Sokoman Minerals Expands 552 Zone at Moosehead Gold Project, Central Newfoundland First significant gold occurrence in volcanic rocks
Sokoman Minerals Expands 552 Zone at Moosehead Gold Project, Central Newfoundland
First significant gold occurrence in volcanic rocks
St. John’s, NL, March 28, 2024 – Sokoman Minerals Corp. (TSXV: SIC) (OTCQB: SICNF)
(“Sokoman” or the “Company”) is pleased to report total pulp metallics assay results from the first
three holes completed as part of the current drilling program at the 552 Zone. A total of 1825 m
has been completed in the current program to date (12 holes) and visible gold has been intersected
in five of the holes. Approximately 300 m of drilling remains in the current program including 150
m proposed in three holes in the upper portion of the Footwall Splay where gaps exist in the current
geological model linking the zone to surface. The Footwall Splay has returned some of the highest
grades on the Moosehead property including MH-20-115 (4.60 m grading 47.20 g/t Au from 64.0
m downhole), and MH-21-163 (5.10 m grading 30.83 g/t Au from 45.0 m downhole).
The three holes being reported today (MH-24-578 to 580), all drilled on the same section (same
setup) encountered the 552 structure with the deepest hole , MH-24-580, cutting a 2.05 m zone at
53.70 m downhole that included two 0.30 to 0.50 m intervals with up to 30 specks of fine (sub-
millimetre) visible gold. The intersection is highlighted by a 1.65 m interval averaging 10.21 g/t
Au, including a 0.50 m section grading 27.78 g/t Au.
Drilling Highlights from 552 Zone
Note: reported thicknesses are believed to be 90% of true thickness
MH-24-578 0.68 g/t Au over 0.85 m from 40.60 m downhole
MH-24-579 3.07 g/t Au over 1.25 m from 40.85 m downhole
MH-24-580 8.31 g/t Au over 2.05 m including; 10.21 g/t Au over 1.65 m,
including 27.79 g/t Au over 0.50 m from 53.70 m downhole
The three-hole section lies 30 m west of the previously reported MH-23-574 (see February 14,
2024 news release) that cut 2.10 m of 5.0 g/t Au with 12 specks of sub-millimetre visible gold
noted. The current diamond drilling program (minimum 2000 m of HQ-size drill core) will focus
on testing at least 150 m of strike and 125 m of depth (vertically) of the 552 Zone. Drilling to date
at 552 has defined a continuous, roughly east -west trending, two- to five-metre-wide zone of
locally vuggy (epizonal) , quartz veining/quartz breccia , locally with 2 %-3% disseminated
sphalerite, boulangerite and chalcopyrite, in variably sheared to locally undeformed sedimentary
units approximately 400 m east of the main Eastern Trend mineralization and 100 m southeast of
the 253 Zone.
Timothy Froude, P. Geo., President and CEO states; “This is the first significant occurrence
of gold in volcanic rocks we have seen on the property and will be targeted aggressively. We are
pleased to see grades continuing to improve within the 552 Zone and that the Zone remains open
in all directions. Of note is that at the expected depth of 58.0 m, MH-24-588 intersected a 1.3 m
vein with 3 flecks of visible gold. It occurs at the contact between deformed mafic volcanics and
sandstone. Previous intersections in the 552 Zone occur proximal to mafic dykes but not at the
mafic volcanic contact. Its orientation is similar to that of the other 552 Zone intersections and its
mineralogy of darker-brown sphalerite and elevated arsenopyrite also supports this conclusion.
Given this development, MH -24-588 was deepened through the deformed mafic volcanics and
intersected a 0.90 m vein at 102.20 m with up to 14 flecks of visible gold with sphalerite and
arsenopyrite. The initial orientation data and mineralogy support it being related to the 552 Zone.”
552 Zone intersection in MH-24-580 featuring brecciated upper contact in the top row (8.16
g/t Au over 0.30 m) and laminated high-grade section (27.78 g/t Au over 0.50 m) in the lower
row.
Drill Plan Map
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This news release has been reviewed and approved by Timothy Froude, P.Geo., a "Qualified
Person" under National Instrument 43-101 and President and CEO of Sokoman Minerals Corp.
Analytical Techniques / QA/QC
Samples, including duplicates, blanks, and standards, were submitted to Eastern Analytical Ltd.
in Springdale, Newfoundland for gold analysis. All core samples submitted for assay were saw
cut by Sokoman personnel with one-half submitted for assay and one-half retained for reference.
Samples were delivered in sealed bags directly to the lab by Sokoman personnel. Eastern
Analytical Ltd. is an accredited assay lab that conforms to the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025.
Samples with visible gold were submitted for total pulp metallics and gravimetric finish. All other
samples were analyzed by standard fire assay methods. Total pulp metallic analysis includes: the
whole sample is crushed to -10 mesh; and then pulverized to 95% -150 mesh. The total sample is
weighed and screened to 150 mesh; the +150 mesh fraction is fire-assayed for Au, and a 30 g
subsample of the -150 mesh fraction is fire-assayed for Au; with a calculated weighted average of
total Au in the sample reported as well. One blank and one industry -approved standard for every
twenty samples submitted is included in the sample stream. Random duplicates of selected samples
are analyzed in addition to the in-house standard and duplicate policies of Eastern Analytical Ltd.
All reported assays are uncut.
About Sokoman Minerals Corp.
Sokoman Minerals Corp. is a discovery -oriented company with projects in the province of
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The Company's primary focus is its portfolio of gold
projects; the 100% flagship, advanced -stage Moosehead, as well as Crippleback Lake; and East
Alder (optioned to Canterra Minerals Corporation) along the Central Newfoundland Gold Belt,
and the district-scale Fleur de Lys project near Baie Verte in northwestern Newfoundland, that is
targeting Dalradian-type orogenic gold mineralization similar to the Curraghinalt and Cavanacaw
deposits in Northern Ireland. The Company entered into a strategic alliance with Benton Resources
Inc. through three, large -scale, joint-venture properties including Grey River, Golden Hope, and
Kepenkeck in Newfo undland. Sokoman now controls, independently and through the Benton
alliance, more than 150,000 hectares (>6,000 claims – 1,500 sq. km), making it one of the largest
landholders in Newfoundland, in Canada's newest and rapidly emerging gold districts.
In October 2023, Sokoman and Benton completed an agreement with Piedmont Lithium Inc., a
major developer of lithium projects and processing plants in the USA, and exactly the right partner
to have to advance the lithium project. The agreement provides for Piedmont to earn up to 62.5%
of the Killick Lithium Project (formerly Golden Hope project) by funding up to $12 million in
exploration expenses and issuing $10 million common shares in three stages. The Killick Lithium
Project has been transferred to Killick Lithium Inc. (Killick), a 100%-owned subsidiary of Vinland
Lithium Inc. (Vinland). Newly created Vinland has received $2 million in financing from
Piedmont for a 19.9% interest, with the balance of ownership between Sokoman and Benton.
Sokoman and Benton will continue to operate the exploration efforts at Killick through the earn -
in stages. Sokoman and Benton will retain a royalty of 2% NSR on future production. Piedmont
will have exclusive marketing rights for the promotion and sale of any lithium products produced
from the project on a life-of-mine basis, and the right of first refusal on 100% offtake rights to the
lithium concentrates.
The Company also retains a 1% NSR interest in an early-stage antimony/gold project (Startrek) in
Newfoundland, optioned to Thunder Gold Corp (formerly White Metal Resources Inc.), and in
Labrador, the Company has a 100% interest in the Iron Horse (Fe) proj ect which has Direct
Shipping Ore (DSO) potential.
Mineralization hosted on adjacent and/or nearby properties is not necessarily indicative of
mineralization hosted on the Company's property.
The Company would like to thank the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for past financial
support of the Moosehead and Fleur de Lys gold projects through the Junior Exploration Assistance
Program.
For more information, please contact:
Timothy Froude, P.Geo., President & CEO
T: 709-765-1726
Cathy Hume, VP Corporate Development, Director
T: 416-868-1079 x 251
Website: www.sokomanmineralscorp.com
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