Benchmark Signs Communications and Engagement Agreement with Tahltan Central Government
Benchmark Signs Communications and
Engagement Agreement with Tahltan Central
Government
Edmonton, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - July 16, 2020) -
Benchmark Metals Inc.
(TSXV: BNCH)
(OTCQB: CYRTF) (WKN: A2JM2X)
(the "
Company
" or "
Benchmark
") and the Tahltan Central
Government ("TCG") are pleased to announce the signing of a Communications and Engagement
Agreement (the "Agreement") covering the Company's 100% owned Lawyers Gold-Silver Project
located in the prolific Golden Horseshoe of northern British Columbia, Canada.
The Agreement provides a framework for a collaborative working environment between the parties,
based on open dialogue, transparent communications and mutual cooperation with regards to the
Company's exploration activities at the Lawyers Project.
John Williamson, Benchmark CEO commented, "Today's announcement is another step forward in
fostering the positive and constructive relationship we share with the Tahltan Nation. The Company looks
forward to working in a collaborative manner with the Tahltan Nation as we continue to develop our
flagship gold-silver project."
About the Lawyers Gold-Silver Project
Benchmark's 100% owned Lawyers Gold-Silver Project is a 140 km
2
, road accessible property
surrounding the historic Cheni Mine, located 45 kilometres from the world-class Kemess Gold-Copper
Mine, within the prolific Golden Horseshoe of north-central British Columbia, Canada. Benchmark has
actively engaged First Nations in the territory for employment and consulting roles. The First Nations
participation with Benchmark over the past two (2) years has rapidly advanced the Project, and provided
the following previously disclosed results:
Near surface gold-silver mineralization;
7.0 m at 108 g/t gold and 911 g/t silver (drill core length);
33.53 m at 5.76 g/t gold and 128.65 g/t silver (drill core length);
High-grade and bulk-tonnage system;
5 resource expansion areas and 6 early stage targets for new discovery; and,
Targeting 1.68 million to 1.92 million ounce gold equivalent grading 1.71 To 1.73 AuEq g/t at Cliff
Creek Zone;
The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Michael Dufresne,
M.Sc., P.Geol., P.Geo., a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
About the Tahltan Nation
The Tahltan Central Government (TCG) is the administrative governing body of the Tahltan Nation. The
Iskut Band and the Tahltan Band continue to govern Tahltan interests with respect to the Indian Act. The
TCG is the representative government of the Tahltan Nation with respect to inherent Aboriginal title and
rights. The Tahltan Nation's Territory spans 95,933 square km of Northwest British Columbia or the
equivalent of 11 per cent of the province.
About Benchmark Metals
Benchmark Metals Inc. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on proving and developing
the substantial resource potential of the Lawyer's Gold and Silver Project, located in the prolific Golden
Horseshoe of northern British Columbia, Canada.
The Company trades on the TSX Venture Exchange in
Canada, the OTCQB Venture Market in the United States, and the Tradegate Exchange in Europe.
Benchmark is managed by proven resource sector professionals, who have a track record of advancing
exploration projects from grassroots scenarios through to production.
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ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Benchmark is part of the Metals Group portfolio of companies. Metals Group is an award-winning team
of professionals who stand for technical excellence, painstaking project selection, uncompromising
corporate governance and a unique ability to pan through the rubble to discover and develop golden
opportunities.
s/ "J
ohn Williamson"
John Williamson
, Chief Executive Officer
For further information, please contact:
Jim Greig
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Telephone: +1 604 260 6977
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