This demonstrates that soil sampling, along with geophysics, will be an invaluable tool to delineate antiform structures for drilling targets.
Soil Geochemistry on the
In the fall of 2023, a total of 88 soil samples were collected from six parallel grid lines spaced 100 meters apart. Out of the 36 chemical elements that were analyzed by pyroanalysis, 16 have been selected for their relevance in characterizing the Grondin gold-bearing zone. These elements are: Ag, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Co, Cu, Fe, La, Ni, Pb, S, Sb, Sr, V, and Zn. Predominantly, these are the elements that have shown anomalies in either the 35 lithogeochemical drill samples or within the 88 soil samples themselves.
Barium stands out as the element most frequently associated with the geochemical anomalies, with concentrations reaching up to 130 times above the detection limit. The sections of the gold-mineralized drill core RG 23-01 have also shown a strong correlation with high barium levels, reaching up to 4000 ppm. Additionally, arsenic and antimony are noted as reliable indicators of gold mineralization within our area of interest. According to
To visualize the geochemical anomalies, classes that group together 4 to 14 anomalous elements have been retained.
ANOMALY 1:
The Grondin zone responds well to soil geochemistry. On the index and around, groups of anomalous elements ranging from 4 to 11 are noted. The core of the anomaly contains from 9 to 11 elements, some of which are strongly anomalous, including arsenic, which goes from 223 to 689 ppm (BLO-32+50E). Anomaly 1 stretches over more than 250m in length and between lines 31E and 34E and remains open towards the SW.
The most significant elements that emerge in this anomaly 1 are silver, arsenic, barium, rare earths, and antimony. Anomaly 1 contours the drill holes drilled into the Grondin mineralized gold structure.
ANOMALIES 2 AND 3: The 2023 soil geochemistry survey covered the Grondin index over an area of approximately 500m X 300m. A baseline of 500 meters in length was drawn parallel to the Grondin gold-bearing structure oriented at approximately N40-degree. This line was connected to 6 other transverse lines each measuring 300 meters in length. The transverse lines, spaced 100 meters apart, were drawn to intersect the Grondin zone at 90-degree. For this first attempt, the lines were drawn to cover the zone over 150m to the NW and 150m to the SE of the baseline.
ANOMALY 2: Anomaly 2 is the most significant of the survey with the exception of anomaly 1. It alone groups 14 of the 16 elements, with barium having the highest content of the 88 soil samples, i.e., 259 ppm Ba. Silver, base metals, and antimony stand out among the other anomalous elements. The sample was taken on line 32E at station 1+50N, at the edge of the geochemistry survey. Its shape and length cannot be determined; however, it seems to be directed towards the NE-SW and would be outside the perimeter of the 2023 survey.
ANOMALY 3: This anomaly 3 is located on line 34EST at station 1+50S and once again at the southern limit of the 2023 survey. Anomaly 3 groups together 9 anomalous elements including barium and zinc. Moreover, it extends towards the SW and would be related to a high arsenic content at 174 ppm As.
ANOMALY 4: It is found at the NE end of the survey and would be +/- associated with anomaly 1. It remains weak but is located above the gold-bearing zone found in the RG 23-08 drill. Anomaly 4 suggests that the Grondin zone extends towards the NE.
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The geology of the
The Company's diamond drilling and hard rock bulk sampling indicates a significant potential for lode gold discoveries from this gold structure. The gold was found both as sulfides and in free form, suggesting a considerable system likely established northwest of
The Company plans to conduct geophysics along the Grondin structure to confirm it's dip, depth & length.
Jean Bernard, B,Sc. Geo., is a qualified person, as defined by NI 43-101, who has reviewed and approved the technical information presented in this release. QA/QC procedures for the reported soil sampling include Certified Reference Materials from MSALABS Test Certificate YVO2410178. ICP 130 analytical method used on the 88, 500 gram soil samples.
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