FREEMAN REPORTS ON FINAL DRILL RESULTS FROM 2021-2022 DRILL PROGRAM

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Freeman Gold Corp. (TSXV: FMAN) announced final results from its 12,000 metre Phase 2 and 3 drilling program at the Lemhi Gold Deposit in Idaho. All 71 drill holes intersected shallow oxide gold mineralization, with notable highlights including 1.23 g/t Au over 36m and 9.7 g/t Au over 3m. The program extended known mineralization further north and south, contributing to a total Indicated Mineral Resource of 749,800 ounces of gold at 1.02 g/t and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 250,300 ounces at 1.01 g/t. A new mineral resource estimate and Preliminary Feasibility Study are underway, as Freeman transitions focus to further resource expansion.

Positive

• All drill holes intersected shallow oxide gold, signaling a successful drilling campaign.
• Significant gold grades reported, including 9.7 g/t Au over 3m.
• Resource estimates indicate substantial gold presence, with 749,800 oz in Indicated and 250,300 oz in Inferred categories.
• Successful extension of known mineralization, indicating potential for resource expansion.

Negative

• None.

• All 71 drill holes from the Phase 2 diamond drill program and Phase 3 reverse circulation drill program intersected shallow oxide gold mineralization within existing resource pit boundaries both along strike and at depth.

Highlights from new results (see Figure 1 and Tables 1 and 2):

North

• Expansion drilling successfully extended known mineralization at Lemhi 250 metres ("m") north of previous drilling by Freeman
• FG22-034C returned 1.23 g/t Au over 36m, including 5.16 g/t Au over 7m
• FG22-030C returned 9.7 g/t Au over 3m
• FG22-063R returned 1.7 g/t Au over 12.19m

Infill

• 0.47 g/t Au over 224m (infill hole to test depth of mineralization; FG22-017C)

East

• 0.28 g/t Au over 60m, including 0.92 g/t over 9m (eastern 65m step out; FG22-024C)

West

• 0.56 g/t Au over 50.29m (western expansion infill between 2020 drilling and FG21-004C; FG22-055R)

South

• 0.47 g/t Au over 7.62m (southern infill hole; FG22-065R)
  
  
• All drill results have now been received and a new mineral resource estimate (Q1 2023) and maiden Preliminary Feasibility Study ("PFS") (Q2 2023) are underway.

Highlights from previous results:

East

• Eastern expansion drilling successfully extended known mineralization 80 metres
• Expansion hole FG22-014C returned 0.94 g/t Au over 41m, including 1.67 g/t Au over 17m; Expansion hole FG22-016C returned 2.1 g/t Au over 16m

West

• Western expansion drilling successfully extended known mineralization 90 metres
• Expansion hole FG22-011C - 0.61 g/t Au over 66m, including 3.1 g/t Au over 5m; Expansion hole FG22-001C 0.55 g/t Au over 55m, including 1.1 g/t Au over 18.5m; Expansion hole FG21-004C 0.24 g/t Au over 156.6m, including 2.1 g/t Au over 7.4m

South

• Southern expansion drilling successfully extends known mineralization 350 metres
• Expansion hole FG22-022C returned 5.95 g/t Au over 9.14m;
• Expansion hole FG22-061R returned 2.4 g/t Au over 13.72m;
• Expansion hole FG22-050C returned 1.22 g/t Au over 38.59m, including 2.73 g/t Au over 10m

Infill

• Infill hole FG21-009C returned 0.61 g/t Au over 90m, including 0.92 g/t Au over 15.97m

Toronto Venture Stock Exchange: FMAN

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Freeman Gold Corp. (TSXV: FMAN) (OTCQX: FMANF) (FSE: 3WU) ("Freeman" or the "Company") is pleased to report results for the final 19 drill holes from the Company's 12,000 metre Phase 2 and 3 resource expansion and infill drill program at its 100% owned Lemhi Gold Deposit, Idaho, USA. Of the 19 new drill holes, 10 were designed to test mineralization to the west, east and south of the known deposit to expand mineralization and eight holes north of the known deposit. Also, one infill hole (FG22-017C) was designed to test mineralization at depth (see Figure 1 and Tables 1 and 2).

Previously results were announced from the 2021-2022 drill program at Lemhi and the newly discovered Beauty zone on March 22, 2022, October 12, 2022, November 9, 2022, January 17, 2023 and January 31, 2023. Highlights from these news releases are highlighted above and all holes from the Phase 2 diamond drill holes and Phase 3 reverse circulation ("RC") holes intersected shallow oxide gold mineralization both along strike and at depth from known mineralization.

Paul Matysek, Executive Chairman, commented, "The northern extent of Lemhi has had very little recent or historic drilling. Although we know little about this area, Lemhi continues to deliver encouraging results. The northern extents of the deposit are open and the area is an excellent target to quickly add more ounces."  He continued, "It is exceptional that every drill hole from Lemhi within the 2021-2022 drill campaign intersected gold mineralization. After having received all our drill results, we are now turning our focus to our new mineral resource estimate and a maiden PFS."

All holes drilled to date have intersected shallow oxide gold. Selected highlighted results from the most recent 19 holes are: 1.23 g/t Au over 36m, including 5.16 g/t Au over 7m (FG22-034C; North); 9.7 g/t Au over 3m (FG22-030C; North); 1.7 g/t Au over 12.19m (FG22-063R; North); 0.47 g/t Au over 224m (infill hole to test depth of mineralization; FG22-017C); 0.28 g/t Au over 60m, including 0.92 g/t over 9m (Eastern 65m step out; FG22-024C); 0.56 g/t Au over 50.29m (Western expansion infill between 2020 drilling and FG21-004C; FG22-055R); 0.47 g/t Au over 7.62m (Southern infill hole; FG22-065R) (see Figure 1 and Tables 1 and 2).

Table 1 – Significant Drill Results – All Remaining Drill Holes (East, West, South and Infill)*

DRILL HOLE	DEPTH (METRES)	DIP	AZIMUTH	FROM	TO	HIGHLIGHT
FG22-017C	409.19	-90	360	19	243	224m @0.47 g/t Au
Infill Deep				Including
				20.27	24	3.73m @ 10.24 g/t Au
				122.95	124.97	2.02 m @ 10 g/t Au
FG22-024C	297.03	-90	360	137	197	60m @ 0.28 g/t Au
East				including
				137	164	26m @ 0.44 g/t Au
				149	158	9m @ 0.92 g/t Au
FG22-046C	229.51	-90	360
West				170	201	31m @ 0.31 g/t Au
FG22-054R	198.12	-90	360	3.05	6.1	3.05m @ 0.29 g/t Au
West				112.78	117.35	4.57 @ 0.37 g/t Au
				126.49	141.73	15.24m @ 0.87 g/t Au
				170.69	173.74	3.05m @ 0.23 g/t Au
				179.83	198.12	18.29m @ 0.18 g/t Au
FG22-055R	204.22	-90	360	30.48	47.24	16.76m @ 0.44 g/t Au
West				96.01	99.06	3.05m @ 3.72 g/t Au
				114.3	120.4	6.1m @ 0.24 g/t Au
				124.97	132.59	7.62m @ 0.24 g/t Au
				153.92	204.21	50.29m @ 0.56 g/t Au
FG22-059R	82.3	-90	360	4.57	15.24	10.69m @ 0.2 g/t Au
West				64.008	65.532	1.52m @ 0.47 g/t Au
FG22-060R	167.64	-80	270	3.05	7.62	4.57m @ 0.4 g/t Au
West				57.91	62.48	4.57m @ 0.43 g/t Au
				132.59	138.68	6.1m @ 0.62 g/t Au
				155.49	164.59	9.14m @ 0.83 g/t Au
FG22-062R	161.54	-90	360	27.43	28.96	1.52m @ 2.14 g/t Au
West
FG22-064R	195.1	-90	360	48.77	52.34	4.57m @ 0.3 g/t Au
West				164.59	195.07	30.48m @ 0.5 g/t Au
				including
				181.36	188.98	7.62m @ 1.05 g/t Au
FG22-065R	176.8	-90	360	80.77	83.82	3.05m @ 0.64 g/t Au
South				126.49	131.06	4.57m @ 0.65 g/t Au
				137.16	140.21	3.05m @ 0.6 g/t Au
				163.07	170.69	7.62m @ 0.47 g/t Au
FG22-066R	121.92	-90	360	27.432	28.956	1.52m @ 0.83 g/t Au
West				45.72	82.3	35.58m @ 0.3 g/t Au
Lost Hole				including
				73.15	79.25	6.1m @ 0.78 g/t Au

*Intervals are core-length. True width is estimated between 90-95 percent ("%") of core length. Using 0.15 g/t Au cut-off. 'C' denotes core hole; 'R' denotes RC (Reverse Circulation) hole.

 

Table 2– Significant Drill Results – Lemhi North*

DRILL HOLE	DEPTH (METRES)	DIP	AZIMUTH	FROM	TO	HIGHLIGHT
FG22-027C	222.66	-90	360	18	29	11m @ 0.3 g/t Au
				Including
				18	20	2m @ 0.89 g/t Au
				102	103	1m @ 0.82 g/t Au
				111.2	112	0.8m @ 1.8 g/t Au
FG22-030C	226.47	-90	360	22	23	1m @ 0.87 g/t Au
				30	32	2m @ 0.36 g/t Au
				35	43	8m @ 0.3 g/t Au
				48	49	1m @ 0.63 g/t Au
				54	59	5m @ 0.31 g/t Au
				75.13	78	2.87m @ 0.55 g/t Au
				95.67	104	8.33m @ 0.32 g/t Au
				110	113	3m @ 0.3 g/t Au
				134.35	136	1.65m @ 1.15 g/t Au
				146.98	148	1.02m @ 5.21 g/t Au
				161	164	3m @ 9.7 g/t Au
				192.62	193.7	1.08m @ 1.49 g/t Au
FG22-032C	221.89	-90	360	12	13	1m @ 4.34 g/t Au
				30	31	1m @ 0.81 g/t Au
				64.05	68	3.95m @ 0.53 g/t Au
				84	88.5	4.5 m @ 0.28 g/t Au
				101	102	1m @ 0.84 g/t Au
				110	111	1m @ 0.91g/t Au
				138	139	1m @ 1.32 g/t Au
				146	149	3m @ 0.76 g/t Au
				184	186	2m @ 0.52 g/t Au
FG22-034C	221.89	-90	360	133	135	2m @ 3.6 g/t Au
				159	195	36m @ 1.23 g/t Au
				including
				169	176	7m @ 5.16 g/t Au
FG22-042C	192.63	-90	360	53	54	1m @ 0.54 g/t Au
				72	81	9m @ 0.4 g/t Au
				92	96	4m @ 0.32 g/t Au
				117	121	4m @ 0.27 g/t Au
				126	128	2m @ 0.38 g/t Au
				137	143	6m @ 0.44 g/t Au
				146	147	1m @ 0.48 g/t Au
				162	164.74	2.74m @ 0.59 g/t Au
FG22-044C	203.3	-90	360	124	126	2m @ 0.57 g/t Au
				158	161	3m @ 3.26 g/t Au
				178	185	7m @ 0.4 g/t Au
FG22-051C	214.12	-90	360	28	33	5m @ 0.15 g/t Au
				38	44	6m @ 0.22 g/t Au
FG22-063R	152.4	-60	270	27.432	28.956	1.52m @ 0.71 g/t Au
				123.44	135.63	12.19m @ 1.7 g/t Au

*Intervals are core-length. True width is estimated between 90-95 percent ("%") of core length. Using 0.15 g/t Au cut-off. 'C' denotes core hole; 'R' denotes RC (Reverse Circulation) hole.

Many of these areas are modelled as unmineralized due to lack of drilling in the initial maiden mineral resource estimate ("MRE"). The current MRE comprises an Indicated Mineral Resource of 22.94 million tonnes at 1.02 g/t Au for 749,800 oz of gold, and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 7.68 million tonnes at 1.01 g/t Au for 250,300 oz of gold (refer to press release dated July 8, 2021). The MRE covers a surface area of 400 by 500 metres and extends down to a depth of 180 metres below surface. The resource expansion holes that form the bulk of the Phase 2 and 3 drill program were designed to extend the current resource both along strike and at depth.

Lemhi Gold Deposit:

As of December 2022 a total of 50 new core drill holes for a total of 12,168 metres as well as 10 RC holes totalling 1,621.5 metres were completed at Lemhi. These holes have been primarily designed to test on strike extensions of the known resource as well as infill in certain parts of the gold deposit. In particular, the drill program has focused on areas currently modelled as pit waste because of no or sparse drill data. All ounces added in these areas, even if close to the cut-off grade, will add value to the project as they come from zones in the resource shell that now be upgraded to resources (see Figure 1 and Table 1). In addition, a total of 11 drill holes were completed at the Beauty Zone Target totaling 1,559 metres. This marks the completion of the Phase 3 RC drill program which was concluded in December due to inclement weather and drilling issues.

All drill holes from the project have been logged, sampled and sent to the laboratory. All analytical results have now been received.  

All drill core samples are sent to ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division), an independent and fully accredited laboratory (ISO 9001:2008) ), in Vancouver, Canada, for analysis for gold by Fire Assay and multi-element Induction Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy (select drill holes). Freeman has a regimented Quality Assurance, Quality Control (QA/QC) program where at least 10% duplicates, blanks and standards are inserted into each sample shipment. 

Freeman also announces that it has granted stock options to certain directors and officers of the Company to acquire an aggregate of 2,325,000 common shares in the capital of the Company (the "Shares") at an exercise price of $0.25 (the "Stock Options") per Share, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Company's stock option plan. The Stock Options fully vest on the date of the grant and are exercisable for a five-year term expiring February 10, 2028.

About the Company and Project

Freeman Gold Corp. is a mineral exploration company focused on the development of its 100% owned Lemhi Gold property (the "Project"). The Project comprises 30 square kilometres of highly prospective land, hosting a near-surface oxide gold resource. The pit constrained National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43- 101") compliant mineral resource estimate is comprised of 749,800 oz gold ("Au") at 1.02 grams per tonne ("g/t") in 22.94 million tonnes (Indicated) and 250,300 oz Au at 1.01 g/t Au in 7.83 million tonnes (Inferred). See the NI 43-101 technical report titled "Maiden Resource Technical Report for the Lemhi Gold Project, Lemhi County, Idaho, USA" with an effective date of June 1, 2021, and signing date of July 30, 2021, as prepared by APEX Geoscience Ltd. and F. Wright Consulting Inc. available under the Company's profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com). The Company is focused on growing and advancing the Project towards a production decision. The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dean Besserer, P.Geo., VP Exploration of the Company and a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.

On Behalf of the Company
William Randall
President and Chief Executive Officer

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains "forward–looking information or statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities laws, which may include, but are not limited to statements relating to exploration, results therefrom, and the Company's future business plans. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects," "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ from those in the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking information reflects the Company's views with respect to future events and is subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. The reader is urged to refer to the Company's reports, publicly available through the Canadian Securities Administrators' System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR) at www.sedar.com for a more complete discussion of such risk factors and their potential effects. The Company does not undertake to update forward–looking statements or forward–looking information, except as required by law.

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FAQ

What were the highlights from Freeman Gold Corp's Phase 2 and 3 drill program?

Freeman Gold's Phase 2 and 3 drill program at the Lemhi Gold Deposit revealed significant results, including 1.23 g/t Au over 36m and 9.7 g/t Au over 3m.

When will Freeman Gold Corp announce its new mineral resource estimate?

A new mineral resource estimate is expected in Q1 2023 following the completion of the drilling program.

What is the stock symbol for Freeman Gold Corp?

Freeman Gold Corp trades under the stock symbol FMANF.

What are the current mineral resource estimates for the Lemhi Gold Deposit?

The current mineral resource estimates for Lemhi include 22.94 million tonnes at 1.02 g/t Au for 749,800 oz in the Indicated category and 7.68 million tonnes at 1.01 g/t Au for 250,300 oz in the Inferred category.

What is the significance of the drill results for investors in FMANF?

The positive drill results indicate potential for resource expansion and enhanced valuation of the company, making it a favorable sign for investors.