Ranchero GOLD Further Extends GOLD Mineralization BY 170 Meters Along Strike with Near Surface Drilling All Drill Holes from Phase I Program Intersected GOLD Mineralization
RANCHERO GOLD FURTHER EXTENDS GOLD MINERALIZATION BY 170 METERS
ALONG STRIKE WITH NEAR SURFACE DRILLING
ALL DRILL HOLES FROM PHASE I PROGRAM INTERSECTED GOLD
MINERALIZATION
V a n c o u v e r , B r i t i s h C o l u m b i a , F e b r u a r y 2 3 , 2 0 2 2 – R a n c h e r o G o l d Corp. ( “ R a n c h e r o ” o r t h e
“Company”) (TSX.V:RNCH) is plea sed to announce the final drill results from its recently
completed Phase I drill program at the Maíz Azul prospect which is part of its 100%‐owned Santa
Daniela gold project located in Sonora, Mexico.
Highlights of the Drill Results:
Ranchero has completed its Phase I drill program with total diamond core drilling of
3,112 meters exceeding the Company’s original planned drilling due to continued
exploration success at the Maíz Azul prospect.
All 16 completed drill holes have intersected gold mineralization.
Additional drilling at the La Colmena target intersected 1.2 g/t gold over 15.6 meters
(MA 22‐25) along strike from 4.0 g/t gold over 31.5 meters (MA 21‐10) which was
previously reported (press release January 18, 2022).
Drilling designed to test the eastward extension of La Colmena successfully extended
near surface gold mineralization over 260 meters along strike where it remains open.
The Company will update its geologic mapping of Maíz Azul with the goal of using the
volcanic‐stratigraphic column to further identify new structures that control
mineralization. This will greatly enhance the Company’s ability to develop new targets at
and in close proximity to Maíz Azul.
The Phase II drill program, planned for later this year, will focus on both expanding the
newly discovered gold mineralization as well as testing additional targets including the
X‐Structure.
Maíz Azul is the Company’s most advanced prospect at the broade r Santa Daniela gold project
which consists of a land package in excess of 22,300 hectares.
Bill Pincus, Chief Executive Officer of Ranchero stated: “We are extremely pleased with the results
from our first ever drill program at Santa Daniela. We have dem onstrated the presence of gold
mineralization in all of the targets that were drill tested inc luding intersecting 4.0 g/t gold over
31.5 meters in drill hole MA 21‐10. The recent step‐out hole (MA 22‐22) demonstrated the
presence of gold mineralization for over 260 meters where it re mains open eastward at the La
Colmena zone.
“We will now take a pause in drilling to update our geologic mapping and three‐dimensional
models. Continued exploration efforts at Maíz Azul has led to a greater understanding of the
stratigraphic column which in turn has led to a better understa nding of the major faulting that
controls the gold deposition. This will guide our future drilling at Maíz Azul as well as our on‐going
reconnaissance work in the greater project area at Santa Daniela.”
Phase I Drill Program
The Phase I drill program was designed to test two principal targets at Maíz Azul: La Colmena and
La Cascada (Figure 1). Drilling at La Colmena intersected gold in both high‐grade hydrothermal
breccia zones and lower‐grade veinlet zones. Step‐out drill hole MA‐22‐22 extended the La
Colmena zone eastward a further 170 meters (Figure 2). There was minimal surface geochemical
signature and this hole was based on structural trends visible on satellite images. This confirms
the importance of structural interpretation in the discovery of new gold mineralization. Drilling
at La Cascada generally encountered broader lower grade veinlet‐hosted mineralization with only
occasional hydrothermal breccias. Ranchero geologists note that this is, according to published
reports, similar to the occurrence of gold mineralization at nearby mines which are and have
been successfully mined by both open pit and underground methods.
It is also evident from the recent work that the Maíz Azul area has been heavily influenced by
both high‐angle and low‐angle faulting. In some cases, displace ment may be as much as 100 to
200 meters. This is evidenced by the missing layers of the volcanic‐stratigraphic section identified
by field observations and core l ogging. The discovery of widespread gold mineralization at Maíz
Azul together with a greater understanding of the regional and local geology provides
confirmation that the Phase I drill program was highly successful.
Ranchero also reports that further sampling of drill holes MA 2 1‐13 and MA 21‐14 (as discussed
in the press release dated January 26, 2022) has resulted in a slight expansion of a mineralized
intercept of MA 21‐13. Complete assay results are reported in Table 1.
Future Work and Regional Exploration
Ranchero geologists are currently e n g a g e d o n s e v e r a l f r o n t s a t both Maíz Azul and on the
reconnaissance of the greater Santa Daniela concession block.
The primary focus at Maíz Azul is on updating and expanding the mapped area. This will provide
an enhanced understanding of the structural (fault) controls on the gold mineralization and will
be an essential guide for the design of the upcoming Phase II drill program.
Reconnaissance efforts will be focused on those areas close to Maíz Azul that have been
identified by remote sensing or other methods. Ranchero, working with GoldSpot Discoveries, is
acquiring WaveView 3 satellite data to better identify new potential prospects.
Several areas have already been investigated via field visits. The completed field work in
conjunction with newly identified areas, will be prioritized fo r follow‐up sampling, mapping and
possibly geophysical surveys. The identification of new drill targets will continue throughout the
course of 2022 and beyond.
Figure 1: Drill Hole Location Map at Maíz Azul
Figure 2: Cross Section for Drill Holes MA 21‐22 and MA 21‐23 – La Colmena Extension
Table 1: Drill Hole Interval
Drill Hole Target Azimuth Inclination Total Depth From To Interval Au
(degrees) (degrees) (meters) (meters) (meters) (meters) (g/t)
Previously reported (press release dated January 18, 2022 and press release dated January 26, 2022)
MA 21‐10 La Colmena 22 50 145.5
75.00 106.50 31.50 4.00
includes 91.50 103.50 12.00 9.93
132.00 144.00 12.00 0.32
MA 21‐11 La Colmena 22 70 218.2
69.15 72.55 3.40 0.27
102.65 123.65 21.00 1.08
includes 110.15 120.65 10.50 1.68
MA 21‐12 La Colmena 60 60 136.9
76.90 78.65 1.75 0.15
97.20 103.10 5.90 0.47
109.10 115.05 5.95 0.28
MA21‐13 La Colmena 60 60 43.0
7.25 21.75 14.50 0.33
25.25 38.40 13.15 1.11
38.40 39.80 1.40 N/A3
39.80 42.95 3.15 0.71
MA 21‐14 La Colmena 0 90 80.3
32.15 53.30 21.15 1.18
MA 21‐15 La Colmena 25 60 130.8
46.95 67.00 20.05 0.28
MA 21‐16 La Colmena 25 60 172.9
38.38 41.24 2.86 0.81
MA 21‐17 La Cascada 20 60 311.1
110.05 120.55 10.00 0.22
MA 21‐18 La Cascada 20 60 349.8
36.30 37.80 1.50 0.30
Ma 21‐19 La Cascada 0 70 326.0
124.55 133.40 8.85 0.18
MA 21‐20 La Cascada 30 70 176.2
117.7 128 10.30 0.32
MA 21‐21 La Cascada 60 70 308.2
266.2 276.7 10.50 0.33
Reported in this press release
MA‐22‐22 La Colmena 25 70 188.1 96.55 105.90 9.35 0.37
134.85 139.35 4.50 2.17
164.05 181.35 17.30 0.35
MA 22‐23 La Colmena 0 90 203.4 137.15 147.65 10.50 0.27
152.15 162.65 10.50 0.16
MA 22‐24 La Colmena 0 70 182.0 71.50 81.50 10.00 0.12
87.20 90.20 3.00 0.24
93.20 113.55 20.35 0.40
MA 22‐25 La Colmena 22 70 140.1 61.70 64.70 3.00 0.28
74.00 89.55 15.55 1.17
95.10 99.60 4.50 0.16
Notes
1. Intersections presented herein may not necessarily represent true width of mineralization. Reported drill intercepts
were based on a minimum grade of 0.1 ppm Au over 1.5 meters. Intervals are weight‐average by sample length. Assay
values are uncut. Intervals less than 3 meters are not included.
2. Ranchero has a Quality Assurance and Quality Control (“QA/QC”) program that conforms to industry best practices.
Samples are delivered to ALS Global Labs in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico for preparation and analysis. The analytical
method for gold is a 30‐gram fire assay with atomic adsorption finish. Samples over 10 ppm are re‐assayed by fire
assay with a gravimetric finish. Strict sampling and QA/QC protocol are followed, including the insertion of standards,
blanks, and duplicates on a routine basis. Results of these QC samples are tracked and failures are re‐analyzed.
Sample intervals are usually 1.5m but may be less. All exploration diamond drill cores are split in half by core sawing
and sampled at appropriate intervals for assay. The remaining core, coarse reject and pulps are stored on‐site in a
secure location.
3. Drill Hole MA 21‐13 encountered a 1.4‐meter natural void in the rock during drilling. This occurred within a
mineralized interval from 25.25 meters to 42.95 meters. For purposes of proper representation, the interval has been
divided into two segments – one above and one below the void.
Qualified Person
Scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by
William Pincus, CPG, who is a "qualified person" as defined by NI 43‐101.
About Ranchero Gold
Ranchero is a gold exploration and development company currently focused on its 100%‐owned
Santa Daniela project located in Sonora, Mexico. The Santa Daniela project consist of a large land
p a c k a g e i n e x c e s s o f 2 2 , 3 0 0 h e c t a r e s w i t h i n M e x i c o ’ s S i e r r a M a dr e O c c i d e n t a l – a n e w l y
emerging gold belt. The Santa Daniela project is also near a number of major gold mining
operations in the region. Maíz Azul is the Company’s most advanced prospect where exploration
efforts are underway.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Company:
William Pincus
Chief Executive Officer and Director
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