White Gold Corp. (TSX.V:
WGO, OTC – Nasdaq Intl:
WHGOF, FRA: 29W) (the "Company)
is pleased to announce additional drill results from its Golden
Saddle deposit and the new Ryan’s Showing discovery on its White
Gold property, Yukon, Canada. Drilling on the Golden Saddle
identified new zones of high-grade gold mineralization in the
Golden Saddle Upper Zone (“GS Upper Zone”) which is above the
Golden Saddle Main Zone (“GS Main Zone”). The drilling also added
additional continuity to the geological model, infilling gaps and
significantly increasing the thickness of mineralization in the GS
Main Zone in certain areas.
Follow up drilling on the newly discovered
Ryan’s Showing mineralized zone further defined the geometry and
orientation of the mineralization of the discovery and infilled a
105m gap between the initial discovery holes, demonstrating
continuity and providing a better understanding of the structural
controls, which remain open along strike and at depth.
The Company is currently in the process of
finalizing its fully funded 2019 exploration plan with details to
be released in due course.
Maps to accompany this news release can be found
at http://whitegoldcorp.ca/investors/exploration-highlights/.
Highlights Include:
- Drilling above the GS Main Zone demonstrates strong
potential for a series of additional mineralized zones within the
hanging wall (GS Upper Zone) that were not previously recognized as
most of the historic drilling on the target was oriented
sub-parallel to these zones.
- Golden Saddle hole WHTGS18D0196 returned two
significant zones of mineralization: 2.39 g/t Au over 34m from 31m
depth (GS Main Zone) and 1.62 g/t Au over 19m from 265m depth (GS
Footwall Zone); expanding the width of the GS Main Zone by
approximately 60% in this area and demonstrating additional downdip
continuity along the GS Footwall Zone.
- Golden Saddle hole WHTGS18RC0022 returned 3.26 g/t Au
over 35.05m from 160m ending in mineralization (GS Main Zone),
including 5.69 g/t Au over 16.76m, expanding the width of the GS
Main Zone by approximately 60% in this area.
- Additional drilling on the Golden Saddle infilled
several historical gaps in the geological model and also expanded
mineralization in the geological model in each
location.
- Ryan’s Showing hole WHTRS18D0006returned two
significant zones of mineralization: 4.52 g/t Au over 6.06m from
179m depth and 1.32 g/t Au over 10.00m from 200m depth, infilling a
previous 105m gap between the initial discovery holes showing
greater continuity.
- Drilling on Ryan’s Showing further defined the shape
and orientation of mineralization, providing valuable information
to define the geological model and direct follow-up drilling on the
target, which remains open along strike and at depth.
“Our 2018 program on the Golden Saddle deposit
focused on building ounces through expansion of the known deposit
and the discovery of satellite deposits in the immediate vicinity.
We are extremely pleased to have had considerable success on both
fronts, expanding the footprint of the Golden Saddle, building the
thickness and grade of mineralization within the resource boundary,
as well as making the significant GS West and Ryan’s Showing
discoveries along trend with Golden Saddle,” stated David
D’Onofrio, Chief Executive Officer. “The proximity of the GS
West to the Golden Saddle and high-grade results on the Ryan’s
Showing make them both very compelling targets which warrant
follow-up drilling. We believe that we are just beginning to
define these satellites of the Golden Saddle deposit and are very
optimistic for the prospects for these new discoveries to add
ounces to our global resources, and for the potential of additional
discoveries along trend and in close proximity to our Golden Saddle
deposit.”
Golden Saddle Drilling
UpdateResults for an additional three diamond drill holes
and five reverse circulation (“RC”) drill holes have been received
for the Golden Saddle. Diamond drill holes WHTGS18D0195 & 196
and RC holes WHTGS18RC0020 – 0024 were drilled in fences across the
Golden Saddle deposit area oriented to the SW; oblique to the
primary trend of mineralization. The drilling was conducted to
improve geologic modelling of the deposit and test for
mineralization along lithologic contacts and/or structures
perpendicular to the main body of mineralization; particularly in
the hanging wall of the deposit (GS Upper Zone). Individual assays
for the drilling range from trace up to 18 g/t Au.
The drilling at Golden Saddle successfully
demonstrates strong potential for a series of shallow NW trending,
steeply NE dipping zones of mineralization within the hanging wall
of Golden Saddle, above the GS Main zone. These zones appear to be
occurring along lithologic contacts oriented oblique to the primary
trend (NE) and dip (~55°) of mineralization with the GS Main Zone,
and were not previously recognized as most of the historic drilling
on the target was oriented sub-parallel to these contacts. Geologic
modelling of these additional zones is currently in progress to
ensure they are adequately captured in future resource updates on
the project.
Significant drill results from the Golden Saddle
included in this release are detailed in the table below.
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Hole ID |
Target Area |
From(m) |
To(m) |
Int(m) |
Au(g/t) |
WHTGS18D0195 |
Golden Saddle |
81.40 |
82.45 |
1.05 |
5.29 |
And |
|
89.00 |
95.38 |
6.38 |
1.44 |
And |
|
148.00 |
166.83 |
18.85 |
1.99 |
Incl. |
|
152.00 |
155.00 |
3.00 |
5.85 |
And |
|
353.55 |
356.00 |
2.45 |
3.82 |
WHTGS18D0196 |
Golden Saddle |
31.00 |
65.00 |
34.00 |
2.39 |
Incl. |
|
37.00 |
61.47 |
24.47 |
3.21 |
Incl. |
|
44.35 |
49.00 |
4.65 |
7.37 |
And |
|
265.00 |
284.00 |
19.00 |
1.62 |
Incl. |
|
276.00 |
284.00 |
8.00 |
2.44 |
WHTGS18RC0021 |
Golden Saddle |
161.54 |
196.60 |
35.05 |
0.73 |
Including |
|
161.54 |
173.74 |
12.19 |
1.40 |
Including |
|
167.64 |
169.16 |
1.52 |
4.34 |
WHTGS18RC0022* |
Golden Saddle |
160.02 |
195.07 |
35.05 |
3.26 |
Including |
|
169.16 |
185.93 |
16.76 |
5.69 |
Including |
|
169.16 |
173.74 |
4.57 |
8.08 |
And |
|
181.36 |
185.93 |
4.57 |
9.59 |
WHTGS18RC0024 |
Golden Saddle |
36.58 |
41.15 |
4.57 |
0.99 |
And |
|
102.11 |
118.87 |
16.76 |
2.84 |
Including |
|
102.11 |
112.73 |
10.67 |
3.34 |
Including |
|
102.11 |
103.63 |
1.52 |
9.74 |
|
*Hole
ended in mineralization |
The reported mineralized intercepts range from
an estimated 65 – 95% true thickness.
WHTGS18D0195 (Az:225, Dip: -50, Depth:
441m)WHTGS18D0195 was drilled 150m SW of previously
announced hole WHTGS18D0193 (3.95 g/t Au over 68m from 210m depth,
including 5.42 g/t Au over 47.3m from 225.7m). The hole returned
mineralized intercepts of 5.29 g/t Au over 1.05m from 81.40m depth,
and 1.44 g/t Au over 6.38m from 89m depth (GS Upper Zone); 18.85m
of 1.99 g/t Au from 148m depth, including 5.85 g/t Au over 3m from
152m depth (GS Main Zone) and 3.82 g/t Au over 2.45m from 353.55m
depth (GS Footwall Zone).
WHTGS18D0196 (Az:225, Dip: -50, Depth:
310m)WHTGS18D0196 was drilled 130m SW of WHTGS18D0195 and
returned 2.39 g/t Au over 34m from 31m depth; including 3.21 g/t Au
over 24.47m from 37m depth and 7.37 g/t Au over 4.65m from 44.35m
depth (GS Main Zone). An additional zone of 1.62 g/t Au over 19m
from 265m depth was also intercepted (GS Footwall Zone). The hole
infilled a 65m previous gap in the geological model between WD-092
& WD-009 and expanded the geologic model by 14m in the
area.
WHTGS18RC0021 (Az:225, Dip: -60, Depth:
201.17m)WHTGS18RC0021 was drilled 75m to the SW of
WHTGS18RC0020. The hole cut three lithologic contacts down the hole
and ended immediately above the GS Main Zone. Similar to
WHTGS18RC0020, alteration and anomalous mineralization was noted at
each contact, strengthening down the hole it approached the GS Main
Zone. The most significant intercept consisted of 12.19m of 1.40
g/t Au from 161.54m depth within a broader interval of 35.05m of
0.73 g/t Au.
WHTGS18RC0022 (Az:225, Dip: -60, Depth:
195.07m)WHTGS18RC0022 was drilled 75m to the SW of
WHTGS18RC0021. The hole intersected the GS Main Zone at 160.02m
depth and returned 35.05m of 3.26 g/t Au; including 16.76m of 5.69
g/t Au from 169.16m depth; ending in mineralization at 185.93m
depth. The hole infilled a 55m previous gap in the geological model
between WD-016 & WHTGS18D0176 and expanded the width of the
geologic model by 15m in the area.
WHTGS18RC0024 (Az:225, Dip: -60, Depth:
201.17m)WHTGS18RC0024 was drilled 75m to the SW of
WHTGS18RC0023. The hole returned two significant intercepts
including 0.99 g/t Au over 4.57m from 36.58m depth within the
hanging wall above the GS Main Zone and 16.76m of 2.84 g/t Au from
102.11m depth; including 1.52m of 9.74 g/t Au; from the GS Main
Zone. The hole infilled a 75m previous gap in the geological model
between WD-036 & WHTGS17RC0005.
Ryan’s Showing UpdateThe Ryan’s
Showing is located approximately 2km west of the Golden Saddle. It
is a newly discovered mineralized zone associated with an east-west
oriented, steeply south dipping, structure as shown in LiDAR
imagery, DIGHEM and IP-Resistivity, which remains open along strike
and at depth and demonstrates the potential for multiple
mineralized structures. Five diamond drill holes were placed in the
area to follow up on previously announced RC results which included
20.64 g/t Au over 6.10m on WHTRS18RC0001 and 5.02 g/t Au over
13.17m on WHTRS18RC0002. Individual assays ranged from trace up to
6.64 g/t Au.
Significant drill results from Ryan’s Showing are detailed in
the table below.
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|
|
|
|
Hole ID |
Target Area |
From(m) |
To(m) |
Int(m) |
Au(g/t) |
WHTRS18D0006 |
Ryan's Showing |
178.94 |
185.00 |
6.06 |
4.52 |
And |
|
200.00 |
210.00 |
10.00 |
1.32 |
WHTRS18D0008 |
Ryan's Showing |
281.00 |
282.55 |
1.55 |
1.82 |
WHTRS18D0009 |
Ryan's Showing |
315.25 |
316.00 |
0.75 |
2.03 |
|
There is not currently enough information to estimate true
thickness of the mineralization at this time.
WHTRS18D0006 (Az:180, Dip: -50, Depth:
257m)
WHTRS18D0006 was drilled between RC holes
WHTRS18RC0001 and WHTRS18RC0002, infilling a 105m gap between the
two holes. Five zones of strong brecciation and quartz veining were
noted down the hole and ranged from 2 – 10m in width. All were
associated with anomalous results. The two most significant zones
returned 4.52 g/t Au over 6.06m from 178.94m depth and 1.32 g/t Au
over 10.00m from 200m depth.
Geological InterpretationHoles
WHTRS18D0007 – 0010 were all drilled to the north and east of
WHTRS18D006. Each hole intersected zones of alteration,
brecciation, and quartz veining but only returned anomalous results
(up to 2.03 g/t Au over narrow widths). These holes were drilled
based on the interpretation that the mineralization intersected
within RC holes WHTRS18RC0001 and WHTRS18RC0002 had a NE trending
strike and moderate dip to the NW; similar to Golden Saddle.
However, geologic modelling of the zone intersected by the RC holes
and WHTRS18D0006 are related to an east-west trending, steeply
south dipping, structure that corresponds with anomalous gold in
soils and lineaments visible in LiDAR data at surface, and that
other zones of alteration and brecciation intersected in the
drilling are potential subparallel faults or splays from the
primary structure.
About White Gold Corp.The
Company owns a portfolio of 21,218 quartz claims across 34
properties covering over 423,000 hectares representing over 40% of
the Yukon’s White Gold District. The Company’s flagship White Gold
property has a mineral resource of 960,970 ounces Indicated at 2.43
g/t gold and 282,490 ounces Inferred at 1.70 g/t gold as set forth
in the technical report entitled “Independent Technical Report for
the White Gold Project, Dawson Range, Yukon, Canada”, dated March
5, 2018, filed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR. Mineralization
on the Golden Saddle and Arc is also known to extend beyond the
limits of the current resource estimate. Regional exploration work
has also produced several other prospective targets on the
Company’s claim packages which border sizable gold discoveries
including the Coffee project owned by Goldcorp Inc. with a total
gold resource (1) of 3.4M oz and Western Copper and Gold
Corporation’s Casino project which has P&P gold reserves(1) of
8.9M oz Au and 4.5B lb Cu. For more information visit
www.whitegoldcorp.ca.
(1) Noted
mineralization is as disclosed by the owner of each property
respectively and is not necessarily indicative of the
mineralization hosted on the Company’s property.
QA/QCThe analytical work for
the 2018 program has been performed by Bureau Veritas Commodities
Canada Ltd., an internationally recognized analytical services
provider, at its Vancouver, British Columbia laboratory.
Sample preparation was carried out at its Whitehorse, Yukon
facility. All GT Probe, RAB, RC, and diamond core samples were
prepared using procedure PRP70-250 (crush, split and pulverize 250
g to 200 mesh) and analyzed by method FA430 (30g fire assay with
AAS finish) and AQ200 (0.5g, aqua regia digestion and ICP-MS
analysis). Samples containing >10g/t Au were reanalyzed using
method FA530 (30g Fire Assay with gravimetric finish).
Metallic-screen analysis may also be utilized if coarse gold
mineralization is encounter (FS600).
The work was completed using industry standard
procedures, including a quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)
program consisting of the regular insertion of certified standards
and blanks into the sample stream. The qualified person detected no
significant QA/QC issues during review of the data.
Qualified PersonJodie Gibson,
P.Geo. and Vice President of Exploration for the Company is a
“qualified person” as defined under National Instrument 43-101 (“NI
43-101”) and has reviewed and approved the content of this news
release.
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relate, among other things, to: the anticipated benefits to the
Company and its shareholders respecting the Company’s objectives,
goals and exploration activities conducted and proposed to be
conducted at the White Gold, Betty and other properties; future
growth potential of the Company, including whether any further
mineral resources will be established in accordance with NI 43-101
at any of the Company’s properties; exploration results; and future
exploration plans.
These forward-looking statements are based on
reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Company
at the time such statements were made. Actual future results may
differ materially as forward-looking statements involve known and
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actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to
materially differ from any future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. Such factors, among other things, include: the expected
benefits to the Company relating to the exploration conducted and
proposed to be conducted at the Betty, White Gold and other
properties; failure to expand or identify any additional mineral
resources; the preliminary nature of metallurgical test results;
uncertainties relating to future financing; fluctuations in
securities and currency markets and commodity prices; change in
national and local government, legislation, taxation, controls,
regulations and political or economic developments; risks and
hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration
(including environmental hazards, industrial accidents, unusual or
unexpected formations pressures, cave-ins and flooding); employee
and indigenous relations; availability of necessary licenses,
permits and approvals; the unlikelihood that properties that are
explored are ultimately developed into producing mines; geological
factors; actual results of current and future exploration; changes
in project parameters as plans continue to be evaluated; title to
properties; and those factors described under the heading "Risks
and Uncertainties" in the Company’s most recently filed
management’s discussion and analysis. Although the forward-looking
statements contained in this news release are based upon what
management of the Company believes to be reasonable assumptions, t
here can be no assurance that forward-looking information, or the
material factors or assumptions used to develop such
forward-looking information, will prove to be accurate.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any
obligations to release publicly any revisions for updating any
voluntary forward-looking statements, except as required by
applicable securities law.
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Contact Information:David
D’Onofrio Chief Executive Officer White Gold Corp. (416) 643-3880
ir@whitegoldcorp.ca
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