Golden Spike Commences 2025 Exploration Program at Gregory River
"This is a very exciting time for Golden Spike as we begin our 2025 exploration season," said Keith Anderson, President and CEO. "With trail work underway and the winkie drill mobilizing shortly, we are eager to advance our understanding of several high-potential VMS and vein-style copper-gold targets. The Gregory River Property continues to show excellent promise, and this summer's work will play a key role in unlocking its full value."
The trail repairs and drilling will be completed by Majors Contracting Ltd. using a UTV-mounted winkie drill rig producing AQ diameter core (27 mm). Several shallow drill holes, each averaging about 50 meters in drilled depth will be completed at each target area and are designed as a prospecting tool to explore near-surface prospects and anomalies. Any significant results will be followed up with a larger diamond drill rig, capable of deeper holes and larger diameter core during future exploration phases. The winkie drilling is expecting to be completed over a several week program during July with analytical results completed near the end of the summer.
Drill Targets
Lode 9 - Northeast
Located in the northeast corner of the Lode 9 target area is a high priority, north-trending IP/resistivity ("IP") anomaly that was revealed during the 2024 exploration program (refer to press release dated October 17, 2024 "Golden Spike Announces IP Survey Results from Gregory River"). Even though the IP anomaly was scheduled to be drilled during the 2024 drilling program, the hole was postponed due to weather constraints. The area of the anomaly is covered with overburden and is close to the interpreted basalt-gabbro contact, a prime location for VMS mineralization in this district. In addition, the IP anomaly is adjacent to both >100 ppm copper and >100 ppm zinc historical soil anomalies collected by Noranda in 1991 (Sparkes, K, December 1991, First year assessment report on Geological, Geochemical, Geophysical and Diamond Drilling Exploration for Licence 4026 on Claim Blocks 7053, 7057 and 7059 for 1991 Submission for Fee Simple Grant Volume 2 Folio 31 in the Camp Brook, Mitchell Brook and Gregory River Areas, Newfoundland. Assessment File 12G/08/0098). The Company has not been able to validate the results of Noranda's historical soil sampling in this area, however it should be noted that Noranda was a very large, reputable company that would have had sampling and quality control processes in place that were considered industry standard for the time and the QP feels that it is reasonable to report these results as historical as they provide a useful guide for future exploration.
Figure 1 - Areas of 2025 Winkie Drilling at Gregory River
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Lower Mitchell
The Lower Mitchell prospect is an east-to north-east trending, structurally controlled zone, hosted within intensely silicified basalt, and mineralized with pyrite, chalcopyrite, arsenopyrite and traces of sphalerite. The mineralization is exposed in several outcrops over a length of approximately 180 metres and has never been drilled. The Company collected numerous channel chip, grab and float samples in 2022, all returning anomalous copper and gold values, along with minor amounts of zinc, arsenic and occasional cobalt. Included in the sampling was Channel Line 2, which returned 2.73% copper, 0.14 g/t gold and 0.34% zinc over 5 metres, including 12.9% copper, 0.23 g/t gold, 11.5 g/t silver and 0.27% zinc over 1 metre (refer to press release dated December 21, 2022, "Golden Spike Announces Reconnaissance Sampling Results").
Court A
The Court A prospect is in the Vein Zone target area and occurs as a 1- to 2-metre-wide quartz-carbonate-sulphide vein exposed in the bed of a narrow creek. The vein is exposed over a length of approximately 50 metres, before it disappears below overburden. Mineralization is predominantly pyrite, chalcopyrite, arsenopyrite and minor bornite and sphalerite. Copper grades are generally very high, ranging between approximately 1% to 25% copper and averaging approximately 2% to 6% copper, along with associated gold (ranging between 0.1 g/t and 3 g/t) and anomalous values of zinc and arsenic. Most of these samples are grab samples and the reader is cautioned that grab samples, by their nature are selective samples that may not represent the underlying values. The Company believes that the upcoming Winkie drill program will provide a better understanding of the potential subsurface grades and widths of mineralization at this prospect.
Interpretations by Golden Spike suggest that the 17 historical drill holes from the 1950's that traced the structure over approximately 320 metres might not have tested the full potential width of the vein system, as drill records show only the highest-grade portion of the vein was sampled, leaving most of surrounding altered and mineralized host rock unsampled. Potential exists for wider, mineralized haloes to surround the main veins and for the discovery of new veins hidden below surface soil and till cover. The historical drill holes were completed by Cape Copper Mines Ltd. between 1951 and 1954 and are documented in the following reports: "Gillespi, C.R., 1951, Diamond Drilling Core Logs Holes 1 to 9, Gregory River Area, Unpublished Report, Geological Survey of Newfoundland, Assessment File 012G/0011"; "McKillop, J.H., 1953, Diamond Drill Logs Hole 14 to Hole 17, Gregory River Copper, West Coast Newfoundland, Unpublished Report, Geological Survey of Newfoundland, Assessment File 012G/015"; "Bichan, W J, Rogers, J C and McKillop, J, 1954. Report on geological and diamond drilling exploration on Reid Lots and claims 3712-3715 in the Gregory River area, western Newfoundland. Assessment File 12G/08/0126, 1954".
None of the historical core from Court A has been kept and the Qualified Person ("QP") is not able to validate any of the historical drill results. However, recent surface sampling by the Company corresponds with the general grades reported from these drill holes and the QP feels that it is reasonable to report these drill holes as historical as they provide a useful guide for future exploration. It should be noted that gold and other elements were not analysed for these historical drill holes, but these will be analysed in the upcoming program.
Vein Zone West
The Vein Zone West area is defined by a series of east-northeast trending >150 ppm copper soil anomalies, with individual sample grades as high as 1,080 ppm copper. The soil anomalies can be traced over a length of 1,500 m and widths generally average between 50 and 100 metres (refer to press release dated October 29, 2024, "Golden Spike Announces Start of Drilling, and Rock and Soil Sampling Results from Gregory River"). This area is completely covered by a thin veneer of soil and till and has never been drill-tested.
In addition to the winkie drilling, Golden Spike will also initiate a detailed soil sampling and prospecting program across key prospective areas of the property to refine drill targeting and evaluate potential extensions to known mineralized zones. In total, approximately 700 samples will be collected by the Company over the areas north and south of the Steep Brook Target, as well as the area to the east of the main Vein Zone showings.
The upcoming drill and soil sampling programs are designed to build upon previous surface and geophysical work, targeting structurally controlled mineralization and geochemical anomalies identified in earlier campaigns. Golden Spike remains committed to responsible exploration practices and continues to work collaboratively with local communities and stakeholders throughout the region.
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved for disclosure by Mr. Robert Cinits, P.Geo, a Director of the Company and a "Qualified Person" within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
About Golden Spike
Golden Spike Resources Corp. (CSE: GLDS) (OTCQB: GSPRF) (FSE: L5Y) is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on identifying, acquiring and unlocking value in mineral opportunities in Canada and other low-risk jurisdictions. The Company currently holds 100% interest in the 5,175-hectare Gregory River Property in Newfoundland, strategically centered over an approximate 11-kilometre-long stretch of the Gregory River VMS-belt, a north-northeast trending corridor of very prospective ground with potential to host Cyprus-type polymetallic VMS deposits. In addition, the Property hosts a cluster of historically explored, high-grade, copper ±gold vein structures. Golden Spike Resources remains dedicated to sustainable exploration practices and continues to collaborate with local communities, consultants, and stakeholders as it progresses its exploration initiatives.
For further information, please contact: Keith Anderson, President, Golden Spike Resources Corp. Tel: 604-786-7774, Email: kanderson7774@gmail.com.
Website: https://www.goldenspikeresources.com
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Keith Anderson
Golden Spike Resources Corp.830 - 1100 Melville St.,Vancouver, BC, V6E 4A6+1 (604) 786-7774info@goldenspikeresources.comwww.goldenspikeresources.com
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Additionally, forward-looking information involve a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation: the volatility of global capital markets, political instability, unanticipated costs, risks relating to the extent and duration of the conflict in Eastern Europe and its impact on global markets, the lack of availability of capital and financing, general economic, market or business conditions, adverse weather conditions, failure to maintain all necessary government permits, approvals and authorizations, failure to maintain community acceptance (including First Nations), increase in costs, litigation, failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations, failure of the exploration program, including the recent IP survey and the recent drilling program to result in the discovery of significant precious and/or base metal mineralization, and those risks, uncertainties and factors set forth in the Company's disclosure record under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca . Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information contained herein. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement or forward-looking information disclosed herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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The Northern Zone is characterised by several narrow mineralised structures including 3m grading 14.50g/tAu which was intersected in drillhole GURC25-219 (Figure 4). Further drilling is planned to obtain a better understanding of the geometry of the mineralisation in this area. Next Steps At the Krakouadiokro Prospect further systematic resource drilling is warranted. This drilling would comprise both infill and step-out drilling. Drilling of the numerous geochemical anomalies at both the Krakouadiokro and Gbaloukro Prospects that have, to date, been either untested or partially tested. Generative geochemical surveys along the north-east and to the south-west strike extents of the Krakouadiokro and Gbaloukro Prospects. These areas, which total approximately 10km of prospective strike, have either been partially sampled on 800m spaced lines or not sampled at all. Commercial Terms Further details can be found on the Company's website: Qualified Person The above information has been prepared under the supervision of Alfred Gillman (Fellow AusIMM, CP), who is designated as a "qualified person" under National Instrument 43-101 and the AIM Rules and has reviewed and approves the content of this news release. He has also reviewed QA/QC, sampling, analytical and test data underlying the information. About Thor Explorations Thor Explorations Ltd. is a mineral exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of mineral properties located in Nigeria, Senegal and Burkina Faso. Thor Explorations holds a 100% interest in the Segilola Gold Project located in Osun State, Nigeria and has a 70% economic interest in the Douta Gold Project located in south-eastern Senegal. Thor Explorations trades on AIM and the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "THX". THOR EXPLORATIONS LTD. Segun Lawson President & CEO For further information please contact: Thor Explorations Ltd Investor RelationsEmail: Canaccord Genuity (Nominated Adviser & Broker)Henry Fitzgerald-O'Connor / James Asensio / Harry ReesTel: +44 (0) 20 7523 8000 Hannam & Partners (Broker)Andrew Chubb / Matt Hasson / Nilesh Patel / Franck NganouTel: +44 (0) 20 7907 8500 BlytheRay (Financial PR) Tim Blythe / Megan Ray / Said Izagaren Tel: +44 207 138 3204 Yellow Jersey PR (Financial PR) Charles Goodwin / Shivantha Thambirajah / Zara McKinlayTel: +44 (0) 20 3004 9512 Appendix 1Guitry Drilling Results(>5 gram-metres, 0.3g/tAu cut off, Minimum Interval 3m, Maximum Internal Waste 3m) Hole ID Easting Northing RL Depth Dip Azimuth From (m) To (m) Interval (m) Grade (g/tAu) True Width (m) GURC25-208 240488 605214 224 78 -55 225 0 14 14.0 2.59 11.9 GURC25-209 240509 605235 233 96 -55 225 38 42 4.0 6.87 3.4 GURC25-210 240354 605221 211 72 -55 226 0 10 10.0 0.62 8.5 GURC25-210 46 57 11.0 1.07 9.4 GURC25-210 59 64 5.0 0.64 4.3 GURC25-211 240375 605242 218 102 -55 225 0 7 7.0 0.61 6.0 GURC25-211 67 73 6.0 0.35 5.1 GURC25-211 81 90 9.0 1.34 7.7 GURC25-212 240467 605405 243 72 -55 226 2 10 8.0 0.70 6.8 GURC25-212 25 30 5.0 7.48 4.3 GURC25-212 64 69 5.0 0.32 4.3 GURC25-213 240488 605426 242 96 -55 225 nsr0.0 GURC25-214 240603 605396 240 78 -54 225 57 67 10.0 10.36 8.5 GURC25-215 240619 605418 252 102 -54 225 70 75 5.0 3.21 4.3 GURC25-216 240640 605358 252 66 -56 226 45 52 7.0 3.93 6.0 GURC25-216 57 62 5.0 0.37 4.3 GURC25-217 240654 605382 237 60 -55 225 3 8 5.0 1.05 4.3 GURC25-218 240657 605374 264 138 -55 225 5 15 10.0 0.54 8.5 GURC25-219 240581 605458 245 150 -55 225 10 20 10.0 0.97 8.5 GURC25-219 82 85 3.0 14.50 2.6 GURC25-220 240524 605393 259 108 -55 225 2 10 8.0 0.35 6.8 GURC25-220 60 64 4.0 1.65 3.4 GURC25-220 86 94 8.0 0.72 6.8 GURC25-221 240500 605382 241 84 -55 225 0 4 4.0 0.50 3.4 GURC25-221 77 84 7.0 7.11 6.0 GURC25-222 240439 605440 245 114 -55 225 3 8 5.0 2.38 4.3 GURC25-222 66 69 3.0 2.50 2.6 GURC25-223 240449 605455 239 132 -55 225 11 14 3.0 0.93 2.6 GURC25-223 43 50 7.0 0.43 6.0 GURC25-223 87 92 5.0 3.17 4.3 GURC25-224 240676 605401 245 108 -55 225 5 9 4.0 0.40 3.4 GURC25-224 80 82 2.0* 16.90 1.7 GURC25-224 98 97 2.0* 3.12 1.7 GURC25-225 240690 605347 237 120 -55 225 7 12 5.0 0.57 4.4 GURC25-226 240674 605333 251 108 -55 225 nsr GURC25-227 240397 605263 233 144 -55 225 0 6 6.0 0.83 5.1 GURC25-227 114 127 13.0 3.46 11.0 GURC25-228 240528 605258 256 108 -55 225 0 6 6.0 0.39 5.1 GURC25-228 69 74 5.0 12.65 4.3 GURC25-229 240496 605289 247 114 -55 225 0 17 17.0 2.16 14.5 GURC25-230 240573 605381 253 156 -55 225 pendingGURC25-231 240565 605358 224 160 -55 225 pendingGURC25-232 240599 605321 242 144 -55 225 pendingGURC25-233 240614 605341 249 120 -55 225 pendingGURC25-234 240647 605433 242 150 -55 225 pendingGURC25-235 240443 605385 242 144 -55 225 pending*Below Minimum Interval criteria NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FORDISTRIBUTION TO U.S. WIRE SERVICES To view the source version of this press release, please visit Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
