ORIGINAL: Radius Gold Exploration Highlights
2020-12-21 08:00 ET - News Release
(via TheNewswire)
Vancouver, Canada – TheNewswire - December 21, 2020 - Radius Gold Inc. (TSXV:RDU) (OTC: RDUFF ) is pleased to report exploration highlights on three active projects:
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- Amalia Gold Silver joint venture with Pan American Silver Corp.
- Plata Verde Silver project, 100% Radius Gold Inc.
- Guatemala joint venture with Volcanic Gold Mines Inc.
Simon Ridgway, CEO, comments: “With ongoing drilling programs in Mexico, drilling planned next year in Guatemala, geophysics programs for drill targeting at Plata Verde, as well as our constant prospecting and property appraisals, Radius Gold expects to have regular news flow and an exciting year in 2021.”
Amalia Gold Silver Project, Chihuahua Mexico
At the Amalia Gold Silver project, Radius’s joint venture partner, Pan American Silver Corp., is currently funding and operating the phase 4 diamond drill program. To date 1,838 meters of drilling in 4 holes is complete. Drill holes targeted the down dip and lateral extensions of the high-grade gold and silver mineralization within the San Pedro structure that was previously defined by drilling phases 1-3. Results will be published as soon as they become available.
Plata Verde Silver Project, Chihuahua Mexico
At Radius’s 100% controlled Plata Verde project, orientation IP / Resisivity and ground magnetic geophysical surveys are currently being conducted by TMC Geophysical Consultants. The aim of the project is to identify lateral extensions, repetitions and feeder systems of the large scale silver mineralized breccias discovered at Mina Mojonera and Mina Real (see Radius press release July 22, 2020 ). The silver mineralized breccias defined by Radius’s sampling within the historic Mina Mojonera and Mina Real occur under thin (>100m) volcanic cover rocks with very limited outcrop. The geophysical surveys underway are planned to aid drill targeting below the cover volcanics.
Guatemala Joint Venture: Holly, Banderas and Regional Projects
At Radius’s Guatemala joint venture, exploration activities are fully funded by Radius’s joint venture partner, Volcanic Gold Mines Inc. Volcanic has committed to a minimum 3000m of drilling at Holly and Banderas projects once the drill permits are received. Drill permits for 3 target zones, Holly, Banderas and Zapote have been recently submitted to relevant authorities and are expected to be granted in early 2021. Volcanic staff has commenced discussions with local communities and access agreements with local land owners. Geological teams have been deployed to the field and have commenced exploration of Radius’s 240,000 hectare regional applications to define priority targets for further drilling. Volcanic has recently completed $13,600,000 in financings and is well funded to advance the Guatemala joint venture.
Property Agreements:
The Pan American Agreement
Pursuant to the option agreement signed in June 2018, Pan American Silver Corp. has the option to earn up to an initial 65% interest in Radius’s Amalia Project and Palmillas Properties by making cash payments to Radius totaling US$1.5 million (of which US$400,000 has been received) and expending over four years US$2 million on exploration and reimbursement of Radius’s costs to maintain its option agreements with the owners of Amalia and Palmillas. Pan American may earn an additional 10% by advancing the project to preliminary feasibility.
The Plata Verde Agreement
Radius can earn a 100% interest in the Plata Verde project by making staged payments totalling US$800,000 over four years with a final payment of US$400,000 due at the end of year four. An US$8,000 signing payment has been paid. The owner retains a 1% NSR which Radius can buy back for US$1,000,000.
The Volcanic Agreement
Radius has granted Volcanic Gold Mines Inc. an option to earn a 60% interest in the Holly and Banderas properties by completing a minimum C$3 million financing and spending US$7 million on exploration of the properties within 48 months from the date drilling permits are granted (see Radius press release June 1, 2020 ). An initial US$1 million must be spent on exploration within 12 months of receiving the required drill permits, including a minimum 3,000m of drilling. Following the exercise of the option, Volcanic will enter into a 60/40 joint venture with Radius in order to further develop the properties.
Technical Information
Bruce Smith, M.Sc. (Geology), a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, is Radius’s Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Smith has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this news release.
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