Silver Spruce Resources and Ginoogaming First Nation announce completion of archeological and cultural study for Melchett Lake Ag-Zn-Au-Cu Project, Ontario; exploration permit granted for recent mining claim acquisitions
Silver Spruce Resources and Ginoogaming First Nation announce completion of
archeological and cultural study for Melchett Lake Ag-Zn-Au-Cu Project, Ontario;
exploration permit granted for recent mining claim acquisitions
September 16, 2024 - Bedford, NS - (TSXV:SSE) - Silver Spruce Resources Inc. (“Silver Spruce”
or the “Company”) and the Ginoogaming First Nation (“Ginoogaming”) are pleased to jointly
announce the completion and receipt of Western Heritage’s independent Phase 1 archeological and
cultural study on the Melchett Lake area. The confidential report was reviewed and accepted by
Ginoogaming and was submitted to the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport as a condition of
licensing in accordance with Part VI of the Ontario Heritage Act.
“This archaeological assessment provided an opportunity for direct input by Ginoogaming in
documentation of the historical, cultural and spiritual importance and heritage values of the
Melchett Lake area. This will allow both parties to have available current information, as deemed
necessary by Ginoogaming, with respect to certain values in the land held by Ginoogaming, prior
to execution of any Exploration Activities,” stated Greg Davison, Silver Spruce VP Exploration
and Director.
The Company entered into an exploration agreement by which Ginoogaming in exercising its
inherent jurisdiction has issued its permit and approval to Silver Spruce to undertake mineral
exploration under the conditions set out in the agreement (see Press Release – September 23,
2021). Following receipt of the ENDM exploration permit on January 14, 2022, Silver Spruce
with consent of Ginoogaming, retained Western Heritage to undertake the archaeological
assessment as required in the agreement with the First Nation.
Melchett Lake is an advanced precious and base metal property located in the Thunder Bay Mining
District (the “Property”). The Property lies 110 km north of Geraldton and 60 km north of Nakina,
in part of Ginoogaming First Nation’s (“Ginoogaming”) territory known as Melchett Lake, in
northwestern Ontario.
Silver Spruce also announce the receipt of an additional multi -year exploration permit , PR-22-
000329, Iron Key Project, to the claimholders over the east and west claim groups surrounding the
core claims from the Ministry of Mines (“MINES) , formerly Ministry of Energy, Mines and
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Northern Development (“ENDM”), for the Melchett Lake project.
Mr. Davison also noted, “We are pleased to receive our second 3-year exploration permit over the
additional claims, all subject and inclusive to the current Exploration Agreement, allowing the
Company to advance its multi -phase program on the Zn -Ag-Au project which will be managed
through a mutually respectful and consent-based relationship with Ginoogaming.”
Qualified Person
Greg Davison, PGeo, Silver Spruce VP Exploration and Director, is the Company’s internal
Qualified Person for the Melchett Lake Project and is responsible for approval of the technical
content of this press release within the meaning of National Instrument 43 -101 Standards of
Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"), under TSX guidelines.
About Western Heritage
Western Heritage was founded in 1990 to serve the growing need for specialized cultural heritage
services. Since then, Western Heritage has grown to provide science-based solutions to the needs
of our customers in the resource industries. Western Heritage has a long history of working with
First Nation and Métis communities in documenting cultural heritage and in engagement and
consultation work.
About Silver Spruce Resources Inc.
Silver Spruce Resources Inc. is a Canadian junior exploration company holding 100% of the
Melchett Lake Zn -Au-Ag project in northern Ontario and has signed Definitive Agreements to
acquire 100% interest in the Mystery Au project near recent discoveries by Sokoman Minerals
Corp. and New Found Gold Corp. among others i n the Exploits Gold Belt, Newfoundland and
Labrador, 100% interest in the Pino de Plata Ag project located 15 kilometres west of Coeur
Mining's Palmarejo Mine in western Chihuahua, Mexico and up to 50% interest in Colibri
Resource’s Diamante Au-Ag project located from 5 kilometres to 15 kilometres northwest from
Minera Alamos's Nicho deposit in Sonora, Mexico. Silver Spruce also has a 50:50 joint venture
agreement with Colibri on the nearby Jackie Au project. Silver Spruce Resources Inc. continues
to investigate opportunities that Management has identified or that have been presented to the
Company for consideration.
For more information on the situation, please contact:
Ginoogaming First Nation
Chief Sheri Taylor
807-876-2242
Silver Spruce Resources Inc.
Greg Davison, PGeo, Vice-President Exploration and Director
(250) 521-0444
www.silverspruceresources.com
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