Maple GOLD Intersects 5.8 G/T GOLD over 2 Metres Within 3.9 G/T GOLD over 4.5 Metres, and up to 11.1 G/T GOLD More Than 500 Metres Beneath Historical Telbel MINE at Joutel
PRESS RELEASE
June 6, 2023
MAPLE GOLD INTERSECTS 5.8 G/T GOLD OVER 2 METRES WITHIN 3.9 G/T
GOLD OVER 4.5 METRES, AND UP TO 11.1 G/T GOLD MORE THAN 500
METRES BENEATH HISTORICAL TELBEL MINE AT JOUTEL
Vancouver, BC – (Newsfile Corp. – June 6, 2023) – Maple Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX -V: MGM)
(OTCQB: MGMLF) (FSE: M3G) ("Maple Gold " or the " Company") is pleased to report
complete gold ("Au") assay results (multi-element assay results remain pending) from the first
phase of deep drilling at the Telbel Mine area ("Telbel") of the Joutel Gold Project ("Joutel")
located in Québec, Canada , which is held by a 50/50 joint venture (the "JV") between the
Company and Agnico Eagle Mines Limited.
The JV completed a total of 7,343 metres ("m") in three (3) master drill holes and four (4)
wedge drill holes , with TB -22-001 and TB-22-003 (and their respective wedges) testing the
modeled down-plunge extension of gold mineralization beneath the historical Telbel workings.
TB-22-002 (and its wedge) was a step-out to test the southeast continuity of the Eagle-Telbel
system (see Figure 1).
Highlighted Results and Key Takeaways:
• All three (3) holes intersected significant horizons of semi-massive to massive sulfides,
with TB -23-003W2 intersecting significant gold mineralization approximately 575 m
below the lowest level of historical mining at Telbel.
• TB-23-003W2 intersected 3.5 grams per tonne ("g/t") Au over 4.8 m (from 2,018.2 m
downhole), including 5.2 g/t Au over 2.0 m and 11.1 g/t Au over 0.5 m in semi-massive
to massive pyrite. An additional intercept returned 3.9 g/t Au over 4.5 m in a pyrite-Fe-
carbonate zone near the end of the hole (from 2,044.4 m), including 5.8 g/t Au over 2.0
m and 7.6 g/t Au over 1.0 m (see Figure 2 and Plates 1 and 2). These results indicate
that gold mineralization is present well below the limits of historical mining in this area.
• While the majority of historical sulfide intercepts are located along or near the known
Eagle-Telbel Mine Horizon, both TB-23-003 wedges intersected broader semi-massive
pyrite intervals (up to 100 m downhole thickness), within which multiple lower-grade
(up to 35 m thick and up to 1.1 g/t Au ; see Table 1 ) intercepts were returned
approximately 550 m up -hole from the intercepts noted above (see Figure 3). This
lower-grade gold mineralization in semi-massive sulfide could represent the edges of a
new zone and confirms that gold mineralization is not limited to a single stratigraphic
interval (see Figure 1).
• The longest hole, TB -23-002AW1, was drilled to 2 ,242.0 m, and ended in sulfide
mineralization, with anomalous gold grades increasing downhole ; the hole may
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have ended on the edge of a more significant sulfide body. Shallower nearby historical
holes have shown significant sulfide concentrations in this area (see Figure 3).
"This first phase of deep drilling at Telbel demonstrates the presence of high-grade gold
mineralization beneath the underground mine workings and the deepest historical gold
intercepts at Telbel ," stated Matthew Hornor, President and CEO of Maple Gold. "Two drill
holes also essentially bottomed in mineralization , which indicates the potential for additional
gold intercepts with modest drill hole extensions. The upper zone of lower-grade semi-massive
pyrite in both TB-23-003W1 and -W2 also provide us with proof-of-concept for multiple
additional broader zones of gold mineralization located in sparsely drilled areas with both grade
and volume potential."
Summary of Results and Technical Observations
The results from the initial Telbel deep drill program support the strike and depth continuity of
the Eagle-Telbel Mine Horizon beyond the current limits of drilling and provide additional
support for the presence of multiple mineralized horizons.
Figure 1: Plan View showing geology, drill hole collars/traces (started in 2022 with corresponding wedges
completed in 2023 to reach targeted depths) and line of section (see Figure 3). Note multiple sulfide zones
across about 1000 m of stratigraphy.
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As encountered elsewhere within the Eagle -Telbel system, the main mineralized horizons
appear to be closely associated with a key lithostructural contact zone between the felsic to
intermediate volcanic and pyroclastic rocks of the Joutel-Raymond Grp. and the sedimentary
rocks of the Harricana Grp. (see Figure 1 above); multiple subparallel zones have also been
identified through drilling and 3D modeling.
Historical data and recent drilling both point to potential depth extensions of the Telbel deposit
along a steep southeasterly plunge (Figure 2). A daughter (wedge) hole of less than 500 m will
be considered to test this target concept during the next phase of drilling.
Figure 2: Long section with updated grade contouring showing new gold intercepts in TB-23-003W2,
approximately 575 m below lowest level of historical mining at Telbel. Proposed vectors (arrows) point towards
open areas with potential for higher grades and volume potential.
Hole TB-22-002W1 ended approximately 1000 m to the SE of TB -22-003W2 (see Figure 1).
Multiple sulfide zones occur over this interval , and additional sulfide zones extend to the
southeast of the first indicating the system is still open in that direction.
There appears to be a spatial association between the southern contact of a microgabbro unit
and the main zone of gold mineralization (Mine Horizon - see section view in Figure 3 below).
The microgabbro can also be locally mineralized and where it is, there is a clear association
between deformation, alteration and gold content. Thus, the Company’s working mineralization
model includes not only stratigraphic, but also structural control s. Deep drilling at Telbel
included holes that were oriented north-south and south-north, which provides full coverage of
the entire stratigraphy in this area.
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Figure 3: Cross section view looking NW showing TB-22-003 and its two wedges that intersected gold
mineralization well below historical levels of mining and lower grade gold mineralization further up hole that
might represent the edges of a new semi-massive pyrite zone.
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Plate 1: Southern (chilled) microgabbro contact with mineralized zone at 2,018.1 m downhole in TB-23-003W2.
Sulfide rich interval from 2,018.2 m graded 6.4 g/t Au. NQ core, 47.6 mm diameter.
Plate 2: Pyrite-Fe Carbonate-(quartz) zone at 2,045.7 m in TB-23-003W2, within interval grading 6.4 g/t Au.
NQ core, 47.6 mm diameter.
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Next steps to support follow-up targeting and drilling at Telbel will include:
• Assessment of multi-element assays to allow better characterization of rock types and
define pathfinder zonation (in progress);
• Detailed review of downhole EM results for TB -23-001 and -002 and their respective
wedges, and completion of the downhole EM survey for TB-22-003 and TB-23-003W2
(pending) to allow determination of continuity for sulfide zones;
• Surface mapping of the intersection between the Harricana and Joutel Deformation
Zones east of TB-22-002A (in preparation); and
• Develop and refine follow-up proposed wedge drill holes for next phase of drilling.
Table 1: Complete Assay Results from the First Phase Deep Drilling Program at Telbel (Joutel)
Note: All reported intercepts are downhole core lengths. True widths will vary depending on hole plunge, but for
intercepts in TB-23-003W2 true width is estimated at approximately 85% of downhole length.
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Qualified Person
The scientific and technical data contained in this press release was reviewed and prepared
under the supervision of Fred Speidel, M. Sc., P. Geo., Vice -President Exploration of Maple
Gold. Mr. Speidel is a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43 -101 Standards of
Disclosure for Mineral Projects . Mr. Speidel has verified the data related to the exploration
information disclosed in this press release through his direct participation in the work.
Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC)
The Company implements strict Quality Assurance ("QA") and Quality Control ("QC") protocols
at Telbl covering the planning and placing of drill holes in the field; drilling and retrieving the
NQ-sized drill core; drill hole surveying; core transport; core logging by qualified personnel;
sampling and bagging of core for analysis; transport of core from site to the Val d'Or, Québec
ALS laboratory; sample preparation for assaying; and analysis, recording and final statistical
vetting of results. Check assays for gold will be done on a sample subset at AGAT laboratory
in Val d’Or. For a complete description o f protocols, please visit the Company's QA/QC
webpage at www.maplegoldmines.com.
About Maple Gold
Maple Gold Mines Ltd. is a Canadian advanced exploration company in a 50/50 jo int venture
with Agnico Eagle Mines Limited to jointly advance the district -scale Douay and Joutel gold
projects located in Québec's prolific Abitibi Greenstone Gold Belt. The projects benefit from
exceptional infrastructure access and boast ~400 km 2 of highly prospective ground including
an established gold resource at Douay (SLR 2022) that holds significant expansion potential
as well as the past -producing Eagle, Telbel and Eagle West mines at Joutel. In addition, the
Company holds an exclusive option to acquire 100% of the Eagle Mine Property.
The district -scale property package also hosts a significant number of regional exploration
targets along a 55 km strike length of the Casa Berardi Deformation Zone that have yet to be
tested through drilling, making the project ripe for new gold and polymetallic discoveries. The
Company is well capitalized and is currently focused on carrying o ut exploration and drill
programs to grow resources and make new discoveries to establish an exciting new gold
district in the heart of the Abitibi. For more information, please visit www.maplegoldmines.com.
ON BEHALF OF MAPLE GOLD MINES LTD.
"Matthew Hornor"
B. Matthew Hornor, President & CEO
For Further Information Please Contact:
Mr. Joness Lang
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Executive Vice-President
Cell: 778.686.6836
Email: [email protected]
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