OTTAWA, March 31, 2017 /CNW/ - Northern Shield Resources Inc. ("Northern Shield" or the "Company") (TSXV: NRN) is pleased to provide an exploration update for Huckleberry and Sé2.
In 2016, South32 signed an option and joint venture agreement to support exploration at Huckleberry. Current exploration efforts are focused on a ground gravity survey over a portion of western Huckleberry, expected to commence in late April followed by approximately 2,000 meters of drilling planned for June.
The gravity survey will focus on the western portion of Huckleberry where four of the five drill holes intersected Cu-Ni-PGE mineralization during initial exploration last year. "The magmatic stratigraphy and history at Huckleberry is very complex, somewhat atypical, and required significant thinking 'outside the box' by our geological team," explains Northern Shield President and CEO, Ian Bliss. "We now have a sound understanding of the magmatic events at Huckleberry which provides a solid foundation for our exploration strategy this season."
Northern Shield plans an intensive till sampling program over the Sé2 property to commence as soon as conditions allow along with a reconnaissance of a new property in the general area. Northern Shield maintains a 100% interest in Sé2 which is located about 25 km east of Huckleberry.
The programs at Huckleberry and Sé2 will be overseen by Christine Vaillancourt, P. Geo., and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101.
Northern Shield Resources Inc. is a Canadian-based company focused on exploring for platinum group element ("PGE") and nickel-copper-PGE deposits. It is known as a leader in grass roots exploration for Ni-Cu-PGEs and the understanding of magmatic systems as it applies to exploration.
