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Sun Summit Provides Update on Recent Wildfire Activity in Central B.C.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 26, 2023) - Sun Summit Minerals Corp. (TSXV: ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Sun Summit Provides Update on Recent Wildfire Activity in Central B.C.Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 26, 2023) - Sun Summit Minerals Corp. (TSXV: SMN) (OTCQB: SMREF) announces that an evacuation order has been issued south of the town of Houston in response to an uncontrolled wildfire in the region. Exploration activities have been temporarily suspended and all personnel have been demobilised from site until the situation improves.HighlightsWork has commenced for multi-stage exploration program: Exploration is focused on step-out drilling at Buck Main, targeting new zones of potential high-grade and bulk-tonnage mineralization in previously untested areas (see June 8, 2023 news release). In addition, surface exploration includes detailed mapping, prospecting, and sampling in high-priority targets, including prospective new ground (see June 27, 2023 news release).Assay and geochemical analyses underway: Core samples from three completed drill holes, half of a fourth drill hole, and 230 samples from surface exploration have been sent to the lab for assay and geochemical analyses, with results expected shortly.No significant delays anticipated: The Company does not expect the wildfire to have a significant impact on the 2023 exploration program, which will resume as soon as it is safe and permissible to do so.Sharyn Alexander, Sun Summit's President stated: \"We have temporarily suspended our exploration activities at the Buck Project to ensure the safety of our employees and contractors. We are closely monitoring the wildfire development in the region and are in regular contact with local authorities. The safety of our employees, contractors, and the local community is our top priority, and we extend our gratitude to the firefighters and emergency personnel working to control the wildfire. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep the market updated as the wildfire situation evolves.\"To date, three diamond drill holes have been completed at Buck Main, with a portion of a fourth drill hole recovered, for a total of 1,219 core samples. The drill rig is currently on site and has not been demobilized. Extensive surface exploration has been conducted in the area of Mt Morice and CR (recently acquired from Teck; see June 1, 2023 news release), with over 203 rock samples, 17 silt samples, and 10 soil sample...