BARU:CC - Baru Gold Completes Area Survey in Preparation of Production Plant Construction & Drill Program
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VANCOUVER, B.C. - TheNewswire - Baru Gold Corp. (BARU: TSX.V | BARUF:OTCQB) (“Baru”) and its subsidiary PT.Tambang Mas Sangihe (“TMS” or the “Company”) are pleased to report further progress in advancing itsproduction readiness at the Sangihe Gold Project while awaitingapproval for the upgrade to production operations.
The Company has successfully completed a multi-week land and aerial survey inthe Company’s concession area, combining drone-based LiDAR scanning with on-site groundmeasurements, to produce ahigh-resolution topographic map of the project.
LiDAR is a remote sensing technology that uses laserpulses to measure distances from the air, producing a detailed 3Drepresentation of the ground surface—even through dense vegetation.When integrated with drone imagery and GPS data, LiDAR allows themapping of subtle variations in terrain, inaccessible, and steep areassafely, and generate topographical maps at centimetre-levels ofaccuracy.
This advanced approach provides significantly moreprecise and comprehensive data than traditional surveys, ensuringthat engineering, environmental, and geological teams are allworking from the same digital base map.
The survey was carried out to support several keyobjectives in preparation for the next phase of development: (1)construction of the automated production plant, (2) expansion ofresource in the upcoming drill exploration program, and (3)strengthening environmental and compliance foundations beforeoperations begin.
The Electrowinning Elution ColumnPlant will operate as an automated gold recovery system. Thissystem is specifically designed to optimize the extraction ofgold . The engineering and construction teamswill utilize the newly completed 3D LiDARterrain models to identify the mostsuitable location for the plant’s foundation, associatedinfrastructure, and access roads.
Before construction begins, it is critical tohave accurate, high-resolutiondata on land contours and elevations.This information allows the Company to design an efficient and well-planned site layout ,reducing potential construction delays, and minimizing futuremaintenance or modification costs.
By using this detailed spatial information, Baru Goldcan accelerate the constructiontimeline , streamline the delivery of materials and utilities, andreduce overall build time. The result is a more efficient constructionphase, a safer work environment, and a solid technical foundation forlong-term plant operations.
Ahead of the upcoming drill expansion program, the newarea and surface model will be integrated with the Company’sexisting geological and drillingdata . By combining precise surfacetopography with subsurface geological information, the Company canbetter understand how mineralized zones relate to the terrain andstructural features of the gold deposit.
The integration of the drone and LiDAR with thegeological and drilling data will allow the Company to identifynew high-priority drill targets , reduceuncertainty in resource models, and guide future exploration andengineering work with greater confidence. The result will be a morereliable planning for assessment of expanded resourceestimates.
By strengthening the geological model and reducinguncertainty, we will have a more precise understanding of the goldresources – supporting stronger economic evaluations and betterplanning decisions.
Environmental and Compliance Foundation
The survey provides critical informationfor environmental and safety compliance. TheLiDAR and field data measurements provide baseline data for futureenvironmental monitoring.
Baru’s environmental team will use the information todevelop a comprehensive environmental mapping framework prior to thestart of operations. This ensures the Company can track environmentalchanges and restore the land to its original condition once miningconcludes—an important step in responsible and sustainable resourcedevelopment.
The data will also allow comparison between pre-miningand post-mining landforms, which is essential forrehabilitation.
Mr. Terrence Filbert, CEO of Baru Gold,commented, “Completing thisdetailed drone and land survey marks an important milestone in ourpreparation for mine development. The area survey provides the clarityand precision needed for engineering design, regulatory compliance,and environmental stewardship. This work lays the technical foundationto ensure Baru begins construction with accuracy, accountability, andcare for the environment and community.”
ABOUT SANGIHE GOLDPROJECT
The Sangihe Gold Project(“Sangihe”) is located on the Indonesian island of Sangihe, offthe northern coast of Sulawesi with a gold bearing area ofapproximately 25,000 ha. Sangihe has an existing National Instrument43-101 report suitable for mining planning and production schedulesfor an area within the 65-ha area targeted forinitial production. See the Company’s “ Independent Technical Report on the Updated Mineral ResourceEstimates of the Binebase and Bawone Deposits, Sangihe Project, NorthSulawesi, Indonesia ” ( Mining Associates Pty Ltd , February1st, 2025). Only 10% of the gold bearing areahas been explored.
Readers are cautioned that mineralresources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstratedeconomic viability. The Company intends to proceed to productionwithout the benefit of first establishing mineral reserves supportedby a feasibility study. The Company cautions readers that the anyproduction decision made by the Company will not be based on a NI43-101 feasibility study of mineral reserves that demonstrateseconomic and technical viability and as such, there may be involvedincreased uncertainty and various technological and economicrisks
The Company's 70-percent interest in theSangihe-mineral-tenement Contract of Work (“CoW”) is held throughPT. Tambang Mas Sangihe (“TMS”). The remaining 30-percent interestin TMS is held by other Indonesian corporations. The term of theSangihe CoW agreement is 30 years upon commencement of the productionphase of the project. Baru has met all the requirements of theIndonesian government and has been granted its environmentalpermit.
ABOUT BARU GOLD CORP.
Baru Gold Corporation is a dynamic junior golddeveloper with NI 43-101 gold resources in Indonesia, one of the topten gold producing countries in the world. Based in Indonesia andNorth America, Baru’s team boasts extensive experience in startingand operating small-scale gold assets.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
BARU GOLD CORP.
“Terry Filbert”
Terry Filbert
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
info@barugold.com
604-684-2183
For investor contacts more information, pleasecontact:
Kevin Shum
Investor Relations
kevin@jeminicapital.com
647-725-3888 ext. 702
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Certain statements in this News Release, which are nothistorical in nature, constitute “forward looking statements”within the meaning of that phrase under applicable Canadian securitieslaw. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements orinformation concerning future work programs, results and timing of anywork programs, the Company’s performance or events as of the datehereof. These statements reflect management’s current assumptionsand expectations and by their nature are subject to certain underlyingassumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties and otherfactors which may cause actual results, performance or events to bematerially different from those expressed or implied by such forwardlooking statements. Those risks include the interpretation of drillresults; the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits; thepossibility that future exploration, development or mining resultswill not be consistent with our expectations; commodity and currencyprice fluctuation; failure to obtain adequate financing; regulatory,recovery rates, refinery costs, and other relevant conversion factors,permitting and licensing risks; general market and mining explorationrisks and production and economic risks related to design andengineering, manufacturing, technological processes and testprocedures and the risk that the project’s output will not besalable at a price that will cover the project’s operating andmaintenance costs. Forward-looking statements should not be construedas investment advice. Readers should perform a detailed, independentinvestigation and analysis of the Company and are encouraged to seekindependent professional advice before making any investment decision.Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on anyforward-looking statement. Except as required by applicable securitieslaws, the Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise anyforward looking statements to reflect events or changes incircumstances that occur after the date hereof.
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