TomaGold Intercepts 6.68% ZnEq (1.57 g/t AuEq) over 48.05 Metres, including 39.03% ZnEq (9.15 g/t AuEq) over 2.90 Metres at Berrigan Mine and Identifies a Major Hydrothermal Footprint
Businesswire·2025-12-22 10:00

Core Insights - TomaGold Corporation announced initial assay results from drill holes TOM-25-009 and TOM-25-010 at the Berrigan Mine project, confirming high-grade gold-bearing polymetallic vein systems within an extensive mineralized envelope [1][2] - The drilling campaign aims to test historical mineralized structures and explore new potential mineralization at depth, with a total of seven holes planned for 3,098 meters [1][2] Company Developments - CEO David Grondin highlighted a significant 39% ZnEq intersection in hole TOM-25-009, reinforcing geological understanding of the Berrigan Mine project [2] - The company is advancing a comprehensive litho-structural and geophysical compilation for its Chibougamau mining camp projects, utilizing AI modeling to refine targeting for upcoming exploration campaigns [2] - Additional geophysical work has been completed to enhance gold and polymetallic targeting for the winter 2026 exploration campaign [2] Drilling Results - The mineralization at Berrigan Mine is primarily associated with carbonatized ultramafic rocks, with low-grade halos identified in visually non-mineralized samples, increasing the potential volume of the mineralized envelope [2] - A borehole EM survey is being conducted to guide future deep drilling, ensuring comprehensive analysis of previously unsampled sections [2] Future Plans - Next steps include receiving assay results in January 2026 for five additional holes, integrating EM and core assay data into the resource model, and planning a field exploration program [3] - Phase 2 drilling will be planned following the compilation of Phase 1 drilling and geophysical data [3] Project Background - The Berrigan Mine property consists of 16 claims totaling 483 hectares, located 4 km north-northwest of Chibougamau, with TomaGold having an option to acquire 100% of the property [7] - Historical estimates indicate 1,388,915 tonnes of material grading 3.17% Zn and 1.77 g/t Au on the main Berrigan Mine zone, although these estimates are not classified as current mineral resources [8][9]

TomaGold Intercepts 6.68% ZnEq (1.57 g/t AuEq) over 48.05 Metres, including 39.03% ZnEq (9.15 g/t AuEq) over 2.90 Metres at Berrigan Mine and Identifies a Major Hydrothermal Footprint - Reportify