Heliostar (TSXV: HSTR) Drills 8.82 g/t Gold Over 88m Adds Third Rig
Heliostar Drills 88 m Grading 8.82 g/t Gold in Resource Conversion Drilling and Adds Third Drill Rig at Ana Paula
Highlights
- 88.05 m grading 8.82 g/t gold from 88.2 m including 35.5 m grading 13.03 g/t gold from 88.2 m
- 6.4 m grading 5.16 g/t gold from 39.8 m
- 14.3 m grading 4.19 g/t gold from 397.7 m
- 20.5 m grading 4.61 g/t gold from 198.8 m
- A third drill rig has been added to accelerate the Ana Paula drilling program
Vancouver, British Columbia – Heliostar Metals Ltd. (TSXV: HSTR; OTCQX: HSTXF; FSE: RGG1) (“Heliostar” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce additional results from its ongoing 15,000-metre drill program at the 100%-owned Ana Paula project in Guerrero, Mexico. The program aims to convert inferred ounces to higher-confidence categories, support the Feasibility Study, and test new exploration targets around the deposit.
Drilling Program Overview
Heliostar has added a third drill rig and completed 24 holes totaling 6,529 metres to date. Drilling is oriented along north-south sections with angled holes to define the east-west orientation of the High Grade Panel. The current drilling direction is rotated approximately 90° from historical intercepts, which has revealed more continuous and higher-grade mineralization.
Table 1: Significant Drill Intersections
| Hole ID | From (m) | To (m) | Interval (m) | Au (g/t) | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP-25-326 | 45.3 | 47.5 | 2.2 | 6.29 | Geotechnical Hole |
| 196.5 | 203.5 | 7.0 | 2.37 | ||
| 389.0 | 412.0 | 23.0 | 2.86 | ||
| AP-25-327 | 36.15 | 37.4 | 1.25 | 32.1 | Resource Hole |
| 97.0 | 118.7 | 21.7 | 2.75 | ||
| 197.8 | 260.45 | 62.65 | 2.73 | ||
| AP-25-328 | 179.5 | 182.0 | 2.5 | 12.25 | Geotechnical Hole |
| AP-25-329 | 2.0 | 14.75 | 12.75 | 3.29 | Resource Hole |
| 88.2 | 176.25 | 88.05 | 8.82 |
Table 2: Drill Hole Details
| Hole ID | Easting (WGS84 Zone 14N) | Northing | Elevation (m) | Azimuth (°) | Inclination (°) | Length (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP-25-326 | 410,055 | 1,998,093 | 978.2 | 180 | -55 | 419.5 |
| AP-25-327 | 410,105 | 1,998,141 | 940.9 | 180 | -55 | 428.0 |
| AP-25-328 | 410,086 | 1,997,923 | 962.0 | 80 | -55 | 275.5 |
| AP-25-329 | 410,162 | 1,998,070 | 907.9 | 180 | -60 | 281.0 |
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Drill core is PQ size and cut in half, with one half sent to ALS Limited in Zacatecas, Mexico, for preparation and to ALS North Vancouver for analysis. Both facilities are ISO/IEC 17025 certified. Gold assays were conducted via 30-gram fire assay with AAS finish, and overlimits by gravimetric finish. Certified reference and blank samples were systematically inserted.
Qualified Person
Stewart Harris, P.Geo., Exploration Manager, is the Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical content of this release.
About Heliostar Metals Ltd.
Heliostar is a gold mining company with production from operating mines in Mexico, including the La Colorada Mine in Sonora and the San Agustin Mine in Durango. Development projects include Ana Paula in Guerrero, Cerro del Gallo in Guanajuato, San Antonio in Baja Sur, and the Unga project in Alaska, USA.
For Additional Information
Charles Funk — President & CEO
Email: charles.funk@heliostarmetals.com • Phone: +1 844-753-0045
Rob Grey — Investor Relations Manager
Email: rob.grey@heliostarmetals.com • Phone: +1 844-753-0045
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release includes “Forward-Looking Statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and “forward-looking information” under Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed. These include, among others, metal price volatility, permitting delays, financing risks, operational challenges, and political or regulatory uncertainties. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by law.
