KALO GOLD Confirms Discovery of Upper Level of Epithermal GOLD System, Dua Target, Vatu Aurum Project, Fiji
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Kalo Gold Corp.
Suite 1507, 1030 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 2Y3, Canada
www.kalogoldcorp.com
(TSX.V: KALO)
KALO GOLD CONFIRMS DISCOVERY OF UPPER LEVEL OF
EPITHERMAL GOLD SYSTEM, DUA TARGET, VATU AURUM PROJECT, FIJI
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA: 20 JANUARY 2025, KALO GOLD CORP. (“Kalo”, “Kalo Gold” or the “Company”)
is pleased to confirm that systematic exploration and geoche mical assay results have identi fied a completely preserved
epithermal gold system at the Dua Target that extends >1.5 kilometres (km) along the Namalau Trend, (see Figure 1 and
Figure 2). The Dua Ta rget represents an important discov ery at Vatu Aurum Project, Fiji, di splaying all the hallmarks of an
epithermal gold system's upper levels.
Discovery Highlights of Dua Target:
New Epithermal Gold System: an extensive network of quartz veins is hosted in hydrothermal breccias with
associated high temperature alteration – characteristic of epithermal gold deposits.
Large Mineralized Footprint: Systematic exploration has defined the Dua Target with:
o 12 trenches totalling 956 meters (m) revealing 33 quartz vein intersections.
o Six distinct and interpreted quartz veins ranging from 0.5 m to 4.2 m in true width.
o The quartz veins are within a 145 m x 185 m area within a broader 300 m x 350 m soil geochemical anomaly
and is open along strike for >1.5 km.
Strong Gold Potential Indicators:
o Historical gold values up to 3.64 g/t (sample QET12-84-96 in Trench QET12, 2011) with anomalous arsenic,
antimony and lead (see Figure 3 and Figure 4).
o Recent assaying has returned gold values up to 0.65 g/t, which is consistent with the gold values we would
expect to see in the upper level of an epithermal gold system.
o Key pathfinder elements including selenium, arsenic, antimony and mercury, with associated potassium
depletion, typically found 100 m to 150 m above the precious metal mineralization zone.
o Well-preserved hot spring environment with extensive kaolinite formation, the presence of a vuggy quartz
lithocap and silica sinters at surface indicating minimal erosion of the system.
The discovery at Dua Target is particul arly significant as trenching has exposed the top of a well-preserved epithermal
system, with multiple quartz veins ranging from 0.5 m to 4.2 m in true width. This is the first “upwelling zone” trenched as
identified and discussed in news release dated 7 November 2024 . The northwest-striking vein system, combined with the
presence of gold at surface, distinctive epithermal pathfinder elements, indicates the Dua Target represents the upper level
of an epithermal gold system. The well-preserved surface hot pool / spring environment includes extensive sinter and quartz
lithocap is especially important as it suggests the entire mineralizing system remains intact at depth.
“The Dua Target discovery is a major milestone for the Vatu Au rum Project." says Terry L. Tucker, CEO of Kalo Gold Corp.,
“With extensive epithermal quartz veining and the presence of upper-level epithermal gold deposit geological and
geochemical pathfinder element indicators, including gold, this well-preserved syst em shows significant potential for gold
mineralization at depth and along the entire >1.5 km Namalau Trend. Over the past four months the incredible efforts of
the entire SGDS Hive and Kalo exploration teams have rapidly advanced both the geological and geochemical knowledge of
Vatu Aurum ( news release - 7 September 2024 ). The exploration work consisted of the collection of 12,601 soil samples,
covering the 11 km² Aurum Prime area in a 20 m by 20 m spacing, excavated 34 trenches and collected 2,156 trench samples.
Sample preparation and XRF analysis is conducted by a 24 hour per day XRF Team. This systematic and intensive exploration
approach, in conjunction with the digital integration of over 30 years of geological, geochemical and geophysical exploration
data by SGDS Hive, has resulted in a rapid understanding of Aurum Prime and in particular the Namalau Trend. Results are
pending for Aurum Prime, excluding the 929 samples from Namalau Trend previously reported, including 11,672 soil samples
and 22 trenches. Exploration is ongoing at site with XRF analysis and a comprehensive TerraSpec program will commence
today along with a continued soil sampling program to identify additional targets for a planned drilling program."
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Exploration Program Update:
Since mid-September 2024, the SGDS Hive and Kalo Exploration Team have the Company has systematically explored Aurum
Prime completing:
12,601 soil samples at a 20 m X 20 m grid spacing covering 11 km².
2,156 trench samples collected in 34 trenches.
Results pending for 11,672 soils and 22 trenches.
The Company is planning a drilling program to commence in 2025 to test the pote ntial of the Dua Ta rget and further
delineate the extent of the mineralized system along the >1.5 km long Namalau Trend, and any other areas defined by the
pending results. The Company is confident that the Dua Target and the entire Namalau Trend within Aurum Prime, has the
potential to significantly enhance the value of the Vatu Aurum Project.
ABOUT SGDS HIVE
SGDS Hive, stands as a premier geological consultancy, boasting over a decade of distinguished mineral exploration industry
experience. Their expertise extends across global projects, from greenfield exploration to pre-feasibility studies, supported
by a team of award-winning and professionally accredited geol ogists. Their specialists are reco gnized for their proficiency
in epithermal, sedimentary, structural and basin-scale geological models. With a robust background in gold, silver, copper,
and rare earths, SGDS Hive provides tailored insights and innovative solutions to meet the unique demands of each project.
In addition to their geological expertise, they offer comp rehensive support in permitting, land management, indigenous
relations, community engagement, corporate presentations, media relations, GIS and data management.
ABOUT KALO GOLD CORP.
Kalo Gold Corp., a gold exploration company, focused on ep ithermal gold deposits on the Company’s Vatu Aurum Project,
located on Vanua Levu (North Island). Kalo holds 100% of two Special Prospecting Licenses covering 367 km², encompassing
a regional back-arc basin with volcanic calderas. Historical and ongoing explor ation has identified numerous priority
epithermal gold targets.
Qualified Person
The technical information in this news release was reviewed and approved by Andrew Randell, P. Geo, principal of SGDS
Hive, a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 of the Canadian Securities Administrators.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Kalo Gold Corp.
Terry L. Tucker, P.Geo.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Ma, CPA, CA
Executive Vice President, Capital Markets and Director
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Figure 1
Vatu Aurum Project, Vanua Levu, Fiji
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Figure 2
Aurum Prime – Primary Target Map identifying the Namalau Trend Location
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Figure 3
Dua Target – Interpreted Geological Cross Section
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Figure 4
Dua Target – Plan Map