VANCOUVER, CANADA – April 19th, 2018: Sitka Gold Corp. (CSE: SIG) (the “Company” or “Sitka”) is pleased to announce that the 2018 exploration program has started at its Adobe Gold Property (the “Property” or “Adobe”). Initial exploration will consist of a ground-based induced polarization (IP) geophysical survey totaling approximately 16 line kilometers. The resistivity component of the geophysical survey should assist in identifying the stratigraphic horizon targeted, more specifically the contrast between the Devonian Guilmette Limestone formation and the overlying shales at the intersection of northwest and northeast fold and thrust belts. This will enable better accuracy and orientation of the proposed drill holes. Drilling is anticipated to start shortly after the completion of the geophysical survey. Initial drilling will consist of approximately 3000 metres of reverse circulation (RC) drilling focused on previously identified Carlin-type gold mineralization targets. An archaeological study has also been completed as required for the proposed access roads and drill sites at Adobe. Based on the results of this study the Company has received approval from the BLM to commence drilling.
Cor Coe, Director and CEO of Sitka, comments: “We are excited to begin our fully funded 2018 exploration program at Adobe Gold. The IP survey currently underway will help to refine our existing drill targets and we look forward to the highly anticipated drilling of these target areas shortly after the geophysical survey is completed”.
About Adobe Gold
The Adobe Gold Property, located in northern Nevada, is a newly assembled land package totaling approximately 1,366 hectares (3,374 acres) in size that hosts a previously unrecognized Carlin-Type gold play. Geological mapping at Adobe has revealed intersecting folds and good structural preparation within favourable stratigraphy, key features that are found at most of the gold mines in the Carlin district. Geochemical surveys have also revealed anomalies of gold, mercury, arsenic, and thallium, which are common pathfinder elements for Carlin-type gold mineralization. Compilation and interpretation of the data have identified structurally-controlled areas where anomalous pathfinder minerals and gold assay results have defined three target areas to be drill tested. There has been no previous drilling done on the Adobe Gold Property.
The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Donald Penner, P.Geo., Director and President for the Company, and a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
About Sitka Gold Corp.
Sitka Gold Corp. is a mineral exploration company headquartered in Canada and managed by a team of experienced mining industry professionals. The Company is focused on exploring for economically viable mineral deposits with its primary emphasis on gold and copper mineral properties of merit. Sitka currently has an option to acquire a 100% interest in the Adobe Gold Property in Nevada and owns a 100% interest in its Coppermine River Project in Nunavut and the Alpha Gold Property in Nevada. The Company recently completed an initial public offering (IPO), raised the maximum $1.2 million allowed under its prospectus and is fully financed to complete the aforementioned exploration program.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
SITKA GOLD CORP.
“Donald Penner”
President and Director
For more information contact:
Donald Penner
President & Director
dpenner@sitkagoldcorp.com
or
Cor Coe
CEO & Director
ccoe@sitkagoldcorp.com
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