Barranco orders mineral sampling on Reserve Island

Executive Summary

• Barranco Gold Mining Corp. has engaged a professional team to conduct a mineral sampling program on its mineral claims located on Reserve Island, Ontario.
• The program is led by professional prospector Mark Brazeau and overseen by professional geologist Jim Atkinson, who will act as the Qualified Person.
• The company plans to collect approximately 100 GPS-tagged samples from two historic areas, with processing to occur at a facility in Timmins, Ontario.

Key Details

• Project Location: Mineral claims on Reserve Island, Ontario.
• Team Composition:
  • Lead: Mark Brazeau (Professional prospector with over 30 years of experience in Northern Ontario).
  • Oversight/Qualified Person: Jim Atkinson (Professional geologist with over 50 years of experience), responsible for visiting the site, reviewing lab results, and submitting a certification letter.
• Sampling Scope: Approximately 100 samples to be retrieved from two historic areas.
• Methodology: Samples will be GPS tagged and processed at a mineral processing facility in Timmins, Ontario.
• Timeline: The program is expected to commence in early spring 2026, contingent on weather conditions.
• Context: The sampling follows the completion of detailed mapping of the claims and a review of historical data, which the company states justifies the sampling program.
• Next Steps: The company will provide updates regarding the specific start date and the expected date for receipt of certified results.

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 we such, we have engaged a professional team to undertake this assignment as soon as possible," said Reno J. Calabrigo, chief executive officer of Barranco Gold Mining.