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May 25, 2022 – TheNewswire - Ashley GoldCorp.(CSE:ASHL) (“Ashley” or the “Company”)is pleased to report positive assay results from its core evaluation program on over 10,500 metres of historic drill core within 29 holes stored in Matachewan, Ontario from its Ashley Mine Project located approximately 18 kilometres northwest of Alamos Gold’s Young-Davidson Mine. Reconnaissance surface sampling was also conducted on several known vein occurrences outcropping throughout the Ashley Mine Project which returned several significant gold assays. The Company intends to follow up these encouraging results with a more comprehensive surface sampling program in conjunction with Project-wide data compilation, including entry of all available historic core assaying and integration to develop a dynamic 3D model aiding future exploration efforts.
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Figure 1: Ashley Mine Project Location
“With the results announced today, we believe that the historic gold assay values and extraction results of the past producing Ashley Mine and surrounding area have been verified and there remainsgood potential to expand known zones laterally and to depth, with good continuity”said Darcy Christian, Ashley’s VicePresident,Operations.“In addition, the underexplored nature and promising structural setting of the Project provide significant upside potential for discovery of previously unknown quartz vein and syenite-hosted gold systems, especially under the widespread glacial till cover.”
Ashley Mine Historic Core Re-Sampling
The program consisted of re-labelling and re-tagging all available historic core, high-definition photography of over 9,500 meters within 25 holes, and full detailed re-logging of approximately 9,000 metres within 23 holes including geology, alteration, mineralization, and notation of assay tag locations. Core sampling was undertaken on selected highlight zones and unsampled “in-fill” zones consisting of 102 core samples totaling 98.75 metres within 14 holes (Note: Several historical highlight zones were completely removed by previous operators and could not be re-sampled for evaluation and confirmation purposes). Table 1 below lists all significant assay intervals returned during the re-sampling program of historic core, while the most significant highlight assay intervals include:
A0055.68g/tAuover2.35metres,including39.20g/tAuover0.35 metres
A0070.50g/tAuover9.50metres,including0.99g/tAuover4.00 metres
A0091.01g/tAuover4.15metres,including10.60g/tAuover0.35 metres
A0170.57g/tAuover5.10metres,including1.71g/tAuover1.70 metres
A0255.48g/tAuover2.30metres,including41.90g/tAuover0.30 metres
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Table 1: Ashley Mine Project, Historic Drill Core Re-Assay Highlights
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Drill Hole
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From
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To
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Length
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Au
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(m)
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(m)
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(m)
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(g/t)
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A005
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43.75
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46.55
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2.80
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2.09
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Including
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44.75
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45.55
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0.80
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6.35
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A005
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146.00
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148.45
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2.45
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5.68
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Including
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147.00
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147.35
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0.35
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39.20
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A007
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28.50
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38.00
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9.50
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0.50
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Including
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34.00
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38.00
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4.00
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0.99
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A007
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197.00
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199.60
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2.60
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0.63
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A009
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112.55
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114.90
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2.35
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0.57
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Including
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113.55
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113.90
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0.35
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3.41
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A009
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230.55
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234.90
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4.35
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0.40
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Including
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233.60
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233.90
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0.30
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3.51
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A009
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314.15
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318.30
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4.15
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1.01
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Including
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315.70
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316.05
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0.35
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10.60
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A012
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124.40
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129.90
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5.50
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0.52
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Including
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128.30
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129.90
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1.60
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1.26
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A013
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43.30
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46.20
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2.90
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3.04
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Including
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44.30
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45.20
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0.90
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9.70
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A017
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248.50
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253.60
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5.10
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0.57
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Including
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249.50
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251.20
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1.70
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1.71
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A018
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41.00
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43.60
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2.60
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0.92
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A018
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48.90
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52.30
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3.40
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0.76
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Including
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48.90
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50.30
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1.40
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1.63
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A025
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26.70
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29.00
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2.30
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5.48
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Including
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27.70
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28.00
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0.30
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41.90
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A026
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47.00
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51.00
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4.00
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0.59
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Including
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47.00
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49.00
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2.00
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1.06
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A030
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33.50
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36.50
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3.00
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0.37
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Including
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35.00
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35.50
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0.50
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1.46
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A030
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190.90
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194.60
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3.70
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0.32
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Including
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191.90
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193.60
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1.70
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0.69
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A032
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142.80
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144.90
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2.10
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0.40
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A033
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102.00
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106.00
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4.00
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0.50
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Including
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102.00
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103.30
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1.30
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0.90
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Figure 2: Ashley Mine Project Historic Drill Collar Locations Reviewed During This Program
Reconnaissance Surface Sampling of Vein Systems
Reconnaissance surface sampling was also conducted on several known vein occurrences outcropping throughout the Ashley Mine Project. Previous work by various operators identified several gold-bearing trends with significant surficial mineralization across the Project area. Table 2 below lists all gold (Au), silver (Ag), and tellurium (Te) assays returned during the reconnaissance surface sampling program, while the most significant assays include:
X941192177.00g/tAu, 2.33 ppm Ag, and 128.00 ppm Te,(Garvey Extension Vein)
X941190150.00g/tAu, 4.71 ppm Ag, and 129.00 ppm Te,(Garvey Vein)
X94118812.10g/tAu, 0.93 ppm Ag, and 13.60 ppm Te,(No. 1 Vein Adit)
Vein Systems Sampled During the Surface Sampling Program
No. 1 Vein
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Surface expression is located 30m east of the Ashley Mine shaft
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Multi-episodic quartz veining up to 50cm wide with sulfide, visible gold, and tellurides.
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Host rock is a silicified and hematized basalt/andesite cut by sheeted and quartz stockwork veins
Garvey Vein
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Located 1.4km NW of the historic past-producing Ashley Mine and up to 40cm wide
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Hosted between the massive and pillowed basalts of the Lower Tisdale Assemblage
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A bulk sample of 26 tons taken from the vein reported to have yielded 0.86 oz Au/t
Garvey Extension Vein
Garvey South Vein
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ocated approximately 500m south of the Garvey occurrence
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Reported historic grab samples from the Garvey South occurrence range up to 29 g/t Au
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Traced for at least 135m and observed ranging up to 30cm
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Silicified and iron pyrite/carbonate altered host rock adjacent to the quartz vein
Ashley West Vein
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Discovered ~400m SSW of the Garvey South Vein during a stripping program in 1987
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Historic grab samples were reported up to be 0.34 oz/t Au (10.88 g/t Au equivalent)
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Bifurcating vein swarms up to 30cm wide each within a fault breccia system
Table 2: Ashley Mine Project Reconnaissance Surface Grab Sample Assays
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Figure 3: Ashley Mine Project Surface Grab Sample, Vein, and Mine Level Locations
AssayQA/QCand QualifiedPersons
Coresamplesfromthehistoric Prosper GolddrillprogramatAshley were either ¼ or ½ cut (depending on remaining core and previous sampling)andbaggedonsite at the core storage facility in Matachewan, Ontarioandtransported toAGAT Laboratories’ sample drop-off locationin Sudbury, Ontariofor preparation and analysis. 112 samples, including 10 standardsandblanksthatareinserted approximately every twentieth sampleforqualityassurance andquality control,were preparedandanalyzedatAGATlaboratories Mississauga and Thunder Bay, Ontario facilities.Samplesarecrushedto90%less than 2mm, rifflesplitand pulverizedto85%passing75 microns.30gsamplesare analyzed by fire assayand ICP-OES. AtAGAT samples>10g/tAuareautomatically analyzed byfire assay withgravimetricfinish analysis. Surface grab sample analysis methods were the same as the core, however, instead of cutting, an even split (~50%) of the sample was sent for analysis, while the remainder was bagged, tagged, sealed, and put into storage as a representative available for future re-analysis if required.
TheQualifiedPerson responsible for thetechnicalcontentof thispress releaseisShannon Baird,P.Geo, ExplorationManager of Ashley.
CHANGE OF DIRECTOR
Ashley Gold Corp announces the resignation of Mr. Fred Jones from the Corporation’s board of directors effective May 6, 2022 and as Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation. The Corporation would like to thank Mr. Jones for his contributions and wishes him well in his future endeavors.
About ASHLEY GOLD
Ashley Gold is focused on creating substantive long-term value for its shareholders through the discovery and development of world class gold deposits. Ashley currently holds an option to earn 100% interest in the Ashley Mine Project, subject to a 2% royalty. Ashley is actively searching for additional high potential gold properties to add to its portfolio.
Ashley Gold Corp. is an early-stage natural resource company engaged primarily in the acquisition, exploration and, if warranted, development of mineral properties. The Corporation’s objective is to conduct an exploration program on its Ashley Mine Property, which covers 17.35km2 in northeastern Ontario within the western Abitibi Greenstone Belt, located approximately18km northwest of Matachewan, Ontario.
The responsibility of this release lies with Mr. George Stephenson, CEO and President +1 (403) 816-2262 • gstephenson@ashleygoldcorp.com, who, with Mr. Darcy Christian, Vice President, Operations • +1 (587) 777-9072 • dchristian@ashleygoldcorp.com , may be contacted for further information.www.ashleygoldcorp.com
Neither the CSE nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
DISCLAIMER & FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release includes certain “forward-looking statements” which are not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and address future events and conditions, and by their very nature involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Although these statements are based on currently available information, Ashley Gold Corp. provides no assurance that actual results will meet management’s expectations. Factors which cause results to differ materially are set out in the Company’s documents filed on SEDAR. Undue reliance should not be placed on “forward looking statements”.
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