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Fathom Nickel Inc. (CSE: FNI) (FSE: 6Q5) (OTCQB: FNICF) Announces Expansion of Historic Project as EV Market Forecasted to Reach 50% of Global Sales

  • An estimated 50% of all cars sold globally will be EVs by 2035, predicts the International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook.
  • Fathom Nickel reports that the geochemical footprint of its Gochager Lake deposit has been extended by up to four kilometers.
  • Company “ecstatic” with the results from soil and rock geochemistry program, says CEO.

Despite headlines touting a slowing electric vehicle market, Forbes reports that actual data shows increasing sales, with projections indicating almost one-half of all cars sold in by 2035 will be EVs (https://ibn.fm/CuHiK). Those numbers are good news for Fathom Nickel (CSE: FNI) (FSE: 6Q5) (OTCQB: FNICF), a company focused on exploring high-grade nickel sulfide discoveries for use in the global EV market, and a company that recently announced significant expansions to its historic nickel-copper-cobalt-producing (“Ni-Cu-Co”) Gochager Lake Property (https://ibn.fm/0uQS9).

“Data from the International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook 2024 makes vibes-based reporting on the demise of EV sales look silly,” the Forbes article states. “Global EV sales could hit 17 million in 2024, meaning more than one in five cars sold worldwide will be electric. Surging demand for clean, cheap EVs across the rest of this decade will completely change the global auto industry. By 2035, IEA projects 50% of all cars sold globally will be EVs, cutting oil demand between 6–10 million barrels per day, equivalent to the current amount used for road transportation in the U.S. . . .

“This is huge news for cutting consumer costs, creating new jobs and investment, and cleaning up our air,” the article continued. “Everyone, everywhere wants to save money and breathe cleaner air. Soon everyone, everywhere will soon have the choice to make their next car a clean, cheap EV.”

Furthermore, the article pointed out, “IEA’s annual Global EV Outlook identifies and assesses recent developments in global electric mobility. And IEA is considered the world’s leading authority on all energy trends, meaning this forecast isn’t hype – its data driven.”

Fathom Nickel is also relying on actual data with the recent expansion of its 22,000-plus-hectare Gochager Lake Property. The company recently released results from its “extremely successful” June soil and rock geochemistry program, which clearly demonstrate that the geochemical footprint of the Gochager Lake deposit has been extended by up to four kilometers along trend, approximately two kilometers in both the northeast and southwest directions.

“The company is ecstatic with the results from this soil and rock geochemistry program,” said Fathom Nickel CEO and VP of exploration Ian Fraser. “Through our drilling at the historic Gochager Lake deposit over the course of the last 18 months, we have developed a clear understanding of the deposit’s geochemical footprint. The combination of highly anomalous Ni-Cu-Co + chrome (“Cr”) and magnesium (“Mg”) in-soil, rock geochemistry results generated by pXRF, and rock assay data has expanded the Gochager Lake deposit geochemical footprint dramatically — to an area that now measures, incredibly, some 1.7 square kilometers.

“That’s 25 times larger than the area of the historic Gochager Lake deposit,” Fraser continued. “In addition, we have identified other separate, very prominent Ni-Cu-Co + Cr-Mg in-soil anomalies outside of this 1.7 square kilometer footprint area. Underlaying this geochemical footprint is a very distinct MAG feature recognized through the ongoing interpretation of the 2008 VTEM survey. We are very confident that our exacting exploration approach will continue to successfully expand the historic Gochager Lake deposit along strike and to depth, in terms of both grade and tonnage. We are also very confident of significant additional discoveries both within the now-expanded footprint, and also the greater Gochager Lake property. Based on continuing results, there is clear and compelling potential for a major discovery to be had here.”

Fathom is an exploration company that is targeting nickel-copper-cobalt magmatic sulfide discoveries to support the rapidly growing global electric vehicle market and to secure the supply of North American critical minerals. The company now has a portfolio of three high-quality exploration projects located in the prolific Trans Hudson Corridor in Saskatchewan: 1) the Albert Lake Project, a 90,000-plus hectare project that was host to the historic and past-producing Rottenstone Mine; 2) the 22,000-plus hectare Gochager Lake Project that is host to a historic, NI43-101 noncompliant open pit resource consisting of 4.3M tons at 0.295% Ni and 0.081% Cu3; and 3) the 10,000-plus hectare Friesen Lake Project located 40 kilometers southwest of the historic Rottenstone Mine and 30 kilometers northwest of the historic Gochager Lake deposit.

For more information, visit the company’s website at FathomNickel.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to FNICF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/FNICF

Dynasty Gold Corp. (TSX.V: DYG) (OTC: DGDCF) Is ‘One to Watch’

  • Gold may be at the front edge of a new commodity supercycle.
  • Dynasty Gold is conducting a low-cost drill program at an all-in cost of $250 per meter, with shallow drill holes and extremely high-grade (averaging 8.04 g/t) for an open pit.
  • The Thundercloud property boasts access to excellent infrastructure, positioning it as a turnkey operation.
  • Dynasty Gold is led by a team of accomplished geologists with a track record for discoveries, such as a former chief geologist for Newcrest Mining; a member of its board was inducted to the Mining Hall of Fame.
  • In August 2024, the company completed Phase 1 of its 2024 Drill Program, consisting of 11 holes totaling 2,198 meters at its Thundercloud property in Ontario.
  • An internally generated block model has increased the resource from 187K oz to 232K oz gold at 8.04 g/t measured and indicated through two short years of drilling; the resource is 439,000 oz at 2.14 g/t – amazing results by all measures.
  • Drilling continues in September.
  • Dynasty maintains 100% ownership of another gold project in the Midas gold camp in Nevada.
  • The company is well-funded, with Rob McEwen as its largest shareholder.
  • Dynasty is unique in the industry with its miniscule market cap buoyed by the huge potential of its portfolio.

Dynasty Gold (TSX.V: DYG) (OTC: DGDCF) is rapidly emerging as a notable player in the gold sector. With its impressive portfolio of high-potential projects and recent drilling results, Dynasty Gold is capturing the attention of investors and industry analysts alike. As the company continues to advance its exploration efforts, the potential for substantial gains becomes increasingly evident.

Many respected analysts agree that gold is in the early stages of a new commodities supercycle, where multiple forces like inflation, infrastructure spending and global demand are driving the price surge. The question is, “how to profit from it.”

Dynasty Gold’s recent drilling campaign at its flagship Thundercloud project in Ontario, Canada, has delivered results that are likely to reshape expectations and could significantly impact the company’s fortunes. The latest drilling assays from the project reveal high-grade gold mineralization, confirming the project’s potential for substantial resource development.

With high-quality North American assets, renowned leadership and a miniscule market cap, Dynasty Gold looks perfectly positioned to capitalize on any potential updraft in prices and potentially deliver outsized returns. In fact, if the next batch of drill holes (expected within weeks) is successful in expanding the economics of the resource, DYG could easily outperform the market and lead the pack to the upside.

There are only about 61 million Dynasty shares issued and outstanding, with roughly 40% owned by insiders and long-term shareholders. It’s important to note that Rob McEwen owns 9.7%. A mining legend, McEwen founded Goldcorp and increased the company’s market cap 160X – from $50M to over $8B. He must see value in Dynasty Gold, too. Around 50% of outstanding shares are held by retail investors, and any positive news on top of surging global demand could catapult the stock.

High-Grade Deposits, 100% Owned

The Thundercloud Property

The Thundercloud property is situated in the prolific Archean Manitou-Stormy Lakes greenstone belt in Western Ontario, which has a geological setting similar to the Abitibi belt but is much less thoroughly explored. The region contains numerous gold showings, along with several deposits and historic producers. Initial results suggest excellent potential for bulk-tonnage orogenic gold mineralization, with the possibility of high-grade mineralization. In recent years, nearly 30 million ounces of gold have been discovered in the area.

Dynasty Gold’s Thundercloud project is strategically located within one of Canada’s most prodigious gold-producing regions. Ontario is renowned for its rich mineral deposits and supportive mining infrastructure, providing a favorable environment for exploration and development. The Thundercloud property covers approximately 5,560 acres and is located 47 kilometers southeast of Dryden, Ontario. It is accessible via the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 17). Dryden, a resource-based town, offers essential infrastructure for mining operations.

Dynasty recently completed Phase 1 of its 2024 Drill Program at its Thundercloud property, announcing results in an August press release.

Ivy Chong, President and CEO, commented, “Dynasty completed Phase 1 of the 4,000 meters planned drilling, consisting of 11 holes for a total of 2,198 meters. The eight holes within the Pelham Zone all intersected intervals from 10+ to 70 meters of strong pyrite veinlets and disseminations similar to that associated with high-grade mineralization in the previous two years of grades up to 8.4 g/t gold over 73.5m including 151.7 g/t gold over 3.0m. We look forward to receiving the assay results from Phase 1 drilling within the next several weeks and will re-commence drilling in early September, once these results have been analyzed and an additional 10 or more drill holes sited.”

The recent drilling results at Thundercloud have substantial implications for the project’s future. High-grade gold intercepts are indicative of a robust mineralized system, which could lead to a significant increase in the project’s resource estimate. Despite this high-grade, the company’s drill holes are comparatively shallow (less than 250 meters in length). Many similar projects are required to drill as deep as 700+ meters to obtain grades similar to Dynasty’s recent results. This, in turn, enhances the project’s attractiveness to major mining companies and institutional investors.

The impressive drilling results from Dynasty’s Canadian project will be followed by more drilling with more news expected in the next few weeks. Roughly 90% of the project has thus far seen limited drilling and therefore represents untested potential. Positive assay results often generate increased interest and confidence as the market reacts to the potential for significant resource discoveries.

The Golden Repeat Property

Located on the north slope of the Midas Trough, along the Carlin Trend within the Northern Nevada Rift, the Golden Repeat gold property comprises 49 contiguous mining claims totaling approximately 968 acres. These claims share geological similarities with gold properties in the well-known Midas Gold Camp.

Hecla Mining Company’s Midas Mine is located 18 kilometers east of the property, with other major Carlin-style gold mines, including Nevada Gold Ventures LLC’s Getchell-Twin Creeks-Turquoise Ridge mines (15 kilometers southwest) and its Goldstrike Mine complex (50 kilometers southeast) nearby.

The property is easily accessible from Interstate 80, with excellent local mining infrastructure. Gold Fields and Romarco Minerals briefly drilled the property in the 1990s, but a large portion remains unexplored.

Market Opportunity

In 2023, the World Gold Council estimated the physical financial gold market – comprising bars, coins, gold ETFs, and central bank reserves – was valued at nearly $5 trillion.

This historical scarcity and relatively slow rate of new production, compared to other commodities, are key reasons gold has retained its value for millennia. In September 2024, the spot price of gold was quoted at just over $2,497 per ounce.

Dynasty Gold’s strategic focus on expanding its resource base and advancing its exploration efforts positions it well for future success. The company’s ongoing drilling programs are designed to further delineate and expand the high-grade zones identified, which could lead to a substantial resource upgrade and increased project valuation.

Additionally, the potential for resource expansion and the attractiveness of Dynasty Gold’s project in a top-tier mining jurisdiction such as Ontario could attract interest from strategic partners or acquisition targets. Options include both smaller scale high-grade production in the near term or bulk tonnage production in the years ahead. Such developments would provide additional opportunities for capital infusion and project acceleration, further supporting a positive trajectory for the stock price.

Management Team

Ivy Chong has served as CEO of Dynasty Gold since 2008. With over two decades of experience in the mining and oil & gas industries, she has negotiated several option and joint venture agreements with major companies such as Teck, AngloGold Ashanti, Azimut, and Avocet Mining. She has assisted numerous companies with IPOs and raised capital for resource firms across Asia, Europe, and North America. Before entering the resource industry, she worked at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and Deloitte and Touche LLP.

Larry Kornze, VP of Exploration and Director at Dynasty Gold, brings over 30 years of international gold exploration experience to the company. He is credited with discovering Barrick’s 40-million-ounce gold deposit at the Betze Mine on the Carlin Trend in Nevada during the late 1980s. Kornze was also involved in the discovery of other significant deposits in Nevada, including Miekle, Deepstar, Screamer, and Rodeo. He has held positions with Newmont and Getty Mining in North America and serves on the boards of several public gold exploration companies.

For more information, visit the company’s website at DynastyGoldCorp.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to DGDCF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/DGDCF

Emperor Metals Inc. (OTCQB: EMAUF) (CSE: AUOZ) (FRA: 9NH) Seen as Standing Out in an Already Promising Sector

The argument for investing in gold juniors has never been more compelling, for a number of reasons:

  • Serious economic pressures continue to push gold prices to historically unprecedented levels, with the spot price up roughly two-fold from the $1500 range that held for nearly a decade
  • Although there is often a delay between the price of metals and the price in associated stocks, gold juniors are expected to see, or are already seeing, a rise in earnings and free cashflow. A trend further accelerated by a looming dearth of new, logistically viable discoveries sufficient to meet forward demand for the yellow metal
  • AI technology is beginning to revolutionize project site evaluation and the identification of high priority drill targets, making junior resource sector companies able to punch far above their own weight, with new and highly accurate analytical tools
  • With the overall stock market facing increasingly uncertain prospects, the upward potential of juniors looks even more attractive and speculative retail investor’s ability to sort the wheat from the chaff in the gold juniors could be just the ticket to reaping sizeable long-term returns

The trick, of course, is carefully vetting individual plays to determine if they have the right mix of core elements needed to stand out from the competition and also be truly attractive to sector heavyweights. The reason that Canada’s Emperor Metals (OTCQB: EMAUF) (CSE: AUOZ) (FRA: 9NH) is seen as being in one of the strongest positions for a rising gold junior comes largely, though not exclusively, from the specifics behind the company’s flagship Duquesne West Gold project, located in Rouyn-Noranda, Québec. Just as there are clear reasons for gold juniors to rise on investor radars, there are reasons for the significant edge given to Emperor.

  • First of all, the Duquesne project is located in the heart of the Abitibi Greenstone belt of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec (one of the most prolific and productive gold mining districts). A Tier 1 mining district with abundant historic as well as contemporary mining, Abitibi is home to some seriously impressive infrastructural development, with sector majors dotting the map all around Duquesne West studded with mines from the likes of Newmont (NYSE: NEM) and Agnico Eagle (NYSE: AEM) to name a few.
  • 2011 historical inferred mineral resource estimate points to 727,000 ounces of high-grade gold at 5.42 g/t, and a robust average thickness of 5.71 meters in 4.171 million tonnes, based on a 3 g/t cutoff grade and 2.5 m minimum thickness.
  • The new open pit model shows multi-million oz of gold potential on top of the existing high-grade underground gold resource, granting Emperor Metals the enviable opportunity for multiple production scenarios.
  • Positive maiden 2023 drill results show some high-grade intercepts that nicely characterize the deposit and its potential:
    • 10.8 m of 15.8 g/t Au
    • 11.7 m of 5.63 g/t Au
    • 10.65 m of 3.97 g/t Au
    • 13.2 m of 3.8 g/t Au
    • 3.65 m of 6.25 g/t Au
    • 7.2 m of 2.8 g/t Au
  • A fully funded drill program – 8.000 m drilling/assaying and 8,000 m of historical core assaying started May 2024, focused on the new open pit model:

Note: 16,000 m of drilling assays are expected soon. A new updated Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”) is expected Q1, 2025 that could be transformative. Emperor is expecting to lower historic cutoff grade for this new MRE because gold is up 150% since the historic 2011 MRE, and adding additional resources from the 2023 and 2024 drilling.

  • Active use of AI and Machine Learning technology to expedite data analysis and optimize resource allocation (already used to create the first 3D and geological models in record time, identifying high priority drill targets).

Perhaps the most significant indicator in all of this is the recent C$1M investment made by Rob McEwen, considered a mining luminary.

Finally, it should be noted that the company is evaluating additional projects and M&A opportunities.

All of these things taken together, Emperor Metals can be fairly viewed as a substantial opportunity in an already promising sector.

More information, including a detailed Investor Presentation, is available at the company’s website: www.EmperorMetals.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to EMAUF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/EMAUF

Trillion Energy International Inc. (CSE: TCF) (OTCQB: TRLEF) Production Numbers Indicate Potential for Growth Amid Increasing Global Gas Demand

  • IEA forecasts global increase in gas demand.
  • Trillion Energy is reporting August production numbers that show robust performance, significant gas revenue.
  • Trillion Energy’s growth represents company’s strengthening foothold in the European energy market.

As the International Energy Association (“IEA”) predicts a global increase in demand for gas (https://ibn.fm/L7Xue), Trillion Energy International (CSE: TCF) (OTCQB: TRLEF), a company focused on oil and natural gas production for Europe and Türkiye, is releasing its August production update for its oil and gas fields. The report indicates the company’s expectations of “robust performance and strategic developments” along with “significant gas revenue growth” (https://ibn.fm/mwhYt).

“Natural gas markets moved to more pronounced growth in the first half of 2024, with initial estimates indicating that global gas demand increased at a rate well above its historical average during this period,” stated the IEA’s Q3 2024 gas market report. The report noted that demand growth, which is primarily supported by higher gas use in industry, is fragile, citing geopolitical tensions causing price volatility.

“Natural gas prices increased across all key markets in the second quarter of 2024, reflecting tighter market fundamentals,” the report continued. “For the full year of 2024, natural gas demand is forecast to increase by 2.5% in 2024, primarily driven by fast-growing Asian markets.

“Geopolitical instability represents the greatest risk to the short-term outlook. LNG trade has practically halted across the Red Sea since the start of the year, while Russia is increasingly targeting energy infrastructure in Ukraine, including underground gas storage facilities. In this context, security of supply for natural gas remains a key aspect of energy policy making and the risks related to our outlook highlight the need to strengthen international co-operation, including in assessing and implementing flexibility options along gas and LNG value chains.”

Trillion Energy’s update reflects the company’s performance in August. Specifically, the report noted that during the month, “the 100% gas production from SASB was about 133.13 MMcf giving a gross total of $1,456,400 and a Trillion 49% value of $713,640 with a realized natural gas price of about $10.94. Trillion’s gross oil revenue from Cendere is $342,700. Trillion’s total gross production revenue for August is $1,056,340.” (Note: All numbers are in U.S. dollars.)

In addition, the report noted that gas revenue from SASB is 95% from Guluc-2 and South Akcakoca-2, which are both stabilized, and 5% from West Akcakoca-1, which has not stabilized and produces intermittently. SASB’s total average production for August was 4.6 MMcf/d while Akcakoca-3 well head pressure (“WHP”) continues to increase, currently reaching 583 psi compared to the initial WHP of 100 psi; the company noted that the well will soon be opened for a flow test.

Trillion Energy’s August numbers indicate the company’s strengthening foothold in the European energy market. “With the SASB gas field contributing significantly to revenue, Trillion is poised for future growth as it explores production optimization techniques,” the company stated. The company also noted that the potential installation of velocity string in the wells should increase gas production significantly.

“Trillion’s August gross revenue of $1.46 million illustrates the future potential of increasing the monthly revenue once we have more than just two gas wells producing,” said Trillion Energy CEO Arthur Halleran. “The VS (2-3/8-inch production tubing) installation in all 6 wells will substantially increase the gas production at SASB. The 10 legacy wells at SASB between 2007 and 2021 produced a total of 42.19 Bcf of gas utilizing 2-3/8-inch production tubing, about 4.2 Bcf/well. We can expect the same with our wells once we put in the 2-3/8-inch. Even with the 4-½-inch production tubing, we have produced 2.71 Bcf of gas from our 2022–2023 wells. Our gas price is $10.94/mcf whereas the Henry Hub Gas spot price is $1.91.”

Trillion Energy is focused on oil and natural gas production for Europe and Türkiye with natural gas assets in Türkiye. The company is 49% owner of the SASB natural gas field, a Black Sea natural gas development, and has a 19.6% (except three wells with 9.8%) interest in the Cendere oil field. The company also has a 50% interest in three oil exploration blocks in southeast Türkiye.

For more information regarding Trillion Energy, visit the company’s website at www.TrillionEnergy.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to TRLEF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/TRLEF

New York Cannabis Insider Conference:  The State’s Premier Cannabis Event

Cannabis traders, entrepreneurs, growers, stakeholders, service providers, regulators, industry leaders, and investors, are invited to attend the state’s premier cannabis event at The Desmond Hotel in Albany, New York on Sept. 25. The NY Cannabis Insider Conference provides a major learning and networking platform to the New York cannabis industry.

As the legal weed industry grows, the conference is designed to address the evolving issues of the industry. The live events at the conference allow participants to learn the licensing and regulatory policies, the latest technology resources and products, and a number of operational tips from stalwarts attending the event.

The event format consists of keynote speaker sessions, panel interviews and training sessions for startups and veteran business owners. The NY Insider team has arranged for consultations for attendees looking to establish or expand their business. 

Eminent industry leaders will preside over the speaker sessions giving impactful insights on topics ranging from current retail/AUCC/AUCP/legacy operators as well as advanced topics that will pave the way for future operations. Attendees can connect with peers and industry leaders at the networking events, lunch, a happy hour, and more.

This conference represents a phenomenal platform for industries or businesses awaiting a license as they can learn about relevant topics of accounting, business planning, insurance, real estate, retail concepts and medical marijuana, from the experts hosting the speakers and discussion panels, training sessions, and so on.

The conference will also feature a vendor fair, where businesses can exhibit their products and services to gain exposure among customers and industry businesses. The conference team has arranged onsite vendors who will offer onsite consultations and solve queries on legal, accounting, and other business matters of the cannabis spectrum. They will also assist cannabis entrepreneurs in setting up their business teams specific to their business requirements. 

To learn more, please visit https://ibn.fm/o4aFs

Torr Metals Inc. (TSX.V: TMET) Reports High-Grade Copper-Gold Potential At-Surface, Indicates Untapped Exploration Opportunities at the Kolos Project

  • The company has released final assay results from 2024 reconnaissance programs at Kolos Copper-Gold Project that tested surface exposures of mineralization and alteration.
  • Results show copper-gold grades highly comparable to neighboring porphyry deposits, with new discoveries like the Sonic Zone revealing significant untapped potential for promising porphyry-style mineralization and alteration in previously unexplored areas.
  • TMET anticipates delivering substantial value to shareholders through continued exploration of exciting new targets and development of multiple already-established zones.

Torr Metals (TSX.V: TMET), a mineral exploration company focused on advancing underexplored copper and gold prospects within prolific highway-accessible mining districts, has released the final rock grab assay results from the 2024 reconnaissance programs at its Kolos Copper-Gold Project (https://ibn.fm/1AO3f). The results are from a total of 33 rock grab samples collected from the Kirby, Rea and Clapperton exploration target zones, indicating high-grade copper-gold mineralization within undrilled surface outcrop together with a new copper-gold discovery in the northern portion of the Kolos Project, known as the Sonic Zone.

“The latest results from our 2024 reconnaissance sampling programs not only affirm the high-grade potential of the Kolos Project but also highlight significant untapped exploration opportunities across multiple zones,” observed Malcolm Dorsey, Torr Metals president and CEO. “The discovery of the Sonic Zone is particularly promising, as it opens up a new area of mineralization that bears geological similarities to the high-grade New Afton copper-gold porphyry deposit, located just 27 km to the north.”

“These findings underscore the vast potential for untouched new discoveries within the project area,” Dorsey continued. “As we consider future avenues to advance the project, we anticipate delivering substantial value to our shareholders through continued exploration of these exciting new targets as well as development of our already established zones.”

Highlights of the Kolos Project report indicate multiple areas with strong mineralization. “The 2024 rock grab reconnaissance sampling programs have identified new sample locations and notable increases in copper (‘Cu’) grades across multiple zones within the project area,” the report stated. “Out of 33 rock grab samples collected, 9 returned values exceeding 500 parts per million (‘ppm’) Cu. This includes an outcrop sample of malachite-stained potassically-altered magnetic diorite from the Kirby Zone, which yielded 0.38% Cu and 0.22 grams per tonne (‘g/t’) Au within a ZTEM geophysical anomaly that extends over 1,000 meters in depth, yet to be tested by drilling.” Initial rock grab samples from the new Sonic Zone also revealed anomalous copper (“Cu”) and gold (“Au”) values in outcrop within a 1,000- by 2,000-meter footprint of strong magmatic-hydrothermal alteration that aligns with the margins of a high magnetic geophysical signature, identified as a potential source monzodiorite intrusion.

“With no previous exploration recorded in this area, the discovery of the Sonic Zone reinforces Torr’s exploration model and suggests the potential for another large-scale cluster of anomalies comparable in scale to the already established Kirby, Lodi, Ace and Rea targets to the south,” the company stated in the report.

The report also reinforced the potential for expansion in the Clapperton Zone footprint, with large angular boulders “interpreted as being close to their original source,” returning anomalous copper values up to 816 parts per million (“ppm”) more than 1,000 meters east of the 2023 soil sampling grid boundaries; in “an area coincident with multiple high-resistivity geophysical anomalies that are identical to that associated with the host intrusion at the main Clapperton showing.”

The combination of robust surface samples, high-grade copper-gold values, and kilometer-scale geophysical signatures, reminiscent of large-scale porphyry systems, sets an exciting foundation for future work. With multiple established zones and the new discoveries aligning with Torr’s exploration model, the company is well-positioned for future drilling, opening the door to potentially transformative discoveries at Kolos.

Torr Metals, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, is dedicated to advancing its 100% owned, district-scale copper-gold porphyry and orogenic gold projects in highly accessible mining regions of Canada. Each project benefits from excellent existing infrastructure, year-round drilling potential, and low-cost development opportunities. The company’s Kolos Project is located on Highway 5 just 23 kilometers north-northeast of Merritt, British Columbia, and an estimated 30 kilometers southeast of Canada’s largest open-pit copper mine at Highland Valley.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.TorrMetals.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to TMET are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/TMET

Alternative Products Expo Arrives in Atlanta

The Alt Pro Expo, presented by Trinity Hemp, is coming to Atlanta on Oct. 10-12, 2024. Atlanta has a vibrant history with a legacy of smoke-shop culture. The southern city attracts retailers and buyers from neighboring cities, blending seamlessly into the new-age Alternative Products scene. Atlanta offers several recreational options to the attendees of the Expo.

The Alternative Products Expo presents a dynamic platform for learning, exhibitions and collaborations in the Alternative Products industry. It brings together manufacturers, retailers, professionals, consumers, and enthusiasts, showcasing the latest products and services in the counterculture industry.

The Alternative Products Expo in Atlanta will offer unique opportunities to the local community. Alternative product traders can showcase their exhibits to world leaders, distributors, investors, and consumers looking for innovative products. They can set up booths, pitch their business ideas and products, or hold one-on-one conversations with potential investors and buyers.

The alternative product category includes a broad spectrum of herbal products, CBD, derivatives, vape products, energy boosts, mood changes, mushrooms, functional beverages, and dietary supplements, to name a few.

The Expo comes up with lucrative offers, product launches, and show-exclusive prices to the attendees of the Alternative Products Expo. The event is a haven for consumers and investors, as registered buyers and reputed brands showcase their bestsellers and trending innovations at the expo platform. Notable media and marketing partners will provide substantial media coverage and phenomenal social media marketing of the event.

Alternative Products Expo, previously known as USA CBD Expo, has evolved over the years to host one of the finest expos for the counterculture industry. It brings the brightest minds, top industry professionals, and promising newcomers for a memorable lifetime experience.

To learn more, please visit https://ibn.fm/U1EwR

Special Offers plus 50k Event Give Away

  • If you are flying or driving to one of our upcoming AltProExpo events [Atlanta 2024, Miami 2025, Medellin Colombia 2025] you can claim a free $125 flight voucher for 2 people per company, or one $125 voucher if you are driving 3+ hours. 
  • In addition, you may qualify for a free entry pass plus travel coverage.
    If you own any of the following, we will help cover your flight to bring you to our shows:
    • Smoke Shop
    • Gas Station 
    • Distributor Chain
    • Any business where vape, cannabis, hemp, mushrooms, etc., are sold

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Fathom Nickel Inc. (CSE: FNI) (OTCQB: FNICF) Boosts Gochager Lake Geochemical Footprint by 25 Times

  • Geochemical footprint increased by up to 25 times historic size
  • Significant new nickel, copper and cobalt anomalies identified in soil samples
  • Completion of all-season camp and Drone MAG survey enhances exploration

Fathom Nickel (CSE: FNI) (OTCQB: FNICF) has significantly expanded the geochemical footprint of its Gochager Lake deposit in Saskatchewan, underscoring its growing potential for substantial mineral discoveries critical to the green economy. The company announced the results of its June soil and rock geochemistry program, revealing a dramatic increase in the deposit’s geochemical footprint, a key development for investors and stakeholders that have been watching the company systematically prove the size, grade and diverse mineralization of its impressive portfolio of projects.

Data from the latest geochemical analysis has extended the Gochager Lake deposit’s footprint by up to four kilometers along trend, with extensions in both northeast and southwest directions. This expansion brings the total geochemical footprint to approximately 1.7 square kilometers, representing a remarkable 25-fold increase from the historical footprint of the deposit.

Historic drilling at the Gochager Lake deposit during 1968-1970 indicated reserves of 4,262,400 tons grading 0.295% Ni and 0.081% Cu mineable by open pit. Cobalt was completely overlooked at that time and equally important metals are steadily being uncovered alongside the nickel, copper and cobalt utilizing Fathom’s modern exploration techniques.

The June program’s findings were notably impactful. The analysis included portable X-ray fluorescence (“pXRF”) of outcrop chip samples and rock sampling, which indicated a 12.5-fold increase in the variable-textured gabbro footprint within the historic deposit area. More importantly, soil geochemistry results highlighted a prominent geochemical signal characterized by high nickel, copper, cobalt, chromium, and magnesium.

One of the standout discoveries was a linear trend of highly anomalous soil samples with nickel, copper and cobalt concentrations exceeding 600 meters in length and up to 100 meters in width. This trend is indicative of a potential subsurface mafic-ultramafic source rock, located roughly 1.2 kilometers east-northeast of the historic deposit. This anomaly remains open beyond the current soil sampling limits, suggesting further exploration potential.

A particularly noteworthy soil sample recorded concentrations of 1,650 ppm nickel, 116.5 ppm copper, and 373 ppm cobalt, pointing to significant mineralization potential. This result underscores the high-grade nature of the geochemical anomalies and adds to the growing excitement surrounding the Gochager Lake project.

In addition to these findings, Fathom Nickel has completed the construction of a new all-season camp at the Gochager Lake site. The camp’s establishment, coupled with the recent completion of a Drone MAG survey, is expected to enhance ongoing exploration efforts. The Drone MAG survey, conducted in early August, covered 367.2 line-kilometers, and results are anticipated in the first week of September.

Ian Fraser, CEO and VP Exploration of Fathom Nickel, was elated by the newest results and corporate accomplishments. He is clearly optimistic, saying, “The company is ecstatic with the results from this soil and rock geochemistry program. Through our drilling at the historic Gochager Lake deposit over the course of the last 18 months, we have developed a clear understanding of the deposit’s geochemical footprint.”

Fraser highlighted the company’s commitment to further exploration and the potential for significant new discoveries both within the expanded footprint and the broader Gochager Lake property. These developments mark a pivotal moment for Fathom Nickel, positioning the company for potential growth and increased investor interest as it advances its exploration and development efforts.

For more information, visit the company’s website at FathomNickel.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to FNICF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/FNICF

Trillion Energy International Inc. (CSE: TCF) (OTCQB: TRLEF) Implementing Plans to Develop Key Natural Gas Europe-Based Project

  • Company has strategic plans in place to become key energy producer for Europe.
  • Trillion Energy is developing the South Akçakoca Sub-Basin (“SASB”) Project, located in the Black Sea.
  • Trillion’s strategy also includes three additional upcoming programs.

Following the global pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Europe was plunged into an energy crisis. While the urgency of the situation has been somewhat alleviated, the energy situation in the area is still precarious, and Trillion Energy International (CSE: TCF) (OTCQB: TRLEF), a company focused on oil and natural gas production for Europe and Türkiye, has a strategic four-program plan in place to become a key energy producer for the area.

“From mid-2021 until late 2022, Europe and parts of Asia were gripped by an energy crisis, as oil, gas, coal and power prices surged, in some cases to record highs, forcing households and firms to cut use rapidly,” reported Reuters (https://ibn.fm/rcJYS). “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and sanctions imposed in response by the U.S. and its allies disrupted energy supplies that were already stretched by the rebound in industrial production after the coronavirus epidemic.”

Some 18-24 months later, the acute phase of the adjustment has been completed, the article noted, although “there will undoubtedly be more shocks in future. . . . Europe’s residual issue is that it has swapped relatively cheap Russian pipeline gas for relatively expensive LNG, putting its industrial competitiveness at risk.”

An international oil and gas producer focused on the exploration, production and distribution of oil and natural gas in Türkiye and Europe, Trillion Energy is working to alleviate that risk, implementing a long-term plan designed to provide oil and natural gas at more affordable prices. The company utilizes cutting-edge technology and innovative practices while maintaining a commitment to sustainable and responsible operations.

Currently, Trillion Energy is developing the South Akçakoca Sub-Basin (“SASB”) Project, located in the Black Sea and consisting of numerous conventional natural gas pools located in shallow water. “The [SASB] fields have produced over 43+ BCF since initial development in 2007,” the company reported (https://ibn.fm/OBPbZ). “Production platforms, pipelines, initial wells and gas plant cost in excess of US$600 million (100% interest). Trillion is redeveloping the field with a planned 17+/- well program [program A] commenced in 2022. Phase B outlines the target is to exit 2024 with six producing wells: five development wells and one stratigraphic well.”

In addition, Trillion’s strategy includes three additional upcoming programs: 9–10 workovers underway this year, exploration of stratigraphic and channel prospects and, depending on land acquisition, offblock exploration of areas adjacent to the SASB Project.

Headquartered in Canada, Trillion Energy owns 49% of the SASB natural gas field, which is producing a critical domestic supply of natural gas during Europe’s ongoing energy shortages. It also holds a 19.6% (except three wells with 9.8%) ownership interest in the Cendere Oil Field and has a farm-in agreement to earn 50% interest in three oil exploration blocks in southeast Türkiye called Cudi-Gabar.

For more information regarding Trillion Energy, visit the company’s website at www.TrillionEnergy.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to TRLEF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/TRLEF

The Next Gold Frontier:  Torr Metals Inc.’s (TSX.V: TMET) Filion Project in Northern Ontario’s Wawa Terrane

  • The Hemlo gold camp, one of Canada’s most significant gold discoveries, sparked a major gold rush as recently as the 1980’s in northern Ontario, that later established the Wawa Terrane as a prolific gold-producing region
  • Torr Metals’ Filion Gold Project, located within an underexplored area of the Wawa Terrane boundary, shares significant geological similarities with the Hemlo gold camp, suggesting high potential for a major new gold discovery
  • Since staking the Filion Project almost one year ago Torr has uncovered multiple undrilled gold anomalies and extensive kilometer-scale trends, positioning it as a prime target for future exploration efforts

The Hemlo Legacy

The Hemlo gold camp, located in northern Ontario’s Wawa Terrane, has a storied history as one of Canada’s largest and most productive gold mines. Discovered in 1981, the Hemlo gold camp sparked a gold rush that brought significant attention to the region. This greenstone belt, known for its unique geology and rich mineralization, has produced over 21 million ounces of gold, placing it among the top gold-producers in Canada.

The success of the Hemlo gold camp is largely defined by its unique geological setting, which includes complex structural controls, such as shear zones and folds, within a highly metamorphosed greenstone belt. Key factors include the presence of a large alteration system, quartz-sericite-carbonate schists, and gold mineralization associated with pyrite and arsenopyrite within felsic metavolcanic and metasedimentary rocks. The interaction of these geological elements with syn-tectonic granodioritic and tonalitic intrusions, like the Cedar Lake Stock, also played a crucial role in concentrating gold and have guided exploration efforts for decades.

Torr Metals’ Filion Project: A New Opportunity in the Wawa Terrane

Torr Metals (TSX-V: TMET) is poised to take advantage of the Wawa Terrane’s rich gold potential with its Filion Project. This project, associated with the same terrane and with comparable geology as the renowned Hemlo gold camp, is located along the Filion Fault—a structural feature with striking similarities to the fault zones that underpinned Hemlo’s success1. Spanning a 261-square-kilometer area in a largely underexplored greenstone belt, the Filion Project includes the 42-kilometer-long Filion Deformation Zone, an east-west trend that is common among significant deposits in the region.

Historically, gold occurrences were identified at Filion with historical channel sampling reporting 91.4 g/t gold over 0.3 meters in outcrop, but the area has never been systematically explored. Torr Metals’ acquisition of the project in late 2023 presents an opportunity to unlock the full potential of this promising region. Recent exploration efforts have revealed multiple undrilled gold anomalies across a 2.5-kilometer-wide corridor. These anomalies, associated with significant shear zones and stratigraphic contacts, highlight the project’s potential for significant gold mineralization. Notably, a large gold soil anomaly identified in 2023 soils results spans 1,200 meters in strike length and remains open to the east and northeast, suggesting a substantial, untapped gold system could be present. This exploration success at Filion potentially echoes the early days prior to discoveries such as Hemlo, positioning the project as a prime candidate for northern Ontario’s next gold camp.

Exploration and Discovery: What Lies Ahead

The Filion Project represents a significant exploration opportunity in a region that has already proven its world-class gold potential. With over 75% of the identified conductors, delineating potential structural and stratigraphic contacts conducive to gold concentration, still untested and soil anomalies open for further exploration, Torr Metals is in an optimal position to make a substantial new gold discovery adjacent to the Trans-Canada Highway.

The company’s exploration permit approval in July and the promising initial results underscore the Filion Project’s potential as a significant gold frontier. As exploration continues, Torr Metals could very well be on the brink of defining the next major gold camp in the Wawa Terrane, reaffirming the region’s status as a top destination for gold exploration.

1Information and comparisons disclosed is not necessarily indicative of precious metal endowment or future assays on the Filion Project.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.TorrMetals.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to TMET are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/TMET

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