Volcanic Gold provides update on developments in Guatemala
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2022
Volcanic Gold provides update on developments in Guatemala
News Release
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Vancouver, British Columbia – Volcanic Gold Mines Inc. (TSX V-VG) (“Volcanic” or the “Company”) is
pleased to provide an update on events in Guatemala.
“We continue to have a strong commitment to progressing our interests in Guatemala. We are very
encouraged by the optimism for success by Bluestone Resources at its Cerro Blanco Gold deposit and by
the Guatemalan government’s strong support for mining projects and assertion to be the arbitrators of
the law a s they stand firmly against anti-mining groups and the ir biased commission,” stated Simon
Ridgway, President & CEO of Volcanic. “Our focus remains on advancing our projects in Guatemala and
working with the supportive community and government to bring robust economic benefits to the region
in an environmentally safe and socially responsible way,” continued Mr. Ridgway.
The Company recently filed an NI 43-101 technical report (see news release July 27, 2022) supporting an
initial Inferred Mineral Resource of 406,316 oz Au Eq* estimated from the first target, La Peña vein at
Holly. The high grade La Peña vein remains open to expansion along strike and at depth and several other
drill targets remain to be tested at Holly with potential for new disco veries. Reporting the resource
estimate for the discovery at the Holly property was important to show the community in Guatemala that
we are developing a viable resource that will lead to a positive economic influence on the area and offer
well paying, much needed employment for members of the community.
* Gold Equivalent (AuEq) values based on US$1800 Au and US$22 Ag, using formula: gold g/t + (silver
g/t*0.01222)
As Volcanic previously stated (see news release Sept 1, 2022), the Company intends to resume drilling at
its Holly property once Bluestone has been granted a permit to build a mine at Cerr o Blanco. Bluestone
has issued an update on Cerro Blanco (see Bluestone news release Sept 19, 2022).
Bluestone has made significant progress in advancing the Cerro Blanco Project and as a result has drawn
attention from certain anti-mining groups known in the region for spreading misinformation. According
to Volcanic’s research, the lead anti-mining organization brought together opposition groups from El
Salvador and other parts of Guatemala to unfairly portray public opinion on future mining activities within
the municipal limits of Asuncion Mitta where the Cerro Blanco deposit is located . This week, however,
according to local news reports (Prensa Libre/26 September) the constitutional court of Guatemala has
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annulled the illegitimate community consultation carried out by th e anti-development groups, thereby
establishing legal certainty that only the Guatemala mining ministry is competent to perform such
consultations.
Over 25% of people in Guatemalan communities earn less than $1.00 per day, hence many risk their lives
to travel north to try and enter the United States to find reasonable wages to support their families. And
yet international organizations voice their objections to any development of the country’s natural
resources without providing any solutions to improve the livelihoods of Guatemalans.
Progress in Guatemala
Volcanic continues to work closely with the local communities toward creating employment opportunities
and educational outreach. The community ’s primary areas of interest are employment and positive
projects. The Company is diligently working with the various community participants and is encouraged
by steps taken by the Community Councils for Urban and Rural Development (COCODE) of Guatemala to
look for further discussion. The COCODE is configured as the coordinating entity for participation at the
community level and is made up of residents of the corresponding communities.
Volcanic is currently advancing various studies and reports for the Holly property, including a
hydrogeological study, an environmental monitoring report, and a mine design and facility report.
Technical Information
Bruce Smith, M.Sc. (Geology), a member o f the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, is the Company’s
Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
Mr. Smith has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this news release.
About Volcanic
Volcanic brings together an experienced and successfu l mining, exploration and capital markets team
focused on building multi-million-ounce gold and silver resources in underexplored countries. Through the
strategic acquisition of mineral properties with demonstrated potential for hosting gold and silver
resources, and by undertaking effective exploration and drill programs, Volcanic intends to become a
leading gold-silver company.
For further information, visit our website at www.volgold.com.
Volcanic Gold Mines Inc.
Simon Ridgway, President and CEO
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Forward-looking statements
Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward -looking statements within the meaning of
Canadian securities legislation. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-
looking statements and include, without limitation, statements about the Company’s plans for its property interests
in Guatemala. Often, but not always, these forward looking statements can be identified by the use of words such
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as “estimate”, “estimates”, “estimated”, “potential”, “open”, “future”, “assumed”, “projected”, “used”, “detailed”,
“has been”, “gain”, “upgraded”, “offset”, “limited”, “contained”, “reflecting”, “containing”, “remaining”, “to be”,
“periodically”, or statements that events, “could” or “should” occur or be achieved and similar expressions, including
negative variations.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and o ther factors which may cause
the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward -looking statements. Such uncertainties and factors
include, among others, the uncertainties inherent in the mineral resource estimates; whether the Company’s
planned exploration work will be proceed as intended; changes in general economic conditions and financial
markets; the Company or any joint venture partner not having the financial ability to meet its exploration and
development goals; risks associated with the results of exploration and development activities, estimation of
mineral resources and the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits; unanticipated costs and expenses; and
such other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s quarterly and annual filings with securities regulators
and available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Although the Company has attempted to
identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described
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anticipated, estimated or intended.
Forward-looking statements contained herein are based on the assumpt ions, beliefs, expectations and opinions of
management, including but not limited to: that the Company’s stated goals and planned exploration and development
activities will be achieved; that there will be no material adverse change affecting the Company or its properties; and
such other assumptions as set out herein. Forward -looking statements are made as of the date hereof and the
Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or results or otherwise, except as required by law. There can be no assurance that forward -looking
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