Significant Gold Discoveries Reported at K2 Zone

New Found Gold Corp. has recently announced a series of high-grade gold intercepts at the K2 Zone within their expansive Queensway project, situated 15km west of Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador. The detailed results from 51 diamond drill holes highlight remarkable gold concentrations including 17.8 grams per tonne (g/t) over 13.5 meters, 27.7 g/t over 2.7 meters, and additional significant findings. These results emanate from a drill program meticulously designed to not only extend but also enhance the definition of high-grade gold mineralization within the K2 Zone.

The K2 Zone, identified as a complex system of multiple gold-bearing structures, now has a defined mineralized footprint of 490 meters by 395 meters. Remarkably, the gold mineralization commences at surface level and has been delineated down to a depth of 250 meters, where it remains open and untested, indicating potential for further expansion both at depth and laterally. These findings underscore the prospective nature of the Appleton Fault Zone and position the K2 Zone as a central focus of New Found Gold's ongoing exploration strategy.

Why Gold?

Catalysts

New Found Gold Corp.'s ongoing exploration activities are supported by several recent developments. In their April 17th report, the company reported that they are currently advancing a significant 650,000-meter drilling program at the Queensway project, which continues to yield promising results, including multiple high-grade gold intercepts at locations such as Honeypot, Jackpot, and Golden Joint. These results highlight the potential for further discoveries and the expansion of known gold zones.

Additionally, the strategic location of the Queensway project near key infrastructure like the Trans-Canada Highway and Gander International Airport enhances operational efficiency, potentially reducing costs and facilitating rapid project development. The use of advanced exploration techniques, including seismic data analysis, is aiding in the identification of structural anomalies, targeting deeper drilling efforts which could lead to more efficient discovery rates and better targeting of high-grade zones.

Financially, New Found Gold is well-positioned to continue its exploration efforts, supported by a robust financial base with significant cash and marketable securities. This financial stability is crucial for sustaining extensive exploration without immediate additional financing needs.

The company also benefits from the supportive regulatory environment and potential governmental backing, as evidenced by acknowledgments of financial support from the Department of Natural Resources, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. These factors collectively serve as catalysts that may influence the future success and development of New Found Gold’s exploration projects.

Expert Opinions

Bob Moriarty, a seasoned industry observer, has been tracking New Found Gold for two decades and regards it as a 100% grassroots discovery. He vividly recalled the company's initial drilling results, remarking, "It was a spectacular hole, which was really luck on their part. But they had done an extraordinary job of selecting the ground. It's about six or eight miles away from Gander, Newfoundland; the Canadian highway runs right through the project. Nobody knew what was there. Yet, they picked off all this wonderful ground, and they have hundreds of spectacular intercepts."

Despite the company not planning to release a Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) at this time, Moriarty is confident in the project's significant potential, suggesting that it "is going to probably be the best story in the last 20, maybe even 50, years." He praised the team behind New Found Gold, highlighting their youthful vigor and enterprising spirit: "It's a bunch of younger guys who went out, took a chance, and hit a home run right out of the park," he said. Moriarty further emphasized the company's security as an investment, noting, "it's probably the safest company to invest in," given that it operates within Canada's robust mining sector. He added, "if you shut mining down in Canada, the whole country shuts down."

Moriarty also expressed a broader vision for the industry, fueled by New Found Gold's success: "Okay, what the market needs more than anything else is a giant homerun that everyone, not just people in the business, will recognize. I want to see something that wakes people up who have never considered investing or resource stocks before . . . the opportunity is so incredible across the board. But you have to have a leader show the potential, and I think New Found Gold is going to be the best story in 20 years, maybe 50 years. And that's why I have all the respect in the world for everyone in the company. They have done just an incredible job."

Share and Ownership Structure

The Reuters report on New Found Gold Corp (NFG.V) details a comprehensive overview of the company’s shareholder structure and ownership details as of April 17, 2024. The company's share structure includes a significant portion held by strategic entities, approximately 47.81%, and the market capitalization stands at CA$704.64 million.

Key shareholders include Palisades Goldcorp, Ltd., with a 24.62% stake amounting to 46.77 million shares. Sprott Mining Inc. holds 12.79% with 24.30 million shares, and 2176423 Ontario, Ltd. has a 5.48% holding with 10.41 million shares. Notably, Collin Kettell, the company's Chairman and CEO, owns 2.71% or 5.16 million shares, while President Denis Laviolette has a 1.15% interest with 2.18 million shares.

Eric Sprott, a notable strategic investor, holds 1.00% of the company with 1.90 million shares. Institutional investors own a substantial 46.41% of the company, with various entities such as Van Eck Associates Corporation and Integrated Advisors Network L.L.C. holding smaller percentages of the shares outstanding.

The company has a free float of 52.19%, representing 99.13 million shares traded on the market. The stock’s trading range for the 52-week period is between CA$4.09 and CA$7.60, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s performance and prospects.

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