Golden Goliath Resources Ltd.: Exploration Update
July 13 2011 - 8:30AM
Marketwired
Golden Goliath Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: GNG)(PINK SHEETS:
GGTH-F) -
Golden Goliath is pleased to advise that exploration work on the
Company's 100% owned Nopalera property is progressing very
well.
The current exploration program at Nopalera consists of detailed
geological and structural mapping and rock sampling, both on
surface and within old workings which are being opened and
rehabilitated. The results to date from this work are very
encouraging as they indicate Nopalera represents the upper portion
of a high sulphidation epithermal system, with excellent potential
for gold mineralization at depth. Road building, trenching and
reinterpretation of existing geochemical and geophysical data is
also being completed.
"We are delighted with the potential of Nopalera," commented
J.Paul Sorbara, president of Golden Goliath. "With Agnico-Eagle
optioning our Las Bolas property, Fresnillo's recent spectacular
discovery of a huge gold deposit right beside us, and Penoles
staking large areas all around us, our exploration model is being
validated by some of the the world's largest and most successful
mining companies. We are extremely encouraged by our exploration
results at Nopalera, and look forward to an aggressive drilling
campaign to test the high potential targets now being developed on
the property."
Indications of high-sulfidation include widespread vuggy quartz
and elevated precious metals values associated with silicified and
argillized structures. The numerous old workings on the property
give access to unweathered faces for more representative sample
results. Lower levels of the system exposed yield higher values of
gold and silver. For example, at an old mine about 2km south of and
some 400m vertically below the Nopalera concession, sampling has
returned values of up to 15 g/t gold from an exposed quartz vein
averaging 1-2m in width. Mr. Sorbara comments: "We see precious
metals values increase with depth in the area and this supports our
exploration model. We are optimistic our planned drill program will
help us define an economic deposit similar to the nearby Orisyvo
deposit, which has an indicated and inferred resources of 9.2M
ounces of gold with additional resources identified which will be
included in their next scoping study.
The Company has purchased a new geophysical instrument
(Terraspec), a state-of-the-art spectrometer that allows us to map
the distribution of particular clay minerals which we expect will
give us a clearer picture of the epithermal system and assist us
with targeting drillholes. Preliminary results already indicate
that the alteration is the result of a high sulphidation system,
which is believed to be related to porphyry style mineralization at
depth.
Fresnillo PLC is the world's largest primary silver producer,
and as such, provides limited disclosure of its advanced
exploration programs. However, what they have disclosed about
Orisyvo is:
-- Indicated & inferred resources of 2.7M ounces of gold in oxides and
6.51M ounces of gold in sulphides (9.2 million ounces of gold)
-- Disseminated gold values delineated over a 1 x 1.5 km area, and through
400 metres vertical extent, with grades ranging 0.5 to 2.5 g/t gold
-- 1.5 kilometer exploration adit underway
-- Pilot plant to be established in 2011
-- Additional resources identified with an updated scoping study expected
early in 2012
The Fresnillo claims that host the Orisyvo deposit border Golden
Goliath's Nopalera claim on its eastern edge. The proximity of
Orisyvo and a similar geological model has management very excited
on the potential of Nopalera.
The significance of Fresnillo's discovery and the potential for
the district has not gone unnoticed by some of the majors. Penoles,
the second largest Mexican mining company behind Fresnillo, has now
staked claims that completely surround our Uruachic Camp.
Agnico-Eagle Mines has agreed to option a portion of our Uruachic
Camp (Las Bolas/Los Hilos) and is one of our major shareholders.
This makes the area an important new emerging gold district with a
world class gold deposit and potential for more discoveries, three
major mining companies actively involved and Golden Goliath holding
a substantial land position in the heart of it.
The Company is planning a major diamond drilling program, the
first on Nopalera, for late this year or early 2012. The drilling
program is currently estimated to be about 10,000 metres and its
objective is to test for mineralization of the same style as that
found at the neighbouring Orisyvo deposit.
"The pieces of the puzzle are falling into place, and the
picture that's emerging is one of a high-level epithermal system.
We are extremely encouraged by the exploration success of our
neighbors to the east, and look forward to drill testing our
targets on Nopalera as soon as we are ready," commented Mr.
Sorbara.
About Golden Goliath
Golden Goliath Resources Ltd. is a junior exploration company
listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (symbol GNG). The Qualified
Person who has reviewed and approved this release is J. Paul
Sorbara M.Sc., P.Geo. The Company is focused on exploring and
developing the gold and silver potential of an historic mining camp
located in the world famous Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains of
northwestern Mexico. Golden Goliath's Uruachic claims are owned
100% by the Company and are fully paid for with no property option
or purchase payments to make.
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 news release.
Contacts: Golden Goliath Resources Ltd. J. Paul Sorbara, M.Sc.,
P.Geo President & CEO +1(604) 682-2950 jps@goldengoliath.com
www.goldengoliath.com
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