Exploration Drilling Program Commences On Manhattan Mine

VANCOUVER - Scorpio Gold Corporation reported the commencement of a 4,800 meter surface reverse circulation drilling program targeting high-grade mineralized zones intersected in historic drilling below the mined-out Manhattan East and West pits as well as investigate the continuity of mineralization extending northward from the West Pit toward the Goldwedge underground workings on the newly acquired Kinross Manhattan Property in Manhattan, Nevada. The drilling program commenced on the 1st of June with a total of 236 m of RC drilling completed on the first hole. The drill hole on section will target the down dip extension toward SW dip direction below the current mined-out pit shell. The rig has been moved to the second drill location sited the southwestern edge of the West Pit and drilling is in progress.

Scorpio Gold controls 6,071 acres (2,457 hectares) around the Company’s 100% owned Goldwedge facility, providing the opportunity to expand surface operations and the potential for expanding underground mining and exploration. The acquisition of the Manhattan project consolidates a large land position along the Reliance Structural Trend, which has significant exploration potential for high-grade gold targets.