TDG Gold Corp. (TSXV:TDG) (the "Company" or "TDG") is pleased to reiterate high grade gold ("Au") and silver ("Ag") assays from results received from SGS Labs Canada ("SGS"). Internal QAQC review by TDG, working with Moose Mountain Technical Services ("MMTS"), is ongoing and therefore results are still considered preliminary. Drill results reported so far are from 7 of 51 completed diamond drillholes in 2021 at TDG's 100% owned former producing high grade gold-silver Shasta mine located in the historical Toodoggone Production Corridor of north-central B.C. TDG has also reported preliminary results from 3 of 6 historical holes drilled at Shasta in 2007 that were resampled by TDG in 2021
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TDG Gold Corp. Drills 95.5 Metres of 1.35 g/t Gold Equivalent North of Shasta Creek Zone, Shasta Mine, Toodoggone, B.C.
TDG Gold Corp. (TSXV:TDG) (the "Company" or "TDG") is pleased to announce the results of diamond drillhole SH21-006 from its 2021 drill program at TDG's former producing high-grade gold-silver Shasta Mine located in the historical Toodoggone Production Corridor of north-central B.C. Highlights include 95.5 metres ("m") of 0.98 grams per tonne ("g/t") gold ("Au") and 29 g/t silver ("Ag") [1.35 g/t AuEq*] from 27.5-123.0 m depth (see Table 1).
As with TDG's recently published drillholes from the 2021 Shasta drill program (see TDG news releases January 04, 2022 and January 11, 2022), drillhole SH21-006 demonstrates continuity of grade and mineralization along with confirmation of grades of the surrounding historical holes and validation of the expected dimensions of mineralized zone in that section of Shasta (Figure 1). An oblique cross-section is presented in this news release that spans the Creek, JM and Upper Creek Zones (Figure 3).
Drillhole SH21-006 represents the most northerly hole drilled at the Shasta Creek Zone target in the 2021 drill program and spanned the northern portion of the Creek Zone across to the northern portion of JM Zone. The drillhole trace started approximately 150 m north of the Creek Pit and ending approximately 300 m north of the JM Pit (Figure 1). The purpose of SH21-006 was to step out to the north of 2021 drilling and infill between historical drillholes, including SH89-40, SH89-41, SH89-55 and SH89-56 (et al.), highlights from which include 37.0 m of 1.84 g/t Au and 106 g/t Ag [3.16 g/t AuEq*] in SH89-40; and 12.3 m of 1.60 g/t Au and 120 g/t Ag [3.10 g/t AuEq*] in SH89-55 (see Table 2 for historical drillhole highlights).
Table 1. Significant Results from Hole SH21-006.
*Gold equivalent (AuEq) calculated using 80:1 silver to gold ratio.
** Intervals are core-length weighted. True width is estimated between 75 to 95 % of core length.
Drillhole SH21-006 intersected variably silicified, potassic-altered volcaniclastic rocks below the Shasta Fault (at 17.4 m) that carried a mineralized assemblage of dominantly pyrite and acanthite associated with quartz-carbonate veins, composite vein sets and breccias. Sulphide mineralization was identified as disseminated throughout and vein-vein selvage hosted Figure 2 presents the style and grade of typical mineralization encountered.
The northern portions of the Creek, JM and Upper Creek Zones represent areas for potential expansion of the Mineralized Target Zone at Shasta because historical drill holes in the vicinity neglected to sample near surface intervals and instead focused on visually identifying higher grades for assay in concert with typical cut-off grades at the time of mining (~ > 5 g/t Au). With further drilling, this area (Figure 1, and identified in Figure 3) has the opportunity to add minable tonnage to a Shasta resource (if defined) and decrease strip ratio in the vicinity as the closest historical underground workings are over 100 m to the west.
Figure 1. Plan view of the northern Shasta Creek Target Zone/JM Target Zone (Hole SH21-006).
Figure 2. Shasta drillhole SH21-006; mineralization encountered grading 1.46 Au g/t, 69 g/t Ag [2.32 g/t AuEq*] from 43.5 m to 46.5 m depth.
Figure 3. Oblique Cross Section of Shasta Creek/JM/Upper Creek Target Zone(s) (Hole SH21-006, and historical holes adjacent to 2021 drilling).
Table 2. Significant Results from Historical Holes Adjacent to SH21-006.
* "% Assayed" is the assayed portion of the drillhole in the historical database, compared to total drilled length
**Gold equivalent (AuEq) calculated using 80:1 silver to gold ratio.
** Intervals are core-length weighted. True width from historical core is unknown.
All 2021 drill holes are HQ sized drill cores. Particulars for drill holes (location, depth, etc.)are presented in Table 3. Assay results for remaining 2021 drillholes are still pending at this time.
Table 3. Drillhole particulars.
QA/QC
Samples for the Shasta 2021 drill program followed chain of custody between collection, processing and delivery to an SGS laboratory in Burnaby, B.C. The drill cores were delivered to the core shack at TDG's Baker Mine site, and processed by geologists who inserted certified reference materials, blanks and duplicates (pulp and coarse) into the sampling sequence. 2021 Drill core was cut in half (1/2 HQ core) and placed in zip-tied polyurethane bags, then in security-sealed rice bags before being delivered directly from the Baker Mine site, to Bandstra Transportation Systems in Prince George, B.C., and ultimately to SGS laboratory Burnaby, B.C. Core samples were prepared for analysis according to SGS method PRP89: dry samples to 105°C, crush to 75 % passing 2 mm, split 250 g, pulverize 85 % passing 75 microns. Samples were analyzed following procedures summarized in Table 4, where information about methodology can be found on the SGS Canada Website, in the analytical guide (here).
Table 4. Au and Ag Analytical Methods
* Sample C00126417 returned > 1000 g/t Ag in over limit method GO_ICP42Q100, and is currently pending a second over limit using method GO_FAG37V. For purposes of this News Release, Sample C00126417 has been capped at 1000 g/t Ag, and is reflected in any calculations for composite interval purposes.
Quality assurance and control ("QAQC") is maintained internally at the lab through rigorous use of internal certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates. An additional QAQC program was administered by TDG Gold through the use of certified reference materials ("CRMs"), duplicate samples and blank samples that were blindly inserted into the sample batch. If a QAQC sample returns an unacceptable value an investigation into the results is triggered and when deemed necessary, the samples that were tested in the batch with the failed QAQC sample are re-tested. For the purposes of this press release, results are ‘preliminary' and thus have not undergone TDG's comprehensive QAQC investigations.
Qualified Person
The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Steven Kramar, MSc., P.Geo., a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
This news release includes historical drilling information that has been reviewed by the Company's geological team. The Company's review of the historical records and information reasonably substantiate the validity of the information presented in this news release; however, the Company cannot directly verify the accuracy of the historical data, including the procedures used for sample collection and analysis. Therefore, the Company encourages investors to exercise appropriate caution when evaluating these results. Further data review is underway, in order to verify the validity of the data for the anticipated NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate.
About TDG Gold Corp.
TDG is a major mineral claim holder in the historical Toodoggone Production Corridor of north-central British Columbia, Canada, with over 23,000 hectares of brownfield and greenfield exploration opportunities under direct ownership or earn-in agreement. TDG's flagship projects are the former producing, high-grade gold-silver Shasta, Baker and Mets mines, which are all road accessible, produced intermittently between 1981-2012, and have over 65,000 m of historical drilling. In 2021, TDG has advanced the projects through compilation of historical data, new geological mapping, geochemical and geophysical surveys, and, for Shasta, drill testing of the known mineralization occurrences and their extensions. TDG currently has 78,361,085 common shares issued and outstanding.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Fletcher Morgan
Chief Executive Officer
For further information contact:
TDG Gold Corp.,
Telephone: +1.604.536.2711
Email: info@tdggold.com
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the Company's current expectations and estimates. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "suggest", "indicate" and other similar words or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or anticipated events or results implied or expressed in such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others: the actual results of current exploration activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans to continue to be refined; possible variations in ore grade or recovery rates; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing; and fluctuations in metal prices. There may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.
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TDG Gold Corp. Intercepts 76.71 g/t Gold and 1,725 g/t Silver 75 metres from Surface at Shasta, Toodoggone District, BC
A summary of high grade intercepts to date is highlighted below and detailed in Table 1.
- SH21-004: 21.6 g/t Au & 593 g/t Ag over 0.5 m
- SH21-005: 25.22 g/t Au & 1189 g/t Ag over 0.5 m
- SH21-006: 76.71 g/t Au & 1725 g/t Ag over 0.5 m
- SH21-008: 20.8 g/t Au & 582 g/t Ag over 0.5 m
…This sample was previously "capped" at 1,000 g/t Ag, pending overlimit analysis.
High grade gold-silver intercepts occur in proximity to the mineralizing structure(s), where intense silicification, potassic alteration and veining produce a hydrothermal breccia of host rocks. These high grade ‘pods' were the focus of historical mining and production efforts and are surrounded by significant widths of ‘halo'-style medium to lower grade mineralization, which TDG is incorporating in a bulk-mining scenario as part of working towards an open-pit NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate. This mineralization style is characteristic of the low sulphidation epithermal deposits located within the Toodoggone District.
TDG's interpretation of results received to date is that the data provide corroborative evidence with the historical drilling at Shasta and confirms the presence of a mineralized breccia body at Shasta which extends over 400 metres ("m") from north to south at the Creek Zone with the potential for further mineralization at depth, to the north, south and east towards the JM Zone. Drill results the JM Zone are still pending along with drillholes testing for potential extension of the mineralization between the Creek and JM Zones, and also 700 metres to the south of the JM Pit at the Cayley-Rainier Zone.
In 2020-2021, TDG recompiled over 28,000 m of historical drilling at Shasta, which indicated less than 50% of the historical core had been assayed compared to the total length of the drillhole. Historical efforts were focused on the high grade pods and the material comprising the halo was left un-assayed. This information was used to target TDG's 2021 diamond drill program with the aims of validating the historical drillhole data, and testing extensions around the historical workings and mineralized target zones.
In total, TDG completed 8,048 m of diamond drilling (> 90% oriented core) at Shasta. This amount of oriented core data collected will enable Company geologists to understand vein/mineralization orientations and sequence different generations of mineralizing events, to better understand and target future endeavours. All holes were drilled within the Permitted Mine Area ("PMA") and covered approximately 60% of the known mineralized target zones at Shasta. In 2022, TDG expects to publish an inaugural NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate for Shasta and to continue expanding the gold and silver mineralized footprint with subsequent drilling on and off the PMA, under a Notice of Work ("NoW") authorization, granted in 2021.
TABLE 1. High grade gold-silver intercepts from previously published diamond drillholes SH21-001 to SH21-008 and SH07-01 to SH07-003.
Drillhole | Depth From | Depth To | Length | Au | Ag | AuEq |
SH21-004 | 69.0 | 69.5 | 0.5 | 21.60 | 593 | 29.01 |
SH21-004 | 69.5 | 70.0 | 0.5 | 13.80 | 641 | 21.81 |
SH21-004 | 71.0 | 71.5 | 0.5 | 11.00 | 336 | 15.2 |
SH21-005 | 96.5 | 97.0 | 0.5 | 12.00 | 474 | 17.93 |
SH21-005 | 97.5 | 98.0 | 0.5 | 15.83 | 851 | 26.47 |
SH21-005 | 98.0 | 98.5 | 0.5 | 25.22 | 1189 | 40.08 |
SH21-006 | 28.0 | 28.5 | 0.5 | 5.70 | 558 | 12.68 |
SH21-006 | 51.5 | 52.0 | 0.5 | 13.39 | 847 | 23.98 |
SH21-006 | 98.5 | 99.0 | 0.5 | 76.71 | 1725 | 98.27 |
SH21-008 | 66.0 | 67.0 | 1.0 | 15.00 | 44.5 | 15.56 |
SH21-008 | 68.0 | 68.5 | 0.5 | 8.63 | 135 | 10.32 |
SH21-008 | 72.0 | 72.5 | 0.5 | 15.50 | 165 | 17.56 |
SH21-008 | 72.5 | 73.0 | 0.5 | 11.40 | 218 | 14.13 |
SH21-008 | 75.0 | 75.5 | 0.5 | 20.80 | 582 | 28.08 |
SH21-008 | 75.5 | 76.0 | 0.5 | 20.40 | 443 | 25.94 |
SH21-008 | 77.0 | 77.55 | 0.55 | 7.36 | 384 | 12.16 |
SH21-008 | 83.5 | 84.0 | 0.5 | 5.86 | 417 | 11.07 |
SH21-008 | 120.7 | 121.25 | 0.55 | 6.36 | 367 | 10.95 |
SH07-01 | 69.0 | 70.1 | 1.1 | 7.53 | 329 | 11.64 |
SH07-01 | 82.0 | 84.0 | 2.0 | 7.80 | 331 | 11.94 |
*Gold equivalent (AuEq) is used for illustrative purposes, to express the combined value of Au and Ag as a percentage of Au. Calculations are uncut and no allowances have been made to accommodate potential recovery losses that would occur in a mining scenario. AuEq is calculated using 80:1 silver to gold ratio.
** Intervals are core-length weighted. True width is estimated between 75 to 95 % of core length, and core recovery is calculated to be > 95 %
***Calculated composites/intercepts are truncated to 2 significant digits for Au/AuEq and the nearest whole number for Ag.
Previously published results from diamond drillholes SH21-001 to SH21-008 and resampled historical drillholes SH07-01 to SH07-003 (see news releases dated January 04, 2022, January 11, 2022 and January 24, 2022) were preliminary. All were drilled into the Shasta Creek Zone approximately ± 150 m from the historical Creek Pit. Results from these drillholes have been finalized by SGS's internal Data Quality Analysis (DQA) and all subsequent overlimit circuits are complete. TDG's internal QAQC is still underway, waiting for all results from the 51 completed drillholes to be compiled and laboratory performance verified. Final results will be published on TDG's website at that time. TDG is currently awaiting final assay results from 44 of the 51 diamond drillholes drilled at Shasta in 2021, and laboratory progress has been slowed by an unusual volume of samples submitted and the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic. TDG expects to publish more results over the coming weeks.
QA/QC
Samples for the Shasta 2021 drill program followed chain of custody between collection, processing and delivery to an SGS laboratory in Burnaby, B.C. The drill cores were delivered to the core shack at TDG's Baker Mine site, and processed by geologists who inserted certified reference materials, blanks and duplicates (pulp and coarse) into the sampling sequence. The 2021 drill core was cut in half (1/2 HQ core) and placed in zip-tied polyurethane bags, then in security-sealed rice bags before being delivered directly from the Baker Mine site, to Bandstra Transportation Systems in Prince George, B.C., and ultimately to the SGS laboratory in Burnaby, B.C. Samples were prepared and analyzed following procedures summarized in Table 2, where information about methodology can be found on the SGS Canada Website, in the analytical guide (here).
TABLE 2. Au and Ag Analytical Methods
Drillhole | Prep | Method Au | Method Ag | Method Au- | Method Ag- |
SH07-001 | PRP89 | GO_FAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 | N/A | GO_ICP42Q100 |
SH21-004 | PRP89 | GO_FAI50V5 | GE_IMS40Q12 | GO_FAG50V | GO_ICP42Q100 |
SH21-005 | PRP89 | GO_FAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 | GO_FAG37V | GO_ICP42Q100 |
SH21-006* | PRP89 | GO_FAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 | N/A | GO_ICP42Q100 |
SH21-008 | PRP89 | GO_FAI50V5 | GE_IMS40Q12 | GO_FAG50V | GO_ICP42Q100 |
* Samples returning > 1000 g/t Ag in overlimit method GO_ICP42Q100, utilized a second overlimit method: GO_FAG37V.
Quality assurance and control ("QAQC") is maintained internally at the lab through rigorous use of internal certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates. An additional QAQC program was administered by TDG Gold through the use of certified reference materials ("CRMs"), duplicate samples and blank samples that were blindly inserted into the sample batch. If a QAQC sample returns an unacceptable value an investigation into the results is triggered and when deemed necessary, the samples that were tested in the batch with the failed QAQC sample are re-tested. For the purposes of this press release, results are ‘preliminary' and thus have not undergone TDG's comprehensive QAQC investigations.
Qualified Person
The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Steven Kramar, MSc., P.Geo., a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
This news release includes historical drilling information that has been reviewed by the Company's geological team. The Company's review of the historical records and information reasonably substantiate the validity of the information presented in this news release; however, the Company cannot directly verify the accuracy of the historical data, including the procedures used for sample collection and analysis. Therefore, the Company encourages investors to exercise appropriate caution when evaluating these results. Further data review is underway, in order to verify the validity of the data for the anticipated NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate.
About TDG Gold Corp.
TDG is a major mineral claim holder in the historical Toodoggone Production Corridor of north-central British Columbia, Canada, with over 23,000 hectares of brownfield and greenfield exploration opportunities under direct ownership or earn-in agreement. TDG's flagship projects are the former producing, high-grade gold-silver Shasta, Baker and Mets mines, which are all road accessible, produced intermittently between 1981-2012, and have over 65,000 m of historical drilling. In 2021, TDG advanced the projects through compilation of historical data, new geological mapping, geochemical and geophysical surveys, and, for Shasta, drill testing of the known mineralization occurrences and their extensions. TDG currently has 78,361,085 common shares issued and outstanding.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Fletcher Morgan
Chief Executive Officer
For further information contact:
TDG Gold Corp.,
Telephone: +1.604.536.2711
Email: info@tdggold.com
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the Company's current expectations and estimates. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "suggest", "indicate" and other similar words or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or anticipated events or results implied or expressed in such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others: the actual results of current exploration activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans to continue to be refined; possible variations in ore grade or recovery rates; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing; and fluctuations in metal prices. There may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.
SOURCE: TDG Gold Corp.
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TDG Gold Corp. Samples Up To 32.9 g/t And 27.6 g/t Gold at Mets, Toodoggone, B.C.
TDG Gold Corp. (TSXV:TDG) (the "Company" or "TDG") is pleased to announce the results of the 2021 exploration program at its former producing high-grade gold Mets Mining Lease located in the road accessible Toodoggone Production Corridor of north-central, B.C. Highlights include grab samples yielding 32.90 grams per tonne ("gt") gold ("Au") and 27.61 gt Au collected from locations of known historical drill collars (Table 1
TDG's Mets Mining Lease consists of 200 hectares located 23 kilometres ("km") by road from TDG's Baker Mine (Figure 1). A summary of historical exploration work completed at Mets was published by TDG in its news release dated May 19, 2021 (here). TDG has recompiled 7,944 metres ("m") of diamond drilling of the 8,784 m reported to have been drilled historically, along with review of the 2,622 m of historical trenching. Historical drill highlights include DDH MT86-08 which intersected 25.9 m of 9.52 g/t Au and MT86-05 intersecting 46.4 m of 3.57 g/t Au (including 11.8 m of 13.93 g/t Au).
Figure 1. Location of TDG's road accessible Mets Mining Lease 23 km northwest of TDG's Baker Mine.
In 2021, TDG completed a ground-based magnetometer survey consisting of 25 line-km that has highlighted several trends (Figure 2), in addition to geological grab sampling over historical collar locations (Figure 3).
Ground Magnetometer Survey Results
Using GEMS Overhauser 19W magnetometer units, a total of 25 line-km of ground-based magnetometer surveys were completed in 2021 on Mets. Magnetic data imagery highlighted several trends, interpreted by Company geologists to coincide with the historically trenched and drilled tested mineralization trend, defined by quartz ± quartz-barite veining, is part of a gold-silver bearing low sulphidation epithermal vein.
Historical trenching and drilling coincide with the A-Zone / Mets Structure. The structure is characterized as a magnetic low lineament in the 2021 magnetic survey. Figure 2 displays the respective historical drill intercepts with respect to the 2021 Total Magnetic Intensity ("MAG TMI").
Figure 2. Mets Historic Drilling And 2021 Magnetic TMI Imagery.
Grab Sampling Results
Select grab sampling was completed by Company geologists while completing general reconnaissance of the historically producing Mets property. Samples were selected based on the proximity to historical trenches and drillhole collars, targeting the quartz ± quartz-barite veins. Highlights include grab samples yielding 32.90 grams per tonne ("g/t") gold ("Au") and 27.61 g/t Au.
Table 1: 2021 Mets Rock Sample Results - Gold ("Au"), Silver ("Ag").
Sample ID | Easting | Northing | Au (g/t) | Ag (g/t) |
C00125601 | 600172 | 6367207 | 0.20 | |
C00125602 | 600110 | 6367269 | 1.85 | |
C00125603 | 600056 | 6367432 | 32.90 | 1.74 |
C00125604 | 599951 | 6367497 | 0.050 | 0.48 |
C00125605 | 599965 | 6367521 | 0.040 | 0.23 |
C00125606 | 599976 | 6367540 | 0.15 | |
C00125607 | 600033 | 6367549 | 0.14 | |
C00125608 | 600051 | 6367518 | 0.13 | |
C00125609 | 600058 | 6367494 | 0.62 | |
C00125610 | 600107 | 6367556 | 0.59 | |
C00125262 | 600053 | 6367326 | 4.25 | 0.42 |
C00125263 | 600064 | 6367362 | 27.61 | 7.25 |
Figure 3. Mets Historic Drilling and 2021 Rock Sampling Results.
Methodology
Select Grab Sampling: Data for geological field samples include: mineralogy, texture, alteration, and/or structure, and is located using a Garmin GPS64. Field notes are recorded in a field book and/or tablet computer. A rock hammer is used to separate the sample from its exposure and placed into a polyurethane bag with unique sample tag is place in the respective bag and secured using a zip-tie, and subsequently placed in security-sealed rice bags. The respective samples are then shipped as a batch to a third-party lab.
Magnetometer: The survey was conducted using GSM-19W Overhauser "Walking" magnetometers and a stationary GSM-19T Proton "Base Station" unit. "Walking" magnetometers recorded in situ magnetic field intensity while the "Base Station" recorded diurnal variations in the regional magnetic field during the survey. Positioning data was provided by handheld Garmin GPS64 units which were carried by each instrument operator in the field.
Following the completion of the survey, a set of corrections and Quality Assurance / Quality Control ("QA/QC") procedures were applied to the magnetic data, including diurnal correction, low-pass noise reduction, and individual operator leveling. After this QA/QC process was completed, the data was interpolated using industry-standard Golden Surfer 12 software. After interpolation, high-resolution Total Magnetic Intensity ("TMI") imagery was exported as a georeferenced TIFF image with matching contour shapefile.
QA/QC
Samples were submitted to SGS Canada's ("SGS") laboratory facility in Burnaby, B.C., following a chain of shipping custody from TDG to SGS, for preparation and analysis. The SGS facility is accredited to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard for gold assays, and all analytical methods include internal quality control materials at set frequencies with established data acceptance criteria. As a result of SGS' rigorous internal QA/QC protocols, TDG did not submit external (blind) QA/QC materials, using a ‘fit for purpose' approach with the analytical data. Samples were analyzed following the procedures summarized in Table 2, where more information about methodology can be found on the SGS website, in the analytical guide (here).
Table 2: Au and Ag Analytical Methods.
SGS | Sample | Collected | Prep | Prep | Prep | Method | Method |
Certificate | ID | Weight (kg) | Dry | Crush | Pulverize | Au | Ag |
BBM21-11672 | C00125601 | 1.95 | DRY105_WT | CRU12-15,22 | PUL85 | GOFAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 |
BBM21-11672 | C00125602 | 1.35 | DRY105_WT | CRU12-15,22 | PUL85 | GOFAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 |
BBM21-11672 | C00125603 | 1.85 | DRY105_WT | CRU12-15,22 | PUL85 | GOFAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 |
BBM21-11672 | C00125604 | 2.35 | DRY105_WT | CRU12-15,22 | PUL85 | GOFAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 |
BBM21-11672 | C00125605 | 1.52 | DRY105_WT | CRU12-15,22 | PUL85 | GOFAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 |
BBM21-11672 | C00125606 | 1.61 | DRY105_WT | CRU12-15,22 | PUL85 | GOFAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 |
BBM21-11672 | C00125607 | 1.48 | DRY105_WT | CRU12-15,22 | PUL85 | GOFAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 |
BBM21-11672 | C00125608 | 2.10 | DRY105_WT | CRU12-15,22 | PUL85 | GOFAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 |
BBM21-11672 | C00125609 | 2.38 | DRY105_WT | CRU12-15,22 | PUL85 | GOFAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 |
BBM21-11672 | C00125610 | 2.55 | DRY105_WT | CRU12-15,22 | PUL85 | GOFAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 |
BBM21-11672 | C00125262 | 2.00 | DRY105_WT | CRU12-15,22 | PUL85 | GOFAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 |
BBM21-11672 | C00125263 | 1.00 | DRY105_WT | CRU12-15,22 | PUL85 | GOFAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 |
Qualified Person
The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Steven Kramar, MSc., P.Geo., a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
This news release includes historical drilling information that has been reviewed by the Company's geological team. The Company's review of the historical records and information reasonably substantiate the validity of the information presented in this news release; however, the Company cannot directly verify the accuracy of the historical data, including the procedures used for sample collection and analysis. Therefore, the Company encourages investors to exercise appropriate caution when evaluating these results.
About TDG Gold Corp.
TDG is a major mineral claim holder in the historical Toodoggone Production Corridor of north-central British Columbia, Canada, with over 23,000 hectares of brownfield and greenfield exploration opportunities under direct ownership or earn-in agreement. TDG's flagship projects are the former producing, high-grade gold-silver Shasta, Baker and Mets mines, which are all road accessible, produced intermittently between 1981-2012, and have over 65,000 m of historical drilling. In 2021, TDG advanced the projects through compilation of historical data, new geological mapping, geochemical and geophysical surveys, and, for Shasta, drill testing of the known mineralization occurrences and their extensions. TDG currently has 78,361,085 common shares issued and outstanding.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Fletcher Morgan
Chief Executive Officer
For further information contact:
TDG Gold Corp.,
Telephone: +1.604.536.2711
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This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the Company's current expectations and estimates. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "suggest", "indicate" and other similar words or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or anticipated events or results implied or expressed in such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others: the actual results of current exploration activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans to continue to be refined; possible variations in ore grade or recovery rates; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing; and fluctuations in metal prices. There may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.
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TDG Gold Corp. Announces Anticipated Termination of the Nueva Esperanza Acquisition
TDG Gold Corp. (TSXV:TDG) (the "Company" or "TDG") advises that TDG has notified Kingsgate Consolidated Limited ("Kingsgate") that it anticipates that certain conditions precedent to the acquisition ("Acquisition") of the "Nueva Esperanza" silver-gold project pursuant to the terms of the definitive agreement (the "Agreement") between the Company and Kingsgate will not be fulfilled prior to the outside date for completion of the Acquisition on January 31, 2022, and therefore TDG anticipates that it will terminate the Agreement on such date
The results from TDG's 2021 exploration and drill programs on its project portfolio in the Toodoggone Production Corridor have exceeded the Company's expectations and the Company intends to now focus 100% of its efforts there.
With the substantial increase in geological knowledge gained from the 2021 exploration and drill programs, the Company is very confident of further expanding the known mineralization and discovering additional new deposits on the Toodoggone project. The results of the 2021 exploration and drill programs are still being received and analyzed, and the Company will be announcing such results during the first quarter of 2022.
The results of the 2021 programs will guide the 2022 exploration and drilling programs at the Toodoggone project, which will be funded by the proceeds from the sale of flow-through units as announced in the Company's press releases dated December 17, December 23 and December 30, 2021.
About TDG Gold Corp.
TDG is a major mineral claim holder in the historical Toodoggone Production Corridor of north-central British Columbia, Canada, with over 23,000 hectares of brownfield and greenfield exploration opportunities under direct ownership or earn-in agreement. TDG's flagship projects are the former producing, high-grade gold-silver Shasta, Baker and Mets mines, which are all road accessible, produced intermittently between 1981 and 2012, and have over 65,000 m of historical drilling. In 2021, TDG has advanced the projects through compilation of historical data, new geological mapping, geochemical and geophysical surveys, and, for Shasta, drill testing of the known mineralization occurrences and their extensions. TDG currently has 78,361,085 common shares issued and outstanding.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Fletcher Morgan
Chief Executive Officer
For further information contact:
TDG Gold Corp.,
Telephone: +1.604.536.2711
Email: info@tdggold.com
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the Company's current expectations and estimates. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "suggest", "indicate" and other similar words or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Forward looking statements in this press release include the Company's plans with respect to further exploration of its mineral properties. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or anticipated events or results implied or expressed in such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others: the actual results of current exploration activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans to continue to be refined; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing; and fluctuations in metal prices. There may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.
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TDG Gold Corp. Drills 38.0 metres of 3.04 g/t Gold and 101 g/t Silver at Shasta Creek North, Toodoggone, B.C.
TDG Gold Corp. (TSXV:TDG) (the "Company" or "TDG") is pleased to announce drill results from drillholes SH21-007 and SH21-008 from its 2021 diamond drill program with both holes drilled approximately 150 metres ("m") north of the historical Shasta Creek Zone open pit. Drill intercepts include 38.0 m of 3.04 grams per tonne ("gt") gold ("Au") with 101 gt silver ("Ag") [4.30 gt AuEq*] in drillhole SH21-008. Assay results were received directly from SGS Canada Inc. ("SGS") from TDG's Shasta project which is located in the Toodoggone District of north-central B.C. Results have been received directly from SGS Canada Inc. ("SGS") and whilst SGS has completed its QAQC protocols for these results, a comprehensive internal Data Quality Analysis ("DQA") by TDG is still underway with subsequent assay results from the Shasta project still pending. Therefore, the results for the purposes of this news release are still considered preliminary
The northern section of TDG's Shasta project consists of the northerly portions of the Creek and JM Zones and also the Upper Creek Zone. Collectively, these zones at Shasta represent an opportunity to explore and evaluate the continuity and grade of the historical ore body in an area that was under-explored. The 2021 drilling in this area was designed to step west from the Shasta Fault, test underneath the historical mine workings and confirm the grade of mineralization reported from historical results as part of data validation in anticipation of the Mineral Resource Estimate work underway by Moose Mountain Technical Services. Results presented here are for SH21-007 and SH21-008 (Table 1).
Table 1. Significant Results from Holes SH21-007 & SH21-008.
Hole | From | To | Length | Au | Ag | AuEq* |
(m) | (m) | (m) | (g/t) | (g/t) | (g/t) | |
SH21-07 | 67.6 | 106.0 | 38.4 | 0.71 | 32 | 1.11 |
SH21-08 | 66.0 | 104.0 | 38.0 | 3.04 | 101 | 4.30 |
including | 72.0 | 79.0 | 7.0 | 7.90 | 220 | 10.64 |
SH21-08 | 116.0 | 126.0 | 10.0 | 0.82 | 34 | 1.25 |
*Gold equivalent ("AuEq") calculated using 80:1 silver to gold ratio. | ||||||
** Intervals are core-length weighted. True width is estimated between 75 to 95 % of core length. |
Historically, drilling and mining was concentrated adjacent to the Shasta Fault, and the entirety of core was not sent for assay analysis. Holes drilled in 2021 within the northern section of the Shasta project consisted of infill drilling between historical holes and to test continuity of mineralization to the north (Figure 1). Select historical results are presented in Table 2 and a cross-section in Figure 2. Results are still pending for 2021 drillholes SH21-006, SH21-013, SH21-017, SH21-019, SH21-021 and SH21-023; and also for re-assays of the 2007 drillholes SH07-13, SH07-14 and SH07-15.
SH21-007 and SH21-008 both intersected the Shasta Fault at the predicted depth. As reported in TDG's news release of September 28, 2021 (see here), the footwall to the fault encountered a broad zone of silicified volcaniclastics with stockwork quartz veining, strong pervasive potassic alteration with a sulphide assemblage comprised of pyrite, chalcopyrite and acanthite, a package of host rocks, mineralization and alteration typical of the Shasta mineralization seen in historical holes.
Figure 1. Plan view of the northern Shasta Creek Zone (Holes SH21-007 & SH21-008).
Table 2. Significant Results from Historical Holes Adjacent to SH21-007 & SH21-008.
Hole | From | To | Length | Au | Ag | AuEq** |
(m) | (m) | (m) | (g/t) | (g/t) | (g/t) | |
SH89-040 | 71.0 | 108.0 | 37.0 | 1.84 | 106 | 3.16 |
SH89-045 | 109.6 | 138.7 | 29.1 | 0.77 | 37 | 1.23 |
SH89-039 | 56.0 | 67.0 | 11.0 | 0.85 | 42 | 1.37 |
SH91-011* | 41.8 | 44.8 | 3.1 | 0.10 | 6 | 0.18 |
SH91-012* | 46.3 | 63.1 | 16.8 | 0.51 | 18 | 0.73 |
SH87-010 | 14.2 | 84.0 | 69.8 | 0.74 | 39 | 1.22 |
*The only assayed core. | ||||||
**Gold equivalent ("AuEq") calculated using 80:1 silver to gold ratio. | ||||||
** Intervals are core-length weighted. True width from historical core is unknown. |
Figure 2. Cross-section of 6,347,550 N (Holes SH21-007 & SH21-008).
All 2021 drill holes are HQ sized drill cores. Particulars for drill holes (location, depth, etc.)are presented in Table 3. The geology of the 2021 drill holes described in TDG's September 28, 2021 news release… (here). Assay results for remaining 2021 drillholes and 2007 re-assays are still pending at this time.
…Note, in TDG's September 28, 2021 news release, drillholes SH21-007 and SH21-008 were mis-plotted, which has been corrected in this news release. This error does not materially change the content of either news release.
Table 3. Drillhole particulars.
HOLE | UTME (NAD83) | UTMN (NAD83) | Azimuth(°) | Dip(°) | Final Depth (m) |
SH21-007 | 620,855 | 6,347,565 | 90 | -60 | 151 |
SH21-008 | 620,855 | 6,347,565 | 60 | -60 | 204 |
QA/QC
Samples for the Shasta 2021 drill program followed chain of custody between collection, processing and delivery to an SGS laboratory in Burnaby, B.C. The drill cores were delivered to the core shack at TDG's Baker Mine site, and processed by geologists who inserted certified reference materials, blanks and duplicates (pulp and coarse) into the sampling sequence. 2021 Drill core was cut in half (1/2 HQ core) and placed in zip-tied polyurethane bags, then in security-sealed rice bags before being delivered directly from the Baker Mine, to Bandstra Transportation Systems in Prince George, B.C., and ultimately to SGS laboratory Burnaby, B.C. 2007 drill core was split (mechanically). Core samples were prepared for analysis according to SGS method PRP89: dry samples to 105°C, crush to 75 % passing 2 mm, split 250 g, pulverize 85 % passing 75 microns.
Samples were analyzed following procedures summarized in Table 4, where information about methodology can be found on the SGS Canada Website, in the analytical guide (here).
Table 4. Au and Ag Analytical Methods.
Certificate | Hole | Method Au | Method Ag | Method Au-Overlimit | Method Ag-Overlimit |
BBM21-13116 | SH21-07 | GO_FAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 | N/A | GO_FAG37V |
BBM21-13135 | SH21-07 | GO_FAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 | N/A | N/A |
BBM21-12566 | SH21-08 | GE_FAI50V5 | GE_IMS40Q12 | GO_FAG50V | GO_ICP42Q100 |
BBM21-12567 | SH21-08 | GE_FAI50V5 | GE_IMS40Q12 | N/A | GO_ICP42Q100 |
BBM21-12578 | SH21-08 | GE_FAI50V5 | GE_IMS40Q12 | N/A | N/A |
Quality assurance and control ("QAQC") is maintained internally at the lab through rigorous use of internal certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates. An additional QAQC program was administered by TDG Gold through the use of certified reference materials ("CRMs"), duplicate samples and blank samples that were blindly inserted into the sample batch. If a QAQC sample returns an unacceptable value an investigation into the results is triggered and when deemed necessary, the samples that were tested in the batch with the failed QAQC sample are re-tested. For the purposes of this press release, results are ‘preliminary' and thus have not undergone SGS internal QAQC or TDG's DQA investigations.
Qualified Person
The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Steven Kramar, MSc., P.Geo., a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
This news release includes historical drilling information that has been reviewed by the Company's geological team. The Company's review of the historical records and information reasonably substantiate the validity of the information presented in this news release; however, the Company cannot directly verify the accuracy of the historical data, including the procedures used for sample collection and analysis. Therefore, the Company encourages investors to exercise appropriate caution when evaluating these results. Further data review is underway, in order to verify the validity of the data for the anticipated NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate.
About TDG Gold Corp.
TDG is a major mineral claim holder in the historical Toodoggone Production Corridor of north-central British Columbia, Canada, with over 23,000 hectares of brownfield and greenfield exploration opportunities under direct ownership or earn-in agreement. TDG's flagship projects are the former producing, high-grade gold-silver Shasta, Baker and Mets mines, which are all road accessible, produced intermittently between 1981-2012, and have over 65,000 m of historical drilling. In 2021, TDG has advanced the projects through compilation of historical data, new geological mapping, geochemical and geophysical surveys, and, for Shasta, drill testing of the known mineralization occurrences and their extensions. The Company has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the Nueva Esperanza silver-gold advanced exploration and development project located in the Maricunga Belt of northern Chile, subject to closing conditions being satisfied. TDG currently has 78,361,085 common shares issued and outstanding.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Fletcher Morgan
Chief Executive Officer
For further information contact:
TDG Gold Corp.,
Telephone: +1.604.536.2711
Email: info@tdggold.com
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the Company's current expectations and estimates. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "suggest", "indicate" and other similar words or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or anticipated events or results implied or expressed in such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others: the actual results of current exploration activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans to continue to be refined; possible variations in ore grade or recovery rates; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing; and fluctuations in metal prices. There may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.
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TDG Gold Corp. Drills 29.0 Metres of 1.78 G/T Gold and 89 G/T Silver at Shasta Creek Zone, Toodoggone, B.C.
TDG Gold Corp. (TSXV:TDG) (the "Company" or "TDG") is pleased to announce the first composite drill results from its 2021 Shasta diamond drill campaign which include 29.0 metres ("m") of 1.78 grams per tonne ("gt") gold ("Au") with 89 gt silver ("Ag") [2.89 gt AuEq**] in drillhole SH21-005 and 33.5 m of 1.03 gt Au with 41 gt Ag [1.53 gt AuEq**] in drillhole SH21-004 - both within the Shasta Creek Zone south of the historical workings at TDG's Shasta project located in the Toodoggone District of north-central B.C. Included in this update are the over-limit assay results from drillholes SH21-004 and SH21-005 which were unavailable in TDG's November 29, 2021 news release (see here) along with results from drillholes SH21-001, SH21-003 and historical 2007 drillholes re-assayed in 2021 (SH07-001 and SH07-002). Results have been received directly from SGS Canada Inc. ("SGS") and whilst SGS has completed its QAQC protocols for these results, a comprehensive internal Data Quality Analysis ("DQA") by TDG is still underway with subsequent assay results from the Shasta project still pending. Therefore the results for the purposes of this news release are still considered preliminary
With the additional assay information from drillholes SH21-004, SH21-005 and the 2007 drillholes, cross section 6,347,280 N (see Figure 2) was constructed offering a more comprehensive understanding of the Shasta Fault system, the high-grade pods of mineralization in proximity to the fault, and the ‘halo' of Au-Ag mineralization adjacent the high-grade pods. This was previously under-tested by historical exploration and mining efforts. In addition, the updated over-limit assays from holes SH21-004 and SH21-005 provide true length-weighted composite grades through mineralized intersections, where Au-Ag grades were previously underrepresented by the upper limits of prior analysis.
Table 1 presents (below) precious metal concentrations with yellow highlighted values updated from the November 29, 2021, news release for drillholes SH21-004 and SH21-005.
Table 1. Updated select intervals of previously published preliminary assay results.
Hole | Depth From (m) | Depth To (m) | Width (m) | Au (g/t) | Ag (g/t) |
SH21-004 | 69 | 69.5 | 0.5 | 21.60 | 593 |
SH21-004 | 69.5 | 70 | 0.5 | 13.80 | 641 |
SH21-004 | 70 | 70.5 | 0.5 | 0.88 | 33 |
SH21-004 | 70.5 | 71 | 0.5 | 0.30 | 9 |
SH21-004 | 71 | 71.5 | 0.5 | 11.00 | 336 |
SH21-004 | 72 | 72.5 | 0.5 | 0.79 | 39 |
SH21-004 | 73 | 73.5 | 0.5 | 0.75 | 45 |
SH21-005 | 62 | 62.5 | 0.5 | 1.62 | 66 |
SH21-005 | 62.5 | 63 | 0.5 | 6.18 | 153 |
SH21-005 | 63 | 63.5 | 0.5 | 5.36 | 79 |
SH21-005 | 95 | 95.5 | 0.5 | 2.79 | 160 |
SH21-005 | 95.5 | 96 | 0.5 | 4.36 | 257 |
SH21-005 | 96 | 96.5 | 0.5 | 1.21 | 51 |
SH21-005 | 96.5 | 97 | 0.5 | 12.00 | 474 |
SH21-005 | 97 | 97.5 | 0.5 | 3.06 | 147 |
SH21-005 | 97.5 | 98 | 0.5 | 15.83 | 851 |
SH21-005 | 98 | 98.5 | 0.5 | 25.22 | 1,189 |
SH21-005 | 98.5 | 99 | 0.5 | 0.99 | 41 |
2021 drillholes are HQ and 2007 drillholes are NQ size drill cores and are located in the Shasta Creek Zone vicinity (Figure 1). Particulars for drillholes (location, depth, etc.)are presented in Table 2, and mineralization and geology is described in TDG's November 29, 2021 news release for the Shasta Creek Zone vicinity.
Figure 1. Plan view of Shasta Creek Zone (drillholes SH21-004, SH21-005, SH07-01, SH07-02).
Table 2. Drillhole particulars.
HOLE | UTME (NAD83) | UTMN (NAD83) | Azimuth(°) | Dip(°) | Final Depth (m) |
SH07-01 | 620,979 | 6,347,294 | 90 | -45 | 102 |
SH07-02 | 620,957 | 6,347,281 | 90 | -45 | 127 |
SH21-01 | 620,951 | 6,347,350 | 90 | -45 | 72 |
SH21-03 | 620,893 | 6,347,330 | 90 | -60 | 109 |
SH21-004 | 620,902 | 6,347,281 | 90 | -45 | 130 |
SH21-005 | 620,902 | 6,347,281 | 115 | -70 | 127 |
Table 3 presents the significant intervals for the mentioned drillholes, and Figure 2 presents a schematic cross section of drillholes SH21-004, SH21-005, SH07-01 and SH07-02 illustrating the relationship between the high-grade pods of mineralization and the halo of significant intervals adjacent to the high-grade mineralization.
Table 3. Significant Intervals.
Hole | From | To | Length | Au | Ag | AuEq** |
(m) | (m) | (m) | (g/t) | (g/t) | (g/t) | |
SH07-01 | 58.2 | 102.7 | 44.5 | 0.86 | 41 | 1.37 |
including | 69.0 | 74.0 | 5.0 | 2.22 | 109 | 3.58 |
and | 80.0 | 86.0 | 6.0 | 3.14 | 131 | 4.77 |
SH07-02 | 71.0 | 103.7 | 32.7 | 0.48 | * | * |
SH21-01 | 19.0 | 29.0 | 10.0 | 0.32 | 32 | 0.72 |
including | 21.2 | 24.5 | 3.3 | 0.49 | 49 | 1.11 |
SH21-03 | 55.0 | 78.5 | 23.5 | 0.61 | 57 | 1.28 |
including | 61.0 | 62.5 | 1.5 | 2.13 | 302 | 5.91 |
and | 64.0 | 66.5 | 2.5 | 1.71 | 113 | 3.12 |
and | 71.0 | 72.5 | 1.5 | 1.32 | 137 | 3.03 |
SH21-03 | 90.5 | 103.5 | 13.0 | 0.82 | 61 | 1.59 |
including | 92.0 | 95.0 | 3.0 | 1.67 | 109 | 3.03 |
and | 96.5 | 98.0 | 1.5 | 1.81 | 189 | 4.17 |
SH21-04 | 63.5 | 65.0 | 1.5 | 1.33 | 6 | 1.40 |
SH21-04 | 69.0 | 102.5 | 33.5 | 1.03 | 41 | 1.53 |
including | 69.0 | 73.5 | 4.5 | 6.45 | 224 | 9.26 |
SH21-05 | 62.0 | 68.0 | 6.0 | 2.25 | 40 | 2.76 |
including | 62.0 | 63.5 | 1.5 | 4.39 | 99 | 5.63 |
SH21-05 | 92.0 | 121.0 | 29.0 | 1.78 | 89 | 2.89 |
including | 95.0 | 99.0 | 4.0 | 8.18 | 396 | 13.14 |
and | 101.5 | 105.5 | 4.0 | 1.88 | 88 | 2.98 |
* Silver results pending re-analysis. | ||||||
** Gold equivalent (AuEq) calculated using 80:1 silver to gold ratio. | ||||||
*** Intervals are core-length weighted. True width is estimated between 75 to 95 % of core length. |
Figure 2. Cross section of Shasta Creek Zone (holes SH21-004, SH21-005, SH07-01, SH07-02). Results from SH21-030 are still pending.
QA/QC
Samples for the Shasta 2021 drill program followed chain of custody between collection, processing and delivery to a SGS laboratory in Burnaby, B.C. The drill cores were delivered to the core shack at TDG's Baker Mine site, and processed by geologists who inserted certified reference materials, blanks and duplicates (pulp and coarse) into the sampling sequence. The 2021 drill core was cut in half (1/2 HQ core) and 2007 drill core was split (1/2 NQ core) and placed in zip-tied polyurethane bags, then in security-sealed rice bags before being delivered directly from the Baker Mine site, to Bandstra Transportation Systems in Prince George, B.C., and ultimately to SGS laboratory Burnaby, B.C. Core samples were prepared for analysis according to SGS method PRP89: dry samples to 105°C, crush to 75 % passing 2 mm, split 250 g, pulverize 85 % passing 75 microns.
Samples were analyzed following procedures summarized in Table 4, where information about methodology can be found on the SGS Canada Website, in the analytical guide (here).
Table 4. Au and Ag Analytical Methods.
Certificate | Hole | Method Au | Method Ag | Method Au-Overlimit | Method Ag-Overlimit |
BBM21-13014 | SH07-01 | GO_FAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 | N/A | GO_ICP42Q100 |
BBM21-13343 | SH07-02 | GO_FAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 | N/A | N/A |
BBM21-12204 | SH21-001 | GO_FAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 | N/A | GO_ICP42Q100 |
BBM21-12205 | SH21-003 | GO_FAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 | N/A | GO_ICP42Q100 |
BBM21-12561 | SH21-004 | GE_FAI50V5 | GE_IMS40Q12 | GO_FAG50V | GO_ICP42Q100 |
BBM21-12603 | SH21-004 | GE_FAI50V5 | GE_IMS40Q12 | N/A | N/A |
BBM21-12562 | SH21-005 | GO_FAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 | GO_FAG37V | GO_ICP42Q100 |
BBM21-12759 | SH21-005 | GO_FAI50V10 | GE_IMS40Q12 | N/A | GO_ICP42Q100 |
Quality assurance and control ("QAQC") is maintained internally at the lab through rigorous use of internal certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates. An additional QAQC program was administered by TDG Gold through the use of certified reference materials ("CRMs"), duplicate samples and blank samples that were blindly inserted into the sample batch. If a QAQC sample returns an unacceptable value an investigation into the results is triggered and when deemed necessary, the samples that were tested in the batch with the failed QAQC sample are re-tested. For the purposes of this press release, results are ‘preliminary' and thus have not undergone SGS internal QAQC or TDG's DQA investigations.
Qualified Person
The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Steven Kramar, MSc., P.Geo., a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
About TDG Gold Corp.
TDG is a major mineral claim holder in the historical Toodoggone Production Corridor of north-central British Columbia, Canada, with over 23,000 hectares of brownfield and greenfield exploration opportunities under direct ownership or earn-in agreement. TDG's flagship projects are the former producing, high-grade gold-silver Shasta, Baker and Mets mines, which are all road accessible, produced intermittently between 1981-2012, and have over 65,000 m of historical drilling. In 2021, TDG has advanced the projects through compilation of historical data, new geological mapping, geochemical and geophysical surveys, and, for Shasta, drill testing of the known mineralization occurrences and their extensions. The Company has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the Nueva Esperanza silver-gold advanced exploration and development project located in the Maricunga Belt of northern Chile, subject to closing conditions being satisfied. TDG currently has 78,361,085 common shares issued and outstanding.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Fletcher Morgan
Chief Executive Officer
For further information contact:
TDG Gold Corp.,
Telephone: +1.604.536.2711
Email: info@tdggold.com
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Shallow, High-Grade Gold Mineralisation Intersected at Barimaia Gold Project
Results from Phase 2 drilling confirm McNabs East as a high-priority target for follow-up exploration, with diamond drilling to commence in November
Ordell Minerals Limited (ASX Code: “ORD”) (“Ordell” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce significant drill results from recent, shallow, wide-spaced Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling at its Barimaia Gold Project (“Barimaia”), located near Mount Magnet in the Murchison region of Western Australia.
Key Points:
- Significant results received from the second phase of shallow Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling at the McNabs East Prospect at the Barimaia Gold Project in Western Australia, including:
- 2Gm @ 2.52g/t Au from 81m 24BARC083
- Including 1m @ 47.5g/t Au from 107m (visible gold present)
- 4m @ G.62g/t Au from 5Gm 24BARC102
- Including 1m @ 32.7g/t Au from 60m
- 25m @ 1.50g/t Au from 56m 24BARC087
- 5m @ 4.61g/t Au from 61m 24BARC104
- Including 1m @ 1G.6g/t Au from 64m
- 16m @ 1.23g/t Au from 5m 24BARC103
- 15m @ 1.24g/t Au from 30m 24BARC07G
- 2m @ 6.62g/t Au from 42m 24BARC0G7
- 7m @ 1.6Gg/t Au from 73m 24BARC07G
- 2Gm @ 2.52g/t Au from 81m 24BARC083
- Extensive zone of gold mineralisation now defined at McNabs East at shallow depths (typically <80m vertical) over a strike length of +1,000m and remains open along strike and untested at depth.
- The recent shallow drilling at McNabs East was completed on ~100m-spaced sections to continue the first-pass test of the Barimaia felsic intrusion.
- Primary mineralisation in the McNabs East area is associated with an interpreted granodiorite intrusion, strongly supporting the potential for Eridanus-style deposits at Barimaia.
- Diamond drilling planned for November to obtain structural and lithological data at McNabs East, which will be followed by extensional and in-fill RC drilling in the March 2025 Ǫuarter.
The RC drilling program was completed in September and October 2024 as the second phase of a larger, ongoing program to systematically test at shallow depths (typically < 80m vertical) the currently defined 2.5km strike extent of gold mineralisation at Barimaia.
Results from the program continue to confirm shallow, open pit potential, with coherent zones of gold mineralisation starting to be defined within an extensive gold system that remains untested at depth and remains open along strike.
Drilling completed on section 585,640E (see Figures 1 and 2) returned significant high-grade gold mineralisation in 24BARC083 (2Gm @ 2.52g/t Au from 81m) to the end of the hole (EOH) at 110m.
Visible gold was panned in the interval from 107m to 108m, which returned an intercept of 1m @ 47.5g/t Au.
Strong gold mineralisation was also returned from 24BARC087 (25m @ 1.50g/t Au from 56m) on section 585,550E (see Figures 1 and 3), adjacent to where a robust zone of gold mineralisation was intersected in drilling completed in August 2024 in 24BARC056 (21m @ 1.60g/t Au from 62m) and 24BARC057 (36m @ 0.85g/t Au from 50m). This interpreted flat-lying zone of gold mineralisation is over 80m wide on section.
Drilling completed on the eastern limit of the Phase 2 program on section 586,300E (see Figures 1 and 5) returned high-grade gold mineralisation in two separate zones, including 4m @ G.62g/t Au from 5Gm in 24BARC102 including 1m @ 32.7g/t Au from 60m; and 5m @ 4.61g/t Au from 61m in 24BARC104 including 1m @ 1G.6g/t Au from 64m. Importantly, no RC drilling has been completed east of this line along the interpreted strike of the mineralisation.
Management Comment
Commenting on the results, Ordell’s Managing Director, Michael Fowler, said:
“Our second drill program at Barimaia has delivered some great results, with wide zones of shallow gold mineralisation intersected within the targeted felsic intrusion host rock. Importantly, a number of high- grade gold results were returned from the program which are open at depth and along strike.
“This shows the potential of the mineralised system, which is beginning to take shape, pointing to significant future growth opportunities as our drilling programs advance.
“We have now completed over 5,000m since we listed on the ASX in July, with the results from this drilling showing clear potential for shallow open pits at Barimaia.
“Our next step is to complete a diamond drilling program in November to help confirm the orientation, lithologies and geometry of the significant mineralisation centred on section 585,550E. This drilling will be followed up by further extensional and in-fill drilling in the coming months.”
Figure 1. Results from RC drilling at the McNabs East Prospect at Barimaia. September to October 2024 intercepts are highlighted in dark yellow boxes. The location of section lines for Figures 2 to 5 are shown in blue.
Ordell’s exploration at Barimaia is targeting new discoveries of a similar style to the Eridanus deposit, which forms part of Ramelius Resources’ (ASX: RMS) Mount Magnet gold mining operations (Figure 6).
Eridanus lies approximately 6km north-west of Barimaia and hosts a current Mineral Resource Estimate of 21Mt @ 1.7g/t Au for 1,200,000oz of contained gold1, with an additional +300,000 ounces of gold already mined from the open pit.
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Key Mining Approval Received for Fountain Head Gold Project, NT
Patronus Resources Limited (ASX: PTN; “Patronus” or “the Company”) is pleased to advise that the Northern Territory Government has approved the amended Mining Management Plan (MMP) for its 100%-owned Fountain Head Gold Project, located in the Pine Creek region 170km by road from Darwin in the Northern Territory.
Highlights
- NT Government approves the amended Mining Management Plan (MMP) for Fountain Head
- Approval of the MMP marks a significant regulatory milestone, unlocking the potential to develop the project
- 2,000m of RC drilling is underway at Glencoe and 500m of diamond drilling is planned to commence at Fountain Head shortly, to test for high-grade extensions to the existing 234koz Resource base
- Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for Fountain Head planned for 2025
Approval was granted by the NT Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment, the Honourable Joshua Burgoyne, for the amended MMP submitted on 13 December 2023. Environmental approval for the project was granted on 17 February 2023 under the NT Environment Protection Act 2019.
The approval of the MMP represents a key regulatory milestone, allowing the Fountain Head Gold Project to advance towards development.
As outlined in its recent activities update on 28 October (see Patronus ASX release 28 October 2024), Patronus has embarked on a 2,500m program of reverse circulation and diamond drilling to extend and upgrade the current 234koz Resource base at the Fountain Head Gold Project, which comprises the Fountain Head (96koz), Tally Ho (59koz) and Glencoe (79koz) gold deposits. Further drilling and an updated Mineral Resource Estimate are planned for 2025.
Patronus Resources’ CEO, John Ingram, said:
“We are delighted with the timely receipt of the MMP approval from Minister Burgoyne, and I would like to thank the NT Government for their efficient management and oversight of this process, which demonstrates their ongoing commitment to support the development of new resource projects in the Territory.
“This is an important regulatory approval which allows us to move the Fountain Head Project forward. We are looking forward to receiving assay results from the current RC drilling at Glencoe and the imminent commencement of diamond drilling at Fountain Head, as part of a new phase of work aimed at expanding and upgrading the current resources to inform future development scenarios.”
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Top 5 Canadian Mining Stocks This Week: Sabre Gold Surges on Minera Alamos Acquisition
Welcome to the Investing News Network's weekly look at the best-performing Canadian mining stocks on the TSX and TSXV, starting with a round-up of Canadian and US data impacting the resource sector.
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index (INDEXTSI:JX) fell 2.87 percent on the week to close at 603.95 on Friday (November 1). Meanwhile, the S&P/TSX Composite Index (INDEXTSI:OSPTX) was down 0.82 percent to 24,255.16.
Statistics Canada released its August GDP figures on Thursday (October 31). The data indicated GDP remained flat following a 0.1 percent increase in July. Headline data suggests finance, insurance and public administration sectors were up 0.1 percent while goods-producing sectors fell by 0.4 percent to their lowest since December 2021.
On a more granular level, the resource sector saw a 0.6 percent gain in August, led by 1.5 percent increase in oil and gas. Meanwhile, mining and quarrying posted a 0.7 percent increase, marking a fifth month in a row of gains. Iron ore mining increased 4.7 percent, while there was a 2.8 percent increase in copper, nickel, lead and zinc mining.
South of the border, three key releases this week painted a mixed picture of the US economy before a divisive presidential election on November 5, and the US Federal Open Market Committee's meeting on November 6 and 7.
First, on Wednesday (October 30), the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released advanced GDP estimates for Q3. The data shows the pace of economic growth in the US may be slowing, posting a 2.8 percent increase, down from the 3.0 registered in the second quarter of the year. The numbers fell short of analysts’ expectations of 3.1 percent.
This was followed by the BEA’s release of September’s personal consumption expenditures price index data on Thursday. The index is the favored indicator of inflation by the US Federal Reserve in making its rate policy decisions. Data for the month showed a 0.2 percent month-on-month increase and was in line with analysts’ expectations. On a yearly basis the data indicated 2.1 percent growth to inflation, down from 2.6 percent just six months ago.
Lastly, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics released its October employment situation summary on Friday. The data indicates nonfarm payrolls remained virtually unchanged, with just 12,000 jobs added during the month — that's well short of the 110,000 expected by analysts. Unemployment remained at 4.1 percent, with 7 million people unemployed.
The agency notes that while disappointing, the lower figures are likely temporary as it’s the first labor force survey conducted since the dual impacts of hurricanes Helene and Milton. The bureau also said the collection period for October was toward the shorter end of the usual 10 to 16 days and likely had a larger influence on its data.
Gold continued to set new highs, climbing to US$2,787.04 per ounce on Wednesday before falling to US$2,733.88 on Friday at 4:00 p.m. EDT. Silver also remained elevated, trading as high as US$34.41 per ounce on Wednesday before regressing to US$32.44 on Friday. Copper was largely flat, closing at US$4.39 per pound on the COMEX.
More broadly, the S&P GSCI (INDEXSP:SPGSCI) fell 1.27 percent to close at 534.79.
Markets were in decline this week, with the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:INX) shedding 1.8 percent to finish at 5,728.81, and the Nasdaq-100 (INDEXNASDAQ:NDX) declining 2.06 percent to close Friday at 20,033.14. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) fell 0.5 percent to reach 42,052.18.
Find out how the five best-performing Canadian mining stocks performed against that backdrop.
1. Wolfden Resources (TSXV:WLF)
Weekly gain: 166.67 percent
Market cap: C$14.83
Share price: C$0.08
Explorer and developer Wolfden Resources is focused on base and precious metals projects in North America.
Up until February of this year, the company was working to advance its Pickett Mountain property in Maine, US. The site hosts a high-grade polymetallic massive sulfide deposit and sits within the Gander Terrane.
However, the company announced on February 15 that its rezoning application for the property was denied by commissioners for the Maine Land Use Planning Commission, despite evidence that weighed in favor of the approval.
While the company has not provided an update on Pickett Mountain, it said on Tuesday (October 29) that it has entered into an option agreement to earn a 75 percent stake in the Rockland Property in the Walker Lane Trend in Nevada, US.
The terms of Wolfden's agreement with Evergold (TSXV:EVER,OTC Pink:EVGUF) state that to earn an initial 51 percent interest it must complete US$1.18 million in exploration expenditures, including a minimum of 1,500 meters of drilling, and make cash payments totaling US$600,000 over three years by March 2028.
Wolfden can boost its stake to 75 percent by completing a prefeasibility study within five to eight years. It also holds first rights of refusal on the final 25 percent interest and royalties that can be purchased.
The 1,054 hectare property hosts a large epithermal gold-silver system with similar characteristics to Hecla Mining’s (NYSE:HL) neighboring Aurora project and has drill permits in place. The company said through due diligence it retrieved four rock and core assay reject samples containing between 1 gram per metric ton (g/t) gold and 10.4 g/t gold.
2. Argenta Silver (TSXV:AGAG)
Weekly gain: 151.61 percent
Market cap: C$62.572
Share price: C$0.39
Formerly Butte Energy, Argenta announced on October 24 that it was changing its name, and would commence trading under the new symbol AGAG. The change comes after the completion of its acquisition of the El Quevar silver project following the takeover of Silex Argentina for total consideration of US$3.5 million.
The 56,709 hectare site hosts the Yaxtche deposit, which holds an indicated resource of 45.3 million ounces of silver with an average grade of 482 g/t from 2.93 million metric tons of ore. Yaxtche also has an inferred resource of 4.1 million ounces of silver with an average grade of 417 g/t from 310,000 metric tons of ore.
The project has seen more than 100,000 meters of historic drilling and comes with permitting in place. The company says the site is home to a 100 worker camp, with power and transportation already in place.
Additionally, the company announced the appointment of Joaquin Marias as vice president of exploration and development. Marias is a geologist and has been active at El Quevar for more than 10 years.
In the announcement, Argenta also said it had completed a non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of C$15.27 million, as well as an additional C$925,000 in the form of unsecured, non-interest bearing one year term loans.
3. Sabre Gold Mines (TSX:SGLD)
Weekly gain: 76 percent
Market cap: C$18.32
Share price: C$0.22
Sabre Gold Mines is working to advance its Copperstone gold project located in Western Arizona, US. The site consists of 546 unpatented federal mining claims and two state mineral leases across a total area of 13.8 square miles.
According to the company, historic mining at the property between 1987 and 1993 produced 514,000 ounces of gold from 5.6 million metric tons of ore with grades of 2.8 g/t. Further operations between 2012 and 2013 produced an additional 16,900 ounces of gold from 163,000 metric tons of ore with grades of 3.2 g/t.
A resource estimate from February 2023 demonstrates 300,000 ounces of gold in the measured and indicated categories from 1.21 million metric tons of ore with an average grade of 7.74 g/t gold. Additional inferred values stand at 197,000 ounces of gold from 970,000 metric tons with a grade of 6.3 g/t gold.
An August 2023 preliminary economic assessment presents a base-case scenario with after-tax net present value of US$61.8 million, an internal rate of return of 50.5 percent and a payback period of 1.8 years.
Shares of Sabre surged this week after it announced on Monday (October 28) that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Minera Alamos (TSXV:MAI,OTCQX:MAIFF).
4. Compass Gold (TSXV:CVB)
Weekly gain: 77.27 percent
Market cap: C$17.83
Share price: C$0.195
Compass Gold is an exploration and development company working to advance its Sikasso property in Mali into a small-scale mining operation. The site consists of a 1,176 square kilometer land package, which the company says makes it the largest ground position in Southern Mali, and hosts four primary gold trends.
To date, the company has completed 44,206 meters of drilling, confirming bedrock mineralization and identifying four areas with open-pit mining potential: Tarabala, Massala West, Farabakoura and Samagouela.
Compass' most recent news came on Monday, when it entered into a joint production agreement to process ore from the Massala prospect at Sikasso at the nearby small mining facility owned by Malian business group SMAT.
The company said it will allow Compass to advance near-term objectives and expedite near-surface gold production with minimal capital investment. The company still needs to apply for a small mining license from the Malian government; this will allow it to produce 160,000 ounces over a four year period. Funds generated from production will allow the company to repay debts and pursue opportunities to expand production at Sikasso.
5. East Africa Metals (TSXV:EAM)
Weekly gain: 31.03 percent
Market cap: C$35.01
Share price: C$0.19
East Africa Metals is a gold explorer and developer focused on its Adyabo and Harvest projects in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. Its principal asset is Adyabo, in which it holds a 30 percent net profit interest; Tibet Huayu Mining (SHA:601020) owns the remaining 70 percent. The 195.2 square kilometer site hosts two mining licenses, Mato Bula and Da Tambuk, that are located in an area known for high-grade gold and copper mineralization.
East Africa Metals also owns a 70 percent share of the Harvest polymetallic project, which hosts the Terakimti mining license, as well as a 30 percent streaming interest in the Magambazi gold mine in the Tanga region of Tanzania.
The company saw gains this week alongside a surging gold price, but did not release news.
FAQs for Canadian mining stocks
What is the difference between the TSX and TSXV?
The TSX, or Toronto Stock Exchange, is used by senior companies with larger market caps, and the TSXV, or TSX Venture Exchange, is used by smaller-cap companies. Companies listed on the TSXV can graduate to the senior exchange.
How many companies are listed on the TSXV?
As of June 2024, there were 1,630 companies listed on the TSXV, 925 of which were mining companies. Comparatively, the TSX was home to 1,806 companies, with 188 of those being mining companies.
Together the TSX and TSXV host around 40 percent of the world’s public mining companies.
How much does it cost to list on the TSXV?
There are a variety of different fees that companies must pay to list on the TSXV, and according to the exchange, they can vary based on the transaction’s nature and complexity. The listing fee alone will most likely cost between C$10,000 to C$70,000. Accounting and auditing fees could rack up between C$25,000 and C$100,000, while legal fees are expected to be over C$75,000 and an underwriters’ commission may hit up to 12 percent.
The exchange lists a handful of other fees and expenses companies can expect, including but not limited to security commission and transfer agency fees, investor relations costs and director and officer liability insurance.
These are all just for the initial listing, of course. There are ongoing expenses once companies are trading, such as sustaining fees and additional listing fees, plus the costs associated with filing regular reports.
How do you trade on the TSXV?
Investors can trade on the TSXV the way they would trade stocks on any exchange. This means they can use a stock broker or an individual investment account to buy and sell shares of TSXV-listed companies during the exchange's trading hours.
Data for this 5 Top Canadian Mining Stocks article was retrieved at 12:00 p.m. EDT on November 1, 2024, using TradingView's stock screener. Only companies trading on the TSX and TSXVwith market capitalizations greater than C$10 million are included. Companies within the non-energy minerals and energy minerals sectors were considered.
Article by Dean Belder; FAQs by Lauren Kelly.
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Top Stories This Week: Gold Futures Break US$2,800, 3 Experts Talk US Election Price Impact
The gold price was on the move once again this week, with December COMEX futures briefly passing US$2,800 per ounce on Wednesday (October 30), another new record for the yellow metal.
Gold had pulled back substantially by Friday (November 1), sitting at the US$2,735 level as of 12:00 p.m. PDT. The decline came despite a weak October US jobs report, which has boosted expectations for an interest rate cut next week.
With many undeniably influencing gold right now, arguably the most immediate is the US election.
As voting day approaches, the Investing News Network (INN) team has been asking experts whether the outcome matters for gold, and the responses have been interesting. Overall the consensus seems to be that while voting day turmoil may boost the yellow metal in the short term, larger forces are at play further ahead.
One point that was repeated many times is that neither Donald Trump nor Kamala Harris seems concerned about the growing level of debt in the US, which is an overarching driver for gold both now and in the future.
Here's how Chris Blasi of Neptune Global explained it:
Up until about eight years ago, maybe it was 10, you'd hear politicians talk about balancing the budget, getting the fiscal and financial house in order. No one even says it anymore — you'd look silly, right?
Gold is driven by the growth in debt and creation of money. They won't even give lip service to it anymore because it seems so outlandish. Now it's just about — the reality is debt will always grow, money will keep being created. That's why inflation is with us. So again, it just goes to in my opinion prove that those drivers that will continue to support the price of gold and continue to propel it are firmly in place, and not only is there no political will, but it's really past the point it could even be done. The economy could not survive with balanced budgets and reducing and paying down debt.
Craig Hemke of TFMetalsReport.com made a similar comment, saying that no matter which party ends up in power, the debt situation makes it key to own gold. This is what he said:
(The debt) is not going to change. It doesn't matter who's president, it doesn't matter which party is in charge of either side of the US Congress. This is going to continue.
And if we are in fact heading into a recession — which I have no doubt that we are, if it hasn't already begun — then your tax revenues are going to plummet, the spending is only going to increase. And that deficit and the total debt you're adding is only going to widen out on an annual basis.
So anyway, I have no idea who's going to win the election, but I think for people that are trying to plan for their financial security, to maintain their purchasing power, to see their way through this storm — whoever wins, you still want to keep buying your gold and buying your silver.
Joe Cavatoni of the World Gold Council took a different approach to the question, saying that investors should look six months down the line to see the election's impact on gold. Here are his comments:
Where the election will have impact (for gold) is on how policies will develop. That tends to show itself up six months or so post an election outcome when policies can be discussed, clarified and potentially start to be implemented. And that's why we think that six months into the election outcome is when you're going to start to see more of an effect on the gold price.
There might be, with the emotion that comes along with this election, there might be some increased levels of volatility, there may be some reaction, people looking to position around things. We might even see that globally in terms of some of the central bank behavior, the investors offshore who are looking at the US — looking at what's going to happen and how they're going to be impacted by the fiscal challenges that the US is facing. But overall you're going to need time to tell exactly how that'll play out as a policy — that'll lead to overall impact on the gold price.
The World Gold Council does make an interesting point in a recent report, noting that on average, US gold bar and coin demand seems to increase during Democratic presidencies, possibly because buyers may be Republican-leaning.
INN's US election coverage
The US election is only a few days out, so it won't be long before we see gold's immediate reaction.
Check out the links below for more on how the election could affect gold, as well as other markets:
- Trump vs. Harris: How Could the US Election Affect the Gold Price?
- Trump Presidency: A Threat to EV Growth and Battery Supply Chain Expansion?
- What Does the US Election Mean for the Future of Cleantech?
- How Will the US Election Affect the Crypto Industry?
- Harris vs. Trump: The 2024 US Election, Drug Prices and Healthcare
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Pinnacle Silver and Gold: District-Scale Silver-Gold Exploration and Development in the Americas
Pinnacle Silver and Gold (TSXV:PINN) stands out as a promising precious metals explorer with its strategic focus on high-potential projects in North and South America. The company presents a compelling investment opportunity in the precious metals sector as it continues to advance its existing projects and pursue new opportunities, offering investors an attractive entry point into the dynamic world of silver and gold exploration.
The company is strategically positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for these valuable resources driven by several key factors including a robust pipeline of projects at various stages of exploration and development and effective capital management practices.
El Potrero lies within 35 km of four operating mines, including the 4,000 tons-per-day (tpd) Ciénega mine by Fresnillo, Luca Mining’s 1,000 tpd Tahuehueto mine, and the 250 tpd Topia mine owned by Guanajuato Silver. The El Potrero property had undergone small-scale production from 1989 to 1990 and contains a 100 tpd plant that can be refurbished/rebuilt at relatively low cost.
Company Highlights
- Pinnacle Silver and Gold is a Canada-based exploration and development company dedicated to building long-term shareholder value with its silver- and gold-focused assets in North and South America.
- The company has built an asset portfolio entirely within mining-friendly jurisdictions with clear legal requirements and regulations that provide confidence in the future of each project.
- Both the Argosy Gold Mine and North Birch Project are located in the Red Lake District in Northwestern Ontario, a region famous for gold production.
- The company's expansion to Mexico, through a recent agreement, gives it access to the prolific and resource-rich Sierra Madre Trend and further diversifies its portfolio of high-grade assets.
- The company is led by an impressive management team with decades of experience managing mining companies that operate in the Americas.
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Mawson Finland: Gold, Cobalt Exploration in Lapland Region, Northern Finland
Mawson Finland (TSXV:MFL) is a mining development company focused on gold-cobalt in northern Finland advancing its the Rajapalot gold-cobalt project in the Lapland region. Driven by a highly experienced local management and technical team, and supported by a strong Finnish investor ownership, the company is poised to become a key player in the gold-cobalt market.
Mawson Finland's Rajapalot project spans 18,000 hectares and boasts an inferred resource of 9.8 Mt consisting of 867,000 oz gold at 2.8 g/t and 4,311 tonnes of cobalt at 441 parts per million (ppm). A completed preliminary economic assessment (PEA) estimated a net present value (NPV) of US$211 million and a 27 percent internal rate of return (IRR) based on US$1,700 gold price, with significant upside from greenfield exploration.
The Rajapalot gold-cobalt project is the company's cornerstone asset. Covering approximately 18,000 hectares, Rajapalot is distinguished by its significant gold and cobalt mineralization, making it one of the notable dual-commodity projects in Europe.
Company Highlights
- Mawson Finland is a newly listed exploration company focused on advancing its gold-cobalt project in the Lapland Region of Finland, a tier 1 mining jurisdiction.
- The project hosts multiple high-grade zones, which have been the focus of extensive exploration activities.
- The completed PEA on Rajapalot has an inferred resource of 9.78 million tonnes containing 867,000 ounces of gold and 4,311 tonnes of cobalt with grades of 2.8 g/t and 441 ppm, respectively. Additionally, the PEA includes an NPV (5 percent) of US$ 211 million with a 27 percent IRR.
- Cobalt, a key by-product of the Rajapalot project, is crucial for the manufacturing of electric vehicle (EV) batteries and renewable energy storage solutions.
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