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Kirkland Lake Discoveries Announces Positive Results from Soil Sampling and Prospecting in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 10, 2024) - Kirkland Lake Discoveries (TSXV: KLDC)...

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Kirkland Lake Discoveries Announces Positive Results from Soil Sampling and Prospecting in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt

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[{"type":"text","content":"Kirkland Lake Discoveries Announces Positive Results from Soil Sampling and Prospecting in the Abitibi Greenstone BeltToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 10, 2024) - Kirkland Lake Discoveries (TSXV: KLDC) (OTC Pink: KLKLF) (\"Kirkland Lake Discoveries\" or the \"Company\") is pleased to announce significant results from our recent soil sampling program conducted over the past three months on the KL West project (Figure 1) and KL East project (Figure 2), located northwest and northeast of Kirkland Lake, Ontario. These results have revealed notable geochemical anomalies, suggesting the presence of multiple mineralization styles, including Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide (VMS), Orogenic Gold, and Intrusion-Related Gold Systems (IRGS).Key Highlights of the Program:Significant Gold and Base Metal Anomalies Identified:Soil sampling has revealed elevated concentrations of gold (Au), with values reaching up to 0.47 ppm, which are considered highly anomalous in this geological setting.These anomalies are further enhanced by their association with silver (Ag), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), and lead (Pb), elements that indicate the presence of various mineralization styles.VMS Potential:The Blake River Group is one of the most prolific mining districts in the world, with a long and successful history of VMS deposits on the Québec side. It hosts world-class operations such as the Horne Mine (11.6 million oz Au, 2.5 billion lbs Cu, and 13.5 million oz Ag) and the LaRonde Mine (6 million oz Au, 3 billion lbs Zn, 50 million oz Ag, and 700 million lbs Cu), which stand among the largest and most productive mines globally. The success of these operations underscores the extraordinary mineral endowment of the Blake River Group.What makes the Ontario side even more exciting is that, despite being part of the same geologically rich environment, it remains largely underexplored. Geochemical signatures similar to those found at Horne and LaRonde indicate strong potential for significant VMS mineralization. The high concentrations of base metals such as copper, zinc, and lead, further reinforce the untapped potential of the property, offering a unique opportunity to discover the next generation of large-scale deposits in a proven district.Orogenic Gold Potential:The data suggests strong potential for orogenic gold systems, which are typical of th...

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