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Government Employee Pensions Are Underfunded. Taxpayers Will Make Up the Difference

01/20/2024Doug French

People aren’t messing with their 401(k)s enough, according to the The Wall Street Journal. It used to be “Set it and forget it.” Now, according to the Wall Street Journal’s Jon Sindreu, if you forget it, you might miss it.

Inspired by a BlackRock thought experiment which included perfect knowledge, Sindreu looked backward between 2020 and the present at a person making yearly changes (moving funds to the previous year’s strongest sector) which would have generated a compound annual return of 55 percent, nearly four times more than buying and holding the Standard and Poor’s 500 (or setting and forgetting). For the period of 2016 through 2019, the gain would have been 30 percent, twice the index.

Basing a new strategy on back-of-the-envelope testing back just seven years seems dubious. It also requires discipline and market knowledge that the vast majority of 401(k) investors just don’t have. Most people with 401(k)s just plain have no interest in, let alone knowledge of, financial markets.

At least one company understands that its employees are not cut out to be investors. IBM, starting this year, will “provide a defined benefit plan that will save for an employee’s retirement automatically, with no contribution required from the employee. The result will be a stable and predictable benefit that professionally invests every retirement saving dollar to maximize risk-adjusted rates of return,” summarizes Teresa Ghilarducci in an article for Forbes.

Ghilarducci makes the point that small businesses may go back to defined benefit plans because “the permitted tax-qualified contributions are larger in [defined benefit] than [defined contribution].”

IBM dropped their pension plan fifteen years ago and went to a 401(k) plan. The United Auto Workers did the same, as did many other large and small companies. These moves shifted “the risk of mistakes onto the employees.”

IBM has now declared its 401(k) plan a failure, as has the Mercer/CFA Institute Global Pension Index, which flunks the US model for not “providing enough accumulation, stable investment, and reliable lifetime benefits.”

Ghilarducci says 401(k) participants are stuck with investment options that are high-priced and inefficient. Plus, what happens when that lump sum of accumulated wealth is staring a retiree in the face? Some take distributions slowly and carefully and likely will live below their means and pass what remains to their heirs. Others, however, will buy expensive toys, what Ghilarducci calls the “red truck syndrome—a term coined when newly retired workers with lumps [buy] something they have always wanted—a shiny new truck.”

Defined benefit plans are A-OK if fully funded, but many government employee defined benefit plans are not. In fact, an academic study finds there are incentives for government defined benefit plans to be underfunded. Not to give away the punchline, but government employee pensioners know it’s the law for them to be paid their pension, and the government will force taxpayers to cover any shortfall.

Sarah Anzia and Terry Moe explain the logic behind underfunded government pensions in Perspectives on Politics:

Another basic feature of pension politics is that public workers and their unions have incentives to support the chronic underfunding of their own pensions. Due to state statutes, constitutions, and judicial decisions, pensions promised by state politicians are backed by strong legal protections almost everywhere; and public workers thus know they will eventually get what they are promised even if their pension plans are currently underfunded. Indeed, because full funding on a regular schedule would be tremendously costly for state (and local) budgets—crowding out other services, forcing higher taxes, making the true costs of pensions painfully transparent to citizens—public workers and their unions have incentives to prefer that their pension plans be underfunded. Underfunding enables the fiscal illusion that pension benefits are much less expensive than they really are. If public workers and their unions want increasingly generous benefits in future years, they need to convince the public that these benefits are not costly to provide. At the same time, underfunding keeps employee contributions to their own pension funds at low levels; and by keeping contributions by their employers down, they are freeing up public money for other government services, keeping public workers employed—and providing funds for their own salaries and raises.

Employees in the private sector must spend time researching investment options and hope their investment selections and market timing are right. Meanwhile, government employees can relax and count on taxpayers to make their golden years stress free.

Author:

Doug French

Douglas French is President Emeritus of the Mises Institute, author of Early Speculative Bubbles & Increases in the Money Supply, and author of Walk Away: The Rise and Fall of the Home-Ownership Myth. He received his master’s degree in economics from UNLV, studying under both Professor Murray Rothbard and Professor Hans-Hermann Hoppe. His website is DouglasInVegas.com.

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Gold79 Defines an Exploration Target for the Tyro Main Zone at the Gold Chain Project

Ottawa, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – January 22, 2024) – Gold79 Mines Ltd. (TSXV: AUU) (OTCQB: AUSVF) (“Gold79” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has defined an exploration target at the Tyro Main Zone, the first potential resource area, on the Gold Chain Project in Arizona (the “Exploration Target”).

Gold79 believes that the Tyro Main Zone has the potential for 15.6 to 31.2 Mt grading 1.5 to 2.5 g/t Au. This is based on previous exploration on the property, including 685.7 metres of drilling along with surface sampling (95 samples), sampling of historical underground workings (56 samples) and detailed mapping. The Exploration Target was derived by modeling the Tyro Vein System within the Tyro Main Zone. The volume of the modeled areas determines the potential tonnage statement in the Exploration Target. The grade range given in the Exploration Target is determined with consideration to the drill results within the modeled Exploration Target area and consideration of the geological setting in an established gold camp where mineralization typically extends to a depth of at least 300 metres. See the heading below “Tyro Main Zone Exploration Target” for additional details. The potential quantity and grades are conceptual in nature. There has been insufficient exploration drilling to define a mineral resource and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the Exploration Target being delineated as a mineral resource.

The highlights in this update include:

  • To generate a potential maiden resource at the Tyro Main Zone, additional core and reverse circulation (RC) drilling is proposed along with mechanized sampling of surface vein exposures.
  • The Tyro Main Zone Exploration Target is limited to only 1 kilometre of the 3.4 kilometre strike length of the full Tyro vein system (Figure 4).
  • The initial target at the Tyro Main Zone excludes the adjacent targets identified at the historic Banner and Sheep Trail Mines (previous drilling at Banner by Gold79 returned 10.7 grams per tonne Au over 3.1 metres in drill hole GC21-08, see press release dated November 2, 2021).
  • The Tyro Main Zone Exploration Target also excludes the Frisco Graben to the northeast, where continuing work indicates the upper levels of a potential low sulfidation epithermal gold system over an extent of 4 kilometres.

Derek Macpherson, President and CEO stated, “In the second half of 2023, Gold79 undertook a review of all the data collected from the Company’s work at the Gold Chain project over the last 3 years. Our conclusion continues to be that the Gold Chain project has the potential to host multiple, plus million-ounce gold targets. The Tyro Main Zone represents a portion of the potential we see at the project and has become a priority for the Company given the potential to define a higher-grade open-pittable resource that would start from surface with a relatively small amount of additional exploration work.”

Mr. Macpherson continued, “This Exploration Target, if converted to a resource, would have the potential to be one of the higher-grade open-pit deposits in the camp, and has the potential to be moved into production quickly given that it is on patented claims and given the existing underutilized infrastructure in the surrounding district.”

Figure 1. Geologic map of the Katherine district and the Gold Chain project.

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Tyro Main Zone Exploration Target

The Tyro Main Zone consists of the historic Tyro Mine (with production from two-levels of underground workings and a small slot pit) and the Decimal Hill area. The 1,000-metre extent considered in this Exploration Target is contained within 15.6 to 31.2 Mt grading 1.5 to 2.5 g/t Au and is located entirely on 3 patented claims controlled by Gold79.

The work completed to date by Gold79 at the Tyro Main Zone includes:

  • 685.7 metres of RC drilling (Table 1).
  • 95 surface rock chip samples (Figure 2).
  • 56 chip channel samples from the underground workings (Table 2).
  • Detailed geologic mapping of the mine workings, patented claims and surrounding BLM claims.

Using this data, Gold79 has defined the Exploration Target over the 1,000-metre strike length of the Tyro Main Zone and down to a depth of 300 metres. The Exploration Target effectively excludes the potential high-grade zone intersected with drill hole GC23-28 (which included 9.1 metres at 51.09 grams per tonne gold, see press release dated February 28, 2023). This potential high-grade zone was excluded since it has only been intersected in one drill hole to date and would materially skew the potential grade range higher. It should be noted that similar grades in line with GC23-28 were documented to have been mined historically (pre-1940) at the Tyro underground mine.

The dimensions of the Exploration Target are based on surface sampling, detailed mapping, and drilling for strike length and width. The 300-metre depth is consistent with the depth of mineralization encountered in neighboring veins (i.e. Katherine, Arabian and the Oatman district) shown in Figure 1.

The potential quantity and grades estimated for the Tyro Main Zone Exploration Target are conceptual in nature, and there has been insufficient exploration completed to date to define a mineral resource. It is uncertain if further exploration will result in the Tyro Main Zone Exploration Target being delineated as a mineral resource.

Figure 2. Tyro Mine area geologic map showing sections, drill holes and sampling results.

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Figure 3. Three-dimensional view looking north across the mineralized domain (red) of the Tyro vein system. Historical holes (black dots) and holes proposed for 2024 (blue poles).

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Path to a Resource at the Tyro Main Zone

Gold79 believes it has a unique opportunity to define a gold resource with minimal additional investment over a short period of time. Modelling of the existing database (Figure 3) has identified areas where additional exploration is needed to support a maiden inferred resource estimate. Gold79 believes that to define a maiden resource at the Tyro Main Zone to a depth of approximately 150m the following work is required.

  1. Trenching – 24 trenches (~1,100 metres)
  2. Core Drilling – 750 to 1,250 metres
  3. RC Drilling – 1,500 to 2,500 metres

The planned trenching program is expected to help define widths and gold grade in mine and surface exposures. The accessible mine workings have already been sampled (Table 2). Many of the roads required for this work were constructed in the 1980s and surface access/disturbance should not require a permit. It is important to note that each step in the exploration process will define the scale required at the subsequent step.

The potential quantity and grade estimated for the Tyro Main Zone Exploration Target is conceptual in nature, and there has been insufficient exploration completed to date to define a mineral resource. It is uncertain if further exploration will result in the Tyro Main Zone Exploration Target being delineated as a mineral resource.

Table 1. Selected Intercepts from Tyro Main Zone Drilling.

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Table 2. Summary of underground chip-channel sampling on the
Tyro Mine 200 Level.

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Figure 4. Schematic diagram of the Tyro vein system showing the vein segments defined by WNW- to NW-trending intra- to post-mineral faults and veins.

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Figure 5. Exploration model for low-sulfidation epithermal gold-silver vein systems illustrating vertical variations in quartz textures, structure, alteration and geochemistry along with the estimated vertical positions of the several structural segments of the Tyro vein system. Diagram adapted from: Buchanan (1980), Hollister (1985), Berger & Eimon (1983), Anaconda Corp. (1983), Guoyi (1992) and Corbett & Leach (1996).

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Further Updates Planned on the Frisco Graben and North Oatman Trend

Gold79 has completed a review of the exploration data collected over the last three years at Gold Chain. Given that the upper extent of the “boiling zone” of this low sulphidation epithermal gold system is effectively at surface for the Tyro Main Zone (Figure 5), this has become Gold79’s priority exploration target at Gold Chain. However, based on this review of exploration data, Gold79 also believes that other targets at the Gold Chain project have the potential to yield large gold deposits. Besides the Tyro Vein system, discussed in our May 9, 2023 press release, the North Oatman Trend and Frisco Graben represent large scale targets, with the “bonanza zones” partially exposed or blind to the surface (Figure 5). The Company plans to provide future updates on these other large-scale targets at its Gold Chain project in northwest Arizona.

Qualified Person / Quality Control and Quality Assurance

Robert Johansing, M.Sc. Econ. Geol., P. Geo., the Company’s Vice President, Exploration is a qualified person (“QP”) as defined by NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical content of this press release. Mr. Johansing has also been responsible for all phases of drilling programs including sample collection, labelling, bagging and transport from the project to American Assay Laboratories of Sparks, Nevada. Samples were then dried, crushed and split, and pulp samples were prepared for analysis. Gold was determined by fire assay with an ICP finish, over limit samples were determined by fire assay and gravimetric finish. Silver plus 34 other elements were determined by Aqua Regia ICP-AES, over limit samples were determined by fire assay and gravimetric finish. Standard sample chain of custody procedures were employed during field work and the drilling campaigns until delivery to the analytical facility.

About Gold79 Mines Ltd.

Gold79 Mines Ltd. is a TSX Venture listed company focused on building ounces in the Southwest USA. Gold79 holds 100% earn-in option to purchase agreements on three gold projects: the Jefferson Canyon Gold Project and the Tip Top Gold Project both located in Nevada, USA, and, the Gold Chain Project located in Arizona, USA. In addition, Gold79 holds a 32.3% interest in the Greyhound Project, Nunavut, Canada under JV by Agnico Eagle Mines Limited.

For further information regarding this press release contact:

Derek Macpherson, President & CEO
Phone: 416-294-6713
Email: dm@gold79mines.com
Website: www.gold79mines.com.

Book a 30-minute meeting with our CEO here.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:

This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are made as of the date hereof and are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions which involve risks and uncertainties associated with our business including any future private placement financing, the uncertainty as to whether further exploration will result in the target(s) being delineated as a mineral resource, capital expenditures, operating costs, mineral resources, recovery rates, grades and prices, estimated goals, expansion and growth of the business and operations, plans and references to the Company’s future successes with its business and the economic environment in which the business operates. All such statements are made pursuant to the ‘safe harbour’ provisions of, and are intended to be forward-looking statements under, applicable Canadian securities legislation. Any statements contained herein that are statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements require us to make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. We caution readers of this news release not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements as a number of factors could cause actual results or conditions to differ materially from current expectations. Please refer to the risks set forth in the Company’s most recent annual MD&A and the Company’s continuous disclosure documents that can be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Gold79 does not intend, and disclaims any obligation, except as required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Grizzly Closes Private Placement

Edmonton, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – January 22, 2024) – Grizzly Discoveries Inc. (TSXV: GZD) (FSE: G6H) (OTCQB: GZDIF) (“Grizzly” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, on January 19, 2024, it closed on a private placement (the “Offering”) by the issuance of 2,975,500 Units (as defined below) at a price of $0.05 per Unit for gross proceeds of $148,775.

Under the terms of the Offering, each Unit consisted of one common share of the Company (“Common Share”) and one half of one warrant (“Warrant”). Each whole Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one additional Common Share at an exercise price of $0.07 per Common Share and shall expire on the earlier of: (a) 30 days following written notice by the Issuer to the Subscriber that the volume-weighted average trading price of the Common Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange is at or greater than CA$0.10 per Common Share for 10 consecutive trading days; and (b) January 19, 2026.

The Company intends to use the proceeds from the Units for general working capital.

The Common Shares and any Common Shares issued on exercise of the Warrants are subject to restrictions on trading until May 20, 2024 in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Following closing of the Offering, the Company has 152,669,619 Common Shares issued and outstanding. The Offering is subject to Final Acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange.

ABOUT GRIZZLY DISCOVERIES INC.

Grizzly is a diversified Canadian mineral exploration company with its primary listing on the TSX Venture Exchange focused on developing its approximately 72,700 ha (approximately 180,000 acres) of precious and base metals properties in southeastern British Columbia. Grizzly is run by a highly experienced junior resource sector management team, who have a track record of advancing exploration projects from early exploration stage through to feasibility stage.

On behalf of the Board,
GRIZZLY DISCOVERIES INC.
Brian Testo, CEO, President

Suite 363-9768 170 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5T 5L4

For further information, please visit our website at www.grizzlydiscoveries.com or contact:

Nancy Massicotte
Corporate Development
Tel: 604-507-3377
Email: nancy@grizzlydiscoveries.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Lion One Provides Update on Tuvatu Operations in Fiji, Grants Options

North Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – January 18, 2024) – Lion One Metals Limited (TSXV: LIO) (OTCQX: LOMLF) (ASX: LLO) (“Lion One” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on ongoing operations at the company’s 100% owned Tuvatu Alkaline Gold Project in Fiji.

Lion One Metals’ Chairman and CEO Walter Berukoff stated: “2023 was a year of noteworthy accomplishments for Lion One Metals. Within one year we have gone from pouring concrete to pouring gold. We built the entire processing plant at Tuvatu within one year, completed over 2,000 m of underground mine development, drilled over 40,000 m of core, completed Stage 1 of our Tailings Storage Facility, and on October 10th we celebrated with over 1,000 community members, employees, and government officials as we poured our first gold at Tuvatu. We’re very proud of our technical team’s ability to achieve these significant milestones, especially in such a short period of time.”

“In 2024 we expect another watershed year for Lion One Metals. During the 300 TPD pilot plant phase of operations we will be focusing on the development of the mine and the expansion of the processing plant to 500 TPD. We are pursuing a staged increase in development and the 300 TPD pilot plant stage is a critical step in the continuous improvement of mining and milling at Tuvatu. The knowledge and experience gained during the pilot plant stage of operations will be crucial in achieving long-term success and in optimizing performance at the 500 TPD stage. The goal for 2024 is to have the 500 TPD processing plant in operation by the end of Q3. We will then use the cash flow from our 500 TPD operations to fund the next stage of growth for Lion One, which includes the development of the 500 Zone at Tuvatu, and the advancement of our regional exploration program throughout the Navilawa Caldera, where we intend to discover and develop the next Tuvatu.”

Mine Operations

The focus of mining activities during the 300 TPD pilot plant phase of operations is the development of the underground mine, with the goal of advancing the main decline to the 500 Zone as quickly as is safely possible. A secondary goal during this phase of operations is the development of as many stope access points as feasible in advance of the plant expansion to 500 TPD. A significant portion of the material mined during the 300 TPD pilot plant phase of operations is therefore expected to be development material.

As mine development has progressed at Tuvatu, additional mineralization has been discovered in areas in Zone 2 that were not previously expected to be mineralized. This includes mineralization associated with stockwork veining as well as entirely new mineralized lodes. Many of the development headings at Tuvatu have been found to contain low-grade gold mineralization. This low-grade development material is ideal for use as feed stock to test the different gold recovery circuits during the initial stages of plant operation. Processing the development material also serves to offset costs during mine development as this material needs to be removed regardless of whether it is mineralized. Most of the mill feed during the start-up of the 300 TPD pilot plant has therefore consisted of low-grade development material. The first production material was extracted on December 13th, 2023, from the URW1 leading edge stope in Zone 2. This stope is located outside the original PEA resource and represents an expansion of the resource.

Mining activities at Tuvatu in 2024 will consist of a mix of handheld and mechanized mining methods. Handheld mining is ideal for narrow vein mining as it is precise and enables the effective development of narrow drives, thereby minimizing dilution. Mechanized mining produces wider voids and results in a considerably higher production rate. It is therefore the preferred alternative for wider zones of mineralization that are not sensitive to dilution. At Tuvatu there are areas more suitable for handheld mining and others more suitable for mechanized mining. The mining method employed will be tailored to the style of mineralization being extracted. Mine development is proceeding in a manner designed to preserve the optionality of switching between mining methods as appropriate. To date, development mining at Tuvatu has progressed using both handheld and mechanized mining, yet production mining has been limited to handheld methods. Mechanized production is scheduled to start in Q1 2024. Production mining refers to the mining of production stopes through which most of the mineralized material will be extracted, whereas development mining refers to all the supporting development required to access the production stopes, such as the declines, access drives, crosscuts, ventilation rises, and so on. While the primary mining objective during the 300 TPD pilot plant stage is development, mine production is anticipated to steadily increase as production mining is introduced and as the number of available production areas increases ahead of the plant expansion to 500 TPD.

Mill Operations

The focus of mill operations during the 300 TPD pilot plant stage is on determining the best methods and parameters required to maximize gold recovery from each type of gold mineralization at Tuvatu. Mill operations to date have consisted of a start-up period and a campaign period with feed from different areas within Zone 2 and Zone 5.

During the start-up period of operations from late October to early December 2023, predominantly low-grade material was put through the mill. This is typical of mill start-ups and is done while identifying and resolving any start-up issues that may be present before ramping up production. It also serves to build the in-process store of gold that is retained within the plant. During the subsequent campaign periods of operation, the focus changed to the metallurgical variability of the gold mineralization. Several different types of mineralization have been identified at Tuvatu, including three different types within Zone 2 and Zone 5. Due to the complexity of the deposit, additional variability in mineralization is anticipated as development progresses deeper into the mine. The campaign period of operations, which began in mid-December, has consisted of processing separate batches of material from specific parts of Zone 2 and Zone 5 to determine how the plant responds in each case. The knowledge gained from these campaigns will be applied to maximize gold recovery from the larger production stopes in these areas. Gold recovery rates during the start-up and campaign periods have been in line with expectations.

In addition to the start-up and campaign activities, mill commissioning and upgrading has been carried out. Commissioning of both the continuous gravity concentrator and the intensive leach circuit has been on hold due to a delayed shipment of component parts from suppliers. Both circuits are expected to be brought on-line by early February. Similarly, the blowers supplied to aerate the CIL tanks and cyanide detoxification circuit were found to be undersized by the supplier. New blowers will be installed, along with new air spargers and diffusion cones to improve the performance of the CIL circuit.

The mill expansion to 500 TPD is scheduled to be complete by the end of Q3 2024. The expansion consists of three main components: a tower mill, a flotation circuit, and a third ball mill. The purpose of the tower mill is to produce a finer grind of concentrates from the continuous gravity concentrator, thereby further increasing recoveries. The tower mill is expected to be on site in February. The flotation circuit is also being added to maximize recoveries, while the third ball mill is required to increase the milling capacity of the plant. Site preparations for both the flotation circuit and the third ball mill are already complete and construction is pending. All three mill components are on schedule for completion and commissioning by the end of Q3 2024, which is a year ahead of the originally scheduled completion date of Q3 2025.



Figure 1. Aerial Views of Tuvatu Processing Plant and Mine Portal, December 2022 and January 2024. Top image: Aerial view in December 2022 shortly after plant construction started. Bottom image: Aerial view in January 2024 after construction is complete and the 300 TPD pilot plant is in operation. These views highlight some of the substantial progress made at Tuvatu throughout 2023.

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Options

The Company also announces it has granted stock options pursuant to its 10% rolling stock option plan to an officer of the Company to purchase up to an aggregate of 500,000 common shares of the Company. The stock options are exercisable at $1.00 per share and expire 5 years from the date of grant.

Qualified Person (NI43-101)

In accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43- 101”), Alex Nichol, MAIG, VP Geology and Exploration, is the Qualified Person for the Company, and has reviewed, validated, and approved the technical and scientific content of this news release.

About Lion One Metals Limited
Lion One Metals is an emerging Canadian gold producer headquartered in North Vancouver BC, with new operations established in late 2023 at its 100% owned Tuvatu Alkaline Gold Project in Fiji. The Tuvatu project comprises the high-grade Tuvatu Alkaline Gold Deposit, the Underground Gold Mine, the Pilot Plant, and the Assay Lab. The Company also has an extensive exploration license covering the entire Navilawa Caldera, which is host to multiple mineralized zones and highly prospective exploration targets.

As disclosed in its “Technical Report and PEA Update for the Tuvatu Gold Project” dated April 29, 2022, the 2018 Tuvatu resource estimate comprises 1,007,000 tonnes indicated at 8.50 g/t Au (274,600 oz. Au) and 1,325,000 tonnes inferred at 9.0 g/t Au (384,000 oz. Au) at a cut-off grade of 3.0 g/t Au. The technical report is available on the Lion One website at www.liononemetals.com and under the Lion One profile on the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Walter Berukoff, Chairman & CEO

Contact Information
Investor inquiries: info@liononemetals.com
Phone:1-855-805-1250 (toll free North America)
Website: www.liononemetals.com

Neither the TSX-V nor its Regulation Service Provider accepts responsibility or the adequacy or accuracy of this release

This press release may contain statements that may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are forward-looking information. Generally, forward-looking information may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “proposed”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases, or by the use of words or phrases which state that certain actions, events or results may, could, would, or might occur or be achieved. This forward-looking information reflects Lion One Metals Limited’s current beliefs and is based on information currently available to Lion One Metals Limited and on assumptions Lion One Metals Limited believes are reasonable. These assumptions include, but are not limited to, the actual results of exploration projects being equivalent to or better than estimated results in technical reports, assessment reports, and other geological reports or prior exploration results. Forward-Looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements of Lion One Metals Limited or its subsidiaries to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks and other factors may include, but are not limited to: the stage development of Lion One Metals Limited, general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; the actual results of current research and development or operational activities; competition; uncertainty as to patent applications and intellectual property rights; product liability and lack of insurance; delay or failure to receive board or regulatory approvals; changes in legislation, including environmental legislation, affecting mining, timing and availability of external financing on acceptable terms; not realizing on the potential benefits of technology; conclusions of economic evaluations; and lack of qualified, skilled labor or loss of key individuals. Although Lion One Metals Limited has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Lion One Metals Limited does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

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Diamcor Announces Convertible Loan Financing

KELOWNA, BC / ACCESSWIRE / January 18, 2024 / Diamcor Mining Inc. (TSX-V.DMI)(OTCQB:DMIFF)(FRA:DC3A), (“Diamcor” or the “Company”), a well-established Canadian diamond mining company with a proven history in the mining, exploration, and sale of rough diamonds announces that the Company intends to complete a convertible loan financing (the “Financing”) of up to CDN$2,000,000.00, and anticipates that an aggregate of approximately CDN$1,250,000.00 of the Financing will be subscribed to by existing larger shareholders and management of the Company. The financing will consist of unsecured convertible promissory notes (the “Notes”) having a term of two (2) years from the closing date and bearing interest at the rate of 15% per annum. During the first year, interest will accrue and be payable 12 months from the date of closing. No principal payments will be required until maturity. The principal amount of the Notes will be convertible at the election of the noteholder into Common Shares of the Company at any time up to the maturity date at the rate of CND$0.10 per share. As provided in Policy 5.2 of the TSX Venture Exchange Corporate Finance Policy Manual, interest will be convertible at the election of the noteholder into Common Shares of the Company at the Market Price as at the time of conversion of the interest.

In addition, subject to the exceptions noted below, the Company will issue non-transferable share purchase warrants to eligible participating investors, with each share purchase warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one (1) Common share of the Company at a price of CND$0.15 for a period of two (2) years from the date of issuance (the “Warrants”). The number of Warrants issuable to the eligible participating investors will be equal to the number of Common Shares into which the principal amount of the investor’s Note is convertible.

The proceeds from the Financing will be used for the continued advancement of efforts to increase processing volumes at the Company’s Krone-Endora at Venetia Project (the “Project”), the work programmes previously underway, the announced efforts surrounding drilling and bulk sampling on the greater portions of the Project, and for general corporate purposes. While the Company plans to continue ongoing discussions with financiers and industry-related parties on additional funding scenarios which may be beneficial in increasing long-term shareholder value and added growth, the Company will not be proceeding with the term loan financing of up to CND$5.0M previously announced on October 2, 2023.

For further detail on the Company’s future plans and its perspective on the diamond industry, please see the following in depth interview with Dean Taylor, chief executive officer of Diamcor.

Diamcor Update on the Diamond Industry and Company Focus for 2024 Forward

The Financing is subject to regulatory approval of the TSX Venture Exchange along with completion of all definitive documentation and filings as required. All securities issued pursuant to the above will be subject to a hold period of four months plus one day following the closing.

About Diamcor Mining Inc.

Diamcor Mining Inc. is a fully reporting publicly traded Canadian diamond mining company with a well-established proven history in the mining, exploration, and sale of rough diamonds. With a long-term strategic alliance with world famous Tiffany & Co, the Company’s primary focus is on the mining and development of its Krone-Endora at Venetia Project which is co-located and directly adjacent to De Beers’ Venetia Diamond Mine in South Africa. The Venetia diamond mine is recognized as one of the world’s top diamond-producing mines, and the deposits which occur on Krone-Endora have been identified as being the result of shift and subsequent erosion of an estimated 50M tonnes of material from the higher grounds of Venetia to the lower surrounding areas in the direction of Krone and Endora. The Company focuses on the acquisition and development of mid-tier projects with near-term production capabilities and growth potential and uses unique approaches to mining that involves the use of advanced technology and techniques to extract diamonds in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner. The Company has a strong commitment to social responsibility, including supporting local communities and protecting the environment.

About the Tiffany & Co. Alliance

The Company has established a long-term strategic alliance and first right of refusal with Tiffany & Co. Canada, a subsidiary of world-famous New York based Tiffany & Co., to purchase up to 100% of the future production of rough diamonds from the Krone-Endora at Venetia Project at market prices. In conjunction with this first right of refusal, Tiffany & Co. Canada also provided the Company with financing in an effort to advance the Project as quickly as possible. Tiffany & Co. is now owned by Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (LVMH), a publicly traded company which is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (Euronext) under the symbol LVMH and on the OTC under the symbol LVMHF. For additional information on Tiffany & Co., please visit their website at www.tiffany.com.

About the Krone-Endora at Venetia Project

Diamcor acquired the Krone-Endora at Venetia Project from De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited, consisting of the prospecting rights over the farms Krone 104 and Endora 66, which represent a combined surface area of approximately 5,888 hectares directly adjacent to De Beers’ flagship Venetia Diamond Mine in South Africa. The Company subsequently announced that the South African Department of Mineral Resources had granted a Mining Right for the Krone-Endora at Venetia Project encompassing 657.71 hectares of the Project’s total area of 5,888 hectares. The Company has also submitted an application for a mining right over the remaining areas of the Project. The deposits which occur on the properties of Krone and Endora have been identified as a higher-grade “Alluvial” basal deposit which is covered by a lower-grade upper “Eluvial” deposit. These deposits are proposed to be the result of the direct-shift (in respect to the “Eluvial” deposit) and erosion (in respect to the “Alluvial” deposit) of an estimated 1,000 vertical meters of material from the higher grounds of the adjacent Venetia Kimberlite areas. The deposits on Krone-Endora occur with a maximum total depth of approximately 15.0 metres from surface to bedrock, allowing for a very low-cost mining operation to be employed with the potential for near-term diamond production from a known high-quality source. Krone-Endora also benefits from the significant development of infrastructure and services already in place due to its location directly adjacent to the Venetia Mine, which is widely recognised as one of the top producing diamond mines in the world.

Qualified Person Statement:

Mr. James P. Hawkins (B.Sc., P.Geo.), is Manager of Exploration & Special Projects for Diamcor Mining Inc., and the Qualified Person in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 responsible for overseeing the execution of Diamcor’s exploration programmes and a Member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (“APEGA”). Mr. Hawkins has reviewed this press release and approved of its contents.

On behalf of the Board of Directors:

Mr. Dean H. Taylor
President & CEO
Diamcor Mining Inc.
www.diamcormining.com

For further information contact:

Mr. Dean H. Taylor
Diamcor Mining Inc
DeanT@Diamcor.com
+1 250 862-3212

For Investor Relations contact:

Mr. Rich Matthews Mr. Neil Simon
Integrous Communications Investor Cubed Inc
rmatthews@integcom.us nsimon@investor3.ca
+1 (604) 355-7179 +1 (647) 258-3310

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. While these forward-looking statements represent our best current judgement, they are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that are beyond the Company’s ability to control or predict and which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Further, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE: Diamcor Mining Inc.

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Aya Gold & Silver Reports High-Grade Drill Results from Completed 2023 Drill Exploration Program at Boumadine

MONTREAL, Jan. 18, 2024 /CNW/ – Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA) (OTCQX: AYASF) (“Aya” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce new high-grade drill exploration results from its 2023 completed program of 76,000 meters at Boumadine in the Kingdom of Morocco. The new results confirm the large, high-grade mineralized zones in the southern and northern portions of the Main Trend, which remains open in all directions.

Key Highlights1

  • Definition of new high-grade mineralization from the infill drilling program:
    • BOU-DD23-223 intersected 763 grams per tonne (“g/t”) silver equivalent (“AgEq”) over 38.3 meters (“m”) (1.53 g/t Au, 311 g/t Ag, 4.4% Zn, 1.8% Pb and 0.04% Cu), including 11.0m at 996 g/t AgEq
    • BOU-DD23-230 intersected 991 g/t AgEq over 17.6m (2.64 g/t Au, 247 g/t Ag, 7.7% Zn, 1.2% Pb and 0.3% Cu), including 3.7m at 1,662 g/t AgEq
    • BOU-DD23-248 intersected 1,136 g/t AgEq over 5.9m (5.94 g/t Au, 59 g/t Ag, 8.8% Zn, 1.0% Pb and 0.1% Cu)
    • BOU-DD23-220 intersected 575 g/t AgEq over 10.9m (1.77 g/t Au, 91 g/t Ag, 4.5% Zn, 1.7% Pb and 0.1% Cu), including 2.4m at 1,275 g/t AgEq
    • BOU-DD23-218 intersected 1,409 g/t AgEq over 4.2m (13.59 g/t Au, 115 g/t Ag, 0.1% Zn, 0.1% Pb and 0.1% Cu) and 978 g/t AgEq over 5.8m (9.21 g/t Au, 80 g/t Ag, 0.1% Zn, 0.1% Pb and 0.2% Cu)
    • BOU-DD23-251 intersected 531 g/t AgEq over 9.4m (2.66 g/t Au, 32 g/t Ag, 4.4% Zn, 0.2% Pb and 0.04% Cu), including 2.4m at 1,719 g/t AgEq

“Today’s high-grade drill results including BOU-DD23-223 in the south and BOU-DD23-218 in the north of the Main Trend confirm continuity and grade of the Main Trend at Boumadine,” said Benoit La Salle, President & CEO. “Infill drilling has decreased the spacings between drill holes to improve our confidence in grades and tonnages for the upcoming Q1-2024 mineral resource estimate, which will provide visibility on Boumadine’s potential for near-term value creation.”

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1 All intersections are in core lengths; Ag equivalent is based on a 100% recovery with the following ratios: 1g/t Au: 93.4 g/t Ag; 1% Cu: 130.4 g/t Ag; 1% Pb: 31.8 g/t Ag; 1% Zn: 54.1 g/t Ag

Table 1 – Significant Intercepts from Boumadine Drill Exploration Program (Core Lengths)

 DDH No.SectionZoneFrom
(m)		To
(m)		Au
(g/t)		Ag
(g/t)		Length*
(m)		Cu
(%)		Pb
(%)		Zn
(%)		Mo
(g/t)		 Ag Eq**
(g/t)
BOU-DD23-2086675NMain129.9139.41.60359.50.20.10.435231
Including134.9139.42.51594.50.30.10.555367
BOU-DD23-2119150NMain6.09.82.01993.80.04.30.017426
BOU-DD23-2148850NMain214.0223.04.77619.00.10.10.25535
Including216.2221.56.61905.30.20.10.36749
BOU-DD23-2188850NPara244.3247.514.72193.20.00.20.141,411
BOU-DD23-2188850NPara252.6256.813.591154.20.10.10.131,409
BOU-DD23-2188850NPara261.2275.11.223013.90.00.00.15153
Including272.3274.05.891191.70.20.10.113698
BOU-DD23-2188850NMain280.3286.19.21805.80.20.10.18978
Including280.3284.313.051084.00.30.10.281,377
BOU-DD23-2188850NPara290.0302.01.985812.00.10.10.28265
Including292.1297.43.501075.30.10.10.111459
BOU-DD23-2188850NPara333.1334.30.0310261.20.00.00.011,031
BOU-DD23-2206575NMain105.0115.91.779110.90.11.74.5133575
Including112.3114.76.262612.40.31.26.6161,275
BOU-DD23-2206575NPara133.4136.80.89763.40.32.57.07649
BOU-DD23-2216575NMain225.5239.01.071213.50.00.20.34136
BOU-DD23-2236525NMain131.6169.91.5331138.30.01.84.4101763
Including144.9155.92.3449411.00.11.93.936996
BOU-DD23-2236525NPara239.5247.00.46947.50.00.20.735192
BOU-DD23-2259325NPara47.453.71.44546.30.00.95.312508
Including50.853.72.88862.90.01.09.921927
BOU-DD23-2259325NMain73.277.42.70214.20.10.33.216465
Including75.277.44.72312.20.10.34.516738
BOU-DD23-2269325NMain182.8186.71.26353.90.11.54.78466
Including184.5185.73.33531.20.11.89.514951
BOU-DD23-2269325NPara197.0198.17.73471.10.30.50.58852
BOU-DD23-2279325NMain259.7268.33.34188.60.10.10.56369
Including263.5268.35.42214.80.10.10.17545
BOU-DD23-2286300NMain267.2276.11.99818.90.01.03.459488
Including267.7273.03.091195.30.01.54.787715
BOU-DD23-2296525NPara111.9116.01.601754.10.11.97.3259810
BOU-DD23-2306575NMain166.6184.22.6424717.60.31.27.786991
Including177.6181.32.916513.70.13.211.51061,662
BOU-DD23-2306575NPara188.2202.32.789714.10.20.46.531755
BOU-DD23-2315375NMain582.0585.70.961103.70.00.62.4339371
BOU-DD23-2327825NMain426.4431.83.91185.40.10.10.12402
Including426.4427.710.72491.30.20.10.221,092
BOU-DD23-2346575NMain310.6317.31.40196.70.10.34.51407
Including315.0316.34.78411.30.20.418.421,518
BOU-DD23-2387825NPara216.0217.81.59471.80.13.73.510517
BOU-DD23-2446450NPara64.070.41.06496.40.00.72.0131287
BOU-DD23-2446450NPara112.8120.60.71627.80.00.21.3196216
BOU-DD23-2446450NPara134.6145.40.414110.80.00.81.2361190
BOU-DD23-2446450NMain148.5155.10.52566.60.00.92.6298295
Including150.5152.11.191871.60.02.59.0946925
BOU-DD23-2456450NPara106.0111.00.05175.01.50.41.570312
BOU-DD23-2456450NMain198.4206.50.731228.10.02.34.768524
Including198.4200.21.832991.80.14.813.12691,355
BOU-DD23-2456450NPara217.5226.50.8669.00.00.30.32112
BOU-DD23-2486450NMain329.5335.45.94595.90.11.08.8231,136
BOU-DD23-2495800NMain598.7601.84.19483.10.10.12.512587
BOU-DD23-2495800NPara693.1695.52.18572.40.00.77.310680
BOU-DD23-2505800NPara236.7239.73.3413.00.00.00.05316
BOU-DD23-2505800NMain377.7384.01.44496.3…0.10.10.512225
BOU-DD23-2505800NPara448.8455.51.02256.70.10.10.412155
BOU-DD23-2516450NMain345.9355.32.66329.40.00.24.414531
Including346.4348.87.99912.40.10.315.8191,719
BOU-DD23-2547650NMain241.4243.45.63612.00.30.21.46703
 *    True width remains undetermined at this stage; all values are uncut.
**   Ag equivalent is based on a 100% recovery with the following ratio: 1 g/t Au: 93.4 g/t Ag; 1% Cu:130.4 Ag; 1% Pb: 31.8 Ag;
       1% Zn: 54.1 Ag.
Figure 1 – Surface Plan of Boumadine Property with Magnetic Data (Residual Total Field) and 2023 Drill Holes (CNW Group/Aya Gold & Silver Inc)
Figure 1 – Surface Plan of Boumadine Property with Magnetic Data (Residual Total Field) and 2023 Drill Holes (CNW Group/Aya Gold & Silver Inc)

2023 Exploration Results

For 2023, 197 diamond drill holes (“DDH”) for 74,295m were completed at Boumadine (Figure 1 and Appendix 2) with the remaining meterage of the 76,000m were completed in the first week of January 2024. Infill drilling was conducted on strike along the Main Trend (South, Central, and North Zones) while exploration drilling also targeted the North-West, Tizi and North-East Zones.

The majority of results have been received for drill holes up to BOU-DD23-255 (Table 1, Figure 3, Figure 4, and Appendix 1).

Results received since November 2023 confirm the high grade of the southern infill sections of the Main Trend, notably with holes BOU-DD23-223 and BOU-DD23-230 intersecting large, mineralized zones.

The main mineralization generally consists of 1m to 4m wide (locally reaching over a 10m width) N340- oriented massive sulphide lenses/veins sharply dipping eastward (> 70°). The massive sulphide veins (>80%) are mainly composed of pyrite, with variable proportions of sphalerite, galena, and chalcopyrite. Figure 3 presents the results of the Boumadine Main Zone on a longitudinal section along the deposit, defining ore shoots shallowly dipping toward south, in both the Central and South Zones.

Figure 2 – Longitudinal View of Boumadine Main Zone (CNW Group/Aya Gold & Silver Inc)
Figure 2 – Longitudinal View of Boumadine Main Zone (CNW Group/Aya Gold & Silver Inc)
Figure 3 – Surface Plan of Central & North Zones with New 2023 DDH Results (CNW Group/Aya Gold & Silver Inc)
Figure 3 – Surface Plan of Central & North Zones with New 2023 DDH Results (CNW Group/Aya Gold & Silver Inc)
Figure 4 – Surface Plan of South Zones with New 2023 DDH Results (CNW Group/Aya Gold & Silver Inc)
Figure 4 – Surface Plan of South Zones with New 2023 DDH Results (CNW Group/Aya Gold & Silver Inc)
Aya Gold & Silver Inc logo (CNW Group/Aya Gold & Silver Inc)
Aya Gold & Silver Inc logo (CNW Group/Aya Gold & Silver Inc)

Next Steps

Following completion of the 2023 drilling program, the Corporation expects to publish an NI 43-101 compliant resource by the end of Q1-2024.

The 2024 drill program is already underway, a portion of which will continue extending the strike-length of the Boumadine Main Trend but with a primary focus on exploring targets outside of the Main Trend. Final numbers will be announced later in Q1.

Fieldwork commenced on the new permits in 2024 with a hyperspectral survey, mapping and prospecting. High resolution airborne geophysics (magnetics and MobileMT) is expected to begin later in Q1.

Technical Information

Aya has implemented a quality control program to comply with best practices in sampling and analysis of drill core. Drill core samples were transported in sealed bags for analysis at Afrilab laboratory in Marrakech. Standards of different grades and blanks were inserted every 20 samples in addition to the standards, blanks and pulp duplicate inserted by Afrilab.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information contained in this press release have been reviewed by David Lalonde, B. Sc, Head of Exploration, Qualified Person, for accuracy and compliance with National Instrument 43-101.

About Aya Gold & Silver Inc.

Aya Gold & Silver Inc. is a rapidly growing, Canada-based silver producer with operations in the Kingdom of Morocco.

The only TSX-listed pure silver mining company, Aya operates the high-grade Zgounder Silver Mine and is exploring its properties along the prospective South-Atlas Fault, several of which have hosted past-producing mines and historical resources. Aya’s Moroccan mining assets are complemented by its Tijirit Gold Project in Mauritania, which is being advanced to feasibility.

Aya’s management team maximizes shareholder value by anchoring sustainability at the heart of its production, resource, governance, and financial growth plans.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain statements that constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws (“forward-looking statements”), which reflects management’s expectations regarding Aya’s future growth and business prospects (including the timing and development of new deposits and the success of exploration activities) and other opportunities. Wherever possible, words such as “confirm”, “remains”, “confidence”, “potential”, “complete”, “expect” “extend”, “belief”, and similar expressions or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, “will”, or are “likely” to be taken, occur or be achieved, have been used to identify such forward-looking information.  Specific forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements and information with respect to the exploration and development potential of Boumadine and the advancement of and success of the exploration program at Boumadine , and timing for the release of the Company’s disclosure in connection with the foregoing. Although the forward-looking information contained in this press release reflect management’s current beliefs based upon information currently available to management and based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, Aya cannot be certain that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information. Such forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions, opinions and analysis made by management in light of its experience, current conditions, and its expectations of future developments that management believe to be reasonable and relevant but that may prove to be incorrect. These assumptions include, among other things, the ability to obtain any requisite governmental approvals, the accuracy of Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource Estimates (including, but not limited to, ore tonnage and ore grade estimates), silver price, exchange rates, fuel and energy costs, future economic conditions, anticipated future estimates of free cash flow, and courses of action. Aya cautions you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements.

The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include, among others: the inherent risks involved in exploration and development of mineral properties, including government approvals and permitting, changes in economic conditions, changes in the worldwide price of silver and other key inputs, changes in mine plans (including, but not limited to, throughput and recoveries being affected by metallurgical characteristics) and other factors, such as project execution delays, many of which are beyond the control of Aya, as well as other risks and uncertainties which are more fully described in Aya’s 2022 Annual Information Form dated March 31, 2023, and in other filings of Aya with securities and regulatory authorities which are available on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca. Furthermore, Aya’s corporate update of May 28, 2020 regarding the materiality of its assets as well as to studies regarding non-material assets remains applicable as at the date hereof. Aya does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements should assumptions related to these plans, estimates, projections, beliefs, and opinions change. Nothing in this document should be construed as either an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy or sell Aya securities. All references to Aya include its subsidiaries unless the context requires otherwise.

Appendix 1 – Full Drill Results from Boumadine (core lengths) 

DDH No.SectionZoneFrom
(m)		To
(m)		Au
(g/t)		Ag
(g/t)		Length*
(m)		Cu
(%)		Pb
(%)		Zn
(%)		Mo
(g/t)		 Ag Eq**
(g/t)
BOU-DD23-1708025NPara8.59.60.27451.10.00.00.81118
BOU-DD23-1998275NPara28.629.10.22350.50.00.20.4784
BOU-DD23-1998275NPara124.2125.40.25321.20.00.70.41100
BOU-DD23-1998275NPara154.9155.50.81510.60.00.56.25481
BOU-DD23-1998275NPara222.1224.31.38212.20.00.51.06222
BOU-DD23-1998275NMain255.0255.80.19120.80.00.51.0235112
BOU-DD23-1998275NPara340.6341.31.99230.70.10.30.64260
BOU-DD23-1998275NPara365.6366.10.33400.50.00.61.25154
BOU-DD23-1998275NPara380.6382.81.83252.20.00.23.311383
BOU-DD23-1998275NPara436.8437.40.76160.60.00.11.68180
BOU-DD23-1998275NPara441.4442.00.70320.60.00.32.712255
BOU-DD23-2048375NPara7.89.00.59321.20.00.30.57127
BOU-DD23-2048375NPara74.274.81.19280.60.00.40.912203
BOU-DD23-2048375NPara367.2368.50.54161.30.10.20.3197
BOU-DD23-2048375NMain373.8375.01.92681.20.30.20.61323
BOU-DD23-2048375NPara428.3429.92.38791.60.30.91.63460
BOU-DD23-2058850NMain118.7120.20.20601.50.02.44.815422
BOU-DD23-2058850NPara415.0415.90.56240.90.00.10.11085
BOU-DD23-2066100NNSR0.0207.00.000207.00.00.00.000
BOU-DD23-2076675NPara64.465.40.74161.00.00.10.11292
BOU-DD23-2076675NPara68.469.60.7381.20.00.10.2889
BOU-DD23-2076675NMain76.178.00.28441.90.10.10.1489
BOU-DD23-2076675NPara92.493.10.44190.70.10.10.1780
BOU-DD23-2076675NPara95.996.40.21320.50.10.30.2486
BOU-DD23-2076675NPara146.5148.71.36272.20.00.61.327249
BOU-DD23-2076675NPara356.4358.10.7081.70.00.10.0278
BOU-DD23-2076675NPara360.8362.70.8311.90.00.00.0682
BOU-DD23-2076675NPara365.1365.80.47200.70.00.10.0771
BOU-DD23-2076675NPara367.9369.00.66481.10.01.40.75192
BOU-DD23-2076675NPara370.0370.60.42330.60.00.42.95244
BOU-DD23-2076675NPara417.8418.40.18600.60.00.71.2198173
BOU-DD23-2076675NPara449.2449.80.56320.60.00.30.51124
BOU-DD23-2086675NPara119.4120.41.42291.00.10.20.15190
BOU-DD23-2086675NPara125.8126.80.65281.00.00.00.73132
BOU-DD23-2086675NMain129.9139.41.60359.50.20.10.435231
Including134.9139.42.51594.50.30.10.555367
BOU-DD23-2086675NPara239.0243.50.5194.50.00.00.1766
BOU-DD23-2086675NPara247.5248.50.6941.00.00.00.0272
BOU-DD23-2086675NPara250.5252.10.6591.60.00.00.1576
BOU-DD23-2096100NPara163.3165.60.69362.30.00.00.023107
BOU-DD23-2096100NMain170.5171.31.77650.80.10.10.335258
BOU-DD23-2096100NPara173.7174.21.68390.50.00.10.231214
BOU-DD23-2096100NPara213.5217.50.34724.00.00.90.857180
BOU-DD23-2096100NPara240.0240.50.21360.50.00.34.61316
BOU-DD23-2106100NPara221.8222.80.6381.00.00.00.06473
BOU-DD23-2106100NMain390.6391.60.1141.00.00.00.0718
BOU-DD23-2106100NPara575.6576.20.33160.60.00.10.1256
BOU-DD23-2106100NPara580.3581.40.6741.10.00.00.0168
BOU-DD23-2106100NPara585.6586.60.5581.00.00.00.0162
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BOU-DD23-2119150NPara103.8104.90.03651.10.00.30.3395
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BOU-DD23-2148850NPara200.2201.20.14601.00.10.10.1888
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BOU-DD23-2148850NPara224.0226.00.52102.00.00.00.3576
BOU-DD23-2148850NPara228.9229.42.13560.50.10.45.325571
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BOU-DD23-2159150NMain179.9181.00.3511.10.00.10.5666
BOU-DD23-2159150NPara276.8277.60.46240.80.00.30.2388
BOU-DD23-2159150NPara280.1280.70.54390.60.00.10.11100
BOU-DD23-2159150NPara294.8297.61.38222.80.00.50.95217
BOU-DD23-2159150NPara307.3308.21.31290.90.00.10.08155
BOU-DD23-2166100NPara296.0297.20.5941.20.00.00.0162
BOU-DD23-2166100NPara299.6300.80.4741.20.00.00.0150
BOU-DD23-2166100NMain483.1485.51.25322.40.20.30.122194
BOU-DD23-2166100NPara531.9532.40.94600.50.15.21.33390
BOU-DD23-2166100NPara559.0559.80.51160.80.20.30.310110
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BOU-DD23-2179150NPara220.4220.91.03390.50.10.67.819593
BOU-DD23-2179150NPara226.6227.80.94491.20.00.10.618174
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BOU-DD23-2179150NPara310.8312.21.49661.40.00.10.06214
BOU-DD23-2179150NPara313.2314.30.25241.10.00.10.0155
BOU-DD23-2179150NPara327.5328.02.02960.50.01.13.35502
BOU-DD23-2179150NPara337.3337.81.28840.50.00.10.09211
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BOU-DD23-2188850NPara238.6239.70.57121.10.00.10.4591
BOU-DD23-2188850NPara244.3247.514.72193.20.00.20.141,411
BOU-DD23-2188850NPara250.6251.60.5381.00.00.00.3176
BOU-DD23-2188850NPara252.6256.813.591154.20.10.10.131,409
BOU-DD23-2188850NPara257.8258.70.43280.90.00.10.1878
BOU-DD23-2188850NPara261.2275.11.223013.90.00.00.15153
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BOU-DD23-2188850NMain280.3286.19.21805.80.20.10.18978
Including280.3284.313.051084.00.30.10.281,377
BOU-DD23-2188850NPara290.0302.01.985812.00.10.10.28265
Including292.1297.43.501075.30.10.10.111459
BOU-DD23-2188850NPara303.0304.00.38121.00.00.00.6882
BOU-DD23-2188850NPara333.1334.30.0310261.20.00.00.011,031
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BOU-DD23-2199150NPara281.1282.21.78331.10.10.31.21282
BOU-DD23-2199150NPara286.3288.41.72692.10.10.10.04242
BOU-DD23-2199150NPara294.4299.01.19174.60.10.10.23152
BOU-DD23-2199150NPara309.1310.20.5441.10.00.00.0159
BOU-DD23-2199150NPara309.1311.30.5442.20.00.00.0258
BOU-DD23-2199150NPara312.4313.60.4911.20.00.00.0149
BOU-DD23-2199150NPara314.5315.60.5241.10.00.10.2265
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BOU-DD23-2199150NPara332.5334.50.65122.00.00.10.1181
BOU-DD23-2199150NPara337.1337.92.09270.80.11.05.11544
BOU-DD23-2199150NPara369.0370.00.33161.00.00.30.51283
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BOU-DD23-2206575NPara97.298.40.83281.20.00.11.169172
BOU-DD23-2206575NMain105.0115.91.779110.90.11.74.5133575
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BOU-DD23-2206575NPara120.0121.13.17681.10.10.30.384404
BOU-DD23-2206575NPara129.0130.10.4181.10.00.50.84105
BOU-DD23-2206575NPara133.4136.80.89763.40.32.57.07649
BOU-DD23-2216575NPara62.763.74.48111.00.00.00.01434
BOU-DD23-2216575NPara72.073.00.5341.00.00.10.0158
BOU-DD23-2216575NPara80.281.40.081261.20.10.10.04147
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BOU-DD23-2216575NPara345.0345.50.59200.50.00.30.412107
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BOU-DD23-2236525NMain131.6169.91.5331138.30.01.84.4101763
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BOU-DD23-2236525NPara174.9176.81.451001.90.00.52.911410
BOU-DD23-2236525NPara188.4189.20.28200.80.00.10.8790
BOU-DD23-2236525NPara201.0202.00.15601.00.00.42.31211
BOU-DD23-2236525NPara216.0216.60.23430.60.01.13.68292
BOU-DD23-2236525NPara224.8226.40.29221.60.00.30.7196
BOU-DD23-2236525NPara227.5228.00.43940.50.01.80.78231
BOU-DD23-2236525NPara232.0233.00.40241.00.00.50.31695
BOU-DD23-2236525NPara239.5247.00.46947.50.00.20.735192
BOU-DD23-2236525NPara254.0254.90.45120.90.00.10.22468
BOU-DD23-2236525NPara262.7263.20.5480.50.00.10.0264
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BOU-DD23-2246300NPara106.9108.80.90441.90.00.20.1151152
BOU-DD23-2246300NPara114.0114.90.5710.90.00.00.0256
BOU-DD23-2246300NPara159.0160.00.32231.00.00.20.5307102
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BOU-DD23-2259325NPara41.943.40.37541.50.01.54.749400
BOU-DD23-2259325NPara47.453.71.44546.30.00.95.312508
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BOU-DD23-2259325NPara68.270.20.65162.00.00.42.348215
BOU-DD23-2259325NMain73.277.42.70214.20.10.33.216465
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BOU-DD23-2259325NPara79.380.70.34141.40.00.20.95104
BOU-DD23-2259325NPara83.184.02.54400.90.11.01.747409
BOU-DD23-2269325NPara175.9176.40.25520.50.03.94.52447
BOU-DD23-2269325NMain182.8186.71.26353.90.11.54.78466
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BOU-DD23-2269325NPara189.9190.41.69200.50.01.13.523407
BOU-DD23-2269325NPara197.0198.17.73471.10.30.50.58852
BOU-DD23-2279325NPara253.0254.00.2411.00.00.21.52113
BOU-DD23-2279325NMain259.7268.33.34188.60.10.10.56369
Including263.5268.35.42214.80.10.10.17545
BOU-DD23-2286300NPara43.044.00.03831.00.40.00.04138
BOU-DD23-2286300NPara185.2186.20.6641.00.00.00.0270
BOU-DD23-2286300NPara258.2260.80.55182.60.00.81.210159
BOU-DD23-2286300NMain267.2276.11.99818.90.01.03.459488
Including267.7273.03.091195.30.01.54.787715
BOU-DD23-2286300NPara277.1278.10.36121.00.00.20.4374
BOU-DD23-2286300NPara301.1302.10.38121.00.00.00.35372
BOU-DD23-2286300NPara308.7311.60.27352.90.00.50.53106
BOU-DD23-2286300NPara312.6313.60.27201.00.00.30.8199
BOU-DD23-2286300NPara314.6315.40.52200.80.00.31.72169
BOU-DD23-2286300NPara319.3325.00.36235.70.00.10.3880
BOU-DD23-2286300NPara330.1331.81.07201.70.00.00.05125
BOU-DD23-2286300NPara333.5334.50.58271.00.00.00.01486
BOU-DD23-2286300NPara356.4357.00.75160.60.10.00.1396
BOU-DD23-2286300NPara364.0365.53.3171.50.10.00.06328
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BOU-DD23-2296525NPara87.889.40.33271.60.00.51.824179
BOU-DD23-2296525NPara90.391.20.24240.90.10.51.122133
BOU-DD23-2296525NPara92.193.00.38160.90.00.50.6397
BOU-DD23-2296525NPara102.2103.20.6751.00.00.20.31492
BOU-DD23-2296525NPara111.9116.01.601754.10.11.97.3259810
BOU-DD23-2296525NPara119.3120.31.32151.00.00.11.444221
BOU-DD23-2296525NPara141.4142.40.48161.00.00.30.44898
BOU-DD23-2296525NPara153.4153.91.02640.50.00.00.019166
BOU-DD23-2296525NPara162.9163.40.201030.50.08.51.15452
BOU-DD23-2296525NPara257.4258.40.03851.00.00.00.0295
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BOU-DD23-2306575NPara157.4158.40.51121.00.00.20.638102
BOU-DD23-2306575NPara162.9163.80.26240.90.00.00.12359
BOU-DD23-2306575NMain166.6184.22.6424717.60.31.27.786991
Including177.6181.32.916513.70.13.211.51061,662
BOU-DD23-2306575NPara188.2202.32.789714.10.20.46.531755
BOU-DD23-2315375NPara521.7522.70.13331.00.00.40.4979
BOU-DD23-2315375NPara571.3572.30.54281.00.00.30.12492
BOU-DD23-2315375NPara574.3575.20.34200.90.00.50.1876
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BOU-DD23-2315375NPara589.0592.01.1183.00.00.10.4121147
BOU-DD23-2315375NPara596.0597.00.5411.00.00.00.0654
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BOU-DD23-2315375NPara610.8611.80.33241.00.00.20.130184
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BOU-DD23-2327825NPara420.0421.00.79161.00.00.20.66130
BOU-DD23-2327825NMain426.4431.83.91185.40.10.10.12402
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BOU-DD23-2327825NPara521.3522.03.56200.70.10.10.14378
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BOU-DD23-2346575NPara324.0324.72.12200.70.00.30.27240
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BOU-DD23-2366300NPara479.2480.20.42121.00.10.10.12478
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BOU-DD23-2377825NPara377.8379.80.68162.00.00.31.13149
BOU-DD23-2377825NPara469.0469.54.54310.50.10.21.47556
BOU-DD23-2377825NPara475.5476.50.33161.00.00.20.7893
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BOU-DD23-2387825NPara72.173.01.0410.90.00.00.12107
BOU-DD23-2387825NPara216.0217.81.59471.80.13.73.510517
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BOU-DD23-2387825NPara307.0309.01.34182.00.11.32.73335
BOU-DD23-2387825NMain312.3315.71.32113.40.00.10.22151
BOU-DD23-2387825NPara403.4403.91.08120.50.00.40.23137
BOU-DD23-2387825NPara428.7429.70.07391.00.00.10.2560
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BOU-DD23-2396575NPara137.8138.90.10361.10.10.10.0255
BOU-DD23-2396575NPara450.7451.70.4841.00.00.00.0552
BOU-DD23-2396575NPara453.7454.70.7841.00.00.10.0182
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BOU-DD23-2495800NPara590.1590.90.42120.80.10.20.11883
BOU-DD23-2495800NPara593.7594.20.52320.50.10.30.29115
BOU-DD23-2495800NMain598.7601.84.19483.10.10.12.512587
BOU-DD23-2495800NPara603.7605.70.31182.00.00.10.0952
BOU-DD23-2495800NPara606.7607.70.35121.00.10.00.0353
BOU-DD23-2495800NPara609.7610.70.6941.00.00.10.0274
BOU-DD23-2495800NPara647.3651.50.98104.20.00.10.22118
BOU-DD23-2495800NPara658.1658.70.5280.60.00.00.0360
BOU-DD23-2495800NPara693.1695.52.18572.40.00.77.310680
BOU-DD23-2495800NPara714.3718.50.55154.20.10.20.53107
BOU-DD23-2495800NPara725.5727.50.44122.00.10.40.1281
BOU-DD23-2495800NPara747.6748.21.15600.60.10.20.19196
BOU-DD23-2495800NPara747.6748.80.85381.20.10.20.233148
BOU-DD23-2505800NPara221.0222.00.6211.00.00.00.0261
BOU-DD23-2505800NPara226.0228.00.8142.00.00.10.0585
BOU-DD23-2505800NPara229.0230.00.5811.00.00.00.0358
BOU-DD23-2505800NPara236.7239.73.3413.00.00.00.05316
BOU-DD23-2505800NPara326.8327.80.71401.00.00.10.082116
BOU-DD23-2505800NPara373.7374.70.4581.00.00.00.0554
BOU-DD23-2505800NMain377.7384.01.44496.30.10.10.512225
BOU-DD23-2505800NPara411.0411.90.31240.90.00.00.11862
BOU-DD23-2505800NPara420.1421.10.22361.00.00.42.220192
BOU-DD23-2505800NPara448.8455.51.02256.70.10.10.412155
BOU-DD23-2505800NPara508.9509.50.67320.60.20.10.05121
BOU-DD23-2516450NPara262.0263.00.03441.00.00.00.0149
BOU-DD23-2516450NPara278.6279.40.03510.80.00.00.01259
BOU-DD23-2516450NMain345.9355.32.66329.40.00.24.414531
Including346.4348.87.99912.40.10.315.8191,719
BOU-DD23-2516450NPara431.4432.16.651390.70.40.10.01818
BOU-DD23-2516450NPara439.1439.80.50240.70.10.10.0182
BOU-DD23-2525800NMain204.5207.40.63582.90.00.71.1230210
BOU-DD23-2525800NPara258.0261.00.041643.00.00.10.12179
BOU-DD23-2537650NPara203.0204.01.011061.00.70.40.14312
BOU-DD23-2537650NMain281.0283.50.52242.50.00.30.51110
BOU-DD23-2547650NPara162.1162.70.62240.60.00.31.26158
BOU-DD23-2547650NPara220.9221.50.53160.60.12.62.65306
BOU-DD23-2547650NMain241.4243.45.63612.00.30.21.46703
BOU-DD23-2547650NPara269.3270.10.51120.80.10.30.53101
*     True width remains undetermined at this stage; all values are uncut.
**   Ag equivalent is based on a 100% recovery with the following ratio; 1 g/t Au: 93.4 g/t Ag; 1% Cu: 130.4 Ag; 1% Pb: 31.8 Ag;
       1% Zn: 54.1 Ag.

Appendix 2 – New Drillhole Coordinates of 2023 Boumadine Exploration Program (completed holes)

DDH No.EastingNorthingElevationAzimuthDipLength (m)
BOU-DD23-245317 1123 474 6491 27070-50252.4
BOU-DD23-246317 4563 476 0551 215250-50640.1
BOU-DD23-247317 0713 474 6351 26570-50348.7
BOU-DD23-248317 0343 474 6211 26170-50400.9
BOU-DD23-249317 2023 473 9921 27070-50768.0
BOU-DD23-250317 2853 474 0221 26270-50515.0
BOU-DD23-251316 9973 474 6091 25970-50465.4
BOU-DD23-252317 3593 474 0491 26870-50368.4
BOU-DD23-253317 3873 476 0311 217250-50515.6
BOU-DD23-254317 3153 476 0061 221250-50433.5
BOU-DD23-255317 4313 474 0751 27770-50211.7
BOU-DD23-256317 6263 473 7231 27870-50400.6
BOU-DD23-257315 1533 476 0301 283270-50211.0
BOU-DD23-258315 4073 476 0301 263270-50584.0
BOU-DD23-259317 9493 477 0491 195135-50370.0
BOU-DD23-260314 7393 478 1501 228290-50204.2
BOU-DD23-261315 1983 476 0301 288270-50150.5
BOU-DD23-262314 8213 478 1201 230290-50366.2
BOU-DD23-263317 8913 477 1081 193135-50427.1
BOU-DD23-264317 8343 477 1601 192135-50564.1
BOU-DD23-265317 1823 477 2441 205250-50609.7
BOU-DD23-266315 2383 476 0301 283270-50162.0
BOU-DD23-267314 5693 477 9991 239110-50219.7
BOU-DD23-268315 3243 476 0301 270270-50159.3
BOU-DD23-269315 2813 476 0301 277270-50207.1
BOU-DD23-270317 0663 477 5111 201250-50710.0
BOU-DD23-271314 9063 478 0891 235290-50498.2
BOU-DD23-272315 3103 477 7631 278270-50189.4
BOU-DD23-273317 1093 477 5271 200250-50176.8
BOU-DD23-274317 1523 477 5431 200250-50246.0
BOU-DD23-275314 4993 478 0241 231110-50307.3
BOU-DD23-276315 3503 477 7631 276270-50200.9
BOU-DD23-277315 3923 477 7631 273270-50275.7
BOU-DD23-278317 1943 477 5581 198250-50284.8
BOU-DD23-279315 4403 477 7631 278270-50243.9
BOU-DD23-280315 4823 477 7631 276270-50288.1
BOU-DD23-281314 4323 478 0491 221110-50449.8
BOU-DD23-282315 5223 477 7631 268270-50500.6

SOURCE Aya Gold & Silver Inc

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Base Metals Energy Junior Mining

Grizzly Reports the First Sample Results for the Newly Acquired Ground in the Beaverdell Area of the Greenwood, BC Precious and Battery Metals Project

Edmonton, Alberta–(Newsfile Corp. – January 17, 2024) – Grizzly Discoveries Inc. (TSXV: GZD) (FSE: G6H) (OTCQB: GZDIF) (“Grizzly” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the first assay results for rock and soil samples collected from the newly acquired and staked mineral claims in the Beaverdell area of the Greenwood District. These are the first results from an initial exploration program conducted in the South Beaverdell target area within the Greenwood Precious and Battery Metals Project. In addition, results will also be forthcoming from additional prospecting and sampling in the Greenwood area and from recent work conducted at the Robocop Property following up on copper-cobalt anomalous soils identified in work over the last two years.

Highlights:

  • A total of 49 rock grab samples were collected from mostly outcrop and some mineralized dump material across the South Beaverdell claims acquired in early 2023 (Figures 1 & 2).
  • Additional staking has been conducted to expand and firm up the land position in the area.
  • Rock grab samples from showings and mineralized dumps in the Gold Drop portion of the claim area returned 4 samples with >42.8 grams per tonne (g/t) silver (Ag) (1.25 ounces per ton [opt] up to 97 g/t (2.83 opt) Ag.
  • The high Ag values are often accompanied by high lead and zinc in the 0.1 – 2% range. The high values are associated with gossanous sulphide material in quartz veins and breccia in a shear zone in granodiorite in contact with a diorite or felsic porphyry dike (Figures 3 & 4).
  • A few 2023 samples from the Gold Drop claim returned weakly anomalous gold values. A single sample from a road cut to the south yielded 0.624 g/t (0.018 opt) Au (Figures 1 and 2). Historical exploration has yielded a number of high silver and gold values from selective grab samples and some chip samples from the Gold Drop underground workings including up to 51.4 g/t (1.5 opt) Au and 377.1 g/t (11.0 opt) Ag (Minfile 082ESW041).
  • A total of 329 soil samples were collected during 2023 at and surrounding the Gold Drop showing. A number of soil samples returned anomalous Ag, Au and Zn results (Figures 1, 2 and 5). A total of 25 samples yielded from 20 up to 348 parts per billion (ppb) Au with three samples yielding >200 ppb Au (Figure 5).

Brian Testo, President and CEO of Grizzly Discoveries, stated “We are excited with the new results to date from the new Beaverdell mineral claims and we are planning follow-up exploration including extensive soil and rock sampling programs along with ground geophysical surveys. Much of the newly acquired ground has seen little exploration and evaluation since the 1980’s. We also are looking forward to pursuing a number of high grade gold – silver – copper showings and historical mines with drilling in 2024 along with additional exploration for significant battery metal prospects in our current 165,000+ acre land holdings in the Greenwood District. We have barely scratched the surface in terms of exploration!“

Figure 1: Initial 2023 Ag results rock & soil sampling – South Beaverdell Area, Greenwood Project.



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Figure 2: Historical – 2023 Ag results rock & soil sampling – South Beaverdell Area, Greenwood Project.



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Figure 3. Sulphide (galena & sphalerite) mineralization from vein outcrop Gold Drop Claim.



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Figure 4. Main adit with quartz vein and sulphides at the Gold Drop Claim.



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Figure 5: Historical – 2023 Au results rock & soil sampling – South Beaverdell Area, Greenwood Project



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Summary of 2023 Exploration at Greenwood:

An extensive rock and soil sampling program along with new geological mapping during 2023 has been completed in preparation for drilling at a number of locations in the Greenwood Area. Additional results should be forthcoming over the next month and will be presented in additional news releases.

Quality Assurance and Control

Rock and soil samples were analyzed at ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division) in Vancouver, Canada (an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited facility). Gold was assayed using a fire assay with atomic emission spectrometry and gravimetric finish when required (+10 g/t Au). Rock grab and rock chip samples from outcrop/bedrock are selective by nature and may not be representative of the mineralization hosted on the project.

The sampling program was undertaken by Company personnel under the direction of Michael B. Dufresne, M.Sc., P.Geol., P.Geo. A secure chain of custody is maintained in transporting and storing of all samples.

The technical content of this news release and the Company’s technical disclosure has been reviewed and approved by Michael B. Dufresne, M. Sc., P. Geol., P.Geo., who is the Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

ABOUT GRIZZLY DISCOVERIES INC.

Grizzly is a diversified Canadian mineral exploration company with its primary listing on the TSX Venture Exchange focused on developing its approximately 72,700 ha (approximately 180,000 acres) of precious and base metals properties in southeastern British Columbia. Grizzly is run by highly experienced junior resource sector management team, who have a track record of advancing exploration projects from early exploration stage through to feasibility stage.

On behalf of the Board,

GRIZZLY DISCOVERIES INC.
Brian Testo, CEO, President

Suite 363-9768 170 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5T 5L4

For further information, please visit our website at www.grizzlydiscoveries.com or contact:

Nancy Massicotte
Corporate Development
Tel: 604-507-3377
Email: nancy@grizzlydiscoveries.com

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This press release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. This information and statements address future activities, events, plans, developments and projections. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, constitute forward-looking statements or forward-looking information. Such forward-looking information and statements are frequently identified by words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend” and similar terminology, and reflect assumptions, estimates, opinions and analysis made by management of Grizzly in light of its experience, current conditions, expectations of future developments and other factors which it believes to be reasonable and relevant. Forward-looking information and statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause Grizzly’s actual results, performance and achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information and statements and accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed thereon.

Risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to vary include but are not limited to the availability of financing; fluctuations in commodity prices; changes to and compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including environmental laws and obtaining requisite permits; political, economic and other risks; as well as other risks and uncertainties which are more fully described in our annual and quarterly Management’s Discussion and Analysis and in other filings made by us with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and available at www.sedar.com. Grizzly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information or statements except as may be required by law.

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Base Metals Energy Junior Mining

Granite Creek Copper Receives Final Metallurgical Results Demonstrating 88% Oxide Copper Recovery

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / January 17, 2024 / Granite Creek Copper Ltd. (TSXV:GCX)(OTCQB:GCXXF) (“Granite Creek” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce significantly increased recovery of copper from oxide material at its Carmacks Copper-Gold-Silver project (“Carmacks Project” or the “Project“) was achieved through metallurgical studies conducted by Kemetco Research Inc. from (“Kemetco“).

The Company’s 2023 Preliminary Economic Assessment (“2023 PEA”) for the Project identified the opportunity to significantly increase net present value (“NPV”) by improving oxide recovery. Metallurgical testing completed on the project in support of the 2023 PEA showed that while a copper recovery of over 93% could be achieved via a well-established froth flotation technique for sulphide ore, only 39.8% copper recovery from oxide ore was achieved using the same process (see Table 1 for summary of flotation results). The current test results show a total recovery of 88% for oxide material is possible, an increase of 48% over the PEA base case (Tables 1 and 2). These results will have a significant impact on the economics for the project as the PEA identified an additional $180 M of NPV5% value by increasing life of mine average recovery for copper from 64% to 77%. With sulfide recoveries of 93.7% identified in the PEA and combined oxide recoveries (initial flotation + leaching and precipitate) of 88% the potential recoveries for copper are well above the 77% target level highlighted in the 2023 PEA.

The current mine plan as outlined in the 2023 PEA contemplates processing material with a high oxide content of up to 80% oxide ore in the first five years of the mine life. During this time over 8.4 million tonnes of oxide material would be processed versus 2.88 million tonnes of sulphide material. An increase in recovery of oxide material for the first five years of mine life, as demonstrated in these test results, would have a potentially very significant impact on project economics.

Kemetco Research Inc. was retained to complete testing on tailings produced in previous metallurgical work to develop a process for treating material that will have passed through the mill and still have significant oxide copper minerals present (See Figure 1 for simplified flow sheet). This laboratory test program showcased the efficacy of copper recovery from Carmacks copper oxide flotation tailings through a low-concentration acid leach at ambient temperature and pressure followed by chemical precipitation of copper minerals. The precipitation of copper sulphide (“CuS”) from the resulting leachate was shown to be an effective method of fully recovering the leached copper from solution, yielding a very high-grade CuS precipitate that would be added to the copper concentrate further increasing the copper grade of the high-quality concentrates from the project. For reference the PEA estimated an average concentrate grade of 40% copper with significant gold and silver credits.

Figure 1: Simplified Flow Sheet

Results of this testing are outlined below:

  • Acid leaching was able to extract as much as 80% of the remnant copper present in a composite prepared from Carmacks copper oxide flotation tailings.
  • Copper in precipitates varied, but in most tests approached the theoretical grade of pure CuS which grades 66.5% Cu. High grades were obtained without pH adjustment.
  • This testing shows a total copper recovery from oxide material of 88% with Initial Flotation recovery of 39.8% + Leach and Precipitate recovery of 48% (80% of the remnant copper).
  • Adding Sodium hydrosulphide (“NaHS”) solution resulted in up to 100% precipitation of copper from leach solutions, offering a promising avenue for further refinement. Hydrogen sulphide gas was equally effective as a sulphide source for copper precipitation.
  • In all tests, the precipitation of CuS resulted in a drop in pH as free acid was regenerated as a by-product of the precipitation reaction, creating the potential to reuse/recycle the regenerated acid.

Table 1 Summary of flotation testing results and average values used in PEA.

Recovery %
SampleCuAuAg
Sulphide Sample Flotation193.769.078.4
Oxide Sample Flotation239.857.537.4
Total Oxide Recovery (Initial Flotation + Leach and Precipitate)88.0N/AN/A
PEA LOM Base Case364.05860
PEA Target Case4> 775860
  1. Sulphide flotation testing completed by SGS prior to PEA study see news release dated January 10, 2023.
  2. Oxide flotation testing completed by SGS prior to PEA study see news release dated January 10, 2023.
  3. Calculated LOM average recovery based on a regression curve dependant on oxide content.
  4. Projected PEA target based on achieving a 20% increase in oxide recovery LOM.

Table 2 2023 – PEA Copper Recovery Sensitivity Table

Copper Recovery SensitivityPEA BASETarget1
Pre-Tax NPV (5-10% Discount)Overall recovery51%58%64%70%77%
Sensitivity Range80%90%100%110%120%
5%$136.6M$231.3M$324.1M$416.6M$509.6M
6%$122.2M$209.4M$269.6M$383.8M$471.0M
7%$107.3M$189.4M$271.5M$353.6M$453.6M
8%$93.8M$171.1M$248.4M$325.8M$403.1M
9%$81.4M$154.3M$227.3M$300.2M$373.2M
10%$70.1M$139.0M$207.8M$276.7M$345.6M
  1. Based on a recovery of 93.7% for sulphide and 88% for oxide this would exceed the PEA LOM 77% target

About the Carmacks Deposit:

The road accessible Carmacks deposits hosts a NI 43-101 resource consisting of 36.2 Mt M&I, grading 1.07% CuEq 0.81% Cu, 0.31 g/t Au, 3.41 g/t Ag (see news release January 19, 2023). The deposit was the subject of a positive PEA released in January 2023 that envision a 9-year mine life based on a mill capable of processing 7,000 t/d of combined oxide and sulfide ore. The resources are contained within three conceptual open pits and are open for expansion.

Contained Copper in Measured and Indicated Resources

147 Pit 280 Mlbs copper in oxide
126 Mlbs copper in sulfide

2000 Pit 10.5 Mlbs copper in oxide
51.3 Mlbs copper in sulfide

1213 Pit 35.4 Mlbs copper in oxide
122.3 Mlbs copper in sulfide

Tim Johnson, President & CEO stated, “The 2023 PEA, a major milestone for the Company, identified several opportunities for the Project including increased recovery, resource expansion and additional mine and process optimisation. The unlocking of additional value through the improved oxide recovery that this testing represents, especially in the early years of mine life, has the potential to add significantly to the NPV of the project. These results could allow for re-evaluation of resources that didn’t make it into the mine plan due to lower grades or assumed recoveries. The process being developed by the company also has the possibility of being used in other parts of the Minto Copper belt where oxidized or partially oxidized (POX) copper ores have not been processed by other operators.”

Corporate Update

Granite Creek announces the appointment of Susan Henderson as Corporate Secretary. In this role, Ms. Henderson will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and serving as a key liaison between the company and its stakeholders. She brings her extensive experience in the mining industry, making her well-suited to contribute to Granite Creek’s continued success. The board and executive team are confident in her ability to navigate the complex landscape of corporate governance and provide valuable insights.

Qualified Persons

Mr. Douglas Warkentin, P.Eng., a Qualified Person for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical disclosure related to metallurgical testing contained in this news release. Mr. Warkentin is a Senior Metallurgist with Kemetco Research and an advisor to the Company.

The NI 43-101 technical report entitled CARMACKS PROJECT PRELIMINARY ECONOMIC ASSESMENT (PEA) YUKON, CANADA, referenced in this news release is available on the company’s website as well as on SEDAR under the company’s profile.

2023 PEA: The Company cautions that the results of the PEA are preliminary in nature and do not include the calculation of mineral reserves as defined by NI 43-101. There is no certainty that the results of the PEA will be realized.

About Granite Creek Copper

Granite Creek Copper, a member of the Metallic Group of Companies, is a focused on the exploration and development of critical minerals projects in North America. The Company’s projects consist of its flagship 176 square kilometer Carmacks project in the Minto copper district of Canada’s Yukon Territory on trend with the high-grade Minto copper-gold mine and the advanced stage LS molybdenum project and the Star copper-nickel-PGM project, both located in central British Columbia. More information about Granite Creek Copper can be viewed on the Company’s website at www.gcxcopper.com.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Timothy Johnson, President & CEO
Telephone: 1 (604) 235-1982
Toll Free: 1 (888) 361-3494
E-mail: info@gcxcopper.com
Website: www.gcxcopper.com
Metallic Group: www.metallicgroup.ca

Forward-Looking Statements

Forward Looking Statements: This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements”. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts including, without limitation, statements regarding potential mineralization, historic production, estimation of mineral resources, the realization of mineral resource estimates, interpretation of prior exploration and potential exploration results, the timing and success of exploration activities generally, the timing and results of future resource estimates, permitting time lines, metal prices and currency exchange rates, availability of capital, government regulation of exploration operations, environmental risks, reclamation, title, and future plans and objectives of the company are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. Although Granite Creek Copper believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include failure to obtain necessary approvals, unsuccessful exploration results, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, results of future resource estimates, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, risks associated with regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of personnel, materials and equipment on a timely basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, uninsured risks, delays in receiving government approvals, unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to remedy same, and other exploration or other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the companies with securities regulators. Readers are cautioned that mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Mineral exploration and development of mines is an inherently risky business. Accordingly, the actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For more information on Granite Creek Copper and the risks and challenges of their businesses, investors should review their annual filings that are available at www.sedar.com.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE: Granite Creek Copper Ltd.



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Base Metals Energy Junior Mining Precious Metals

Terra Balcanica Drills 499 g/T AgGEq Over 3.8 m at Cumavici Ridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Closes Private Placement Financing

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Terra Balcanica Resources Corp. (“Terra” or the “Company”) (CSE:TERA; FRA:UB1) is pleased to announce additional assay results from the 2023 Phase II drill campaign confirming continuation of the high-grade Cumavici Ridge polymetallic mineralization within its flagship Viogor-Zanik project in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Company further announces closing of the final tranche of its non-brokered private placement financing (the “Offering”) of shares (the ”Shares”) for total gross proceeds of $212,200.

Highlights

  • Drillhole CMV23002b intersected 499 g/t AgEq over 3.8 m from 22 m downhole with a further mineralized interval of 227 g/t AgEq over 2.0 m from 31 m (Table 1);
  • Drillhole collar for CMV23002b is located 39 m northeast of previously reported CMV23003 and 004 and 38 m SE of 2022 drillhole CMVDD001 which returned:
    • CMVDD001 – 824 g/t AgEq over 4 m (see company news release dated 8th September, 2022);
    • CMV23003 – 457 g/t AgEq over 4.15 m;
    • CMV23004 – 1168 g/t AgEq over 1.35 m;
  • The mineralization remains open immediately northwest and down-dip to the southwest;

Terra Balcanica CEO, Dr. Aleksandar Mišković, comments: “We are delighted to continue reporting impressive silver grades from the central Cumavici Ridge system. This polymetallic, near-surface target keeps on delivering and is open along strike and down-dip. Cumavici Ridge is only one of five target zones along the 7.2 km NW-SE trending fault-hosted system that remains to be drilled, thus offering upside to advance a deposit immediately adjacent to the existing Sase Pb-Zn-Ag mine with infrastructure including mining and processing facilities. We are excited to continue advancing Viogor-Zanik’s full potential as a unique critical raw minerals land package right at Europe’s doorsteps. Additional assay results will continue to be released very shortly.”

Hole IDFrom (m)To (m)Length (m)Ag (g/t)Au
(g/t)		Pb
(%)		Sb
(%)		Zn
(%)		AgEq (g/t)
CMV23002b22.0025.803.801250.702.720.485.53499
CMV23002b31.0033.002.001660.570.110.120.21227

Table 1. Assay results from drillhole CMV23002b of the Phase II drilling campaign. Interval lengths reported are drilled lengths, not true widths. Silver equivalents (“AgEq”) are based on assumed metal prices of US$1,980/oz for gold (Au), US$23/oz for silver (Ag), US$1.15/lb for zinc (Zn), US$5.42/lb for antimony (Sb) and US$1.00/lb for lead (Pb). Assumed metal recoveries of 90% Au, 93% Ag, 95% Sb, 94% Pb and Zn are based on published metallurgical tests on analogous intermediate sulphidation epithermal vein deposits.

Figure 1. Geological map illustrating the drillholes at the Cumavici Ridge locality. AgEq values are labelled for selected 2022 and 2023 drill intercepts (See Company’s new releases dated 13 November 2023, 27 February 2023). Current drilling efforts confirm mineralization over 82 m NW/SE strike length. (WGS84/UTM Zone 34N (click here to view image).

Hole IDEastingNorthingElevation (m)DipAzimuthDepth (m)Recovery (%)
CMV23002b360224.64888498.1594.58-5005056.299

Table 2. Collar locations for reported Phase II drillhole. Coordinates and elevation were taken by local consultant surveyors using a differential GPS unit. (WGS84/UTM Zone 34N).

Future Exploration Program
Further drilling efforts at Cumavici Ridge will aim to connect the shallow high-grade interval reported in this release to the 531 g/t AgEq over 0.75 m and 355 g/t AgEq over 1.10 m reported over 600 m to the northwest (see Company news release dated 5th November 2023). The system remains untested and open to the southwest down-dip which will also be targeted in 2024 drilling.

Figure 2. Drillhole section through step out drill fence located 42 m SE of the 2022 discovery holes at Cumavici Ridge. Assay interval reported for CMV23002b (click here to view image).

QAQC
Half core (PQ3 and HQ3) samples were delivered by truck to ALS Bor, Serbia for sample preparation and analysis at the ALS laboratory Loughrea, Ireland an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certified testing laboratory. Sample preparation PREP-31BY method was used on all core samples. This involves crushing to 70% less than 2 mm, rotary split 1kg and pulverizing the split to greater than 85% passing 75 microns. Gold was assayed by 30g fire assay with ICP-AES finish (Au-ICP21). Analyses of silver and base metals were completed by highly oxidising digestion with HNO3, KClO3 and HBr (ASY-ORE) and the final solution in dilute aqua regia is determined by ICP-AES (ME-ICPORE). Control samples, comprising certified reference materials (CDN-ME-1811), quarter core field duplicates and blanks were inserted at a rate of 9% and investigated as part of the company’s quality assurance and quality control program.

Final Tranche of Private Placement Financing Closed
The Company issued an additional aggregate of 1,200,000 Shares at a price of $0.04 per Share for gross proceeds of $48,000 pursuant to the Offering announced on December 1st, 2023.

In total, the Company has issued 5,305,000 Shares at a price of $0.04 for gross proceeds of $212,200. Terra will use the net proceeds of the Offering for working capital and to finance the acquisition of a strategic mineral exploration licence in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws, all securities issued and issuable in connection with the closing of the final tranche of the Private Placement will be subject to a four (4) month hold period ending May 17th, 2024. There were no finders’ fees paid in any of the tranches of the Offering.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to sell any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold within the United States, or to or for the account or benefit of any U.S. person or any person in the United States, unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available. “United States” and “U.S. Person” are as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act.

Qualified Person
Dr. Aleksandar Mišković, P.Geo, is the Company’s designated Qualified Person for this news release within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure of Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) and has reviewed and validated that the information contained in this news release as accurate.

About the Company
Terra Balcanica is a polymetallic exploration company targeting large-scale mineral systems in the Balkans of southeastern Europe. The Company has 90% interest in the Viogor-Zanik Project in eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina, 100% of the Kaludra and Ceovishte mineral exploration licences in southern Serbia. The Company emphasizes responsible engagement with local communities and stakeholders. It is committed to proactively implementing Good International Industry Practice (GIIP) and sustainable health, safety, and environmental management.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Terra Balcanica Resources Corp.
“Aleksandar Mišković”

Aleksandar Mišković
President and CEO

For further information, please contact Alex Mišković at amiskovic@terrabresources.com, or visit our website at www.terrabresources.com.

Cautionary Statement

This news release contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities legislation (collectively “forward-looking statements”). The use of any of the words “will”, “intends” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon. Actual results achieved may vary from the information provided herein as a result of numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors. The Company believes the expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct. The Company does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.