Plato Gold Announces Preparations for First Ever Drill Program at Lolita Project, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Core Points - Plato Gold Corp. is advancing preparations for its first drill program at the Lolita Project in Santa Cruz, Argentina, marking a significant step in its exploration efforts [1][2] - The company has received approval from the Secretariat of Mining of Santa Cruz for an updated environmental impact assessment, allowing it to conduct a diamond drilling campaign [2] - The province of Santa Cruz is the largest producer of precious metals in Argentina, with exports valued at USD 1.789 billion in 2024 [2] Financing and Contracts - Plato has entered into loan agreements totaling US$1,050,000 to finance the drill program, with an interest rate of 7% per annum [4] - The loans are unsecured and may be convertible into common shares at a minimum price of $0.05 per share [4] - A related party transaction involves a loan of US$1,000,000 from Anthony Cohen, President of Plato, with exemptions from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval [6] Drilling Plans - Drilling is set to commence in May 2025, targeting approximately ten diamond drill holes at the Panza, Espalda, and Corazon targets, with depths of 200 to 400 meters [7] - The targets are characterized by low-sulphidation, epithermal vein systems with pathfinder anomalies of arsenic, antimony, and mercury [7] - The Lolita Project has not been previously drill-tested or explored for precious metals, but nearby projects indicate potential for significant resources [8] Company Overview - Plato Gold Corp. is a Canadian exploration company with projects in Ontario and Argentina, focusing on gold and silver exploration [11][12] - The company holds a 95% interest in Winnipeg Minerals S.A., which has mineral rights totaling 9,672 hectares in Argentina [12]