Thor Explorations Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: THX) (“
Thor”
or the “
Company”) is pleased to announce an
encouraging first set of drill results from the southern Makosa
Tail Prospect at its Douta Project, Senegal. The exploratory
drilling program was designed to infill the initial wide-spaced
drilling that was completed in late 2020 which led to the Makosa
Tail discovery. The results received to date confirm the
continuation of the Makosa mineralised system along strike to the
south.
Highlights include:
- Makosa Tail Prospect mineralisation
confirmed over 1,000m of strike length in a number of parallel
lodes including a 300m high grade zone in a previously untested
area.
- Drillhole DTRC155
- Mineralisation remains open ended to
the north, south and at depth
Segun Lawson, President & CEO, stated
“The Makosa Tail prospect continues to deliver encouraging
drilling results with numerous significant intersections reported
from the near-surface zone in the follow-up program to the initial
discovery holes that were drilled in late 2020. This is excellent
start to the larger exploration and resource definition drilling
campaign and has achieved the initial objective of testing Makosa
Tail which is open along strike and at depth. We are looking
forward to completing the ongoing drilling between Makosa Tail and
Makosa and receiving the results, after which the rig will be moved
to Makosa North to test the northern extension of Makosa.”
Introduction
The Douta Gold Project is a gold exploration permit that covers
an area of 58 km2 and is located within the Kéniéba inlier,
eastern Senegal. The northeast trending permit (Figure 1) has an
area of 58 km2. Thor, through its wholly owned subsidiary African
Star Resources Incorporated (“African Star”), contractually
acquired a 70% interest in the licence from the permit holder
International Mining Company SARL (“IMC”). IMC has a 30% free carry
until the announcement by Thor of a Probable Reserve.
The Douta licence is strategically positioned 4km east of the
deposits Massawa North and Massawa Central deposits which form part
of the world class Sabadola-Massawa Project that is owned by
Teranga Gold Corporation (Figure 1).
Makosa Tail was discovered in late 2020 in an initial 21 RC
drillholes that targeted the interpreted southern extensions of the
Makosa mineralised system (Figure 2).
Drilling Results
The results are from the exploratory RC drilling program at
Makosa Tail are shown in Table 1 and Figure 2. The full table
of results is attached in Appendix 1.
Figure 1: Makosa Tail location
map: https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/810959ec-aa58-4f21-a2ba-96d196f00f1f
HOLE-ID |
Easting |
Northing |
Elevation |
Length (m) |
From (m) |
To (m) |
Interval (m) |
Grade (g/tAu) |
True Width (m) |
DTRC155 |
825102 |
1433697 |
205 |
42 |
17.0 |
22.0 |
5.0 |
11.0 |
4.0 |
DTRC155 |
|
|
|
and |
25.0 |
32.0 |
7.0 |
0.7 |
5.6 |
DTRC156 |
825036 |
1433743 |
198 |
25 |
7.0 |
12.0 |
5.0 |
10.1 |
4.0 |
DTRC157 |
825011 |
1433758 |
198 |
60 |
37.0 |
42.0 |
5.0 |
1.1 |
4.0 |
DTRC160 |
825045 |
1433790 |
198 |
50 |
3.0 |
6.0 |
3.0 |
1.9 |
2.4 |
DTRC164 |
825003 |
1433694 |
198 |
43 |
15.0 |
23.0 |
8.0 |
1.1 |
6.4 |
DTRC165 |
824974 |
1433721 |
200 |
90 |
37.0 |
39.0 |
2.0 |
3.4 |
1.6 |
DTRC165 |
|
|
|
and |
50.0 |
56.0 |
6.0 |
1.1 |
4.8 |
DTRC172 |
825150 |
1433844 |
195 |
106 |
62.0 |
66.0 |
4.0 |
1.8 |
3.2 |
DTRC178 |
824961 |
1433673 |
201 |
66 |
32.0 |
40.0 |
8.0 |
1.4 |
6.4 |
DTRC179 |
824977 |
1433661 |
202 |
42 |
9.0 |
12.0 |
3.0 |
1.3 |
2.4 |
DTRC181 |
824923 |
1433575 |
206 |
42 |
4.0 |
9.0 |
5.0 |
3.3 |
4.0 |
DTRC186 |
825213 |
1433983 |
195 |
90 |
75.0 |
80.0 |
5.0 |
1.9 |
4.0 |
DTRC192 |
825282 |
1434126 |
192 |
92 |
72.0 |
75.0 |
3.0 |
1.3 |
2.4 |
DTRC195 |
825331 |
1434211 |
189 |
91 |
61.0 |
63.0 |
2.0 |
3.4 |
1.6 |
DTRC197 |
825340 |
1434263 |
186 |
108 |
101.0 |
104.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
2.4 |
DTRC198 |
825382 |
1434367 |
188 |
92 |
30.0 |
36.0 |
6.0 |
0.8 |
4.8 |
DTRC199 |
825441 |
1434379 |
189 |
66 |
17.0 |
19.0 |
2.0 |
1.8 |
1.6 |
DTRC199 |
|
|
|
and |
24.0 |
29.0 |
5.0 |
2.2 |
4.0 |
DTRC201 |
825461 |
1434415 |
189 |
50 |
26.0 |
28.0 |
2.0 |
2.8 |
1.6 |
DTRC201 |
|
|
|
and |
31.0 |
39.0 |
8.0 |
0.9 |
6.4 |
Table 1: Makosa Tail Significant
results (0.5g/tAu lower cut off; maximum 2m internal
dilution, minimum 2m interval)
The follow up RC program was completed using a reduced line
spacing of 50m over Makosa Tail. The program comprised 3,765m
completed in 52 holes with an average depth of 72m. The focus of
the drilling was on near-surface potential over the previously
drilled strike length on Makosa Tail.
Drill samples were analysed by ALS laboratories in Mali using
the AA26 fire assay method (50g charge).
The results indicate multiple parallel, steep north-westerly
dipping, mineralised horizons that are developed within a
shale/greywacke sequence. Most significant, is the discovery of
several higher grade zones towards the southern end of the drilled
area where the drill coverage is wide-spaced.
Drillhole DTRC155 returned 5m at 11.0g/tAu from 17m (Figure 2).
Hole DTRC156 which was drilled on the same section as DTRC155
returned 5m at 10.1g/tAu from 7m.
Implications
The Makosa Tail drilling has intersected multiple parallel lodes
over a strike length of 1,000m with a higher grade zone potentially
extending for 300m.
Significantly, there is a 1,600m strike length between Makosa
Tail and Makosa that is yet to be drill-tested.
Systematic infill and step-out drilling is planned to fully
assess the ever-increasing scale of the project.
Figure 2: Makosa Tail drillhole location
map: https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ead01808-cebc-4536-80a0-d79c0a009d72
Figure 3: Makosa Tail Cross Section
A-B: https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/7a0e59d5-fece-458a-9369-b5e76ed3d7d1
Qualified PersonThe 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 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
Thor Explorations Ltd. is a Canadian mineral
exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and
development of mineral properties located in Nigeria, Senegal and
Burkina Faso. Thor holds a 100% interest in the Segilola Gold
Project located in Osun State of Nigeria and a 70% interest in the
Douta Gold Project located in south-eastern Senegal. Thor also
holds a 49% interest in the Bongui and Legue gold permits located
in Houndé greenstone belt, south west Burkina Faso. Thor trades on
the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “THX”.
THOR EXPLORATIONS LTD.Segun LawsonPresident & CEO
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.This press
release does not constitute an offer to purchase securities. The
securities to be offered in the offering have not been and will not
be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, or any state securities laws and may not be offered or
sold in the United States or to, or for the benefit or account of,
a U.S. person, except pursuant to an available exemption from such
registration requirements.
Cautionary Note Regarding
Forward-Looking StatementsExcept for the statements of
historical fact contained herein, the information presented
constitutes “forward looking statements” within the meaning of
certain securities laws, and is subject to important risks,
uncertainties and assumptions that could cause the actual results
of the Company to differ materially from the forward-looking
statements. Such forward-looking statements, including but not
limited to, the Company’s ability to fully finance the Project, to
bring the Project into operation or to produce gold from the
Project, and the use of the proceeds. The words “may”,
“could”, “should”, “would”, “suspect”, “outlook”, “believe”,
“anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “plan”, “target” and
similar words and expressions are used to identify forward-looking
information. The forward-looking information in this news release
describes the Company’s expectations as of the date of this news
release and accordingly, is subject to change after such date.
Readers should not place undue importance on forward-looking
information and should not rely upon this information as of any
other date. While the Company may elect to, it does not
undertake to update this information at any particular
time.Appendix 1: Makosa Tail RC Drill Results May 2021
HOLE-ID |
Easting |
Northing |
Elevation |
Length (m) |
From (m) |
To (m) |
Interval (m) |
Grade (g/tAu) |
True Width (m) |
DTRC154 |
825065 |
1433715 |
205 |
99 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC155 |
825102 |
1433697 |
205 |
42 |
17.0 |
22.0 |
5.0 |
11.0 |
4.0 |
DTRC155 |
|
|
|
|
25.0 |
32.0 |
7.0 |
0.7 |
5.6 |
DTRC156 |
825036 |
1433743 |
198 |
25 |
7.0 |
12.0 |
5.0 |
10.1 |
4.0 |
DTRC157 |
825011 |
1433758 |
198 |
60 |
37.0 |
42.0 |
5.0 |
1.1 |
4.0 |
DTRC158 |
825114 |
1433746 |
205 |
66 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC159 |
825083 |
1433767 |
205 |
99 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC160 |
825045 |
1433790 |
198 |
50 |
3.0 |
6.0 |
3.0 |
1.9 |
2.4 |
DTRC161 |
825020 |
1433811 |
198 |
84 |
43.0 |
46.0 |
3.0 |
0.7 |
2.4 |
DTRC162 |
825064 |
1433655 |
204 |
54 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC163 |
825038 |
1433676 |
205 |
100 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC164 |
825003 |
1433694 |
198 |
43 |
15.0 |
23.0 |
8.0 |
1.1 |
6.4 |
DTRC165 |
824974 |
1433721 |
200 |
90 |
37.0 |
39.0 |
2.0 |
3.4 |
1.6 |
DTRC165 |
|
|
|
|
50.0 |
56.0 |
6.0 |
1.1 |
4.8 |
DTRC166 |
824960 |
1433790 |
198 |
114 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC167 |
825134 |
1433783 |
201 |
50 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC168 |
825107 |
1433806 |
199 |
90 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC169 |
825077 |
1433832 |
197 |
54 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC170 |
825045 |
1433858 |
196 |
60 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC171 |
825179 |
1433819 |
199 |
78 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC172 |
825150 |
1433844 |
195 |
106 |
62.0 |
66.0 |
4.0 |
1.8 |
3.2 |
DTRC173 |
825103 |
1433878 |
194 |
46 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC174 |
825170 |
1433884 |
197 |
108 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC175 |
825125 |
1433915 |
196 |
45 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC176 |
825049 |
1433609 |
208 |
54 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC177 |
825024 |
1433626 |
204 |
84 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC178 |
824961 |
1433673 |
201 |
66 |
32.0 |
40.0 |
8.0 |
1.4 |
6.4 |
DTRC179 |
824977 |
1433661 |
202 |
42 |
9.0 |
12.0 |
3.0 |
1.3 |
2.4 |
DTRC180 |
824896 |
1433600 |
207 |
84 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC181 |
824923 |
1433575 |
206 |
42 |
4.0 |
9.0 |
5.0 |
3.3 |
4.0 |
DTRC181 |
|
|
|
|
12.0 |
16.0 |
4.0 |
0.5 |
3.2 |
DTRC182 |
824968 |
1433537 |
209 |
105 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC183 |
825194 |
1433928 |
195 |
84 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC184 |
825220 |
1433907 |
198 |
48 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC185 |
825240 |
1433957 |
197 |
42 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC186 |
825213 |
1433983 |
195 |
90 |
75.0 |
80.0 |
5.0 |
1.9 |
4.0 |
DTRC187 |
825264 |
1434007 |
196 |
42 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC188 |
825231 |
1434031 |
194 |
96 |
74.0 |
77.0 |
3.0 |
0.9 |
2.4 |
DTRC189 |
825219 |
1434104 |
191 |
84 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC190 |
825247 |
1434082 |
192 |
96 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC191 |
825307 |
1434106 |
192 |
60 |
24.0 |
28.0 |
4.0 |
0.6 |
3.2 |
DTRC191 |
|
|
|
|
31.0 |
33.0 |
2.0 |
0.7 |
1.6 |
DTRC192 |
825282 |
1434126 |
192 |
92 |
72.0 |
75.0 |
3.0 |
1.3 |
2.4 |
DTRC192 |
|
|
|
|
81.0 |
83.0 |
2.0 |
0.5 |
1.6 |
DTRC193 |
825309 |
1434173 |
191 |
120 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC194 |
825363 |
1434187 |
189 |
54 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC195 |
825331 |
1434211 |
189 |
91 |
61.0 |
63.0 |
2.0 |
3.4 |
1.6 |
DTRC195 |
|
|
|
|
69.0 |
71.0 |
2.0 |
0.8 |
1.6 |
DTRC196 |
825405 |
1434214 |
190 |
42 |
|
|
|
NSR |
|
DTRC197 |
825340 |
1434263 |
186 |
108 |
101.0 |
104.0 |
3.0 |
2.0 |
2.4 |
DTRC198 |
825382 |
1434367 |
188 |
92 |
30.0 |
36.0 |
6.0 |
0.8 |
4.8 |
DTRC198 |
|
|
|
|
56.0 |
58.0 |
2.0 |
0.7 |
1.6 |
DTRC199 |
825441 |
1434379 |
189 |
66 |
11.0 |
13.0 |
2.0 |
1.0 |
1.6 |
DTRC199 |
|
|
|
|
17.0 |
19.0 |
2.0 |
1.8 |
1.6 |
DTRC199 |
|
|
|
|
24.0 |
29.0 |
5.0 |
2.2 |
4.0 |
DTRC200 |
825417 |
1434397 |
188 |
84 |
49.0 |
51.0 |
2.0 |
1.1 |
1.6 |
DTRC200 |
|
|
|
|
62.0 |
65.0 |
3.0 |
0.9 |
2.4 |
DTRC201 |
825461 |
1434415 |
189 |
50 |
15.0 |
17.0 |
2.0 |
1.3 |
1.6 |
DTRC201 |
|
|
|
|
26.0 |
28.0 |
2.0 |
2.8 |
1.6 |
DTRC201 |
|
|
|
|
31.0 |
39.0 |
8.0 |
0.9 |
6.4 |
DTRC202 |
825388 |
1434475 |
190 |
117 |
|
|
|
|
|
DTRC203 |
825076 |
1433712 |
190 |
78 |
|
|
|
|
|
DTRC204 |
825481 |
1434469 |
190 |
60 |
|
|
|
|
|
DTRC205 |
825459 |
1434490 |
190 |
29 |
|
|
|
|
|
For further information please contact:
Thor Explorations Ltd
Email: info@thorexpl.com
Fig House Communications (Investor Relations)
Tel: +1 416 822 6483
Email: investor.relations@thorexpl.com
Blytheweigh
Megan Ray / Rachael Brooks
Tel: +44 207 138 3203
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