VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 4,
2024 /CNW/ - Nevada King Gold Corp.
(TSXV: NKG) (OTC: NKGFF) ("Nevada
King" or the "Company") is pleased to announce
the commencement of several geophysical surveys at its 5,166
hectare (51.6km2), 100%-owned Atlanta Gold Mine Project,
located in the prolific Battle Mountain Trend 264km northeast of
Las Vegas, Nevada. Surveys will
include Phase III CSAMT (Controlled Source Audio-frequency
Magnetotellurics), IP (Induced Polarization/Resistivity), Drone
Radiometrics, and Spectral Imaging with an anticipated start date
in September 2024.
Highlights:
- The Company has been relying on powerful geophysical tools to
identify areas of potential mineralization at Atlanta. In particular, its Phase I and II
CSAMT surveys conducted in 2022 and 2023 generated 11 high-priority
regional targets throughout the Atlanta district, three of which have recently
been drilled, leading to sequential discoveries at the East Ridge
Target ("ERT") (July 16,
2024), the South Quartzite Ridge Target ("SQRT")
(July 23, 2024), and the Wild West
Zone ("WWZ") (August 19,
2024).
- The Company is now undertaking a more detailed Phase III CSAMT
survey, as well as IP, Drone Radiometrics, and Spectral Imaging,
which will allow it to create a comprehensive regional targeting
map and better identify lithological contacts, alteration zones,
and structures, all with the goal of identifying and refine blind
targets that are obscured by cover throughout the Atlanta district.
Phase III CSAMT:
- The planned Phase III CSAMT survey consists of 30 lines (27
east-west and three north-south) for a total of 69.4
line-kilometres. The 27 east-west lines are a combination of
extensions and infill lines, while also stepping-out to the north.
The three north-south oriented lines will be used to create a 3D
model across the core of the resource area, as well as to aid in
tracking east-west trending structural controls.
- The Phase I CSAMT survey conducted in 2022 consisted of 18
lines totaling 54.5 line-kilometres, oriented east-west across the
Atlanta Mine Fault Zone in the core of the resource area. A Phase
II CSAMT survey conducted in 2023, was designed to extend Phase I
CSAMT lines and add infill lines for better lateral resolution,
consisting of 23 east-west oriented lines, for an additional 56.65
line-kilometres. Both phases of CSAMT work have utilized a 25-metre
station spacing and have produced high-resolution datasets to
depths averaging 400-metres below surface.
Induced Polarization/Resistivity:
- Analysis of drill-hole and surficial geochemistry, combined
with the CSAMT and Magnetic datasets, indicates the possibility of
an intrusive-related system at depth beneath the ERT. Drill testing
this concept has led to recent discoveries at the SQRT
(July 23, 2024) and ERT (July 16, 2024).
- IP is a ground-based method used to identify the electrical
chargeability of subsurface materials, and is used predominantly
for mapping zones of disseminated sulfides that may be associated
with intrusive-related mineralization. Four Induced Polarization
(IP)/Resistivity lines totaling 13.25 line-kilometres are planned
to evaluate additional anomalies across the Atlanta District.
Drone Radiometric and Spectral Imaging:
- Recent drilling at the Atlanta Gold Mine intersected a
significant 68.6-metre interval grading 5.14 grams per tonne
("g/t") gold and 16 g/t silver within an intrusive-style
gold mineralization zone (July 23,
2024). This discovery has solidified the Company's belief in
the presence of multiple intrusive bodies on the property, which
are often associated with distinct alteration halos and radiometric
signatures.
- A drone-based Radiometric survey will be flown, covering two
separate areas totaling approximately 9 km2. Lines will
be oriented east-west with line spacing of 50m for a total of 184.6 line-km. These two areas
were identified from anomalies in the drone Magnetics dataset as
having potential for intrusive-related mineralization, as well as
to test the effectiveness of the technique.
- Spectral data across the entirety of the Atlanta land package is currently being
acquired from the Sentinel-2 and ASTER satellites, with 10-15 metre
spatial resolution, and will be analyzed for alteration halos.
- The upcoming radiometric survey and spectral geology work will
be instrumental in identifying potential target areas for further
exploration. These geophysical and geochemical techniques are
highly effective in detecting alteration zones that may indicate
the presence of concealed mineralized intrusive rocks. The Company
plans to utilize GeoExploration LLC's AI-backed CAGE-IN technology
to analyze the data generated from the radiometric survey and
spectral geology work by integrating these with existing geological
and geophysical data. This advanced technology will aid in
identifying the precise locations of potential intrusive bodies,
providing valuable insights for future drilling programs.
Thomas Weis, Consulting
Geophysicist of Nevada King,
commented, "To date, the geophysical program at the Atlanta Mine
property consists of ground gravity, drone magnetics, detailed
CSAMT, and a minor amount of IP/resistivity. The CSAMT resistivity
dataset has proven exceptionally useful for mapping the area's
lithology, structure, and alteration. The detailed dataset, using
25 metre electrode station spacing, provides good lateral
resolution of the resistivity variations in two dimensions along
the surveyed lines. The correlation between lithologic
boundaries and mineralization is very encouraging in the current
mine area. The 2024 geophysical program will focus on collecting
additional CSAMT resistivity for two purposes: 1) to fill in
between current lines, which will allow a three dimensional model
to be generated from the dataset, and 2) extending selected current
lines into surrounding areas of interest. The combined 2022, 2023,
and 2024 CSAMT datasets will be utilized in the ongoing geologic
interpretation of the Atlanta Mine property."
Dr Amit Tripathi, principal
geologist of GeoExploration LLC and consultant to Nevada King, commented, "The successful
intersection of high-grade gold mineralization in drill hole
AT24HG-41 has significantly enhanced our understanding of the
project's geology and we are excited to initiate this comprehensive
exploration program to uncover additional intrusive targets. By
combining our geological expertise with advanced exploration tools,
we are confident in our ability to expand the mineral resource at
the Atlanta Gold Mine."
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical information in this news release
has been reviewed and approved by Calvin R.
Herron, P.Geo., Qualified Person as defined by National
Instrument ("NI 43-101").
About Nevada King Gold Corp.
The Atlanta Mine is a historical gold-silver producer with a NI
43-101 compliant pit-constrained resource of 460,000 oz Au in the
measured and indicated category (11.0M tonnes at 1.3 g/t) plus an inferred
resource of 142,000 oz Au (5.3M
tonnes at 0.83 g/t). See the NI 43-101 Technical Report on
Resources titled "Atlanta Property, Lincoln County, NV" with an effective date of
October 6, 2020, and a report date of
December 22, 2020, as prepared by
Gustavson Associates and filed under the Company's profile on
SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).
Resource
Category
|
Tonnes
(000s)
|
Au
Grade
(ppm)
|
Contained Au
Oz
|
Ag
Grade
(ppm)
|
Contained Ag
Oz
|
Measured
|
4,130
|
1.51
|
200,000
|
14.0
|
1,860,000
|
Indicated
|
6,910
|
1.17
|
260,000
|
10.6
|
2,360,000
|
Measured +
Indicated
|
11,000
|
1.30
|
460,000
|
11.9
|
4,220,000
|
Inferred
|
5,310
|
0.83
|
142,000
|
7.3
|
1,240,000
|
Table 1. NI 43-101
Mineral Resources at the Atlanta Mine
|
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