Solstice Gold Corp. (TSXV: SGC) (“
Solstice”, “we”,
“our” or the “
Company”) is pleased to announce the
mobilization of crews to carry out a 15 line km Alpha IPTM (“Alpha
IP”) survey at our Strathy Gold Project in the Temagami Greenstone
Belt, Northeastern Ontario, located in the southeastern part of the
prolific Abitibi Subprovince.
Solstice has engaged Simcoe Geosciences of
Stouffville Ontario to complete the Alpha IP survey. Simcoe
pioneered the next-generation wireless, high-definition,
time-domain Alpha IP technique which provides denser data points
than conventional IP and can be carried out without requiring line
cutting. Solstice will receive results in October. These will be
incorporated with existing data as part of planning for an initial
phase of diamond drilling.
David Adamson, Solstice Chairman stated, “our
Strathy Gold Project, located in the prolific Abitibi Subprovince,
is in a classic Archean orogenic gold setting but has been off
limits to modern exploration for much of its history. There is a
marked cluster of gold deposits and also base metal mineralization
on and adjacent to our Project which responds well to IP where
surveyed. However, what we regard as the most prospective target
area, which extends down dip and west of known gold mineralization
of the Leckie Gold Deposit, has not been explored using IP or any
other modern ground based geophysical survey method (Figure
1). The IP survey will test the down-dip extension of the
Leckie Gold Deposit as well as a coherent, likely linked system of
structures that strike to the NW of the Leckie Gold Deposit for
several kilometres (Figure 1). These targets are
more fully described in a narrated presentation, available
here.”
Objectives of the Alpha IP
Survey:
- The 15 line km
survey will cover the down-dip extension, on Solstice claims, of
the historic Leckie Gold Deposit. The survey will extend a further
1.2 Km westwards to cover an area that has not been explored using
modern methods despite potential evidence of a larger gold system
being present (Figure 1). A nominal line spacing
of 200m plus cross-lines is expected to lead to the generation of
2D and 3D IP models over the prime target area which will be used,
in conjunction with existing data, to define drill targets.
- The IP survey
will extend approximately 2km east-west and will cover two areas of
known gold showings with historical drill intercepts1 including:
- Down dip of the
Leckie Gold Deposit (Site 1, Figure 1) where published intercepts
of 5.00 g/t Au over 17.28m and 7.66 g/t Au
over 7.25m (core lengths) occur at vertical depths
of approximately 50-100 metres below surface on Solstice
claims, and;
- Goward Lake
(Site 2, Figure 1) (6.68 g/t Au / 4.50m (core
length)), where published IP data correlates with known drill
intercepts, located on, or immediately adjacent to Solstice
claims.
- Permissive EM
and geological features occur between the Leckie Gold Deposit and
Goward Lake Target (see Figure 1). The Alpha IP
Survey will help to accurately define the structures and possible
mineralization in this area.
Figure 1: Compilation and Target
Map, Strathy Gold Project
Recently acquired Alpha IP Data on
Strathy Identifies New Targets
Solstice recently acquired data for a test Alpha
IP line located approximately 1.1km west of the Leckie Gold Deposit
(Figure 1). The northern end of the line confirms
the location of historical IP anomalies with associated with copper
and gold mineralization as described in published diamond drill
records (Figure 2). Importantly, four new IP
targets are identified at the southern part of the line
(Figure 2). These include three discrete, near
surface targets and a possibly related, larger target at moderate
depth, beginning at approximately 130 metres below surface
(Figure 2). Possible extensions of these new IP
anomalies will be further evaluated and modelled following
completion of the new IP survey.
Figure 2: 2D model of the
recently acquired Alpha IP line in the Goward Lake area.
Winter Drill Program,
2024-25
In addition to delineating prospective
mineralized zones, the Alpha IP data will serve to more accurately
define drill targets for Solstice’s upcoming winter drill program.
Having accurate IP data on hand, combined with existing knowledge
of structures and geological trends gives us the potential to
generate and drill-test quality new drill targets as part of our
2024-25 winter drill program.
References:
1. Drilling data and information presented here
(the “Historical Exploration Information”) is historical in nature.
The reader is cautioned that the Historical Exploration Information
is based on prior data and reports previously prepared by third
parties without the involvement of Solstice. Solstice has not
undertaken any independent investigation, nor has it independently
analyzed the results of the Historical Exploration Information in
order to verify the results. The reader is cautioned not to treat
Historical Exploration Information, or any part of it, as current
and that a qualified person has not done sufficient work to verify
the results and that they may not form a reliable guide to future
results. No independent quality assurance/quality control protocols
are known for these historic samples and drill holes and therefore
the Historical Exploration Information may be unreliable. Solstice
considers these historical drill results relevant as the Company
will use this data as a guide to plan future exploration and
drilling programs. Solstice considers the data to be reliable for
these purposes, however, the Company's future exploration work will
include verification of the data through drilling.
About Solstice Gold Corp.
Solstice is an exploration company with quality,
district-scale gold projects in established mining regions of
Canada. Our 41 km2 Strathy Gold Project hosts high grade gold
mineralization over a wide area straddling two NE-SW-trending
structures. It is located in the Abitibi Subprovince of the
Superior Craton and has never been systematically explored in its
history. Our Qaiqtuq Gold Project which covers 662 km2, hosts a 10
km2 high grade gold boulder field, is fully permitted and hosts
multiple drill-ready targets. Qaiqtuq is located in Nunavut, only
26 km from Rankin Inlet and approximately 7 km from the Meliadine
Gold Mine owned by Agnico Eagle Mines Limited. Our district-scale
Atikokan Gold Project is approximately 26 km from the Hammond Reef
Gold Project owned by Agnico Eagle Mines Limited. Our 194 km2 Red
Lake Extension (RLX) and New Frontier projects are located at the
northwestern extension of the prolific Red Lake Camp in Ontario and
approximately 45 km from the Red Lake Mine Complex owned by
Evolution Mining. An extensive gold and battery metal royalty and
property portfolio of over 80 assets was purchased in October 2021.
Well over $2 million in value and three new royalties have been
generated since the acquisition.
Solstice is committed to responsible exploration
and development in the communities in which we work. For more
details on Solstice Gold, our exploration projects and details on
our portfolio of projects please see our Corporate Presentation
available at www.solsticegold.com.
Solstice’s Chairman, David Adamson, was a
co-award winner for the discovery of Battle North Gold
Corporation's Bateman Gold deposit and was instrumental in the
acquisition of many of the district properties in the Battle North
portfolio during his successful 16 years of exploration in the Red
Lake.
Sandy Barham, M.Sc., P.Geo., Senior Geologist,
is the Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 standards
responsible for reviewing and approving the technical disclosures
of this news release.
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On Behalf of Solstice Gold
Corp. Pablo McDonald, Chief Executive OfficerFor further
information on Solstice Gold Corp., please visit our website at
www.solsticegold.com or contact:Phone: (604)
283-7234info@solsticegold.com
Forward-Looking Statements and
Additional Cautionary Language
This news release contains certain
forward-looking statements (“FLS”) including, but not limited to
the need for more prospecting and analysis, that the geological and
structural setting at the Strathy Gold Project is highly
prospective for gold mineralization, the timing of receipt of
survey results in October 2024, defining drill targets, the focus
of follow-up efforts on promising geochemical and mineralogical
anomalies, further evaluation and modelling following completion of
the new IP survey and the extension of in-depth systematic
prospecting and sampling program this year. FLS can often be
identified by forward-looking words such as “approximate or (~)”,
“emerging”, “goal”, “plan”, “intent”, “estimate”, “expects”,
“potential”, “scheduled”, “may” and “will” or similar words
suggesting future outcomes or other expectations, beliefs, plans,
objectives, assumptions, intentions or statements about future
events or performance. In respect of the FLS, the Company has made
certain assumptions that management believes are reasonable at this
time. The assumptions include that the Company will have sufficient
financial resources for sampling and prospecting this year, that
gold discoveries will be to the level anticipated however, there
can be no assurance that such assumptions and statements will prove
to be accurate and actual results could differ materially from
those anticipated in such statements. Factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from any FLS include, but are
not limited to, limited capital or access to additional capital for
prospecting, delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required
TSXV, governmental, environmental or other project approvals,
inflation, changes in exchange rates, fluctuations in commodity
prices, delays in the development of projects, regulatory approvals
and other factors. FLS are subject to risks, uncertainties and
other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from expected results.
Potential shareholders and prospective investors
should be aware that these statements are subject to known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the
FLS. Shareholders are cautioned not to place undue reliance on FLS.
By their nature FLS involve numerous assumptions, inherent risks
and uncertainties, both general and specific that contribute to the
possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and
various future events will not occur. Solstice undertakes no
obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any FLS whether
as a result of new information, future events or other such factors
which affect this information, except as required by law.
Historical Sampling and Drilling Data and
Information
The sampling and drilling data and information
presented in this news release (the “Historical Exploration
Information”) is historical in nature. The reader is cautioned that
the Historical Exploration Information is based on prior data and
reports previously prepared by third parties without the
involvement of Solstice. Solstice has not undertaken any
independent investigation, nor has it independently analyzed the
results of the Historical Exploration Information in order to
verify the results. The reader is cautioned not to treat Historical
Exploration Information, or any part of it, as current and that a
qualified person has not done sufficient work to verify the results
and that they may not form a reliable guide to future results. No
independent quality assurance/quality control protocols are known
for these historic samples and drill holes and therefore the
Historical Exploration Information may be unreliable. Solstice
considers these historical drill results relevant as the Company
will use this data as a guide to plan future exploration and
drilling programs. Solstice considers the data to be reliable for
these purposes, however, the Company's future exploration work will
include verification of the data through drilling.
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