Kingfisher Outlines Gold System at Day Trip Zone, Goldrange Project

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On November 9, 2022, Kingfisher Metals Corp. announced promising results from rotary air blast drilling and geophysical surveys at its 511 km2 Goldrange Project in British Columbia. Highlights include significant gold intercepts, such as 2.7 g/t Au over 4.6 m and a notable discovery of high-grade gold at 49.8 g/t Au in nearby outcrops. The geophysical survey revealed multiple conductive and chargeability anomalies, indicating potential large gold systems. CEO Dustin Perry noted the open-ended nature of gold anomalism and the need for further exploration.

Positive

• Gold intercepts include 2.7 g/t Au over 4.6 m and 49.8 g/t Au in outcrops.
• Induced Polarization survey identified multiple chargeability and conductivity anomalies.
• First exploration efforts at Day Trip Zone show potential for significant gold systems.

Negative

• None.

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / November 9, 2022 / Kingfisher Metals Corp. (TSXV:KFR)(FSE:970)(OTCQB:KGFMF) ("Kingfisher" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the results of rotary air blast ("RAB") drilling, and surface geochemical and ground geophysical surveys at the 100% owned 511 km² Goldrange Project. Goldrange is located approximately 25 km south of the town of Tatla Lake in the Chilcotin region of Southwest British Columbia.

Highlights

• The Day Trip Zone is 5 km from the Cloud Drifter Zone and these results represent the first modern exploration efforts at this zone.
• Gold anomalism is analogous to horizontal gold trends in 2021 drill results from the upper Cloud Drifter Zone, which lie spatially above high-grade feeders identified in 2022 (NR link).
• Highlight intercepts include 2.7 g/t Au over 4.6 m in GRR-22-023, 0.5 g/t Au over 12.2 m in GRR-22-27, 2.1 g/t Au over 4.6 m in GRR-22-026, and 0.8 g/t Au over 9.1 m in GRR-22-013.
• Shallow gold intercepts are open laterally and at depth, with an overall dip in geometry toward the west where 2022 rock sampling returned grades up to 49.8 g/t Au and extended the geochemical footprint 1 km to the west.
• Induced Polarization (IP) geophysical survey identified several strong chargeability and conductivity anomalies over 2 km; two sizeable diamond drill targets were identified from coincident chargeability-conductivity anomalies at depths below RAB drill capabilities.

Dustin Perry, CEO states, "Initial shallow RAB drilling at Day Trip shows a broad zone of open-ended gold anomalism over 1 km associated with strong chargeability and conductivity anomalies that stretch nearly 2 km. Early indications point to there potentially being a significant gold system that will need subsequent drilling to the west and at depth." Day Trip Zone Overview

Kingfisher commenced the first-ever drill program at the Day Trip Zone with a RAB drill rig in May 2022. The initial 27 holes (Table 1) focused on a ~300 m by 200 m area at shallow depths of less than 78 m.

The Day Trip Zone covers a rounded mountain top approximately 5 km southeast of the Cloud Drifter Trend (Figures 1 and 2). The target is situated between two interpreted fault splays off the regional Ottarasko Fault. High-density intrusive-hosted veins, up to 2 m in width, occur over an area ~100 m by 400 m. Quartz veins from this area returned grades from below detection limit to 6.7 g/t Au over 2 m. Adjacent to the intrusion is a ~70 m x 90 m area of arsenopyrite-cement breccia in subcrop (Figure 1). Approximately 20% of the subcrop material in this area consists of arsenopyrite-cement breccia and rocks grade from 3.4 to 20.1 g/t Au. Talus fines sampling in 2020 and 2021 outlined a broad area of gold anomalism coincident with areas of gold in outcrop and subcrop that grades up to 8.4 g/t Au. Rock and talus fines geochemistry both yield a strong multi-element signature of As, Ag, Cu, Bi, Te, Sb, Zn and Pb associated with Au.

Figure 1. Day Trip Zone RAB Drill Results and Section Locations

Figure 2: Day Trip Zone Aerial View to Southeast

RAB Drill Results

The purpose of the Day Trip RAB drill program was to identify location and geometry of anomalous gold sampled on surface. The RAB holes tested shallow extents of the target over a 250x200 m area. Broad anomalous gold is shallow or at surface and was intercepted in all but the most southerly pad, which failed to reach target depth. Gold anomalism in the sedimentary-hosted, western holes defines a 20 degree west-dipping layer that parallels bedding. Gold intercepts in the intrusive-hosted western holes are interpreted to dip steeply east, similar to the veins on surface. The overall vein geometry from surface coupled with the gold intercepts, projects toward a large conductive and chargeability anomaly (Figure 5).

The feeder to the sulfide breccia rubble identified on surface and the subhorizontal gold pattern near surface is interpreted to be rooted in an easterly fault zone to the south of the RAB drill area. One pad attempted to drill through this structure into the interpreted feeder (GRR-22-30, -31, 32), but was unable to cross the structure due to difficult conditions.

Hole*	From (m)	To (m)	Interval (m)	Au (g/t)
GRR-22-011	4.57	9.14	4.57	0.52
GRR-22-012	7.62	16.76	9.14	0.43
GRR-22-013	0.00	9.14	9.14	0.79
GRR-22-014	0.00	9.14	9.14	0.56
GRR-22-016	0.00	9.14	9.14	0.54
GRR-22-019	4.57	27.43	22.86	0.22
GRR-22-023	10.67	15.24	4.57	2.70
Incl.	10.67	12.19	1.52	6.81
GRR-22-025	25.91	41.15	15.24	0.50
GRR-22-026	4.57	9.14	4.57	2.06
GRR-22-027	13.72	25.91	12.19	0.48
GRR-22-029	0.00	22.86	22.86	0.27

*True widths are not known at this time. All widths reported are drilled widths. Drill holes not listed between GRR-22-001 to GR-22-032 report no significant intercepts

Table 1. RAB Drill Hole Results

Hole	Easting (m)	Northing (m)	Elevation (m)	Depth (m)	Azimuth	Dip
GRR-22-001	392313	5702390	2274	70.10	162	70
GRR-22-002	392311	5702391	2274	82.30	247	55
GRR-22-003	392311	5702393	2275	56.39	300	55
GRR-22-004	392313	5702394	2275	65.53	345	55
GRR-22-005	392314	5702394	2275	71.63	20	55
GRR-22-006	392296	5702432	2280	36.58	162	55
GRR-22-007	392295	5702432	2280	13.72	210	55
GRR-22-008	392264	5702379	2273	82.30	15	70
GRR-22-009	392262	5702376	2272	41.15	247	55
GRR-22-010	392264	5702375	2272	19.81	160	55
GRR-22-011	392266	5702377	2273	44.20	90	55
GRR-22-012	392264	5702377	2272	19.81	0	90
GRR-22-013	392278	5702407	2279	67.06	0	90
GRR-22-014	392278	5702406	2278	45.72	90	65
GRR-22-015	392278	5702407	2278	16.76	247	60
GRR-22-016	392278	5702407	2279	54.86	20	60
GRR-22-017	392254	5702346	2271	41.15	30	80
GRR-22-018	392218	5702361	2271	54.86	247	80
GRR-22-019	392218	5702361	2271	57.91	69	70
GRR-22-020	392190	5702458	2276	60.96	248	55
GRR-22-021	392190	5702458	2276	51.82	248	70
GRR-22-022	392140	5702442	2266	36.58	248	65
GRR-22-023	392140	5702442	2266	39.62	248	90
GRR-22-024	392080	5702424	2246	74.68	68	70
GRR-22-025	392080	5702424	2244	64.01	248	65
GRR-22-026	392064	5702395	2236	77.72	247	60
GRR-22-027	392064	5702395	2236	70.10	190	60
GRR-22-028	392181	5702401	2266	18.92	247	70
GRR-22-029	392181	5702401	2266	22.80	0	90
GRR-22-030	392307	5702283	2272	28.96	68	58
GRR-22-031	392307	5702283	2272	36.58	141	60
GRR-22-032	392307	5702283	2272	30.48	148	90

Table 2. RAB Drill Hole Locations (NAD83, Zone 10).

Figure 3. Drill Results Sections, view northerly

Induced Polarization (IP) Geophysical Survey Results

A deep penetrating Induced Polarization (IP) survey was conducted to prepare for deeper diamond drilling targeting. The survey was extended more than 1100 m west of the original survey and target area due to the discovery of high-grade gold in outcrop ~1 km from the RAB drill area. The geophysical survey identified two large conductive anomalies beneath the RAB drill area and to the west. Conductivity can be associated with sulfide breccias and veins and related alteration. Numerous chargeability anomalies were also identified throughout the survey area. Chargeability highs can be caused by the presence of disseminated sulfides.

The highest quality geophysical targets are where both chargeability and conductivity are anomalous. The area of RAB drilling confirmed the coincidence between hydrothermal alteration, elevated sulfide abundance and anomalous gold with chargeable rocks. Two anomalies are yet to be tested where chargeability and conductivity are both anomalous: 1) at depth below the RAB drill area, and 2) at depth below the new outcrop discovery ~1 km to the west where rocks returned up to 49.8 g/t Au.

Figure 4. Long IP Section 3600 Geophysical and RAB Drill Results

Figure 5. Long IP Section 3700 Geophysical and RAB Drill Results­

Rock Sampling Results

Highly weathered sulfide rubble was located ~1km west of the area of drilling and was followed up with hand trenching that led to the discovery of an outcropping sulfide vein up to 50 cm wide and grading up to 49.8 g/t Au over 0.5 m. Sulfide mineralization includes arsenopyrite, stibnite, boulangerite, and chalcopyrite. Samples show a strong correlation with Ag, Cu, Pb, Sb, Bi, and Te. Results are shown in Table 3.

Sample No	Width (cm)	Au (g/t)	Ag (g/t)	Cu (%)	Pb (%)	Sb (%)	Bi (ppm)	Te (ppm)
c0135801	50	7.05	52.91	0.14	0.10	0.30	388.85	11.55
c0135802	30	17.29	78.77	0.06	0.42	0.38	73.55	5.76
c0135803	15	10.97	6.28	0.01	0.09	0.05	38.83	1.04
c0135804	50	49.78	51.47	0.13	0.07	0.21	547.49	11.18
c0135805	15	18.13	43.24	0.16	0.24	0.18	333.38	11.46
c0135806	10	0.16	19.71	0.70	0.00	0.01	17.49	1.79

Table 3: 2021 Rock Sampling Results

About RAB Drilling

Kingfisher is using RAB drills as a cost effective and efficient first pass exploration tool. The RAB is a heli-portable, track mounted drill that can drill a wide range of dips (50-90°) to depths of up to 100 meters. Rock cuttings from the drill hammer are returned to surface between the outside of the rods and the open hole. Under certain conditions, cross contamination between samples is a concern. The assay results from the RAB drill provide a strong indication of the grade and thickness of gold intercepted in a given hole. Kingfisher intends to follow up encouraging RAB assay results with a diamond drill to fully quantify the grade and thickness of these mineralized intercepts.

QAQC

Grab and chip rock samples are selective by nature and values reported in this news release may not be representative of mineralized zones. Blank and unlabeled certified reference materials (CRM) were inserted into the sample sequence every 20^th sample.

RAB drill holes at the Goldrange Project are NWJ sized (2 5/8"). Samples are collected continuously from surface from each 5 ft (1.52 m) rod length. Collected sample material is put through a 1:8 riffle splitter, with the smaller portion of the sample bagged to be sent to the lab for Au Chrysos PhotonAssay^TMand Au Fire Assay checks. Certified reference materials and blanks are inserted into the sample sequence every 20^th sample. Duplicates were collected from every 40^th sample by running the 7:8 reject material through the riffle splitter again, and collecting the 1:8 split for submission to the lab. The total number of blanks, duplicates and CRM samples equals approximately 5% of the samples submitted to the lab for analysis.

RAB and rock chip samples were shipped to MSALABS, located in Langley, British Columbia for preparation and analysis. MSALABS is an ISO17025 and ISO9001 accredited laboratory and is independent of Kingfisher Metals and its Qualified Person. Samples were prepped using the SPL430, CRU-220. Rock chip samples were then analyzed for 48 major and trace elements with ICP-MS after a four-acid digestion (method code IMS-230). Following sample preparation, a 500 g split from each sample was sent to MSALABS Val-D'Or location for Au analysis using Chrysos PhotonAssay^TM (method code CPA-Au1). Selected samples were also subjected to Au fire assay and gravimetric check assays. A 30 g split from each check assay sample was analyzed for Au using a lead collection fire assay fusion that was digested and analyzed using AA (method code FAS-111). A 30g split from the check assay samples that assayed >10 ppm Au was analyzed using a lead collection fire assay fusion with a gravimetric finish (method code FAS-415).

Qualified Person

Dustin Perry, P.Geo., Kingfisher's CEO, is the Company's Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, and has prepared the technical information presented in this release.

About Kingfisher Metals Corp.

Kingfisher Metals Corp. (https://kingfishermetals.com/) is a Canadian based exploration company focused on underexplored district-scale projects in British Columbia. Kingfisher has three 100% owned district-scale projects that offer potential exposure to high-grade gold, copper, silver, and zinc. The Company currently has 103,057,272 shares outstanding.

For further information, please contact:

Dustin Perry, P.Geo.
CEO and Director
Phone: +1 778 606 2507
E-Mail: info@kingfishermetals.com

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

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Mineralization hosted on adjacent and/or nearby properties is not necessarily indicative of mineralization hosted on the Company's property. This news release contains forward-looking statements, which relate to future events or future performance and reflect management's current expectations and assumptions. Such forward-looking statements reflect management's current beliefs and are based on assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements or information. Forward-looking statements or information in this news release relate to, among other things: formulation of plans for drill testing; and the success related to any future exploration or development programs.

These forward-looking statements and information reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant operational, business, economic and regulatory uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include; success of the Company's projects; prices for gold remaining as estimated; currency exchange rates remaining as estimated; availability of funds for the Company's projects; capital, decommissioning and reclamation estimates; prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services (including transportation); no labour- related disruptions; no unplanned delays or interruptions in scheduled construction and production; all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals are received in a timely manner; and the ability to comply with environmental, health and safety laws. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive.

The Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release and the Company has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic; fluctuations in gold prices; fluctuations in prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services (including transportation); fluctuations in currency markets (such as the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar); operational risks and hazards inherent with the business of mineral exploration; inadequate insurance, or inability to obtain insurance, to cover these risks and hazards; our ability to obtain all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals in a timely manner; changes in laws, regulations and government practices, including environmental, export and import laws and regulations; legal restrictions relating to mineral exploration; increased competition in the mining industry for equipment and qualified personnel; the availability of additional capital; title matters and the additional risks identified in our filings with Canadian securities regulators on SEDAR in Canada (available at www.sedar.com). Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, described, or intended. Investors are cautioned against undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and, except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

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FAQ

What were the key results from Kingfisher Metals Corp.'s drilling at Goldrange Project on November 9, 2022?

Kingfisher Metals Corp. reported significant gold intercepts, including 2.7 g/t Au over 4.6 m, and high-grade gold of 49.8 g/t Au found in nearby outcrops.

What is the significance of the Induced Polarization survey conducted by Kingfisher Metals Corp.?

The Induced Polarization survey revealed multiple chargeability and conductivity anomalies, suggesting the presence of large gold systems beneath the RAB drill area.

How does the Day Trip Zone relate to previous drill results from Kingfisher Metals Corp.?

The Day Trip Zone's gold anomalism is analogous to horizontal gold trends observed in 2021 drill results from the nearby Cloud Drifter Zone.

What is the future exploration plan for Kingfisher Metals Corp. at Goldrange Project?

Further drilling will be required to explore the open-ended gold anomalism and deeper targets identified through the recent surveys.

What is the current status of Kingfisher Metals Corp.'s Goldrange Project?

The Goldrange Project is undergoing modern exploration with promising initial drilling results and ongoing geophysical surveys to identify deeper targets.