Exploration and Drill Update for the Savant Gold Project, Ontario

VANCOUVER, BC, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Capella Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: CMIL) (OTCQB: CMILF) (FRA: N7D2) ("Capella" or the "Company") is pleased to advise that Prospector Metals Corp. ("Prospector"; TSXV: PPP) has today provided the market with an update on its ongoing exploration activities at the Savant Gold Joint Venture ("Savant").

Prospector is currently earning-in to a 70% interest in Savant through the sole funding of CAD 2M of work commitments on this highly-prospective but underexplored property, and by making staged cash and share payments to Capella.     

Key points from Prospector's exploration update include:

• Prospector mobilized field crews to Savant in May, with the primary objectives being to advance prospect-scale sampling as well as ground truthing areas expected to be drill tested during Q3, 2022. A total of 594 grab samples were taken during this field campaign; assays have now been received for 155 samples with 439 samples pending.
• Prospector reports initial high-grade gold assays (up to 68 grams per tonne, or "g/t") from grab samples¹ taken from a significant, first-order deformation zone named the Wiggle Deformation Zone ("WDZ")(see Figure 1). The Wiggle Creek prospect currently contains some 1.3km strike of known gold-bearing structure and remains open in all directions.
• The WDZ represents a previously unrecognized gold-bearing structural setting that shares many similarities with the Pyke Fault, which is the host shear zone for the Meliadine gold deposits located in Nunavut.
• The Savant property is also host to numerous more traditional iron formation type gold occurrences including Snowbird and Horseshoe occurrences. Assays from these areas will be released when completed.

Prospector's full News Release is appended to this News Release.

Eric Roth, Capella's President and CEO, commented: "I am pleased to be reporting today that Prospector Metals Corp. continues to generate new high-grade gold targets from ongoing exploration activities at Savant. Previous work had focused almost exclusively on high-grade gold targets in deformed iron formation units, however, Prospector's current sampling program has confirmed the potential of the Wiggle Deformation Zone to be a significant target in its own right. Prospector also reiterates its intention to begin core drilling at Savant during Q3, 2022, and we look forward to keeping the market updated on progress."  

Figure 1. Key target areas and status of sampling at the Savant project (Prospector Metals June 28, 2022 News Release).

The technical information in this news release relating to the Savant gold project has been prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in NI 43-101, and approved by Eric Roth, the Company's President & CEO, a Director, and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101.  Mr. Roth holds a Ph.D. in Economic Geology from the University of Western Australia, is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and is a Fellow of the Society of Economic Geologists (SEG). Mr. Roth has 30 years of experience in international minerals exploration and mining project evaluation.

On Behalf of the Board of Capella Minerals Ltd.

"Eric Roth"
___________________________ 
Eric Roth, Ph.D., FAusIMM
President & CEO

Capella is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of quality mineral resource properties in favourable jurisdictions with a focus on high-grade copper(-zinc-cobalt) and gold deposits. With respect to its base and battery metals projects, the Company's current focus is on: i) the determination of a NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate for its 100% owned Hessjøgruva project in central Norway, which will subsequently lead to further drill hole planning and initial development-related studies, and ii) the discovery of further high-grade VMS-type deposits in district-scale land positions around the past-producing Løkken (Løkken Verk District) and Kjøli / Kongensgruve (northern Røros District) copper mines.

The Company's precious metals focus is on the discovery of high-grade gold deposits on the Katajavaara-Aakenus JV in Finland, its 100%-owned Southern Gold Line Project in Sweden, and its active Canadian Joint Ventures with Prospector Metals Corp (TSXV: PPP) at Savant (Ontario) and Yamana Gold Inc. at Domain (Manitoba). The Company also retains a residual interest (subject to an option to purchase agreement with Austral Gold Ltd) in the Sierra Blanca gold-silver divestiture in Santa Cruz, Argentina.

This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking information is typically identified by words such as: believe, expect, anticipate, intend, estimate, postulate and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events. Such statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the future results of operations, performance and achievements of Capella, including the timing, completion of and results from the exploration and drill programs described in this release.  Although the Company believes that such statements are reasonable, it can give no assurances that such expectations will prove to be correct.  All such forward-looking information is based on certain assumptions and analyses made by Capella in light of their experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors management believes are appropriate in the circumstances. This information, however, is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from this forward-looking information include those described under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in Capella's most recently filed MD&A. Capella does not intend, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or revise the forward-looking information contained in this news release, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

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Prospector Reports High Grade Gold Along Newly Identified Wiggle Deformation Zone, Savant Project, Ontario:

Bedrock Grab Samples Yield Values up to 68.6 g/t Au

Vancouver, BC – June 28, 2022, Prospector Metals Corp. ("Prospector" or the "Company") (TSXV:PPP) (OTCQB:ETHOF) (Frankfurt:1ET) is pleased to provide an update on its fully funded exploration program at the Savant Project in northwestern Ontario.  Prospector mobilized field crews to the Savant Project in May, completing a thorough prospecting and sampling Phase 1 exploration program which included ground truthing key target areas to be followed up by drilling Q3, 2022. A total of 594 grab samples were collected during the Phase 1 program for which 155 assays have been received to date; the remaining 439 are pending.

Key Points

• Prospector field crews have successfully traced a significant, first-order deformation zone named the Wiggle Deformation Zone ("WDZ"). The zone extends for at least 10km and is characterized by strongly sheared and altered iron formation and greywacke.
• Historical work had focused on only a 200m segment of the WDZ; however, Prospector crews have extended the bedrock gold bearing horizons to 1,300m in length. Despite close proximity to roads, there is little evidence of previous sampling in the vicinity.
• The WDZ represents a previously unrecognized gold-bearing structural setting that shares many similarities with the Pyke Fault, which is the host shear zone for the Meliadine gold deposits located in Nunavut. Namely, sheared greenschist facies iron formation accompanied by quartz veining and arsenopyrite.
• The Savant property is also host to numerous more traditional iron formation type gold occurrences including Snowbird and Horseshoe occurrences. Assays from these areas will be released when completed.

Assays received to date from the Wiggle Creek prospect (Figure 1 and 2) confirm the presence of a gold bearing shear zone (6.72 and 6.13 grams per tonne gold or "g/t Au") characterized by sheared and silicified iron formation and related metasediments with abundant quartz veining, chloritization, and sulphide mineralization. In addition, new rock grabs collected in previously unsampled areas, 300m and 800m along strike, assayed 2.34, 68.6, 26.5, and 4.3 g/t Au. The Wiggle Creek prospect represents a strike length of 1.3km of known gold bearing structure which remains open in all directions.

• First pass sampling around the Snowbird and Horseshoe prospect collected a sample 200m north of the known historical occurrence with visible gold. Assays remain pending.
• A new LiDar survey was completed in June 2022 and data is currently being processed.
• A multi-year exploration permit was issued at the beginning of April 2022. Community and stakeholder consultations are on-going.
• A recent high resolution mag survey completed by Prospector has added significantly to the data set being utilized for target definition, and several high-priority target areas have now been identified

Dr. Rob Carpenter, Co-Chairman stated: "We are very encouraged by these early results from our Phase 1 prospecting and sampling program at Savant. These results suggest the presence of robust mineralised structures with significant strike length. Additional assays, coupled with the high-resolution magnetic data and new LiDar data will help refine our targets for drilling."

Historical Savant Project Drill Program Highlights:

• High grade gold mineralization at surface and in historical diamond drilling occurs over 10 x 10 km area and is summarized in the table below and in Figure 1:

• Geologic mapping and magnetic data suggest there are multiple untested gold favourable sites (fold hinges) in iron formation; important structural controls at the past producing Lupin and Homestake mines.
• In the fall of 2020 Prospector conducted a high-resolution airborne magnetic survey to aid in mapping zones of folding and structure within the iron formation prospective for gold mineralization. The product of this survey provided much greater detail than any previous survey greatly facilitating the targeting work.

Figure 1. Savant Project, Ontario

Figure 2. Wiggle Creek Prospect, Savant Project, Ontario

Prospector acquired a 70% option on the 229 km² Savant Project in Ontario from Capella Minerals Ltd.  There is an estimated 60 km in strike length of prospective gold bearing iron formation on the property.  High grade gold mineralization at surface and in historical diamond drilling occurs over an approximately 10 km x 10 km area representing a district scale opportunity in a region that has seen little systematic exploration.  Geologic mapping and magnetic data suggest there are multiple untested gold favourable sites (fold hinges) in iron formation; important structural controls at the past producing Lupin and Homestake mines.

In the fall of 2020, Prospector conducted a high-resolution airborne magnetic survey to aimed at mapping zones of folding and structure within the iron formation prospective for gold mineralization. The product of this survey provided much greater detail than any previous survey greatly facilitating the targeting work. Comprehensive historical data compilation along with geological and geophysical reinterpretation is ongoing. 

All grab samples were sent to ALS Canada Ltd. (ALS) in Thunder Bay, ON, for preparation and analysis. ALS meets all requirements of International Standards ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and ISO 9001:2015 for analytical procedures. Samples were analyzed using ALS's Au by fire assay and AAS, 50 g nominal sample weight or Au by fire assay and gravimetric finish, 50 g nominal sample weight, and by a 48-element four acid ICP-MS analysis (ME-ICP61). In addition to ALS Laboratory quality assurance / quality control (QA/QC) protocols, Prospector implements an internal QA/QC program that includes the insertion of sample duplicates into the sample stream.

The technical content disclosed in this press release was reviewed and approved by Jo Price, P.Geo., M.Sc., VP Exploration of Prospector, and a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument NI 43-101 ("NI 43-101"). 

Prospector Metals Corp. is a Discovery Group Company with a business model focussed on district scale, early-stage exploration of gold and base metal prospects and create shareholder value through new discoveries.  The Company's focus is to identify underexplored or overlooked mineral districts which display important structural and mineralogical similarities with well-endowed mining camps. The majority of the projects acquired by Prospector occur in Ontario, Canada, which is a tier-1 mining jurisdiction with abundant overlooked geological regions with high mineral potential. Prospector engages proactively with local and Indigenous rightsholders and seeks to develop relationships and agreements that are mutually beneficial to all stakeholders.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Alex Heath, CFA
President & CEO

For further information about Prospector Metals Corp. or this news release, please visit our website at prospectormetalscorp.com or contact Dustin Zinger at 604-653-9464 or by email at [email protected].

Prospector Metals Corp. is a proud member of Discovery Group. For more information please visit: discoverygroup.ca

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SOURCE Capella Minerals Limited