Volcanic provides update regarding its Guinean operating subsidiary, Guiord SA
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NEWS RELEASE
Volcanic provides update regarding its Guinean operating subsidiary, Guiord SA
February 5, 2018 – Vancouver, British Columbia – Volcanic Gold Mines Inc. (“Volcanic”) (TSXV: VG)
announces that due to intransigence on the part of the Administrateur G énéral of its Guinean operating
subsidiary, Guiord SA (“Guiord”), Volcanic is not presently able to gain access to its Mandiana project in
Guinea and has therefore postponed drilling activities at the project. The work program , originally to
commence during the month of January, was to include drilling of a linear zone of artisanal workings 6.3km
in length and up to 550m in width at Tadibakourou, at which coarse gold has been recovered from numerous
shallow pits and shafts, as reported on July 26, 2017.
Local regulations require that the Administrateur Général of Guiord (“Administrateur”) take certain routine
administrative actions in order for the intended site activities to occur. While the necessary arrangements are
straightforward and rapid to implement, the execution thereof has been stalled by the A dministrateur in an
apparent attempt to force upon Volcanic a non- arm’s length service contract totally unacceptable to the
Company.
Volcanic is taking decisive steps to resolve this matter, including a corporate restructuring of Guiord which
will permit Volcanic’s management to directly conduct the activities of Guiord and commence the planned
drilling program on the Mandiana project.
Volcanic holds an indirect 75% interest in the issued capital of Guiord , a company incorporated under the
laws of the Republic of Gu inea. The remaining 25% of Guiord’s issued capital is indirectly held by
SOGUIPAMI, the Société Guinéenne du Patrimoine Minier , a state entity formed for the promotion of the
mining and exploration interests in Guinea. Volcanic hereby takes the opportunity to recognize the positive
support of SOGUIPAMI, and the Government and People of Guinea in the conduct of its business.
About Volcanic
Volcanic brings together a deeply experienced and successful mining, exploration and capital markets team
focused on building multi -million ounce gold resource s in the underexplored West African countr y of
Guinea, and its neighbouring countries. Through the strategic acquisition of mineral properties with
demonstrated potential for hosting gold resources, and by unde rtaking effective exploration and drill
programs, Volcanic looks to become a leading junior gold resource company.
For further information, contact Jeremy Crozier, at 604-801-5432, or visit our website at www.volgold.com.
Volcanic Gold Mines Inc.
Jeremy Crozier, President and CEO
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Forward-looking statements
Certain statements contained in thi s 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 li mitation, statements about the Company’s proposed restructuring of Guiord
and resumption of exploration activities at the Mandiana Project. Often, but not always, these forward looking
statements can be identified by the use of words such 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 event s, “could” or
“should” occur or be achieved and similar expressions, including negative variations.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other 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, whether the Company will restructure Guiord and resum e exploration activities at the Mandiana Project as
planned; changes in general economic conditions and financial markets; t he Company or any joint venture partner not
having the financial ability to meet its exploration and development goals; risks associat ed 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 in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that
cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended.
Forward-looking statements contained herein are based on the assumptions, bel iefs, expectations and opinions of
management, including but not limited to: that the Company will restructure Guiord and resume exploration activities
at the Mandiana Project as planned; 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 statements
will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such
statements. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward- looking statements.