Galantas Gold Corporation (TSX-V & AIM: GAL; OTCQX: GALKF)
(“Galantas” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on
the Gairloch Project in Scotland.
Galantas Gold, in collaboration with the
University of Edinburgh, is currently undertaking a sampling
program of drill core and outcrop to establish the Kerry Road
deposit’s geochemical signature which will be used to locate new
mineralization in the Gairloch Schist Belt. The work will include
petrology, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and electron
microprobe (EMP) analysis on selected rock samples. This sampling
work is expected to help identify new target areas for follow-up
exploration work and drilling.
Mario Stifano, CEO of Galantas, commented: “We
are honored to collaborate with the University of Edinburgh and
look forward to the results of this detailed work. The team at the
university’s School of Geosciences brings experience in
cutting-edge research and expert knowledge of VMS systems to help
us better understand the Kerry Road deposit and determine the
location of other mineralized bodies in the vicinity.”
Overview of VMS deposits and work with
the University of Edinburgh
The green energy transition will require
significant amounts of metals such as copper, zinc and cobalt to
enable the growth of clean technologies, electric vehicles and
renewables. The Kerry Road copper-zinc-gold deposit at the Gairloch
Project is classified as a Besshi-type VMS deposit, which is
associated with cobalt enrichment. Additionally, its host rocks
appear to be geologically similar to those in the Trans-Hudson
Orogen in Manitoba and Saskatchewan which contain the prolific Flin
Flon and Snow Lake VMS mining camps. This makes the Kerry Road
deposit an important potential resource for the future.
VMS deposits are rarely solitary and typically
exhibit multiple mineralized bodies in each system. These systems
are formed through hydrothermal activity, which alters the
surrounding rock and leaves a geochemical signature (or alteration
halo) which can be detected through certain types of detailed
analysis and observations. Each mineral deposit will have its own
unique geochemical signature based on the composition of the local
rock. This project with the University of Edinburgh aims to
identify the Kerry Road’s unique signature using garnet, chlorite,
white mica and other silicate minerals. The results will be
compared to new and existing data from other metamorphosed VMS
deposits of the Yilgarn Craton, Western Australia – for example,
Teutonic Bore, Wheatley, King, and Nimbus. The work is supported by
grants from the Geological Society of London and Geological Society
of Glasgow to the University of Edinburgh PhD student Cendi
Dana.
Representative footwall, ore horizon and
hanging-wall samples from drill core and outcrops have been
collected for petrography, mineral chemistry, and whole-rock
geochemical analysis. Whole-rock geochemical analysis will be
carried out using x-ray fluorescence and inductively coupled plasma
mass spectrometry to establish geochemical trends and alteration
halos. Mineralogy will be characterized by petrographic
observations (transmitted and reflected light petrology, and
scanning electron microscopy), coupled with mineral chemical
analysis using an electron microprobe at the University of
Edinburgh’s Materials and Micro-Analysis Centre. When coupled with
whole-rock geochemical data, the EMP data will allow geologists to
determine the factors involved in the changes of mineral chemistry.
This project will further characterize the alteration mineralogy of
the Kerry Road deposit, and aid exploration efforts toward
additional discoveries in the regional stratigraphy.
For more information on the Gairloch Project and drill results
to date, see Galantas’ press releases dated July 10, 2023; July 27,
2023; August 29, 2023; and October 16, 2023.
Figures 1 & 2: Outcrop of chalcopyrite and
pyrrhotite mineralization found 300 metres northwest along trend
from the Kerry Road deposit.
Galantas Gold announces marketing
contracts
The Company announces that it engaged GRIT
Capital Corp (“Grit”) of Toronto, Ontario, to create print
advertising campaigns, including in GRIT’s flagship newsletter, a
landing page for advertising campaigns and CEO presentations on
Twitter spaces, to provide the Company with exposure to potential
investors, in accordance with Policy 3.4 – Investor Relations,
Promotional and Market-Making Activities of the TSX Venture
Exchange (the "Exchange"). The activity undertaken by GRIT occurred
in its newsletter at gritcap.io and on a partner’s Twitter account
@WOLF_Financial. Grit was engaged in March 2023 for a period of 26
weeks, which arrangements are now complete at a fee of USD$65,000
(plus HST). The USD$65,000 was paid as to USD$5,000 in cash on
entering into the agreement and USD$60,000 through the issuance of
units. No buying or selling recommendations are made, no price
projections on the Company are given and nor do they give any
financial advice. The arrangements with Grit were and are an arm’s
length relationship with the Company. Grit is operated by Genevieve
Sarah Roch-Decter. Pursuant to the arrangements Grit subscribed for
and were issued 228,333 common shares (the “Grit Shares”) and
228,333 share purchase warrants (the “Grit Warrants”) (collectively
the “Grit Units”) of the Company under the private placement
completed by the Company on March 27, 2023. The issuance of the
Grit Units has been reviewed by the Exchange pursuant to policy 3.4
which states that compensation in the form of shares is not
acceptable and payment should be in the form of cash. The Exchange
has requested that the Grit Units be cancelled. Grit agreed that
the Grit Warrants issued to them will be cancelled by the Company.
Mr. Stifano, the CEO of the Company, has agreed to cancel 228,333
common shares of the Company (“Shares”) owned by him. As of the
date hereof, to the Company’s knowledge, after the cancellation of
the Shares held by Mr. Stifano and the Grit Warrants, GRIT
(including its directors and officers) owns directly or indirectly
228,333 Shares of the Company and does not have any right or intent
to acquire any additional Shares of the Company. The 228,333 Shares
and 228,333 Grit Warrants were cancelled effectively February 27,
2024.
The Company also announces that it engaged ABR
Media Company (“ABR”), of Langley, British Columbia, covering a
sponsorship of the Rocks and Stocks News website, whereby ABR will
provide certain video interview services to the Company in
accordance with Policy 3.4 – Investor Relations, Promotional and
Market-Making Activities of the Exchange. ABR has been engaged
since March 2023 for a period of one year, for a total fee of
C$36,000. The C$36,000 was paid as to C$9,000 cash on closing of a
private placement and C$27,000 through the issuance of Units. ABR
conducts interviews with the Company which is distributed to ABR's
subscriber base. There are no performance factors related to ABR’s
services. No buying or selling recommendations are made, no price
projections on the Company are given and nor do they give any
financial advice. The arrangements with ABR were and are an arm’s
length relationship with the Company. ABR and Rocks and Stocks News
are operated by Allan Barry Laboucan who resides in Mexico.
Pursuant to the arrangements Mr. Laboucan subscribed for 77,777
shares (the “Laboucan Shares”) and 77,777 warrants “the Labouchan
Warrants”) (collectively the “Labouchan Units”) of the Company
under the private placement completed by the Company on March 27,
2023. The issuance of the Laboucan Units has been reviewed by the
Exchange pursuant to policy 3.4 which states that compensation in
the form of shares is not acceptable and payment should be in the
form of cash. The Exchange has requested that the Labouchan Units
be cancelled. Mr. Laboucan agreed that the Labouchan Warrants
issued to him will be cancelled by the Company. Mr. Stifano has
agreed to cancel 77,777 Shares owned by him. As of the date hereof,
to the Company’s knowledge, after the cancellation of the 77,777
Shares held by Mr. Stifano and the Labouchan Warrants, Mr. Laboucan
does not own directly or indirectly any Shares of the Company and
does not have any right or intent to acquire Shares of the Company.
The 77,777 Shares and 77,777 Labouchan Warrants were cancelled
effectively February 27, 2024.
Following the cancellation of the 306,110 Shares
held by Mr. Stifano, Mr. Stifano will be interested in a total of
156,445 Shares representing 0.14% of the Company's issued share
capital.
Amendment to March 27, 2023 press
release
The Company advises that because of the reversal
of the issuance of Grit Units and Labouchan Units described above,
the press release of March 27, 2023, announcing the closing of the
private placement for cash gross proceeds of $2,963,142.36 should
have been for closing cash proceeds of $2,825,942.64. Following the
cancellation of the 228,333 Shares and the 77,777 Shares, the
issued and outstanding Shares of the Company is 114,535,293.
Qualified Person
The technical and historical information
pertaining to the Gairloch Project in this release has been
reviewed and approved by Gavin Berkenheger (CGeol, EurGeol) who is
considered, by virtue of his education, experience and professional
association, a Qualified Person under the terms of NI 43-101. Mr.
Berkenheger is not considered independent under NI 43-101 as he is
a consultant of Galantas Gold Corporation.
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.
About Galantas Gold
Corporation
Galantas Gold Corporation is a Canadian public
company that trades on the TSX Venture Exchange and the London
Stock Exchange AIM market, both under the symbol GAL. It also
trades on the OTCQX Exchange under the symbol GALKF. The Company's
strategy is to create shareholder value by operating and expanding
gold production and resources at the Omagh Project in Northern
Ireland, and exploring the Gairloch Project hosting the Kerry Road
gold-bearing VMS deposit in Scotland.
Enquiries
Galantas Gold CorporationMario Stifano: Chief
Executive OfficerEmail: info@galantas.comWebsite:
www.galantas.comTelephone: +44(0)28 8224 1100
Grant Thornton UK LLP (AIM Nomad)Philip Secrett,
Harrison Clarke, Enzo AliajTelephone: +44(0)20 7383 5100
SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP (AIM Broker)David
Hignell, Charlie Bouverat (Corporate Finance)Grant Barker (Sales
& Broking) Telephone: +44(0)20 3470 0470
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the United States Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian
securities laws, including results of exploration and sampling
programs at the Gairloch Project. Forward-looking statements are
based on estimates and assumptions made by Galantas in light of its
experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions
and expected future developments, as well as other factors that
Galantas believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Many
factors could cause Galantas’ actual results, the performance or
achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied
by the forward looking statements or strategy, including: gold
price volatility; discrepancies between actual and estimated
production, actual and estimated metallurgical recoveries and
throughputs; mining operational risk, geological uncertainties;
regulatory restrictions, including environmental regulatory
restrictions and liability; risks of sovereign involvement;
speculative nature of gold exploration; dilution; competition; loss
of or availability of key employees; additional funding
requirements; uncertainties regarding planning and other permitting
issues; and defective title to mineral claims or property. These
factors and others that could affect Galantas’ forward-looking
statements are discussed in greater detail in the section entitled
“Risk Factors” in Galantas’ Management Discussion & Analysis of
the financial statements of Galantas and elsewhere in documents
filed from time to time with the Canadian provincial securities
regulators and other regulatory authorities. These factors should
be considered carefully, and persons reviewing this press release
should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Galantas has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or
revise any forward-looking statements in this press release, except
as required by law.
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