Sirios Resources Kicks Off Phase 1 Drill Program At Cheechoo Gold Project
Sirios Resources Kicks Off Phase 1 Drill
Program At Cheechoo Gold Project
November 19, 2024
Montréal, QC – Sirios Resources Inc. (TSX-V: SOI; OTCQB: SIREF) (“Sirios” or the “Company”) is
pleased to announce the commencement of its Phase 1 drill program at the Cheechoo gold
project, located in Québec's Eeyou Istchee James Bay territory. This drilling campaign marks a
significant milestone in the Company's new vision for the project, targeting high-grade zones with
potential for both open-pit and underground development.
The Phase 1 program will consist of 2,000 to 3,000 meters of diamond drilling. Phase 2 will be of
greater scope and will be carried out during the winter of 2025.
Phase 1 will focus on delineating and expanding high-grade zones in the eastern part of the
Cheechoo gold deposit (figure 1). Phase 2 will expand drilling to the western part of the deposit,
including the high-grade Eclipse zone.
Figure 1: Location of the planned drill collars (in blue) for phase 1 (Nov.-Dec. 2024) of the drilling program.
Strategic Objectives
The primary objectives of this drill program are to:
1. Gather data to support an upcoming Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) update;
2. Test high-priority targets identified during the comprehensive data review conducted by
Sirios during the summer of 2024.
Cheechoo’s High-Grade Zones
The Cheechoo gold deposit is hosted in a tonalite intrusion characterized by multiple gold-
enriched zones encased in a lower-grade halo (see our interactive 3D model at
sirios.com/en/cheechoo). In addition to the Eclipse zone, numerous high-grade intervals
throughout the deposit suggest the occurrence of additional high-grade zones. These zones may be
found both within and beyond the boundaries of the 2022 Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE)
conceptual pit (see Table 1).
Table 1: Selection of high-grade gold intercepts
Au (g/t) Length (m) From (m) To (m) Drill hole
30.1 8.0 317.2 325.2 CH17-112
30.4 7.1 130.5 137.6 CH16-052
9.5 16.8 132.5 149.3 CH16-041
21.5 7.0 74.0 81.0 CH16-035
8.8 16.3 21.1 37.4 CH21-280
31.3 4.6 162.3 166.9 CH21-295
65.1 2.1 99.5 101.6 CH17-095
9.7 14.0 125.0 139.0 CH17-112
27.5 4.8 82.2 87.0 CH19-245
41.3 3.1 17.5 20.6 CHRN17-213
13.8 9.0 270.5 279.5 CH20-265
15.8 7.4 110.0 117.4 CH21-285
26.6 4.3 115.5 119.9 CH15-020
55.7 2.0 64.0 66.0 CH19-202
12.2 9.1 85.0 94.1 CH18-191
21.2 5.2 562.5 567.7 CH17-108
11.3 9.5 38.0 47.5 CH15-028
22.7 4.6 213.9 218.5 CH20-266
15.3 6.8 336.0 342.8 CH19-240
12.9 8.0 294.0 302.0 CH17-132
26.4 3.9 143.6 147.5 CH18-184
28.4 3.6 62.5 66.1 CH16-086
34.1 3.0 425.0 428.0 CH17-098
50.5 2.0 77.5 79.5 CH19-201
24.0 4.2 32.0 36.2 CH16-079
10.0 9.9 57.6 67.5 CH18-182
17.1 5.8 228.1 233.9 CH17-125
7.0 13.8 19.1 32.9 CH21-279
11.7 8.0 105.0 113.0 CHRC21-002
37.3 2.5 440.7 443.2 CH18-125E
18.8 4.9 202.5 207.4 CH18-183
24.0 3.8 152.0 155.8 CH17-134
28.3 3.2 59.1 62.3 CH18-159
18.9 4.6 59.5 64.1 CH15-020
17.5 4.9 253.0 257.9 CH24-305
5.2 16.2 174.9 191.1 CH15-024
11.8 7.0 121.5 128.5 CH18-191
34.2 2.4 90.0 92.4 CH18-163
37.1 2.2 91.8 94.0 CH18-161
16.2 5.0 280.5 285.5 CH20-258
15.8 5.0 261.0 266.0 CH16-058E
9.6 8.2 221.3 229.5 CH17-139
27.8 2.8 156.6 159.4 CH17-112
17.0 4.5 25.8 30.3 CH19-199
18.0 4.2 104.8 109.0 CH21-283
18.8 4.0 117.5 121.5 CH16-088
11.8 6.3 130.0 136.3 CH16-088
13.1 5.5 96.1 101.6 CH18-176
12.8 5.5 138.5 144.0 CH14-017
5.0 14.1 322.6 336.7 CH18-181
3.4 19.7 258.1 277.8 CH17-122
30.1 2.2 125.8 128.0 CH17-124
25.6 2.4 36.8 39.2 CH18-192
13.1 4.6 107.3 111.9 CH16-065
30.2 2.0 137.5 139.5 CH19-204
15.1 4.0 325.0 329.0 CH17-111
18.7 3.2 232.0 235.2 CH21-288
14.7 3.9 55.0 58.9 CH15-026
24.8 2.3 189.2 191.5 CH21-296
18.9 3.0 123.0 126.0 CH18-196
22.9 2.4 7.3 9.7 CH17-119
14.7 3.7 137.0 140.7 CH17-128
12.8 4.2 82.7 86.9 CH16-054
21.3 2.5 323.0 325.5 CH17-109
25.8 2.0 44.7 46.7 CH17-099
9.0 5.6 213.5 219.0 CH13-010
13.7 3.6 37.3 40.9 CH18-182
10.6 4.5 214.0 218.5 CH17-128
6.3 7.5 152.5 160.0 CH17-123
7.8 6.0 134.5 140.5 CH17-098
16.1 2.5 173.4 175.9 CH21-274
7.7 4.7 278.1 282.8 CH17-108
5.4 6.7 58.3 65.0 CH19-221
7.1 5.0 111.0 116.0 CH15-024
13.3 2.5 130.6 133.1 CH14-018
7.1 4.4 305.6 310.0 CH17-111
9.8 3.0 367.0 370.0 CH16-062
11.0 2.6 25.5 28.1 CH17-112
Grade capped at 100 g/t Au. Lengths along drill hole.
About the Cheechoo Property
Located less than 15 km from Newmont's Éléonore gold mine in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay
territory of Qu ébec, the Cheechoo property, 100% owned by Sirios, contains a n untapped gold
deposit with excellent expansion and development potential.
The most recent mineral resource estimate (MRE) reported, for an open-pit model, using a USD 1,650
gold price:
• Indicated resources: 1.4 million ounces at an average grade of 0.94 g/t Au;
• Inferred resources: 500,000 ounces at an average grade of 0.73 g/t Au.
Source: BBA, Mineral Resource Estimate Update for the Cheechoo Project, 23/12/2022
Underground mining scenarios have not been evaluated in the 2022 MRE.
Learn more about Cheechoo at sirios.com/en/cheechoo
Analytical Protocols and Data Verification Procedures
Each sample in Sirios' Cheechoo database has undergone gold assaying at a certified laboratory and
been subjected to comprehensive quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures. These
procedures include the use of certified reference materials (CRMs), field and laboratory duplicates,
blank materials, and external laboratory checks. As assaying methods have evolved over time,
detailed information about the specific protocols used for each drill hole is available in the past press
releases on Sirios' website at www.sirios.com.
Qualified Person Statement and NI 43-101 Disclosure
The Mineral Resource Estimate mentioned in this press release conforms to National Instrument 43-
101 standards and was prepared by Pierre -Luc Richard, P . Geo., independent qualified person, as
defined by NI 43 -101 guidelines. The effective date of the estimate is July 20, 2022. The above -
mentioned mineral resources are not mineral reserves as they do not have demonstrated economic
viability. The quantity and grade of the reported Inferred Mineral Resources are conceptual in nature
and are estimated based on limited geological evidence and sampling. Geological evidence is
sufficient to imply but not verify geological and grade or quality continuity.
The scientific and technical information contained in this press release has been reviewed and
approved by Dominique Doucet, P .Eng. and Guillaume Doucet, P .Geo., who are Qualified Persons as
defined by National Instrument 43-101.
About Sirios
Sirios Resources Inc. (TSX-V: SOI; OTCQB: SIREF) is a Quebec -based mineral exploration company
focused on developing its 100% -owned Cheechoo gold property, located in Eeyou Istchee James
Bay, Canada.
For more information, please visit our newly redesigned
website at www.sirios.com or contact:
Dominique Doucet, CEO
450-482-0603
www.sirios.com
Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements
This news release contains “forward -looking information” within the meaning of applicable
Canadian securities legislation based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of
this news release. Forward -looking information involves risks, unce rtainties and other factors that
could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially
from those expressed or implied by such forward -looking information. Factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited
to, capital and operating costs varying significantly from estimates; the preliminary nature of
metallurgical test results; delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmen tal,
environmental or other project approvals; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of
financing needed in the future; changes in equity markets; inflation; fluctuations in commodity
prices; delays in the development of projects; the other risks involved in the mineral exploration and
development industry; and those risks set out in the Company’s public documents filed on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing
the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be
placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance
can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The Company
disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as
a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.