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Liberty Gold Commences 40,000 Meter Feasibility Drill Program and Bulk Metallurgical Sampling at the Black Pine Oxide Gold Project, Idaho
Globenewswireยท2025-05-13 10:00

Core Viewpoint - Liberty Gold Corp. has initiated feasibility fieldwork at its Black Pine Oxide Gold Project in southeastern Idaho, marking the start of a formal feasibility study, with technical data collection supporting engineering studies planned for Q4 2025 [1][6]. Group 1: Feasibility Study and Environmental Impact - The feasibility study for Black Pine will begin in Q4 2025, with baseline studies currently underway to complete an extensive environmental dataset [1]. - The draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Black Pine is also set to commence in Q4 2025 [1]. Group 2: Drilling and Resource Development - A reverse circulation (RC) exploration drill is currently active, with a second drill rig expected by the end of May, as part of a ~40,000-meter drill program aimed at resource upgrades and extensions [4]. - Key drilling objectives include targeting near-surface oxide gold mineralization in the Rangefront zone, infill drilling in the Discovery zone, and resource conversion along the CD to F Zones [4]. - A Sonic drill rig has begun testing the legacy Heap Leach Pad to assess remnant gold ounces, with a program of approximately 1,200 meters planned [4]. Group 3: Metallurgical and Hydrologic Studies - Two phases of metallurgical studies are planned, including a surface bulk sampling program and studies on lower grade oxide composites to evaluate recoveries [4]. - Hydrologic studies will involve monitoring wells and aquifer pump testing to determine hydraulic conductivity of local aquifers [4]. Group 4: Company Overview and Strategic Goals - Liberty Gold focuses on exploring and developing open-pit oxide deposits in the Great Basin, a region known for its prolific gold production [8]. - The company aims to deliver an updated feasibility-level resource by the end of 2025 and a feasibility study in the second half of 2026, positioning Black Pine as a premier gold development project [6].