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Sranan Gold Corp. Commences Diamond Drilling Program at Tapanahony Project

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Sranan Gold Corp. has begun its diamond drilling program at the Tapanahony Project in Suriname, building upon positive drill results by Iamgold in 2012 and small-scale mining by local community members. The program aims to validate historical drilling results, leveraging the company's team experience in structural controls on mineralization in the Guiana Shield. Drill samples are being logged, photographed, and cut using standard operating and QA/QC procedures.

Key Takeaways:

  • The drilling program is focused on validating historical drilling results by Iamgold, which were based on limited data and structural and lithologic information.
  • The company is using oriented core to better understand shear and vein orientation in the area.
  • The Tapanahony Project covers 29,000 hectares in one of the oldest and largest small-scale mining areas in Suriname.
  • Sranan Gold Corp. plans to provide updates on the drilling program results as they become available.
  • The project is located in the heart of Suriname's modern-day gold rush.
  • Dr. Dennis LaPoint, Executive VP of Exploration and Corporate Development, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this release.
  • Dr. LaPoint has 20 years of experience in mineral exploration and holds a Ph.D. in Geology.
  • The company's CEO, Oscar Louzada, can be reached at +31 6 25438975 for further information.
  • Sranan Gold Corp. is engaged in the business of mineral exploration and the acquisition of mineral property assets in Suriname.

Statistics:

  • The Tapanahony Project covers 29,000 hectares in Suriname.
  • Iamgold's historical drilling results were based on limited data and structural and lithologic information.
  • Dr. LaPoint has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information provided in this release.
  • The company plans to validate the results of the historical drilling by Iamgold.
  • The drilling program is expected to take place in the near future, with updates to be provided as the results become available.

Sources:

  • Newsfile Corp., August 13, 2025
  • Sranan Gold Corp., press release, dated August 13, 2025.
  • SEDAR+, profile of Sranan Gold Corp.

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