold properties. Similar pre-revenue, equity-funded exploration business model and precious-metals focus.

7Troilus Gold
TypeDirect peer
Description

Canadian junior advancing a gold-copper project in Quebec. Closely comparable single-asset junior explorer profile, small headcount, and reliance on periodic equity raises to fund drilling.

8Skeena Resources
TypeDirect peer
Description

British Columbia-focused gold exploration and development junior. Directly comparable as a TSX-listed gold explorer operating in the same Western Canadian jurisdiction with similar pre-resource or early-resource stage profiles.

9SilverCrest Metals
TypeEmerging player
Description

Precious-metals developer historically focused on silver-gold projects in Mexico. Comparable dual gold/silver commodity exposure and TSX-listed junior profile, though now at a more advanced development stage.

10Ascot Resources
TypeDirect peer
Description

BC-based gold developer advancing the Premier Gold Project. Comparable precious-metals focus, similar micro-cap venture exchange listing, and shared jurisdictional advantages in British Columbia.

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WestKam Gold

Gold and Silver Mining Explorationwestkamgoldcorp.com

WestKam Gold Corp. is a Vancouver-based, micro-cap gold and silver exploration company (TSX Venture: WKG, market cap ~$1.47M) focused on acquiring and developing mineral properties in Western Canada, currently pre-revenue and dependent on equity financings for working capital.

What WestKam Gold does

WestKam Gold Corp. is a Vancouver-based, micro-cap mining exploration company focused on acquiring and developing gold and silver mineral properties in Western Canada. The company holds the Bonaparte Gold Project and operates as a single business unit engaged in early-stage mineral exploration and property development, with 1–10 employees and no commercial products, revenue, or production. It is publicly listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol WKG (CNSX:WKG) with a market capitalization of approximately $1.47 million as of January 2026, and has announced a corporate rebrand to Big Bear Gold Corp. with the new ticker 'BEAR' subject to exchange acceptance.

The business model is capital-raise dependent rather than revenue-driven. The company finances exploration and working capital through non-brokered private placements — CAD $160,000 in December 2023, up to CAD $300,000 announced in January 2026, and CAD $500,000.06 (over-subscribed) completed in February 2026 — supplemented by share-for-debt settlements, including a February 2026 transaction in which 2,476,189 shares were issued at CAD $0.105 per share to retire CAD $260,000 of debt, of which CAD $245,000 was owed to directors and officers. Insider participation in the equity raises constitutes a related party transaction under Multilateral Instrument 61-101. The company exhibits severe short-term liquidity stress, with a current ratio of 0.07, and has been using equity issuance and debt-to-equity conversions to cover trade payables, audit fees, and operating costs.

Leadership consists of President & CEO Matt Wayrynen, CFO Pamela Saulnier (with Akash Patel serving as interim CFO), and Director Corey Klassen. The company has no identified parent, no subsidiaries, no partnerships, no patents, no product launches, and no customers in the traditional sense — its end customer base is the pool of retail and insider investors providing speculative exploration capital. There is no evidence of any proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, or differentiated exploration methodology in the available data.

WestKam Gold firmographics

Firmographics
Name
WestKam Gold
Legal name
WestKam Gold Corp.
Website
https://westkamgoldcorp.com
Company type
Public
Founded year
2023
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
WestKam Gold Corp. is a Vancouver-based, micro-cap gold and silver exploration company (TSX Venture: WKG, market cap ~$1.47M) focused on acquiring and developing mineral properties in Western Canada, currently pre-revenue and dependent on equity financings for working capital.
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WestKam Gold industry classification

Industry
Product category
Gold and Silver Mining Exploration
NAICS
Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining (212220)
SIC
Gold And Silver Ores (1040)
akta.pro primary industry
Gold Mining (IMAKAEAA)
akta.pro secondary industry
Silver Mining (IMAKAEAB)

Keywords

  • Gold exploration
  • Mineral properties
  • Silver mining
  • Junior mining
  • Precious metals

Where WestKam Gold is headquartered

Location

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Vancouver
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Canada
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

WestKam Gold business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Operations, Personnel, Others, Marketing or Sales

WestKam Gold product offering

Product offering

Core offering

WestKam Gold Corp. is a Vancouver-based micro-cap mining exploration company focused on acquiring and developing gold and silver mineral properties in Western Canada, primarily the Bonaparte Gold Project. The company operates as a single business unit engaged in mineral exploration and property development activities and is in pre-revenue exploration stage with no commercial production.

Product overview

WestKam Gold Corp. is a Vancouver-based micro-cap mining company focused on acquiring and developing gold and silver mineral properties in Western Canada. The company operates as a single business unit engaged in mineral exploration and property development activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Bonaparte Gold Project

Companies that use WestKam Gold

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

WestKam Gold technology and API

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WestKam Gold partnerships and signals

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Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

WestKam Gold competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Emerging players

  • MAG Silver: Silver-focused junior with precious-metals exposure. Comparable dual gold/silver commodity leverage and Canadian-listed junior mining structure.
  • SilverCrest Metals: Precious-metals developer historically focused on silver-gold projects in Mexico. Comparable dual gold/silver commodity exposure and TSX-listed junior profile, though now at a more advanced development stage.

Broad incumbents

  • New Gold: Mid-tier precious metals producer with operations including BC assets. Comparable gold/silver commodity exposure but operating at production scale; useful for commodity-price sensitivity benchmarking.
  • Artemis Gold: Larger BC-focused gold developer (Blackwater project). Comparable precious-metals focus and British Columbia jurisdiction, but materially larger scale and further along the development curve.
  • Pretivm Resources: Acquired BC gold producer (Brucejack mine). Useful precedent for value-creation pathways in Western Canadian gold — though materially larger and at production stage, it illustrates the development arc available to BC juniors.

Direct peers

  • Gold Standard Ventures: Junior gold exploration company with a comparable profile of single-asset, pre-resource exploration, periodic small equity raises, and similar commodity-driven value-creation model.
  • Sabre Gold Mines: Junior gold exploration company with multiple North American gold properties. Similar pre-revenue, equity-funded exploration business model and precious-metals focus.
  • Troilus Gold: Canadian junior advancing a gold-copper project in Quebec. Closely comparable single-asset junior explorer profile, small headcount, and reliance on periodic equity raises to fund drilling.
  • Skeena Resources: British Columbia-focused gold exploration and development junior. Directly comparable as a TSX-listed gold explorer operating in the same Western Canadian jurisdiction with similar pre-resource or early-resource stage profiles.
  • Ascot Resources: BC-based gold developer advancing the Premier Gold Project. Comparable precious-metals focus, similar micro-cap venture exchange listing, and shared jurisdictional advantages in British Columbia.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat1 record

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

WestKam Gold financial estimates

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

WestKam Gold leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

WestKam Gold funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

WestKam Gold M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about WestKam Gold

What does WestKam Gold do?

WestKam Gold Corp. is a Vancouver-based micro-cap mining exploration company focused on acquiring and developing gold and silver mineral properties in Western Canada, primarily the Bonaparte Gold Project. The company operates as a single business unit engaged in mineral exploration and property development activities and is in pre-revenue exploration stage with no commercial production.

Is WestKam Gold a public or private company?

WestKam Gold is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.

When was WestKam Gold founded?

WestKam Gold was founded in 2023. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is WestKam Gold based?

WestKam Gold is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, in the North America region.

Who are WestKam Gold's main competitors?

Emerging players on record are MAG Silver and SilverCrest Metals. Broad incumbents are New Gold, Artemis Gold and Pretivm Resources. Direct peers are Gold Standard Ventures, Sabre Gold Mines, Troilus Gold, Skeena Resources and Ascot Resources.

Does WestKam Gold have an API?

No public API is recorded for WestKam Gold.

What industry is WestKam Gold in?

WestKam Gold's product category is Gold and Silver Mining Exploration. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKAEAA, Gold Mining, with a secondary code of IMAKAEAB, Silver Mining. Its NAICS code is 212220 and its SIC code is 1040.

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Financial PostWestKam Gold Corp. Announces Name Change to Big Bear Gold Corp. and New Symbol "BEAR"WestKam Gold Corp. announced it will change its name to Big Bear Gold Corp. and its trading symbol to "BEAR" effective March 12, 2026, with trading to commence under the new name on the TSX Venture Exchange. The company clarified that no change in share capital will occur and existing shareholders are not required to take any action or exchange share certificates. This corporate rebranding appears to be a routine administrative change unrelated to any financial or operational developments.GlobeNewswireWestKam Gold Corp. Announces Name Change to Big Bear Gold Corp. and New Symbol “BEAR”WestKam Gold Corp. will change its name to Big Bear Gold Corp. and trade under the symbol BEAR on the TSX Venture Exchange starting March 12, 2026. The change does not affect share capital or require shareholder action, and certificates remain unchanged.GlobeNewswireWestKam Gold Corp. Announces Shares for Debt Settlements and Grant of OptionsWestKam Gold Corp. announced debt settlements with creditors, issuing 2,476,189 shares at $0.105 per share to settle $260,000 in debt. Directors and officers will receive 2,333,332 shares for $245,000, and the company granted 1,500,000 options at $0.105 per share. All shares and options are subject to a TSXV hold period.GlobeNewswireWestKam Gold Corp. Announces Shares for Debt Settlements and Grant of OptionsWestKam Gold Corp. announced debt settlements with arm's length and non-arm's length creditors, proposing to issue 2,476,189 common shares at a deemed price of $0.105 per share to settle an aggregate debt of $260,000, subject to TSX Venture Exchange acceptance. Directors and officers are participating in the settlements and will receive 2,333,332 shares in consideration for $245,000 of debt, constituting a related party transaction under Multilateral Instrument 61-101. The company also granted incentive stock options to purchase up to 1,500,000 common shares, exercisable for five years at $0.105 per share.Financial PostWestKam Gold Corp. Completes Over-Subscribed Non-Brokered Private PlacementWestKam Gold Corp. announced the completion of its over-subscribed non-brokered private placement, issuing 7,142,858 units for gross proceeds of $500,000.06. A company insider participated in the offering, purchasing 494,715 units for $34,630.05, which is considered a related-party transaction. The company focuses on acquiring and developing mineral properties in Western Canada.GlobeNewswireWestKam Gold Corp. Completes Over-Subscribed Non-Brokered Private PlacementWestKam Gold Corp. closed an over-subscribed non-brokered private placement, issuing 7,142,858 units for gross proceeds of $500,000.06. A director and officer purchased 494,715 units, and all securities are subject to a hold period expiring June 11, 2026.GlobeNewswireWestKam Gold Corp. Completes Over-Subscribed Non-Brokered Private PlacementWestKam Gold Corp. completed an over-subscribed non-brokered private placement, issuing 7,142,858 units for gross proceeds of $500,000.06. A director and officer of the Company participated in the Offering, purchasing 494,715 units for gross proceeds of $34,630.05, constituting a related party transaction under applicable securities regulations. All securities issued are subject to a hold period expiring June 11, 2026.GlobeNewswireWestKam Gold Corp. Increases Non-Brokered Private Placement to up to $500,000WestKam Gold Corp. increased its non-brokered private placement to up to $500,000, selling 7,142,857 units at $0.07 each. Proceeds will pay trade payables, legal and audit fees, and general working capital. The offering is subject to regulatory approvals, including TSXV approval.Investing.comWestKam Gold plans $300,000 private placement to fund operations By Investing.comWestKam Gold Corp., a Vancouver-based micro-cap mining company with a market capitalization of $1.47 million, announced plans to raise up to $300,000 through a non-brokered private placement of up to 4.3 million units at $0.07 per unit, with each unit including one common share and one warrant exercisable at $0.10 over three years. The company stated the proceeds will be used for outstanding trade payables, legal and audit fees, transfer agent fees, and general working capital, as its current ratio stands at just 0.07 indicating significant short-term financial stress. The offering remains subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval and includes a four-month and one-day hold period on all securities issued.GlobeNewswireWestKam Gold Corp. Announces up to $300,000 Non-Brokered Private PlacementWestKam Gold Corp. announced a non-brokered private placement of up to $300,000 in units priced at $0.07 each, with each unit containing a share and a warrant. Proceeds will fund trade payables, legal and audit fees, and working capital. Completion is subject to regulatory approvals, including TSXV approval.