VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / May 22, 2019 / Coral Gold Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: CLH; OTCQX: CLHRF) ("Coral" or the "Company") reports that Barrick Gold continues to advance activities on the Robertson Project in the Cortez region of Nevada where Coral retains a net smelter returns royalty (NSR).
Barrick recently delivered its Q1 2019 summary of work completed at Robertson, reporting that the 2019 core drilling program (13,920-meters) began in early March. Drilling has focused on infill and comparison drilling at the Porphyry and Altenburg Hill zones and infill drilling at the Gold Pan/39A zone.
Barrick is also developing updated geological and metal models for completion by end of Q2 2019. This work includes data addition from 45 core holes drilled in 2018 to develop the mineral inventory, upgrade the geology understanding and advance metallurgy. Barrick noted that, "Results from 2018 whole core assaying increased the grade thickness and highlights a previous under sampling trend."
"We're very encouraged to hear about the increasing grade thickness and also that past work at the property under-reported grades," said Coral's President and CEO David Wolfin. "This is positive news, and it speaks to Barrick's thoroughness and methodical approach to completing prefeasibility work, modifying their sampling program to utilize large volume, whole core assaying to overcome analytical variables. As I have said a number of times, there is absolutely no better partner for us in this region than Barrick."
Barrick also reported that baseline study work, including waste/mineralized material characterization is ongoing, along with Phase II heap leach column testing. Baseline study work must be completed prior to the permitting stage. SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) mineralogy analysis was also completed on 2018 rock samples.
Coral's NSR at Robertson
After the sale of the Robertson Project to Barrick in 2017, Coral retains a sliding scale, 1% to 2.25% NSR on the project. Coral's NSR is subject to potential advance royalty payments as well as a right of first refusal enabling Barrick to acquire the NSR if the Company wishes to sell the NSR to any third party. The royalty increases with increases in the price of gold. Details of the NSR are available on Coral's website.
Qualified Person
The technical data in this press release was reviewed and approved by Alan Morris, P.Geo, who is a qualified person within the context of National Instrument 43-101.
About Coral Gold Resources Ltd.
Coral Gold Resources is a precious metals exploration company operating in Nevada, where it has explored one of the world's richest gold districts for over 30 years. The Company's primary asset is a sliding scale net smelter returns production royalty on Barrick Gold's Robertson Property in Nevada. The Company also holds a portfolio of strategically-located exploration projects near Barrick Gold's Pipeline/Cortez Mine Complex on Nevada's Battle Mountain/Cortez Trend. Coral remains debt free with a strong balance sheet. Our overall objective is to generate long-term wealth for shareholders.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
"David Wolfin"
David Wolfin
President & Chief Executive Officer
Coral Gold Resources Ltd.
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SOURCE: Coral Gold Resources Ltd.