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Thor Explorations Ltd
26 June 2024
 

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June 26, 2024                                                                                                                                 

 

Vancouver, British Columbia

 

THOR EXPLORATIONS ANNOUNCES POSITIVE EXPLORATION RESULTS FROM THE DOUTA GOLD PROJECT, SENEGAL

 

Thor Explorations Ltd. (TSXV/AIM: THX) ("Thor" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the first set of drilling results from its 2024 drilling programme at the Douta Gold Project, Senegal (the "Douta Project"). The drill-intersections of significant gold mineralisation are from the Makosa East Prospect ("Makosa East") where the programme commenced.

The Douta Gold Project encompasses the Makosa gold deposit which currently comprises a total resource of approximately 1.78 million ounces ("Moz") of gold ("Au") that consists of an indicated resource of 20.2 million tonnes ("Mt") grading 1.3 grammes per tonne ("g/t") Au for 874,900 ounces of gold ("oz Au") together with an Inferred Resource of 24.1 Mt grading 1.2 g/t Au for 909,400 oz Au.

A reverse circulation ("RC") drilling programme has focussed on the extensions to Makosa East which runs parallel to the main Makosa mineralised trend with the priority being to increase the oxide component of the existing resource.

The assay results from the drilling completed to date include the following highlights:

·      Drillhole DTRC941  - 24 metres ("m") at 3.53 g/t Au from 0m

·      Drillhole DTDD920 - 12m at 1.40 g/t Au from 33m

·      Drillhole DTDD921 - 9m at 2.74 g/t Au from 15m

·      Drillhole DTRC936 - 8m at 1.13 g/t Au from 16m

Segun Lawson, President & CEO, stated:

"We are pleased to announce new significant drilling results from the Makosa East Prospect which forms an important component of the larger Douta resource. These results will help us in achieving the main purpose of the 2024 drilling programme, which has been to increase the oxide component of the resource.

"We have been encouraged by the start of this drilling campaign which has targetted the oxide component and has also delineated gold mineralisation from surface.

"We look forward to completing the balance of the 15,000 metre drilling programme in the coming months over a number of prospects in the Douta and Douta West licences with the objective of incorporating all results into an updated resource and Preliminary Feasibility Study in the second half of the year as part of our strategy of bringing the Company's second gold mine into production."


Introduction


The Douta Gold Project comprises two exploration permits located within the Kéniéba inlier, eastern Senegal. The Douta permit, EL02038, is held by Thor, through its wholly owned subsidiary African Star Resources Incorporated ("African Star") which acquired a 70% economic interest in the licence through a joint venture agreement with the permit holder International Mining Company SARL ("IMC"). IMC has a 30% free carried interest until the announcement by Thor of a probable reserve. EL02038 is currently in the process of being converted from an exploration licence to a mining licence.

 

The Douta West Project, comprising exploration permit E03709, is contiguous with Thor's EL02038 (Figure 1). Douta West is operated by Thor under an agreement with Birima Gold Resources Consulting and encompasses several historic gold-in-soil geochemical anomalies that extend south from the southern end of the Makosa Tail prospect and that also run parallel and to the north of the known Makosa trend in a corridor that occupies the ground between Makosa and Endeavour Mining's Masawa gold mine.

The Company also has an interest in the Sofita Gold Exploration Licence, located approximately 45km south west of the Douta Project and is operated by Thor under an agreement with Sofita Services Et Logistiques (Figure 1).

 

Figure 1: Douta Project Location Map

 

Drilling Results     

 

In May 2024, Thor commenced the first phase of its 2024 drilling programme of extensional RC drilling with the objective of increasing the oxide resources along the northern strike extensions of the Makosa East prospect (Figure 3).

The significant intersections from this programme are listed in Table 1. All intersections are reported in Appendix 1. Drill samples were analysed by ALS Laboratories in Mali using the AA26 fire assay method (50 gramme charge).

 

Hole ID

Easting

Northing

Depth

Dip

Azimuth

From     (m)

To    (m)

Interval    (m)

Grade (g/tAu)

True Width (m)

DTRC913

176244

1436572

50

-60

130

6

8

2

0.75

1.8

DTRC913






11

14

3

0.58

2.6

DTRC914

176225

1436587

50

-60

130

11

15

4

0.70

3.5

DTRC914






19

21

2

3.47

1.8

DTRC915

176203

1436603

50

-60

130

38

45

7

0.70

6.1

DTRC919

176315

1436769

50

-60

130

0

4

4

0.67

3.5

DTRC919






7

12

5

0.71

4.4

DTRC920

176294

1436787

50

-60

130

33

45

12

1.40

10.5

DTRC921

176421

1436952

50

-60

130

2

6

4

1.42

3.5

DTRC921






15

24

9

2.74

7.9

DTRC922

176408

1436962

50

-60

130

19

40

21

0.82

18.4

DTRC923

176387

1436981

50

-60

130

48

50

2

0.80

1.8

DTRC925

176594

1437072

50

-60

130

18

20

2

1.19

1.8

DTRC929

176709

1437221

50

-60

130

16

18

2

0.79

1.8

DTRC932

176849

1437366

50

-60

130

3

5

2

1.13

1.8

DTRC936

176941

1437548

50

-60

130

16

24

8

1.13

7.0

DTRC936






25

30

5

0.82

4.4

DTRC936






32

38

6

0.71

5.3

DTRC936






41

43

2

0.61

1.8

DTRC937

176922

1437566

50

-60

130

37

43

6

0.64

5.3

DTRC939

176989

1437644

50

-60

130

4

15

11

0.94

9.6

DTRC939






22

24

2

0.68

1.8

DTRC939






32

36

4

1.37

3.5

DTRC939






40

45

5

1.36

4.4

DTRC941

177031

1437718

50

-60

130

0

24

24

3.53

21.0

DTRC941






31

33

2

1.64

1.8

 

Table 1: Douta Project Significant Results (>5 gramme-metres: grade*true width)

(0.5 g/t Au lower cut off; minimum width 2m with 2m max internal waste)

 



The drill results demonstrate the continuity of gold mineralisation at both the southern and northern end of the Makosa East trend. Several higher-grade intersections were obtained including 24m grading 3.53 g/t Au in drillhole DTRC941, 12m grading 1.40 g/t Au in DTRC920 and 9m grading 2.74 g/t Au in DTRC921. These intersections are located predominantly in the oxidised weathering zone (Figure 2). The location of the cross section in Figure 2 is shown on Figure 4.

A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated

Figure 2: DTRC941 Cross Section

 

The Makosa East prospect has been tested over a strike length of about 2,700m on a series of 200m spaced sections (Figures 3 and 4). Additional extensional and infill drilling is planned to test for additional resources with the priority being the near-surface, oxidised weathering zone.

A map of makosa east Description automatically generated

Figure 3: Makosa-Makosa East Prospect Location Map

 

PNG file written using Surfer by Golden Software LLC.

Figure 4: Makosa East Prospect Detailed Location Map

 

Ongoing Exploration

The Douta Project permits encompass numerous additional targets that are yet to be fully tested. Within the Douta licence itself, the main targets are Mansa, Maka and Sambara (Figure 5). Additional detailed drilling during 2024 is planned to fully test these targets. Target generation using geochemical sampling methods is continuing within the Douta permit, the adjoining Douta West permit and the Sofita permit that is located south of the regional centre of Kedougou.

Figure 5: Makosa East Prospect Detailed Location Map

 

Qualified Person
The above information has been prepared under the supervision of Alfred Gillman (Fellow AusIMM, CP), who is designated as a "qualified person" under National Instrument 43-101 and the AIM Rules and has reviewed and approves the content of this news release. He has also reviewed QA/QC, sampling, analytical and test data underlying the information.

 

About Thor

Thor Explorations Ltd. is a Canadian mineral exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties located in Nigeria, Senegal and Burkina Faso. Thor holds a 100% interest in the Segilola Gold Project located in Osun State of Nigeria. Mining and production commenced at Segilola in 2021. Thor holds a 70% interest in the Douta Gold Project located in south-eastern Senegal. Thor trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "THX".

 

THOR EXPLORATIONS LTD.
Segun Lawson
President & CEO

 

For further information please contact:

 

Thor Explorations Ltd

Email: info@thorexpl.com

 

Canaccord Genuity (Nominated Adviser & Broker)

James Asensio / Henry Fitzgerald-O'Connor / Harry Rees

 

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7523 8000

 

Hannam & Partners (Broker)

Andrew Chubb / Matt Hasson / Nilesh Patel / Franck Nganou

 

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7907 8500

 

BlytheRay (Financial PR)                                      

Tim Blythe / Megan Ray / Said Izagaren

Tel: +44 207 138 3203

 

Yellow Jersey PR (Financial PR)                                      

Charles Goodwin / Shivantha Thambirajah / Zara McKinlay

Tel:  +44 (0) 20 3004 9512

 

 

 

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This press release does not constitute an offer to purchase securities. The securities to be offered in the offering have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the benefit or account of, a U.S. person, except pursuant to an available exemption from such registration requirements.

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Except for the statements of historical fact contained herein, the information presented constitutes "forward looking statements" within the meaning of certain securities laws, and is subject to important risks, uncertainties and assumptions  that could cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially form the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, the Company's ability to fully finance the Project, to bring the Project into operation or to produce gold from the Project, and the use of the proceeds.  The words "may", "could", "should", "would", "suspect", "outlook", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "plan", "target" and similar words and expressions are used to identify forward-looking information. The forward-looking information in this news release describes the Company's expectations as of the date of this news release and accordingly, is subject to change after such date. Readers should not place undue importance on forward-looking information and should not rely upon this information as of any other date. While the Company may elect to, it does not undertake to update this information at any particular time.https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=NzMzNzE2NSMyNDI1OTc2IzIwOTA1NzE=



 

Appendix 1

 

Makosa East Drilling Results

(0.25g/tAu lower cut off; minimum width 2m with 2m max internal waste)

 

Hole ID

Easting

Northing

Depth

Dip

Azimuth

From     (m)

To    (m)

Interval    (m)

Grade (g/tAu)

True Width (m)

DTRC913

176244

1436572

50

-60

130

4

14

10

0.49

8.8

DTRC913






18

24

6

0.37

5.3

DTRC914

176225

1436587

50

-60

130

11

16

5

0.63

4.4

DTRC914






18

22

4

1.89

3.5

DTRC915

176203

1436603

50

-60

130

36

45

9

0.62

7.9

DTRC916

176190

1436616

50

-60

130

nsr





DTRC917

176353

1436736

50

-60

130

24

26

2

0.30

1.8

DTRC917






44

47

3

0.76

2.6

DTRC918

176335

1436753

50

-60

130

35

38

3

0.29

2.6

DTRC918






42

44

2

0.35

1.8

DTRC919

176315

1436769

50

-60

130

0

9

9

0.58

7.9

DTRC919






10

13

3

0.61

2.6

DTRC920

176294

1436787

50

-60

130

32

49

17

1.06

14.9

DTRC921

176421

1436952

50

-60

130

1

7

6

1.07

5.3

DTRC921






14

27

13

2.02

11.4

DTRC922

176408

1436962

50

-60

130

19

40

21

0.81

18.4

DTRC923

176387

1436981

50

-60

130

45

50

5

0.53

4.4

DTRC924

176614

1437046

50

-60

130

15

21

6

0.67

5.3

DTRC924






43

45

2

0.45

1.8

DTRC925

176594

1437072

50

-60

130

10

13

3

0.48

2.6

DTRC925






17

20

3

0.90

2.6

DTRC926

176570

1437084

50

-60

130

nsr





DTRC927

176550

1437103

50

-60

130

nsr





DTRC928

176731

1437205

50

-60

130

nsr





DTRC929

176709

1437221

50

-60

130

1

8

7

0.34

6.1

DTRC929






14

18

4

0.49

3.5

DTRC930

176691

1437239

50

-60

130

nsr



.


DTRC931

176675

1437256

50

-60

130

nsr





DTRC932

176849

1437366

50

-60

130

1

5

4

0.77

3.5

DTRC933

176835

1437384

50

-60

130

nsr





DTRC934

176814

1437402

50

-60

130

nsr





DTRC935

176799

1437413

50

-60

130

nsr





DTRC936

176941

1437548

50

-60

130

16

30

14

0.95

12.3

DTRC936






32

43

11

0.60

9.6

DTRC937

176922

1437566

50

-60

130

33

45

12

0.45

10.5

DTRC938

176903

1437582

50

-60

130

nsr





DTRC939

176989

1437644

50

-60

130

0

24

24

0.65

21.0

DTRC939






31

37

6

1.02

5.3

DTRC939






40

45

5

1.36

4.4

DTRC940

176966

1437662

50

-60

130

nsr





DTRC941

177031

1437718

50

-60

130

0

28

28

3.10

24.5

DTRC941






31

33

2

1.65

1.8

DTRC941






48

50

2

0.39

1.8

DTRC942

177081

1437801

50

-60

130

32

34

2

0.47

1.8

DTRC942






44

46

2

0.38

1.8

DTRC943

177065

1437817

50

-60

130

10

13

3

0.34

2.6

DTRC944

177141

1437881

50

-60

130

nsr





DTRC945

177205

1437959

50

-60

130

nsr





DTRC946

177186

1437969

50

-60

130

nsr





 

 

 

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