Most Recent Mining of Half Bench Containing the San Albino Vein Yields 815 Ounces Gold at a Diluted Grade of 14.21 g/t Gold Bringing Total Stockpile to 4,938 Ounces Gold
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January 21, 2021
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Most Recent Mining of Half Bench Containing the San Albino Vein Yields 815 Ounces Gold at a
Diluted Grade of 14.21 g/t Gold Bringing Total Stockpile to 4,938 Ounces Gold
Mako Mining Corp. (TSX-V: MKO; OTCQX: MAKOF) (“Mako” or the “Company” ) is pleased to report grade
and tonnage results from mining of the upper half of the third bench of the San Albino vein at its San Albino gold
project (“San Albino”) in northern Nicaragua. The mined bench consisted of one three-meter half bench between
601 and 604 meters above sea level (“Half Bench 601”) and contained 815 ounces Au and 1,456 ounces Ag within
1,784 tonnes of diluted vein material grading 14.21 g/t Au and 25.4g/t Ag.
The 1,784 tonnes of diluted vein material are now sitting in a high-grade stockpile awaiting processing in addition to
the 5,121 tonnes from the first two full benches (see press release dated November 10, 2020). An additional 5,249
tonnes of historical dump material grading 2.03 g/t Au were also mined from Half Bench 60 1. This stockpiled
historical dump material is expected to be used as initial mill feed during the ramp up to commercial production,
which is expected from January 2021 to early Q2 2021.
Akiba Leisman, Chief Executive Officer of Mako states that, “the stockpile we’ve developed now contains almost
5,000 ounces of gold. Our 500 tonne per day processing plant is nearing completion, with the crusher and mi ll
operational. This stockpile will provide the necessary flexibility to ramp up operations at San Albino after our
anticipated first gold pour later this month, such that we can expect to commence commercial production in early
Q2.”
Diluted Vein Material Sent to Stockpile
Bench
Diluted
Vein
Tonnes*
Diluted
Grade
Au (g/t)
Diluted
Grade
Ag (g/t)
Ounces
Au
Ounces
Ag
610 2,654 11.74 17.7 1,002 1,511
604 2,467 19.32 32.4 1,532 2,569
601 (½) 1,784 14.21 25.4 815 1,456
Total 6,905 15.09 24.9 3,349 5,536
*Total Tonnes are estimated by subtracting laser survey scans of the topography before and after mining the bench.
Breakdown of Total Material Sent to Stockpile From Benches 610, 604 and
Half Bench 601
Material Tonnes
Grade
Au (g/t)
Grade
Ag (g/t)
Ounces
Au
Ounces
Ag
Diluted Vein 6,905 15.09 24.9 3,349 5,536
Historical Dump 21,799 2.27 4.6 1,589 3,232
Total 28,704 4,938 8,768
Sampling, Assaying, QA/QC and Grade Estimation
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Vertical channel samples respecting the geology were collected on 5-meter sections at approximately 4-meter spacing
using a gas-powered rock saw where the vein is competent, or a rock hammer where the rock is strongly fractured or
brecciated. Special attention is applied to standardize the width and volume of material taken using the rock hammer
or rock saw. The coordinates of the channel samples are surveyed using a total station surveying device.
Samples were kept in a secured logging and storage facility until such time that they were delivered to the Managua
facilities of Bureau Veritas, an independent assay lab, for sample preparation. Pulps were sent to the Bureau Veritas
laboratory in Vancouver for analysis. Gold was analyzed by standard fire assay fusion, 30-gram aliquot, AAS finish.
Samples returning over 10.0 g/t Au are analyzed utilizing standard fire assay-gravimetric method. The Company
follows industry standards in its quality assurance and quality control (“QA/QC”) procedures. Control samples
consisting of duplicates, standards and blanks were inserted into the sample stream at a ratio of 1 control sample per
every 3 to 4 samples. Analytical results of control samples confirmed reliability of the assay data.
The grade of the San Albino vein, low-grade and historical dump material were estimated using the inverse distance
cubed method (“ID3”) from 1-meter composite intervals respecting the geologic boundaries. Samples were capped
prior to compositing at 100 g/t Au in the San Albino vein, 7.0 g/t Au in the San Albino footwall, 4 g/t Au in the San
Albino hanging wall and 7.0 g/t Au in the Dump Material . Capping values were based an analysis of previous
diamond drilling results. The diluted grade of the San Albino vein was estimated using 3-D models of surveyed vein
boundaries and surveyed mined surfaces.
Qualified Person
Steven Ristorcelli, CPG, a geologist and qualified person (as defined under NI 43 -101) has read and approved the
technical information contained in this press release. Mr. Ristorcelli is the Principal Geologist at Mine Development
Associates in Reno. Mr. Ristorcelli was at site in February 2020, but has not been able to visit the site to personally
review the ongoing grade -control program; however, he has reviewed the data from original certificates, QA/QC
data, photographs of the geology, mapping and the grade-control model.
On behalf of the Board,
Akiba Leisman
Chief Executive Officer
About Mako
Mako Mining Corp. is a publicly listed gold mining, development and exploration firm. The Company is developing
its high-grade San Albino gold project in Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua. Mako’s primary objective is to bring San Albino
into production quickly and efficiently, while continuing exploration of prospective targets in Nicaragua.
For further information: Mako Mining Corp., Akiba Leisman, Chief Executive Officer, T elephone: 203-862-7059,
E-mail: [email protected] or visit our website at www.makominingcorp.com and SEDAR
www.sedar.com.
Forward-Looking Information: Forward-Looking Information: Some of the statements contained herein may be considered
“forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The forward -looking information contained
herein is based on the Company’s plans and certain expectations and assumptions, including the expectation that stockpiled
historical dump material will be used as initial mill feed during the ramp up to commercial production; that commercial
production will occur during the period from January 2021 to early Q2 2021; management expects the fully diluted open pit
grade of 9.54 g/t Au in the Measured and Indicated categories can be met or exceeded when mined; and that the Company’s first
gold pour is expected in January 2021. Such forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which
could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward -looking information, including,
without limitation, the risk of economic and/or technical failure at the San Albino project associated with basing a producti on
decision on the preliminary economic assessment without demonstrated economic and technical viability; that the Company is
not able to declare commercial production in early 2021; that the processed mineralization returns unexpected results; that the
Company does not continue to find positive results from its ongoing reconnaissance exploration program; that exploration and
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assay results do not confirm continuity of mineralization as expected; political risks and uncertainties involving the Company’s
exploration properties; the inherent uncertainty of cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expense; commodity
price fluctuations and other risks and uncertainties as disclosed in the Company’s public disclosure filings on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com. Such information contained herein represents management’s best judgment as of the date hereof, based on
information currently available and is included for the purposes of providing investors with the Company’s expectations
regarding the San Albino gold project, and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Mako does not undertake to update any
forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Neither the 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.