Harfang Exploration Inc. Unveils Major Gold Discoveries
MONTREAL, September 2024 — Harfang Exploration Inc. (“Harfang” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HAR) is delighted to announce five extraordinary gold discoveries at its wholly-owned Serpent-Radisson Property, situated in a largely unexplored area of Québec. These findings significantly broaden the property's gold footprint and improve its overall prospectivity.
Key Highlights from the Discoveries
Numerous High-Grade Gold Discoveries
Harfang’s recent exploration efforts have led to five promising high-grade gold discoveries found within quartz veins in shear zones. These results point to the immense potential in areas that were previously overlooked within the property.
Remarkable Assay Results
Notable among the findings are assay results from grab samples, with some reaching an impressive 72.4 g/t Au. In total, twelve grab samples returned results above 5 g/t Au, highlighting the area's richness. The top three samples produced exceptional results: 72.4 g/t Au, 28.1 g/t Au, and 26.9 g/t Au.
The Nusa Structural Gold Trend
An important highlight is the detection of the Nusa Trend, a newly identified structural gold trend stretching about 5 km in a WNW direction. This trend runs parallel to the established Goldhawk and Stu structural trends, broadening the property's gold footprint to the north by approximately 1 km.
Exploration in New Territories
The exploration campaign has uncovered several gold anomalies in a region that hadn't received thorough investigation until now. The vein system is now exposed for over 400 meters and measures up to 25 meters wide, indicating substantial mineral potential.
Vincent Dubé-Bourgeois, Interim President and CEO of Harfang Exploration Inc., stated, “These exceptional high-grade gold discoveries showcase the untapped potential of this area. The expansion of our gold footprint through the identification of new structural trends fuels our optimism for future exploration.”
Mapping the New Gold Trend: Nusa
The Nusa Trend, positioned north of two known trends, was confirmed through three major gold discovery sites during the exploration campaign earlier this summer. This was supported by recent imaging from a remote sensing study aimed at revealing the land’s hidden potential.
Insights Into Significant Discoveries
The first major find, PEM-18, boasts a 15 by 4 meter quartz-calcite vein system within sheared diorite, producing notable assay results such as 10.50 g/t Au and 6.98 g/t Au. The second discovery, GV-02, includes a 40-meter-long shear zone featuring quartz-chlorite veins with visible gold, returning impressive assay results highlighted by 26.90 g/t Au. Lastly, the AG-36 discovery involves a similarly rich vein system that yielded an outstanding 72.40 g/t Au.
Additional Noteworthy Discoveries
Moreover, Harfang has made significant gold discoveries at SM-80 and DV-23. The SM-80 discovery features a broad shear zone with quartz veins, while DV-23 contains an oxidized quartz vein located near a separate lithium find.
Through meticulous sampling, the program also indicated the presence of platinum and palladium mineralization, noted with peak values of 895 ppb Pd and 438 ppb Pt. The discovery of these elements alongside nickel (0.24% Ni) highlights the area's diverse mineral wealth.
Looking Ahead to Future Exploration
As for future plans, Harfang is gearing up for a comprehensive exploration program this fall, which may include more prospecting, enhanced channel sampling, and detailed geological mapping to further investigate these promising areas.
Commitment to Quality Standards
The company follows strict quality control protocols for all rock samples collected, ensuring analyses are carried out at accredited laboratories to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of results.
About Harfang Exploration Inc.
Harfang Exploration Inc. is a well-capitalized, technically focused mineral exploration firm, dedicated to exploring and discovering rich ore deposits throughout Québec and Ontario. With a skilled team of professionals, Harfang has a portfolio of highly promising projects and upholds best practices in its operations.
For More Information
If you have any inquiries, please reach out to:
Vincent Dubé-Bourgeois
Interim President and CEO
info@harfangexploration.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key discoveries by Harfang at Serpent-Radisson?
Harfang has reported five high-grade gold discoveries, with sample grades reaching as high as 72.4 g/t Au.
What is the significance of the Nusa Trend?
The Nusa Trend is a newly discovered structural gold trend that enhances the property's gold footprint, extending approximately 5 km.
What recent techniques were employed during exploration?
The exploration utilized remote sensing studies that provided high-resolution imaging, helping to guide the analysis of the property.
How is Harfang ensuring quality control in its sampling?
Harfang has implemented strict quality control measures, including the use of certified reference materials and blank samples for every batch of 50 samples analyzed.
What is the future outlook for Harfang's exploration?
The company aims to kick off a detailed exploration program this fall, which will include prospecting and thorough mapping of the newly identified areas.
