Zodiac Gold Completes Pre-Drilling Mapping and Sampling Program at Alasala Highlights Include 33 g/t Au and 32.2 g/t Au from Surface Mapping and Pit Sampling

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Zodiac Gold has completed its Pre-Drilling Surface Mapping and Sampling Program at the Alasala target, part of the Todi Project in Liberia. Key results include rock-chip samples of 33 g/t Au and 32.3 g/t Au. The program aimed to compile surface data and confirm the geology for upcoming diamond drilling. Previously, highlights from the Alasala target included drilling results of 19.6m at 6.17 g/t Au and rock chip samples up to 107 g/t Au. The recent program collected 17 rock-chip and 59 channel samples, indicating significant potential for a large orogenic gold system. Zodiac Gold plans to use these findings to design its next drilling campaign at Alasala.

Positive

• Rock-chip samples yielded high grades of 33 g/t Au and 32.3 g/t Au.
• The sampling program indicates significant potential for a large orogenic gold system.
• Drilling results include 19.6m at 6.17 g/t Au, showcasing high-grade mineralization.
• Channel sampling results include 6m at 1.14 g/t Au, indicating sustained mineralization.
• Previous rock chip samples up to 107 g/t Au underline the high-grade potential of the site.
• Findings will guide the next phase of diamond drilling, aiming to unlock further value.

Negative

• No specific financial or operational challenges noted in the PR.
• PR does not mention any concrete plans or timelines for the next drilling phase.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 28, 2024) - Zodiac Gold Inc. (TSXV: ZAU) ("Zodiac Gold" or the "Company"), a West-African gold exploration company, is pleased to announce highly successful results from its recently completed Pre-Drilling Surface Mapping and Sampling Program at its Alasala target, part of the Company's flagship Todi Project situated in the Republic of Liberia, West Africa.

Alasala is the Company's next drill target with a continuous and well defined 2.0 km long mineralization trend delineated by soil sampling, trenching, channel sampling, auger drilling, and extensive artisanal workings with visible gold. Zodiac Gold has previously completed significant exploration work at the Alasala target including:

• Drilling Highlights: 19.6m at 6.17 g/t Au, 6.0m at 7.69 g/t Au, and 9.0m at 4.46 g/t Au;

• Trench Highlights: 14m at 1.35 g/t Au, 30m at 0.35 g/t Au, 6m at 1.24 g/t Au, and 14m at 0.48 g/t Au; and

• Rock Chip samples of up to 107 g/t Au.

The objective of the Pre-Drilling Program was to compile all surface data, exposed shear zones, and hard rock artisanal gold mining sites with exposed shear zones, along with historical data. This information will be used confirm the forthcoming diamond drilling operations.

2024 Pre-Drilling Mapping and Sampling Program

A total of 17 rock-chip samples and 59 channel samples were collected during the sampling program from exposed shear zones observed within artisanal mining fields and pits. Highlights of the rock chip sampling results include 33.00 g/t Au and 32.30 g/t Au at the Mandingo Hill Zone and highlights of channel sampling results include 1.14 g/t Au at 6m including 1.96 g/t Au at 3m at Mandingo Hill zone.

Map-1: Compilation map of the Alasala Target, featuring highlights from the recent mapping and sampling program along with historical results.

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Figure-1: Sheared and Sulphide bearing rock samples from artisanal mining pits. MSRCS001: 33.00 g/t Au(from Mandingo Hill Zone), LPRCS001: 5.09 g/t Au and LPRCS002: 5.49 g/t Au (Lion Hill Zone)

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Figure-2: View from artisanal mining pits from Lion Hill Zone where shear zones exposed

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The Alasala target area is underlain by gneissic rock assemblages and amphibolitic rocks, intersected by NW-SE trending Todi Shear zone structures. These structures mark potentially favorable conditions for the formation of orogenic gold deposits, as observed in artisanal mining pits. Mapping recognized and confirmed several large artisanal mining areas of intense shearing and alteration with sulphide occurrences. These sites will be immediate target for the next drilling campaign to test for gold mineralization underneath. The Results of the sampling program indicate significant potential for a large orogenic gold mineralization system.

Table-1: Significant results from rock chip sampling at Alasala

	UTM WGS84-29N
Sample ID	Easting	Northing	Au (g/t)	Target/Zone
LPRCS001	307940	730108	5.09	Lion Hill
LPRCS002	307940	730108	5.49	Lion Hill
LPRCS006	307957	730151	2.77	Lion Hill
LPRCS009	307957	730151	1.18	Lion Hill
MFRCS001	307829	729171	0.99	Mamie Field
MFRCS002	307813	729102	0.71	Mamie Field
MSRCS001	307484	729239	33.00	Madingo hill
MSRCS003	307483	729156	32.30	Madingo hill

 

Table-2: Summary of significant results from channel sampling at Alasala

	UTM WGS84-29N
Target/Zone	Easting	Northing	Average Au (g/t)
Mandingo Hill	307491	728961	12m@0.24 g/t Au
Mandingo Hill	307511	728842	6m@1.14 g/t Au, including 3m@1.96 g/t Au
Mamie Field	307820	729181	9m@0.36 g/t Au
Mamie Field	307649	728835	4m@1.10 g/t Au, including 2m@1.99 g/t Au

 

The successful completion of the Pre-Drilling Surface Mapping and Sampling Program marks a significant milestone for Zodiac Gold. The program has provided crucial insights into the geology and mineralization of the Alasala target, further validating its potential as a high-grade gold prospect.

"We are thrilled to report the positive results from our Pre-Drilling Surface Mapping and Sampling Program at the Alasala target," commented David Kol, President & CEO of Zodiac Gold. "The findings reinforce our confidence in the prospectivity of Alasala and will help us design an effective drilling program."

Moving forward, Zodiac Gold remains committed to advancing exploration activities at the Alasala target, with plans to leverage these encouraging results to guide future drilling initiatives. The Company is confident that the insights gained from the program will play a pivotal role in unlocking the full potential of the Alasala target and further enhancing shareholder value.

QA/QC Protocols and Sampling Procedures

Sampling was undertaken by Zodiac Gold's Liberian exploration team, supervised by senior staff members of the Company. All samples met the standards for adequate chain of custody without the opportunity for third party access from the field to the preparation laboratory in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, and then onward to the ALS analytical laboratory in Burkina Faso. Sample preparation was performed by ALS in Yamoussoukro. The entire sample was dried and then crushed to 70% passing 2 millimeters and a representative split was taken by riffle splitting. The 1,000g split was then pulverized up to 85% passing 75 micron and the required pulp mass of ~200g was bagged and labelled for analysis; with the remainder being stored. Analysis was performed by ALS at their laboratory in Burkina Faso by fire assay with atomic absorption finish with a 50g charge.

In addition to the laboratory's quality control program, a rigorous quality assurance and quality control program was implemented by the Company involving the insertion of blanks, standards and duplicates to ensure reliable assay results. Laboratory standards and QA-QC are monitored by the Company.

About Zodiac Gold

Zodiac Gold, Inc. (TSXV: ZAU) is a West-African gold exploration company focused on its flagship Todi Project situated in Liberia-an underexplored, politically stable, mining-friendly jurisdiction hosting several large-scale gold deposits. Strategically positioned along the fertile Todi Shear Zone, Zodiac Gold is developing a district-scale gold opportunity covering a vast 2,316 km² land package. The project has undergone de-risking, showcasing proven gold occurrences at both surface and depth, with five drill-ready targets and high-grade gold intercepts.

Qualified Person

Efdal Olcer, Vice President of Exploration at Zodiac Gold, is a member of the Society of Economic Geologists, Geological Society of London, Australian Institute of Geoscientists, the Society of Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits, and the Turkish Association of Economics Geologists and a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101. He has reviewed and approved the technical and scientific information provided in this release.

For further information, please visit the Zodiac-Gold website at www.zodiac-gold.com or contact:

David Kol,
President & CEO
1 702-296-1156
info@zodiac-gold.com

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FAQ

What were the key findings of Zodiac Gold's Pre-Drilling Program at Alasala?

The program reported high-grade rock-chip samples of 33 g/t Au and 32.3 g/t Au, indicating significant potential for orogenic gold mineralization.

What are the historical drilling highlights at Zodiac Gold's Alasala target?

Historical drilling highlights include 19.6m at 6.17 g/t Au, 6.0m at 7.69 g/t Au, and rock chip samples up to 107 g/t Au.

What is Zodiac Gold's next step after the Pre-Drilling Program at Alasala?

Zodiac Gold plans to use the insights from the program to design an effective diamond drilling campaign to explore the Alasala target further.

How does the Pre-Drilling Program at Alasala affect Zodiac Gold's stock (ZAUIF)?

Positive results from the Pre-Drilling Program could enhance investor confidence and potentially boost Zodiac Gold's stock (ZAUIF) by showcasing high-grade gold prospects.