NevGold Corp. (“
NevGold” or the “
Company”)
(TSXV:NAU) (OTCQX:NAUFF) (Frankfurt:5E50) is pleased to
announce that it has received approval of the Limousine Butte
Exploration Plan of Operations Permit (“PoO”) from the Bureau of
Land Management (“BLM”).
This is a significant permitting
milestone for the Limousine Butte Project (“Limo Butte”) and
expands the amount of disturbance allowed for exploration drilling
and other activities to 200 acres, from the current 15 acres
allowed under three Exploration Notices at the Project. The BLM
announced their decision by posting a positive Record of Decision
(ROD) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) regarding the
Exploration Plan of Operations permit.
Key Highlights
- PoO will allow for up to 200 acres of combined surface
disturbance to be conducted within the PoO boundary; the
Company previously had 15 acres of disturbance under three
Exploration Notices at the Project, and the newly approved PoO
significantly expands the potential disturbance area.
- PoO allows for exploration drilling and other
activities across the entire Project area; areas that
could not be drilled or explored previously will be targeted with
both gold and base metals potential.
- Limousine Butte is surrounded by active exploration by
Freeport-McMoran (NYSE:FCX) and South32 (ASX:S32) to the South, and
Centerra Gold (TSX:CG) to the North (see Figure 1); the Company has
identified a number of key exploration areas targeting both gold
and base metals that will be advanced under this PoO.
- Further results from the active field programs at Nutmeg
Mountain (drill program) and Zeus (soil sampling) will be released
once received.
NevGold CEO, Brandon Bonifacio, comments:
“The approval of our Exploration Plan of Operations is a
significant permitting milestone for Limo Butte, and we sincerely
appreciate the support of the BLM and local permitting agencies who
helped achieve this milestone. Having the permit approval allows
for up to 200 acres of possible disturbance which opens many new
areas for exploration activities targeting both gold and base
metals potential. We have identified the next phase of drill
targets at Limo Butte with drilling planned along strike at our
Resurrection Ridge and Cadillac Valley target areas with the goal
of advancing to a near-term Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE).
Further to the gold targets, there is significant base metals
potential at the north and south end of the Project as we trend
closer to the Butte Valley copper porphyry project
(Freeport-McMoran) and Selena CRD project (South32), both of which
are being actively explored. The Limo Butte district remains one of
the most active in Nevada and we have a key portion now permitted
for the next phase of development and exploration.”
Limo Butte – Exploration Plan of Operations
Summary
Through its 100% owned subsidiary, NevGold USA
Inc., NevGold has received approval for a PoO permit that allows
for up to 200 acres of disturbance over a period of 10 years. The
PoO covers phased mineral exploration and reclamation activities at
the Project. Activities covered by the PoO include mineral
exploration and associated surface disturbance including but not
limited to drill sites (pad and sump), access roads, overland
travel, monitoring wells, trenches, a laydown yard, and
reclamation.
Limousine Butte Project Summary
Limousine Butte is located in White Pine County
approximately 65 miles north of Ely, Nevada. The Project consists
of 776 unpatented BLM claims covering approximately 65 square
kilometers (outlined in yellow in Figure 1 below). The Project is
surrounded by active drilling and exploration projects
including:
- Freeport-McMoran’s Butte Valley copper porphyry project to the
South
- South32’s Selena carbon-replacement deposit (“CRD”) and
porphyry project to the South
- Centerra Gold’s Cherry Creek CRD, copper porphyry, and gold
project to the North
Figure 1. Limousine Butte Land Holdings and
District Exploration Activity To view image please click here
Next Steps
With the approval of the Plan of Operations,
further drilling at Limo Butte is planned in 2025 with the
objective of extending the areas of gold mineralization at
Resurrection Ridge and Cadillac Valley. Further exploration work
will also be aimed at advancing the underexplored base metals
potential adjacent to the Butte Valley copper porphyry target
(Freeport-McMoran) and Selena CRD target (South32). The Company
will also target a new Mineral Resource Estimate after completion
of further drilling.
Senior Management Changes
The Company also announces the appointment of
Mr. Greg French, CPG, as Vice-President Exploration. Greg is a
Reno-based professional geologist with over 30 years of varied
exploration experience in the western USA and Canada.
NevGold wishes to thank Derick Unger, our former
VP Exploration, for his substantial contributions and wishes him
well in his future endeavours with a senior gold producer. Derick
will continue to be available to offer technical advice to ensure a
smooth transition for the Company.
NevGold CEO, Brandon Bonifacio, comments:
“On behalf of the Board and the NevGold Team, we thank Derick for
his critical contributions since the inception of the Company in
2021. Derick was instrumental in advancing our exploration efforts
at Limo Butte, and he played a large role in the key acquisitions
of our Nutmeg Mountain and Zeus projects which have become flagship
projects for NevGold. Derick will continue to remain involved with
the Company, and we wish him all the best in his future role with
one of the worlds largest gold producers.”
NevGold Incoming VP Exploration, Greg French,
comments: “I am excited to take a more formal role with NevGold
at this critical juncture. Since inception, I have been part of the
Company as a Director, and the portfolio that has been built over
the last 4 years includes some of the highest quality development
and exploration assets in the Western USA with both gold and copper
potential. We are well positioned to take advantage of the current
commodity market and we have the ability to rapidly advance our
portfolio. Looking ahead we will be focused on advancing both
Nutmeg Mountain and Limousine Butte to Mineral Resource Estimates
(MRE’s), as we also further advance our drill targets at our new
Zeus Copper Project which is one of the most exciting earlier stage
copper projects that I have seen in my career.”
Grant of Stock Options
The Company also announces that it has granted
an aggregate of 4,025,000 stock options of the Company (each, a
“Stock Option”) to certain directors, officers and
consultants of the Company. Each Stock Option entitles the holder
to acquire one common share of the Company at an exercise price of
$0.25 per share at varying expiry dates between November 27, 2026
and November 27, 2029. The Stock Options were issued pursuant to
the terms of the Company’s stock option plan. The Stock Options
granted to directors, officers, and consultants of the Company vest
immediately, and the Stock Options granted to investor relations
service providers vest in the amount of 25% every three months
following the date of grant over a 12-month period.
The technical information contained in this news
release has been reviewed and approved by Greg French, CPG, the
Company’s Vice President, Exploration, who is NevGold’s qualified
person under National Instrument 43-101 and responsible for the
technical disclosure in this release.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
“Signed”
Brandon Bonifacio, President & CEO
For further information, please contact Brandon
Bonifacio at bbonifacio@nev-gold.com, call 604-337-4997, or visit
our website at www.nev-gold.com.
About the Company
NevGold is an exploration and development
company targeting large-scale mineral systems in the proven
districts of Nevada and Idaho. NevGold owns a 100% interest in the
Limousine Butte and Cedar Wash gold projects in Nevada, and the
Nutmeg Mountain gold project and Zeus copper project in Idaho.
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.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking
Statements
This news release contains forward-looking
statements that are based on the Company’s current expectations and
estimates. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized
by words such as “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”,
“anticipate”, “estimate”, “suggest”, “indicate” and other similar
words or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or
“will” occur. Forward-looking statements include, but are not
limited to, the proposed work programs at Limo Butte, and the
exploration potential at Limo Butte, Nutmeg Mountain, and Zeus.
Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or
results to differ materially from estimated or anticipated events
or results implied or expressed in such forward-looking statements.
Such risks include, but are not limited to, general economic,
market and business conditions, and the ability to obtain all
necessary regulatory approvals. There is some risk that the
forward-looking statements will not prove to be accurate, that the
management’s assumptions may not be correct or that actual results
may differ materially from such forward-looking statements.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the
forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks
only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be
required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any
intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement,
whether as a result of new information, future events or results or
otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on
such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.
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