Phenom Narrows in on the Gold Target on the Carlin Gold-Vanadium Project, Nevada
Phenom Narrows in on the Gold Target on the Carlin Gold-Vanadium Project, Nevada
January 4, 2023 - Vancouver, British Columbia – Phenom Resources Corp. (TSX-V: PHNM; OTCQX®: PHNMF; FSE:
1PY0) (“Phenom” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce drill results from RC22-016, the second deep hole
drilling in 2022 into the gold system that is present under the vanadium resource on its 100% owned Carlin Gold-
Vanadium Project, Nevada. RC22-16 was drilled 200 metres (650’) south of RC22-15. The attributes of RC22-16 are
strikingly better than RC22-15; RC22-16 is the strongest to date within the gold-bearing hydrothermal system which
is hosted by Devonian Rodeo Creek and Popovich Formations . Highest priority future targeting has narrowed
around the vicinity of RC22 -16 and continues south for 1.5 kilometres (0.93 miles), between the convergence of
the north-south large-displacement graben fault and NW Fault (see Figure 1).
Highlights of RC22-16 are:
1) First hole in the system to date to have 155m (510’) of massive Popovich limestone starting at a depth of
512m (1680’) to hole bottom
2) The entire limestone section is intensely dolomite and silicified altered - more than any other hole we
have drilled
3) The entire limestone section is strongly multi-stage brecciated with quartz and pyrite veining - more than
any other hole we have drilled
4) Multiple felsic intrusives, possible dacite, are present just beneath Woodruff Formation within the top of
the underlying breccia of probable collapse origin. Felsic intrusives are integral elements present in Carlin
gold deposits
5) A continuous intercept of elevated gold within the limestone of 300’ grading 80 ppb Au from 1780-2080’,
including 45’ of 112 ppb Au and 90’ of 110 ppb Au
6) Southern stepping vector strategy is working – significant rapid lateral changes can be seen between
RC22-15 and RC22-16 suggesting closer proximity to a feeder
According to Mr. Mathewson, geological consultant to the Company, “I am impressed with the presence and look
of this intensely altered, brecciated and mineralized limestone section in RC22 -16. It reminds me of other places
on the Carlin trend I have observed and explored. This is very compelling.
Around RC22-16 and to the south, is a very favourable geological setting with the convergence of two major faults,
the N/S Graben fault and the NW faul t both of which appear to be long -lived, multistage, potential feeder -zone
structures. Both fault orientations are typical of controlling faults to Carlin type gold deposits. The highest priority
area to drill test has narrowed but remains quite voluminous. The main area is 1.5 km long and 200 -500m wide
shown in Figure 1. This area remains untested ; holes RC20-02, 3, 4 and 7 early in our efforts all fell short of the
target depth by at least 800’ yet all showed clear signs of strong dolomite alteration. A second high priority target
area 1.2 km further south of RC22 -16 south is 275m x 275m. High grade feeder zones in Carlin systems can be in
the order of 150-200m x 150-200m in size and very attractive targets. These feeder zones in Carlin deposits were
and are the real profit centers for these big low grade open pits.
The IP chargeability anomaly underlay of Figure 1 are interpreted as sulfide plumes related to the gold hydrothermal
system. I have used IP to guide my exploration efforts in the Carlin Trend. One can see a string of IP hot spots along
the west side of the N/S Graben Fault. There’s a particularly large one where RC22-16 is located. The IP hotspot 1.2
km further south of RC22-16 is interesting as it is proximal to an area of gold anomalies at the surface.”
Figure 1: Gold Target Drilling to Date on Carlin Gold-Vanadium Project and its Highest Priority Untested Areas
Drill Program QAQC
The 2022 drill program s are being planned and executed under the supervision of Dave Mathewson, MSc.,
Geological Advisor for the Company, Qualified Person for the program. Industry standard quality control and quality
assurance protocols have been followed throughout in handlin g, sampling and shipping the chips. Continuous
sampling of 5-foot intervals were taken. Samples were analyzed by ALS Global.
2022 AGM Results
The Company also wishes to announce the results of its 202 2 Annual General & Special Meeting of shareholders
held on December 15, 2022. Paul Cowley, Michael Mracek, John Anderson and Dr. Radomir Vukcevic were all re -
elected as directors of the Company. Shareholders voted in favour of all matters brought before the meeting,
including re -appointing Charlton & Company, Chartered Professional Accountants, as the Company’s auditors,
approving the Company’s new Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the “Omnibus Plan”), and approving the issuance of
87,500 bonus shares (the “Bonus Shares”) to a private company controlled by Paul Cowley, the Company’s CEO and
President, in recognition of the attainment of certain milestones for the bonus year ended September 30, 2021.
The Omnibus Plan, which is subject to final approval by t he TSX Venture Exchange, provides the Company with a
variety of security -related mechanisms to attract, retain, and motivate qualified directors, employees, and
consultants. The Omnibus Plan replaced the Company’s prior stock option plan and includes (i) a 10% “rolling”
option plan, permitting a maximum of 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company as at the
date of any option grant to be reserved for option grants; and (ii) a fixed plan permitting 8,703,839 common shares
to be reserved for grants of restricted share units, deferred share units, performance share units and other share-
based compensation awards. The purpose of the Omnibus Plan is to align the interests of directors, employees, and
consultants with the interests of shareholders and the long-term goals and success of the Company, and to enable
and encourage the directors, employees and consultants to acquire shares as long-term investments. A summary
of the Omnibus Plan can be found in the Company’s 2022 Information Circul ar, filed under the Company’s profile
on SEDAR (www.sedar.com). The Omnibus Plan, in its entirety, is also attached as Schedule “B” to the Company’s
2022 Information Circular.
The Company has now issued the 87,500 Bonus Shares, which are subject to a hold period expiring April 29, 2023,
in accordance with applicable securities laws and policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.
ON BEHALF OF PHENOM RESOURCES CORP.
per: "Paul Cowley" CEO & President
(604) 340-7711 [email protected] www.phenomresources.com
Technical disclosure in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dave Mathewson, a Qualified Person as
defined by National Instrument 43-101, and Geological Advisor to the Company.
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Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Forward-looking information
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uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results to vary from those expressed or implied by such forward -looking statements.
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, they should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and
they will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. Actual results could diffe r materially from those
anticipated due to a number of factors and ris ks. Although the forward -looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what
management of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions on the date of this news release, the Company cannot assure inv estors that
actual results will be c onsistent with these forward -looking statements. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward -looking statements.
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