What Sandcastles and Rebuilding Landscapes After Mining Have in Common

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Sandcastle Engineering – A Geotechnical Engineer Explains How Water, Air and Sand Create Solid Structures

If you want to understand why some sandcastles are tall and have intricate structures while others are nearly shapeless lumps of sand, it helps to have a background in geotechnical engineering.

As a geotechnical engineering educator myself, I use sandcastles in the classroom to explain how interactions of soil, water and air make it possible to rebuild landscapes after mining metals critical to the energy transition.

Building a sandcastle comes down to the right mix of those three ingredients. Sand provides the structure, but it’s water between the sand grains that provides the force – in this case, suction – that holds the sand together. And without the right amount of air the water would just push the sand grains apart.

Not Just Any Sand

Sand grains, according to the standards body ASTM International’s Unified Soil Classification System, are soil particles having a diameter of 0.003 inches (0.075 mm) to 0.187 inches (4.75 mm). Sands, by definition, have at least half their particles in that range. Silt or clay is soil with particles smaller than sand size. And soil with particles larger than sand size is gravel.

The size of particles, or grains, also determines the way sand looks and feels. The smallest sand grains have a texture almost like powdered sugar. The largest grains are more like the size of small dry lentils.

Most sand will work for building a sandcastle, but the best sand has two characteristics: grains of sand in several different sizes and grains with angular or rough edges. Variation in grain size allows smaller sand grains to fill the pockets, or pores, between the larger sand grains. The result is increased sand strength.

Sand grains that are more angular, with sharp corners on them, lock together better, making the sandcastle stronger. It’s the same reason a pile of angular wooden blocks will stay in a pile, but a pile of marbles will go everywhere.

This is also why, surprisingly, the best sand for sandcastles is not typically found on an island or a coastal beach. More angular grains of sand are usually found closer to mountains, their geologic source. These sand grains have not yet had their edges rounded off by wind and water. Professional sandcastle builders will go so far as to import river sand for their creations.

Finally, the closer together the sand grains are, the stronger the sand will be. Pressing wet sand together tightly, by compaction or tamping, squeezes sand grains together, decreasing the size of pores and increasing the effect water can have. Compaction also increases grain interlocking and, consequently, sand strength.

Suction is one of the forces holding this sand sculpture together (El Coleccionista de Instantes – Flickr)

Just Enough Water

The quantity of water in the sand controls the size and strength of the water bridges. Too little water equals little bridges between the sand grains. More water, and the size and number of bridges grows, increasing the suction holding the sand grains together. The result is perfect sandcastle sand.

Too much water, though, and the suction is too weak to hold the sand together.

A general rule of thumb for building great sandcastles is one part water for every eight parts dry sand. Under ideal conditions in a laboratory, though, with dense sand and zero evaporation, one part water for every one hundred parts dry sand can produce wonders. At a beach, sand with the right moisture level is near the high tide line when the tide is low.

Incidentally, salt from seawater can also be a boon for sandcastle stability. Capillary forces hold sand grains together initially, but capillary water will eventually evaporate, particularly on a windy day. When sea water dries up, salt is left behind. Since the seawater was forming bridges between the grains, the salt crystallizes at these points of contact. In this way, salt can keep a sandcastle standing long after the sand has dried. But be careful not to disturb the salt-bonded sand; it’s brittle and collapsible.

To build a strong sandcastle, compact sand and a little water as tightly as you can. I prefer to create a dense mound and then scoop and carve away to reveal the art within. You can also compact the sand into buckets, cups or other molds, and build from the ground up. Just be sure to get the sand dense, and place the mold on a compacted foundation. Hands make for both a great compaction and carving tool, but a shovel or a seashell will allow for more precision. Have fun, and don’t be afraid to get sandy!

Eskay Mining Corp. (ESKYF) – Consolidated Eskay VMS Project Demonstrating District-Scale Potential


Friday, September 02, 2022

Mark Reichman, Senior Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Prospecting and mapping yield results. The work by the company’s prospecting and mapping team is quickly identifying new VMS targets at Scarlet Ridge and Scarlet Valley which has advanced them from areas of interest into drilled targets that are now delivering significant sulfide-bearing mineralized intercepts. Mineralization and hydrothermal alteration are intense and widespread throughout areas drilled to date.

Maiden drilling commences at Scarlet Valley. Maiden drilling is underway at Scarlet Valley targeting extensive surface exposures of a VMS feeder zone including replacement-style sulfide mineralization. Hole SV22-1 was drilled to a depth of 618 meters to enable three-dimensional geologic modeling of favorable horizons for replacement-style mineralization along strike. A second drill has been deployed to help define the extent of this highly prospective area before the onset of winter weather. Management expects to drill nine holes at Scarlet Valley.


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Allegiant Gold (AUXXF) – This is What Progress Looks Like


Friday, September 02, 2022

Allegiant owns 100% of 10 highly-prospective gold projects in the United States, seven of which are located in the mining-friendly jurisdiction of Nevada. Three of Allegiant’s projects are farmed-out, providing for cost reductions and cash-flow. Allegiant’s flagship, district-scale Eastside project hosts a large and expanding gold resource and is located in an area of excellent infrastructure. Preliminary metallurgical testing indicates that both oxide and sulphide gold mineralization at Eastside is amenable to heap leaching.

Mark Reichman, Senior Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Core diamond drill program. In June, Allegiant Gold commenced a diamond core drilling program at Eastside in the high-grade zone discovered during the 2021 drill program within the original pit zone. The company is on the fifth hole which have averaged 530 meters to 550 meters depth. We think the company could complete up to 9 holes by the end of the year. Recall that in May 2021, results from Allegiant’s nine-hole drill program returned strong gold intercepts for Holes 239, 243, 244, and 245.

RC drilling results expected soon. Allegiant completed a 32-hole, 6,703-meter reverse circulation drill program in June to test new exploration targets at Eastside, including 21 holes drilled in the East Pediment and 11 holes drilled at the West Anomaly. The targets are to the east and west of the original pit zone and we expect the company to begin releasing available drill results from this program soon. We believe Allegiant may resume reverse circulation drilling in October to continue drilling additional targets based on assays….

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Release – Eskay Mining’s Maiden Scarlet Valley Drilling Commences



Eskay Mining’s Maiden Scarlet Valley Drilling Commences

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TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE
/ September 1, 2022 / Eskay Mining Corp. (“Eskay” or the
“Company”) (TSXV:ESK)(OTCQX:ESKYF)(Frankfurt:KN7) (WKN:A0YDPM) 
is pleased to announce maiden drilling at Scarlet Valley, a newly identified volcanogenic massive sulfide (“VMS”) center near Scarlet Ridge, part of its 100% controlled Consolidated Eskay project, British Columbia. As of this news release, the Company has completed 22,272 m of diamond core drilling, approximately 74% of the 30,000m planned to be completed in 2022. Drill production is currently on target to reach this aggressive goal with four drills fully operational. Currently two drills are conducting step-out drilling of the Upper Stockwork Zone at TV, and two drills are beginning to define the extent of the intensely mineralized Scarlet Valley target. Preparations are underway to drill the Tarn Lake target immediately following completion of drilling at Scarlet Valley.

“Our prospecting and mapping team’s work is rapidly identifying and characterizing new VMS targets at Scarlet Ridge and Scarlet Valley, key to quickly advancing these from areas of interest into drilled targets that are now delivering significant sulfide-bearing mineralized intercepts,” commented Dr. John DeDecker, Eskay Mining’s VP of Exploration. “Mineralization and hydrothermal alteration are extremely intense and widespread throughout areas drilled to date. Much more visible sulfide mineralization awaits us at Scarlet Knob and Tarn Lake. Demonstrating we hold a VMS district by making new discoveries is our goal this season. We are fortunate to have a top-notch team in place to execute a very aggressive, flexible exploration program. So far, we are meeting our objectives set for the 2022 program on schedule.”

Maiden drilling at Scarlet Valley is underway with drill hole SV22-1 intercepting 95 m of intense sulfide mineralization and hydrothermal alteration. Recent drilling at Scarlet Ridge has intercepted a zone of intense hydrothermal alteration and replacement-style sulfide mineralization. Drilling at Scarlet Ridge and Scarlet Valley as well as recent field investigations at Scarlet Knob-Tarn Lake (Figure 1) confirms the presence of replacement-style and stockwork VMS mineralization at all locations. Generally, sulfide mineralization is most intense proximal to east-west trending and vertically oriented basalt dikes suggesting that hydrothermal fluids exploited the same syn-volcanic structures as these dikes during their ascent to the seafloor/sub-seafloor environment.

A more detailed BLEG, clay-fraction stream sediment survey utilizing LiDAR topographic data collected in 2020 has been completed over the northeastern part of the Property, including Scarlet Valley, Scarlet Knob-Tarn Lake, Scarlet Ridge, and the northern flanks of the McTagg anticlinorium. These areas all have very strong BLEG anomalies identified during the 2020 program (Figure 1). This refined BLEG survey will allow further vectoring towards promising targets in this prolifically mineralized area. A similar detailed BLEG survey has also been completed over the 6 km trend of very strong BLEG anomalies in the vicinity of C10 and Vermillion to further refine targeting in that area.

Highlights from Scarlet
Valley

  • Maiden drilling is underway at Scarlet Valley (Figure 2) targeting extensive surface exposures of a VMS feeder zone (Figure 3) including replacement-style sulfide mineralization. Mineralization is hosted within rocks proximal to the contact between basalt dikes and surrounding andesite and volcaniclastic debris flows strongly suggesting the presence of syn-volcanic feeder structures. To date, 618 m have been drilled at Scarlet Valley. A second drill has recently been brought to Scarlet Valley to help define the extent of this highly prospective area before winter weather forces retreat to lower elevations.
  • Intercepts from drill hole SV22-1 display intense mineralization and hydrothermal alteration interpreted as stockwork zone as well as sub-seafloor replacement-style mineralization within volcaniclastic debris flow breccia (Figures 4-6). Sulfide mineralization is intense between downhole depths of 1.0-80.0 m, and 100.0-113.0 m.
  • Handheld XRF analyses of sulfide minerals in outcrop and drill core show consistently high concentrations of the Au pathfinder elements including Ag, As, Sb, Hg, and Zn. Handheld XRF cannot reliably measure Au concentrations.
  • Prospecting and mapping teams have identified mineralized rock similar to that intercepted in SV22-1, extending at least 300 m eastward from the collar of this hole (Figures 2 and 3). Additional drilling will test eastward and uphill continuations of this mineralization.
  • Geological mapping and drone imagery suggests the presence of laterally extensive horizons of replacement-style mineralization extending along strike from interpreted feeder zones. Preliminary investigations of drill core suggest that coarse-grained debris flows with a sandy matrix (Figure 6 bottom image) serve as preferential hosts for sub-seafloor replacement-style mineralization over debris flows muddy matrix material. These observations suggest that greater porosity of coarser-grained matrix material enhances permeability of this host rock thus making it more favorably hydrothermally altered and mineralized. Identification and definition of these coarse-matrix horizons is a key component of current mapping efforts at Scarlet Valley.
  • Hole SV22-1 was drilled to a depth of 618 m, under the valley floor, in order to enable three-dimensional geologic modeling of favorable horizons for replacement-style mineralization along strike. Sporadic mineralized intervals, up to 10% sulfide content, occur throughout SV22-1, suggesting favorable horizons for replacement-style mineralization continue to the vicinity of the valley floor to the west.

Highlights from Scarlet
Ridge

  • Maiden drilling at Scarlet Ridge has been completed consisting of five drill holes targeting a zone of sulfide stockwork mineralization and hydrothermal alteration exposed at the surface (Figure 7).
  • Drill holes SR22-1, -2, -3, and -4 intercepted a zone of intense hydrothermal alteration and pyrite mineralization hosted by autoclastic andesite breccias displaying perlitic texture (Figures 8 and 9). Perlite is a type of volcanic glass that forms by hydration of lava after cooling, and is characterized by concentric circular fractures in the rock. These fractures appear to have served as conduits for hydrothermal fluids, producing a distinct style of mineralization and hydrothermal alteration at Scarlet Ridge.
  • Handheld XRF indicates that sulfide mineralization in drill core is associated with elevated values of the Au pathfinder element As. Handheld XRF cannot reliably measure Au concentrations.
  • Two stages of sulfide mineralization are evident at Scarlet Ridge. An early-stage is VMS-related and is associated with clay and chlorite alteration followed by pervasive silicification and stockwork sulfide mineralization in perlitic andesite. This mineralization is associated with intense hydrothermal alteration and sulfide replacement of andesite and volcaniclastic debris flow breccias. Late-stage sulfide mineralization is associated with quartz-carbonate-pyrite veins crosscutting early-stage mineralization and is believed to be associated with late deformation and mountain-building events.

Highlights from Scarlet
Knob-Tarn Lake

  • Recent field investigations of an area north of Tarn Lake have confirmed the presence of VMS feeder-style mineralization hosted along the contacts between flow-banded rhyolite and cross-cutting east-west trending basalt dikes. Weathering of sulfide mineralization has generated intensely gossanous rock (Figure 10). It is interpreted that this mineralization connects with that found at nearby Scarlet Knob (Figure 11) situated due east on the other side of Bruce Glacier.
  • Semi-massive to massive sulfide occurs at surface (Figure 12). Handheld XRF analyses of sulfide mineralization shows high concentrations of the Au pathfinder elements Ag, As, and Sb. Handheld XRF cannot reliably measure Au concentrations.
  • Ag-sulfosalt minerals freibergite and pyrargyrite (Figure 13) are disseminated throughout massive sulfide shown in Figure 12 thus explaining elevated pathfinder element concentrations as determined by XRF.
  • Preparations are underway to drill at Tarn Lake during the 2022 season.

To date, Eskay Mining has completed approximately 22,272m of diamond core drilling, approximately 74% of the 30,000m planned for 2022. Thus far, drilling has occurred at Jeff North, Scarlet Ridge, TV and Scarlet Valley. At present, four drills are fully operational and drill production is on track to reach Eskay’s aggressive goal of 30,000 m.

Dr. Quinton Hennigh, P. Geo., a Director of the Company and its technical adviser, a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical contents of this news release.

About Eskay Mining Corp:

Eskay Mining Corp (TSX-V:ESK) is a TSX Venture Exchange listed company, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Eskay is an exploration company focused on the exploration and development of precious and base metals along the Eskay rift in a highly prolific region of northwest British Columbia known as the “Golden Triangle,” 70km northwest of Stewart, BC. The Company currently holds mineral tenures in this area comprised of 177 claims (52,600 hectares).

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Mac Balkam
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Release – Allegiant Hires VP Of Exploration To Accelerate Development Of Flagship Eastside Project



Allegiant Hires VP Of Exploration To Accelerate Development Of Flagship Eastside Project

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Reno, Nevada /September 1, 2022 – Allegiant Gold Ltd.
(“Allegiant” or the “Company”) (AUAU: TSX-V) (AUXXF: OTCQX) is pleased to
announce the appointment of Alan Roberts, MSc, CPG, as Vice President of
Exploration effective on September 10, 2022.

 

Mr. Roberts has over 30 years of experience working as a
geologist and geophysicist in the Americas (North, Central and South). He has
spent the past eight years working and consulting on numerous epithermal
gold-silver projects in North America, and more specifically in Nevada,
including technical consulting, generative exploration, drill program planning and
supervision as well as overall program management and permitting. Mr. Roberts
holds a Master of Science degree from the Royal School of Mines and a Bachelor
of Science Degree in Geology from the University of London. He is a member of
the American Institute of Professional Geologists.

 

Peter Gianulis, CEO of Allegiant Gold, commented: “We are
ecstatic to have an individual of Alan’s caliber as part of the Allegiant team
as we look to further expand, and advance, our 1.4-million-ounce gold Eastside
project. Alan’s experience and leadership, particularly in developing
epithermal gold systems, is complementary to our strategic development plans at
Eastside as we look to significantly expand the resource over the next two
years to deliver an updated mineral resource estimate and PEA.”

 

ABOUT ALLEGIANT

 

Allegiant owns 100% of 10 highly-prospective gold projects in
the United States, seven of which are located in the mining-friendly
jurisdiction of Nevada. Three of Allegiant’s projects are farmed-out, providing
for cost reductions and cash-flow. Allegiant’s flagship Eastside Project is
district-scale and is host to a large and expanding gold resource, as well as
being located in an area with excellent infrastructure. Preliminary
metallurgical testing indicates that both oxide and sulphide gold mineralization
at Eastside is amenable to heap leaching.

 

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

 

Peter Gianulis

CEO

 

For more information contact:

Investor Relations

(604) 634-0970 or

1-888-818-1364

ir@allegiantgold.com

 

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Comstock Inc. (LODE) – Major Milestone Achieved with Receipt of Operating Permit

Thursday, September 01, 2022

Comstock Inc. (LODE)
Major Milestone Achieved with Receipt of Operating Permit

Comstock (NYSE: LODE) innovates technologies that contribute to global decarbonization and circularity by efficiently converting under-utilized natural resources into renewable fuels and electrification products that contribute to balancing global uses and emissions of carbon. The Company intends to achieve exponential growth and extraordinary financial, natural, and social gains by building, owning, and operating a fleet of advanced carbon neutral extraction and refining facilities, by selling an array of complimentary process solutions and related services, and by licensing selected technologies to qualified strategic partners. To learn more, please visit www.comstock.inc.

Mark Reichman, Senior Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Ahead of expectations. LiNiCo Corporation, of which Comstock owns 90%, was issued an operating permit by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. The permit authorizes LiNiCo to conduct lithium-ion battery (LIB) recycling and related operations at its 137,000 square foot battery metal recycling facility in the Tahoe Reno Industrial (TRI) Center in Nevada. Previously, management anticipated receipt of the operating permit during the fourth quarter of 2022 and still expects to complete filings for modified air quality permits in the third quarter with approval expected during the second quarter of 2023.

Battery grade lithium production expected in the third quarter 2023. The operating permit is based on the first phase of LiNiCo’s advanced new LIB recycling technologies, including crushing, separating, lithium extraction, and precursor cathode active products. LiNiCo is building a commercial scale pilot facility for installation at the TRI facility with commencement of operations expected in mid-2023. Lithium extraction is planned for the third quarter of 2023.

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Release – Comstock’s LINICO Receives Main Operating Permit



Comstock’s LINICO Receives Main Operating Permit

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Nevada Facility Based on Advanced New
Lithium Extraction and Electrification Production Technologies

VIRGINIA CITY, NEVADA, AUGUST 31, 2022 – Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” and the “Company”) today announced the issuance by Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (“NDEP”) of a Written Determination of Hazardous Waste Recycling (“Operating Permit”) to Comstock’s 90% owned subsidiary, LINICO Corporation (“LiNiCo”), authorizing LiNiCo to conduct lithium-ion battery (“LIB”) recycling and related operations at its 137,000 square foot battery metal recycling facility located in the Tahoe Reno Industrial (“TRI”) Center in Storey County, Nevada (“TRI Facility”).

Commencement of Construction and Operations

“We are pleased to receive this critical permit ahead of expectation,” said Corrado De Gasperis, Comstock’s and LiNiCo’s Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “The Operating Permit is based on the first phase of LiNiCo’s advanced new LIB recycling technologies, including crushing, separating, lithium extraction and precursor cathode active products, designed for leading yields at a fraction of the capital and operating cost of all known lithium extraction and recycling methods.”

LiNiCo is currently building a commercial scale pilot facility for installation at the TRI Facility, with an anticipated commissioning and onset of operations in mid-2023, with lithium extraction capacity planned for the third quarter of 2023.

“We will use our commercial scale pilot and early adopter client agreements to confirm all engineering and other requirements for the scale-up and full commercial deployment of our unique processes at the TRI Facility,” added De Gasperis. “Our goal is to commence construction and expand to scale at the TRI Facility immediately after our commercial pilot confirmation is complete. A key advantage of LiNiCo’s technologies is that they are highly scalable and capable of being right sized to match the evolving and dynamic needs of the rapidly growing lithium recycling industry.”

Electrification and continued advancements in energy storage are vitally necessary to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. According to International Energy Agency (“IEA”), there were more than 10 million electric vehicles (“EVs”) on the road in 2020, with new EV registrations increasing by 41% over 2019 and another 140% during the first quarter of 2021. Meeting the increased EV demand is estimated to require about five times more lithium carbonate equivalent (“LCE”) than the entire lithium mining industry produces today. Miners and manufacturers may eventually scale up to meet that demand, however, according to a January 2021 USGS mineral commodity summary, there are only about 
86 million tons of identified lithium reserves worldwide, and LIBs are typically landfilled after eight to ten years of use. In short, lithium demand is increasing globally, and a tsunami of lithium recycling demand is coming as new electrification products are deployed and age out of use.

De Gasperis concluded, “LiNiCo’s technologies are designed to meet the realities of that demand by enabling profitability at the earliest stages of production, thereby positioning LiNiCo to contribute billions to Comstock’s enterprise value based on existing valuations of comparable public companies. We are very pleased to receive our first major permit and we look forward to completing all remaining permitting requirements, including air quality, so we can commence recycling by mid-2023.”

About LiNiCo Corporation

LiNiCo Corporation (“LiNiCo”) holds the rights to a portfolio of innovative processes that efficiently crush and separate LIBs, extract lithium, nickel, cobalt, and graphite, and reuse the recovered metals to produce 99% pure cathode active precursor products. Collectively, these technologies give LiNiCo, and its existing 137,000 square foot battery metal recycling facility, differentiating competitive advantages, including the ability to process upwards of 100,000 tons of LIB and related feedstocks per year into an array of electrification products, including lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, and cathode materials.

About Comstock Inc.

Comstock (NYSE: LODE) innovates technologies that contribute to global decarbonization and circularity by efficiently converting under-utilized natural resources into renewable fuels and electrification products that contribute to balancing global uses and emissions of carbon. The Company intends to achieve exponential growth and extraordinary financial, natural, and social gains by building, owning, and operating a fleet of advanced carbon neutral extraction and refining facilities, by selling an array of complementary process solutions and related services, and by licensing selected technologies to qualified strategic partners. To learn more, please visit www.comstock.inc.

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Some of those risks and uncertainties include the risk factors set forth in our filings with the SEC and the following: adverse effects of climate changes or natural disasters; adverse effects of global or regional pandemic disease spread or other crises; global economic and capital market uncertainties; the speculative nature of gold or mineral exploration, mercury remediation and lithium, nickel and cobalt recycling, including risks of diminishing quantities or grades of qualified resources; operational or technical difficulties in connection with exploration or mercury remediation, metal recycling, processing or mining activities; costs, hazards and uncertainties associated with precious metal based activities, including environmentally friendly and economically enhancing clean mining and processing technologies, precious metal exploration, resource development, economic feasibility assessment and cash generating mineral production; costs, hazards and uncertainties associated with mercury remediation, metal recycling, processing or mining activities; contests over our title to properties; potential dilution to our stockholders from our stock issuances, recapitalization and balance sheet restructuring activities; potential inability to comply with applicable government regulations or law; adoption of or changes in legislation or regulations adversely affecting our businesses; permitting constraints or delays; ability to achieve the benefits of business opportunities that may be presented to, or pursued by, us, including those involving battery technology, mercury remediation technology and efficacy, quantum computing and advanced materials development, and development of cellulosic technology in bio-fuels and related carbon-based material production; ability to successfully identify, finance, complete and integrate acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, business combinations, asset sales, and investments that we may be party to in the future; changes in the United States or other monetary or fiscal policies or regulations; interruptions in our production capabilities due to capital constraints; equipment failures; fluctuation of prices for gold or certain other commodities (such as silver, zinc, lithium, nickel, cobalt, cyanide, water, diesel, gasoline and alternative fuels and electricity); changes in generally accepted accounting principles; adverse effects of war, mass shooting, terrorism and geopolitical events; potential inability to implement our business strategies; potential inability to grow revenues; potential inability to attract and retain key personnel; interruptions in delivery of critical supplies, equipment and raw materials due to credit or other limitations imposed by vendors; assertion of claims, lawsuits and proceedings against us; potential inability to satisfy debt and lease obligations; potential inability to maintain an effective system of internal controls over financial reporting; potential inability or failure to timely file periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission; potential inability to list our securities on any securities exchange or market or maintain the listing of our securities; and work stoppages or other labor difficulties. Occurrence of such events or circumstances could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows, or the market price of our securities. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements by or attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Except as may be required by securities or other law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Neither this press release nor any related calls or discussions constitutes an offer to sell, the solicitation of an offer to buy or a recommendation with respect to any securities of the Company, the fund, or any other issuer.


 


 Contact information:

 

 

Comstock Inc.
P.O. Box 1118
Virginia City, NV 89440
www.comstock.inc

Corrado De Gasperis
Executive Chairman & CEO
Tel (775) 847-4755
degasperis@comstockmining.com

Zach Spencer
Director of External Relations
Tel (775) 847-5272 Ext.151
questions@comstockmining.com

 


Release – Endeavour Silver Appoints Rex McLennan as Chairman



Endeavour Silver Appoints Rex McLennan as Chairman

Research, News, and Market Data on Endeavour Silver

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 29, 2022 (GLOBE
NEWSWIRE) — Endeavour Silver Corp. (“Endeavour” or the “Company”) (NYSE:
EXK; TSX: EDR) 
announces that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed the Company’s Lead Director, Rex McLennan, as Chairman of the Board. Mr. McLennan steps into the Chairman position to replace former Executive Chairman, Bradford Cooke, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly last week (see news releases dated August 18 and August 24, 2022).

Rex McLennan joined the Company as an Independent Director in June 2007, appointed as Chair of the Audit Committee. As an Independent Corporate Director, he has chaired the audit committees of a number of publicly traded companies, and was appointed Lead Director for Endeavour in May 2021; chairing the Corporate Governance and Nominating committee, as well as serving on the Audit and Safety & Sustainability committees. He is a past Director of Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc, Boart Longyear Ltd, and the World Gold Council, London UK.

His professional and executive career spans over 40 years including C-level executive positions serving as Chief Financial Officer for Viterra, prior to its acquisition by Glencore PLC in 2012, and Placer Dome, a global mining company acquired by Barrick Gold in 2006; with an earlier career with Imperial Oil, a major subsidiary of Exxon.

Mr. McLennan holds a Master of Business Administration from McGill University in Finance/Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics/Economics from the University of British Columbia. He also holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.

“Rex has been a Director of Endeavour Silver for 15 years and we have benefitted tremendously from his guidance during this time,” said Dan Dickson, CEO of Endeavour Silver. “He has been instrumental in the evolution of the Company and exemplifies our vision in sustaining growth for all of our stakeholders.”

About Endeavour – Endeavour Silver Corp. is a mid-tier precious metals mining company that operates two high-grade underground silver-gold mines in Mexico. Endeavour is currently advancing the Terronera mine project towards a development decision, pending financing and final permits and exploring its portfolio of exploration and development projects in Mexico, Chile and the United States to facilitate its goal of becoming a premier senior silver producer.  Our philosophy of corporate social integrity creates value for all stakeholders.

SOURCE Endeavour Silver Corp.
Contact
Information

Galina Meleger, VP, Investor Relations
Email: gmeleger@edrsilver.com
Website: 
www.edrsilver.com 
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Aurania Resources (AUIAF) – Gaining Momentum

Monday, August 29, 2022

Aurania Resources (AUIAF)
Gaining Momentum

Mark Reichman, Senior Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

Anaconda-style mapping underway. Geological mapping at Aurania’s porphyry copper-gold Tatasham target is nearing completion. The second phase of mapping at the company’s porphyry copper-gold Awacha target is expected to begin soon. The geological mapping program, under the guidance of Dr. Steve Garwin, Senior Geological Consultant, employs the Anaconda mapping method to define drill targets at Tatasham and Awacha. The Anaconda method owes its name to Anaconda Copper where it was developed in the 1960s and 1970s and was instrumental in the discovery and resource expansion of several porphyry copper-gold deposits. In our view, the comprehensive mapping program should support a productive drilling program and enhance the probability of successful outcomes.

Concession renewal in Peru. In June, Aurania renewed certain concessions in Peru. Those selected are part of blocks with higher geological potential and where the application process has been completed with most of the concessions granted. Management contemplates a modest amount of field work in the coming months to prepare an initial technical report to support further work and/or a possible corporate transaction. A technical report would be required in advance of any potential corporate transaction. As of June 30, the company’s land position in Peru consists of 130 concession applications and concession titles covering 128,700 hectares….

This Company Sponsored Research is provided by Noble Capital Markets, Inc., a FINRA and S.E.C. registered broker-dealer (B/D).

*Analyst certification and important disclosures included in the full report. NOTE: investment decisions should not be based upon the content of this research summary. Proper due diligence is required before making any investment decision. 

Newrange Gold (NRGOF) – The Plot Thickens

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Newrange Gold (NRGOF)
The Plot Thickens

Newrange is focused on district-scale exploration for precious metals in the prolific Red Lake District of northwestern Ontario. The past-producing high-grade Argosy Gold Mine is open to depth, while the adjacent North Birch Project offers additional blue-sky potential. Focused on developing shareholder value through exploration and development of key projects, the Company is committed to building sustainable value for all stakeholders. Further information can be found on our website at www.newrangegold.com .

Mark Reichman, Senior Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Financing closed. Newrange Gold closed a private placement of 10 million units at a price of C$0.03 per unit for gross proceeds of C$300 thousand. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant that entitles the holder to purchase one common share at an exercise price of C$0.05 until August 22, 2024. Insiders subscribed for a total of ~1.1 million units. Approximately 20% of the proceeds will fund field logistics at the North Birch and Argosy projects in Ontario, with the remainder to fund due diligence on a contemplated acquisition along with general working capital needs.

Anticipation builds. Newrange is contemplating an acquisition following its decision to terminate its option on the Pamlico project in Nevada. We think management is focused on securing a new flagship project to complement its 100% ownership of the North Birch and Argosy mine projects in the Red Lake area of Ontario, Canada. We think that an acquisition would likely be precious metals focused or polymetallic.

This Company Sponsored Research is provided by Noble Capital Markets, Inc., a FINRA and S.E.C. registered broker-dealer (B/D).

*Analyst certification and important disclosures included in the full report. NOTE: investment decisions should not be based upon the content of this research summary. Proper due diligence is required before making any investment decision. 

Labrador Gold Corp. (NKOSF) – Sampling Program at Golden Glove Yields High-Grade Results

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Labrador Gold Corp. (NKOSF)
Sampling Program at Golden Glove Yields High-Grade Results

Mark Reichman, Senior Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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High-grade samples taken at Golden Glove. The company released assays from six samples taken from quartz veins containing visible gold collected during prospecting in the Golden Glove area of the company’s flagship Kingsway project. Sampling will help generate and upgrade targets for drilling along the 12-kilometer strike length of the Appleton Fault. Assays of the six samples ranged from 7.51 grams of gold per tonne to 479.51 grams of gold per tonne with the four highest grade samples containing visible gold. The results are comparable to assays from initial samples taken at Golden Glove that ranged from 2.99 grams of gold per tonne to 338.08 grams of gold per tonne.

Reaching the half-way point. Labrador Gold has four drill rigs operating, including two at the Big Vein target, one rig at the Golden Glove target, and one at the CSAMT target. To date, the company has completed roughly 50,000 meters of its 100,000-meter drilling program targeting the Appleton Fault Zone over a 12-kilometer strike length. While Big Vein lies on the west side of the fault, Golden Glove and CSAMT are on the east side of the fault….

This Company Sponsored Research is provided by Noble Capital Markets, Inc., a FINRA and S.E.C. registered broker-dealer (B/D).

*Analyst certification and important disclosures included in the full report. NOTE: investment decisions should not be based upon the content of this research summary. Proper due diligence is required before making any investment decision. 

Release – Labrador Gold Announces Assays Up to 479.5G-T Au in Surface Samples From Golden Glove



Labrador Gold Announces Assays Up to 479.5G-T Au in Surface Samples From Golden Glove

News and Market Data on Labrador Gold Corp

TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Labrador Gold Corp. (TSX.V:LAB | OTCQX:NKOSF | FNR: 2N6) (“LabGold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce assays from six samples containing visible gold recently collected during prospecting in the Golden Glove area at its 100% owned Kingsway Project. The samples were collected as part of the Company’s continuous efforts to generate and upgrade targets for drilling along the 12km strike length of the Appleton Fault Zone covered by the Kingsway Property.

The samples were taken from quartz veins believed to be splays off the original Golden Glove vein. Assays of the six samples ranged from 7.51 g/t to 479.51 g/t Au. The quartz veins are hosted by grey and black shales and are typically vuggy and locally stylolitic with iron carbonate alteration. The four highest grade samples contain visible gold, and all samples contain between 2 and 5% pyrite and arsenopyrite both in the vein and along the contact with the shale wallrock. These results are comparable to assays from the initial samples taken at Golden Glove that ranged from 2.99 to 338.08g/t Au (see news release dated September 21, 2021).

“The discovery of more veins containing high-grade gold at surface is encouraging as it gives us additional information on the structural context of the mineralization at Golden Glove and will allow more efficient drill targeting.” said Roger Moss, President and CEO. “Drilling to date has been following up recent high-grade intersections of 20.07 g/t Au over 1m in Hole K-22-154 and 6.22 g/t Au over 4m in hole K-22-150 located approximately 160m south of the discovery outcrop. Given the high-grade nature of these veins we will certainly look to specifically target them in our ongoing drilling at Golden Glove.”

Sample
ID

Sample
type

Rock Type

Au (g/t)

853601*

Grab

Quartz Vein

479.51

853602*

Grab

Quartz Vein

81.49

853603*

Grab

Quartz Vein

114.72

853604*

Grab

Quartz Vein

34.90

853605

Grab

Quartz Vein

7.51

853606

Grab

Quartz Vein

12.25

* Sample contains visible gold. Note that grab samples are select samples and
are not necessarily representative of gold mineralization found on the property.

Figure 1. Portion of Sample 853601 showing visible gold grains in quartz and country rock.
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/535e38c4-278d-4f70-8798-e2338a3eae1a

Figure 2. Location map of Kingsway gold occurrences showing recent results at Golden Glove.
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/fea783dc-89b0-40f2-9eb0-46afd5858897

QA/QC

All samples are securely stored prior to shipping to Eastern Analytical Laboratory in Springdale, Newfoundland for assay. Eastern Analytical is an ISO/IEC17025 accredited laboratory. Samples were assayed by metallic screen/fire assay. The whole sample is crushed to -10mesh and pulverized to 95% -150mesh. The total sample is then weighed and screened through 150mesh. Both the +150mesh fraction and a 30g subsample of the -150mesh fraction are fire assayed for Au and a calculated weighted average of total Au in the sample is reported. The company routinely submits blanks and certified reference standards at a rate of approximately 5% of the total samples in each batch.

Qualified Person

Roger Moss, PhD., P.Geo., President and CEO of LabGold, a Qualified Person in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements as set out in NI 43-101, has read and approved the scientific and technical information that forms the basis for the disclosure contained in this release.

The Company gratefully acknowledges the Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Natural Resources’ Junior Exploration Assistance (JEA) Program for its financial support for exploration of the Kingsway property.

About Labrador Gold
Labrador Gold is a Canadian based mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition and exploration of prospective gold projects in Eastern Canada.

Labrador Gold’s flagship property is the 100% owned Kingsway project in the Gander area of Newfoundland. The three licenses comprising the Kingsway project cover approximately 12km of the Appleton Fault Zone which is associated with gold occurrences in the region, including those of New Found Gold immediately to the south of Kingsway. Infrastructure in the area is excellent located just 18km from the town of Gander with road access to the project, nearby electricity and abundant local water. LabGold is drilling a projected 100,000 metres targeting high-grade epizonal gold mineralization along the Appleton Fault Zone with encouraging results. The Company has approximately $25 million in working capital and is well funded to carry out the planned program.

The Hopedale property covers much of the Florence Lake greenstone belt that stretches over 60 km. The belt is typical of greenstone belts around the world but has been underexplored by comparison. Work to date by Labrador Gold show gold anomalies in rocks, soils and lake sediments over a 3 kilometre section of the northern portion of the Florence Lake greenstone belt in the vicinity of the known Thurber Dog gold showing where grab samples assayed up to 7.8g/t gold. In addition, anomalous gold in soil and lake sediment samples occur over approximately 40 km along the southern section of the greenstone belt (see news release dated January 25 th 2018 for more details). Labrador Gold now controls approximately 40km strike length of the Florence Lake Greenstone Belt.

The Company has 169,189,979 common shares issued and outstanding and trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol LAB and on the OTCQX under the symbol NKOSF.

For more information please contact:

Roger Moss, President and CEO      Tel: 416-704-8291

Or visit our website at: www.labradorgold.com

Twitter: @LabGoldCorp

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 
.

Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. When used in this document, the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including those factors discussed in filings made by us with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties, such as actual results of current exploration programs, the general risks associated with the mining industry, the price of gold and other metals, currency and interest rate fluctuations, increased competition and general economic and market factors, occur or should assumptions underlying the forward looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, or expected. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Shareholders are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

 


Element79 Gold Corp. (ELMGF) – Contemplating Upcoming Catalysts

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Element79 Gold Corp. (ELMGF)
Contemplating Upcoming Catalysts

Element79 Gold is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of mining properties for gold and associated metals. Element79 Gold has acquired its flagship Maverick Springs Project located in the famous gold mining district of northeastern Nevada, USA, between the Elko and White Pine Counties, where it has recently completed a 43-101-compliant, pit-constrained mineral resource estimate reflecting an Inferred resource of 3.71 million ounces of gold equivalent* “AuEq” at a grade of 0.92 g/t AuEq (0.34 g/t Au and 43.4 g/t Ag)) with an effective date of Feb. 4, 2022. The acquisition of the Maverick Springs Project also included a portfolio of 15 properties along the Battle Mountain trend in Nevada, which the Company is analyzing for further merit of exploration, along with the potential for sale or spin-out. In British Columbia, Element79 Gold has executed a Letter of Intent to acquire a private company which holds the option to 100% interest of the Snowbird High-Grade Gold Project, which consists of 10 mineral claims located in Central British Columbia, approximately 20km west of Fort St. James. In Peru, Element79 Gold has signed a letter of intent to acquire the business and assets of Calipuy Resources Inc., which holds 100% interest in the past-producing Lucero Mine, one of the highest-grade underground mines to be commercially mined in Peru’s history, as well as the past-producing Machacala Mine. The Company also has an option to acquire 100% interest in the Dale Property which consists of 90 unpatented mining claims located approximately 100 km southwest of Timmins, Ontario, Canada in the Timmins Mining Division, Dale Township.

Mark Reichman, Senior Research Analyst, Natural Resources, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Near-term catalysts. Upcoming catalysts include: 1) completion of a previously announced private placement to fund work programs through the balance of 2022, 2) potential monetization of properties within the Battle Mountain portfolio, and 3) commencement of work programs in Nevada and Peru. Additionally, we think the company could close on its planned acquisition of the Snowbird High-Grade Gold Project as early as September. Recall the project consists of 2,276 hectares across ten mineral claims in Central British Columbia and can be drilled year-round.

Financing. We expect proceeds of up to C$2 million from a private placement announced previously to help fund exploration through the balance of 2022. We have modeled a larger C$5 million equity financing during the quarter ending in November to accelerate progress into 2023. Partial or full monetization of properties within the Battle Mountain portfolio could allow investors to better value the remaining portfolio in addition to providing a source of funding….

This Company Sponsored Research is provided by Noble Capital Markets, Inc., a FINRA and S.E.C. registered broker-dealer (B/D).

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