Harfang Strenghens and Doubles the Size of the Gold-In-Till Anomaly at its Serpent Property (James Bay, Québec)
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Harfang Strenghens and Doubles the Size of the Gold-In-Till Anomaly at its Serpent
Property (James Bay, Québec)
Montreal, October 20, 20 20. Harfang Exploration Inc. (“ Harfang”) (TSX -V: HAR) is pleased to
announce 90 new results from the summer 2020 till survey on its 100% owned Serpent Property
(“Property”) in James Bay (Québec) (Figs. 1 and 2 ). The results define a large (>8 km2) gold -in-till
anomaly (gold grains extracted from a mineralized body by the action of a glacier and now dispersed in
the soil), suggesting an extensive gold system on the Property.
Preliminary highlights from the summer 2020 till survey include:
3 till samples containing above 100 gold grains (432, 308, 141) among which 69, 47 and
50% of the grains, respectively, have a pristine shape;
Heavy Mineral Concentrate (HMC) from 5 samples returning gold values above 5 g/t Au
(16.90, 14.50, 10.20, 9.52, 6.44 g/t Au);
50 till sample s returned 20 gold grains or more now form ing a gold -in-till anomaly
covering an area at least 8 km2.
Actual results show that the gold-in-till anomaly area is significantly enlarged and remains open. Today,
the anomaly is defined by a cluster of 60 till samples containing ≥20 gold grains (Fig. 3) and more than
25 HMC values ≥1 g/t Au covering an area exceeding 8 km 2 (Fig. 4). Additional till results from the
summer and fall programs are pending. Our last survey revealed 10 samples with 20 gold grain s or
more spread over approximately 4 km2 (see press release dated January 16, 2020).
Both gold grain counts and gold values in HMC ’s yielded highly significant results. Fifty out of 90 new
samples contain 20 gold grains or more. This quantity of gold grains is considered anomalous as
background in the region is expected to be below 5 grains. Three samples collected in 2020 contain
above 100 gold grains with the highest count at 432 gold grains, including 297 pristine grains (Figs. 3 to
5). Pristine grains are delicate pieces of free gold that are generally interpreted to have been derived
from bedrock sources close to the sampling s ites. These samples having more than 100 gold grains
and above 47% pristine grains form a clear dispersal train aligned into the main glacial direction. Partial
HMC results from 2020 include 12 samples (out of 29 analyzed samples) above 1 g/t Au (anomalous
threshold value) (Fig. 4). Four contiguous samples distributed over a strike length of 1.3 km returned
more than 10 g/t Au (18.8, 16.9, 14.5 and 10.2 g/t Au). The high HMC and gold grain counts values are
located at the proximity and down -ice of major structures and near newly -discovered gold showings .
Figure 6 shows many gold specks in a narrow (<3 cm) and discontinuous quartz vein located up-ice that
graded 222.58 g/t Au. Visible gold was observed in quartz veins, gabbros and pyroxenites at several
localities inside the anomaly.
Harfang believes that the bedrock source of the gold-in-till anomaly is proximal considering that this
anomalous cluster is characterized by high gold grain counts, high ratios of pristine gold grains and high
gold values in HMC’s , and that the cluster is spatially associated with multiple high -grade gold
showings,. Recently, more than 20 surface gold showings (>1 g/t Au) were discovered within and around
the gold-in-till anomaly, including at least 3 extensive gold-bearing shear zones and associated quartz
veins (Moby -Dick, Ana, Sasquatch) (see press release dated September 22, 2020 ). Despite the
discovery of surface gold showings, the source of the till anomaly remains unexplained.
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These new results significantly enhance mining exploration potential particularly underneath the large
swamps. Our staff is eager to receive results from all types of samples (till, soil, rock) collected over the
last months in order to highlight the most prospective areas of this part of the Property and plan the next
field operations.
To view FIGURES 1 to 6, please click here.
The technical and scientific information in this press release has been prepared and approved by
François Huot, P.Geo, Chief geologist at Harfang, a "qualified person" as defined by NI 43-101.
Serpent Property
The Serpent Property, adjacent to the James Bay Road, is located about 80 km south of Radisson. The
Property is composed of 552 mining claims covering an area of 28,312 hectares. It is adjacent to the La
Pointe gold deposit and the recently discovered La Pointe Exten sion prospect owned by Quebec
Precious Metals Corporation and is located near the contact between the La Grande and Opinaca
subprovinces.
Quality control
Till samples were collected from hand-dug or excavator pits at depths up to 1 m by Harfang’s employees.
Sampling sites are commonly separated from each other by ap proximately 200-250 m and distributed
along lines spaced 500-600 m apart. In some areas, sampling sites are closer. Each sample (12-20 kg)
was placed in a plastic bag which was identified by a specific tag number and securely sealed with
fibertape. Samples collected during summer were sent in 2 separate batches to Overburden Drilling
Management [“ ODM”] (Nepean, Ontario). This laboratory proceeded with the gold grain count, the
identification of some indicator minerals, and the determination of gold grain sh ape from the non -
magnetic HMC’s. Quantities of grains mentioned in the text and shown in figures correspond to
normalized values calculated from the counts given by ODM by adjusting the table feed weights (fraction
<2 mm) to 10 kg.
Till is a transported surficial media produced during active glaciation that may be affected by subsequent
surficial processes resulting in the possible modification of the gold content. As such, the occurrence of
a gold anomaly in till is not conclusive evidence of a mineral deposit existing within the Property limits.
Non-magnetic HMC’s were analyzed by Actlabs (Ancaster, Ontario). Chemical elements were
determined by ICP-OES following an Aqua Regia partial digestion or by INAA. Lower detection limit for
Au is 5 ppb.
The sampling procedure and the quality control related to the till program followed protocols developed
by Harfang, ODM and Actlabs. Preliminary data interpretation was done by Harfang.
About Harfang
Harfang is a mining exploration company whose primary mission is to discover new gold districts in the
province of Québec. Harfang's development model is based on the generation of new mining projects
and on the establishment of partnerships with major exploration and mining companies to advance its
exploration projects.
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For further information:
François Goulet
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tel: 514 940-0670 #339
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.harfangexploration.com
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