Gold mineralization is confined to low angle quartz “mantos” (0.10 to 3.0m wide), which contain drag folds, evidence of shearing and are transected by steep faults associated with mineralized quartz veins A chip channel sample 0.93m wide returned 22.2 g/t gold. Where observed, the quartz mantos are generally oriented with a WNW-ENE strike and moderate dip to the north and are believed to be of orogenic origin.

Harvest Gold’s’ President and CEO Rick Mark states: “As we promised our shareholders we are now beginning our Phase 1 exploration program at Cerro Cascaron. I am impressed with the technical team’s attention to detail and their very specific objectives. We will provide regular updates as we prepare for a minimum 3,000 metre drill program at this highly prospective property the fall of 2017.”

The agreements provide continuing access and use rights needed for the Samalayuca Copper Project as the Company is focused on a pilot mining startup.

Fred Stanford, President & CEO of Torex stated: “Going from discovery to first tonnes processed in less than eight months is a testament to the planning ability and the execution skills of our team. The quality of the asset speaks for itself. Infill and step-out exploration drilling programs for the Sub-Sill are ongoing. A mine plan is expected to be published after the infill drill program is completed, the resource estimate is updated, and a maiden Sub-Sill reserve is determined. This is all scheduled to occur by the end of the year.”

“The Veta Grande and Minillas properties together with our Zacatecas properties represent one of the largest and most historically important land packages within the Zacatecas mining region, and we are very pleased to have this agreement in place which gives us the opportunity to consolidate our mineral interests in the area.” stated Arturo Préstamo, President and CEO of Santacruz. “This is another important step in our plan to expand our Zacatecas operations into a larger district play, and we look forward to its continued development as part of Santacruz’s transition into a mid-tier Mexican silver producer.”

Brian Robertson, President and CEO, stated, “The exploration program is focused on three high priority mineralized zones at Las Minas. The program combines a geophysical survey with expansion and discovery diamond drilling and preliminary field exploration work. We believe the program will expand the resource at El Dorado – Juan Bran and lead to the discovery of new zones of mineralization at both Cinco Senores and Santa Cruz. The Pueblo Nuevo concession, with its numerous historical high-grade mines, is a high–priority target area.”