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Production / Operations

BARRANCO PLANS WORK PROGRAM

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Dec 29, 2025 · 09:00 BAR · 1.52 Barranco Gold Mining Corp.
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Executive Summary

  • Barranco Gold Mining Corp. has engaged a professional team, led by prospecting veteran Mark Brazeau and overseen by geologist Jim Atkinson (QP), to conduct a mineral sampling program on its Reserve Island claims in Ontario.
  • Approximately 100 GPS‑tagged samples will be collected from two historic target areas and processed at the Timmins mineral processing facility; field work is slated to begin in early spring 2026, weather permitting.
  • The Company will issue an update once sampling commences and certified assay results are received.

Key Details

  • Team Composition: Mark Brazeau – Professional Prospector (30+ years experience); Jim Atkinson – Professional Geologist (50+ years experience) acting as Qualified Person (QP).
  • Scope of Work: Sampling of two historic mineralized zones on Reserve Island, Ontario; target ~100 individual samples.
  • Sampling Methodology: Each sample will be GPS‑tagged in the field and sent to Barranco’s processing facility in Timmins for laboratory analysis.
  • Timeline: Field program expected to start in early spring 2026, contingent on weather conditions.
  • Next Steps: Company will announce a definitive sampling start date and provide anticipated timing for receipt of certified assay results once available.
  • CEO Comment: “Our detailed mapping and review of historical data justify the mineral sampling program; we have engaged a professional team to undertake this assignment as soon as possible.” – Reno J Calabrigo, CEO.

Notable Quotes

“As previously stated, we now have completed a detailed mapping of our claims, and reviewed historical data. Our conclusion is a mineral sampling program is well justified. As such, we have engaged a professional team to undertake this assignment as soon as possible.” – Reno J Calabrigo, CEO

Materiality Assessment: Non‑Material – Positive (operational planning with no immediate financial impact).

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