TNR Gold Confirms Down-Dip Mineralization At Shotgun Gold Property In Alaska

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TNR Gold Corp. (the "Company") (TSXV: TNR) is pleased to announce assay results from the third and final hole of the 2012 drilling program on the Shotgun gold project in Alaska.  Drill hole SR12-58 returned 83 metres averaging 0.82 grams per tonne gold across the full length of the southwest zone within the Shotgun Ridge porphyry system. These results include a higher-grade intercept of 2.03 grams per tonne gold over 18.35 metres at the top intrusive contact and an average grade of 1.14 grams per tonne gold over 46.55 metres within the southwest mineralized zone. Of particular significance is the consistent thickness and grade of the southwest zone encountered in all three of the 2012 drill holes. The northeast zone was not tested as the hole ended in disseminated gold mineralization at 221 metres. Elevated gold grades at the end of hole indicate proximity to the northeast zone, which is also open at depth.

• Drill hole SR12-58 returns mineralized interval of 83 metres averaging 0.82 grams per tonne gold.
• Included within this interval is 18.35m averaging 2.03 grams per tonne gold ("g/t Au").
• Drill hole SR12-58 ended in mineralization at a down hole depth of 221 metres
• The gold mineralization at Shotgun Ridge remains open at depth
• Interpretation of new geophysical results opens up prospectivity of additional targets

2012 Drilling Results

Diamond drill hole SR12-58 was drilled from the same location as SR12-57 with a steeper dip angle. (Table 1 shows the collar locations and orientations of the 2012 drill holes). DDH SR12-58 was designed to test the down dip extent of mineralized zones intersected in previous drill holes. SR12-58 confirmed the mineralization encountered in the southwest zone in all three previous drill holes but did not reach the target depth of the anticipated northwest mineralized zone. The hole ended in mineralization at a depth of 220.98 metres.

Table 1: Location and orientation of the 2012 diamond drill holes and SR06-43 at Shotgun Ridge.

The mineralization intersected in SR12-58 is similar to the southwest zone encountered in drill holes 06-43, 12-56 and 12-57. Each of these holes has a core-mineralized interval between 46 m and 57 m in length with average grades over one gram gold per tonne (Table 2). There is a correlation between resistivity and chargeability modelled data that suggests these mineralized zones in addition to continuing to greater depth and along strike, are also repeated in a faulting controlled pattern to the northwest and southeast of the mineralization currently defined at Shotgun Ridge. 

The Company believes the style of mineralization and thicknesses encountered are significant and the deposit remains open to expansion at depth. Based on a clearly defined mineralization model, interpretation of 3D geophysics and the existence of elevated gold grades at the bottom of SR12-58, the depth extension of the northeast zone is now a high-priority drill target for future exploration programs.

A Model for Exploration and Discovery

Geophysical interpretation supports the idea that mineralization at Shotgun Ridge continues down dip and future exploration will focus on testing these targets. Ground based, 3D resistivity and IP surveys have demonstrated they are able to identify target areas, several of which have not yet been drill tested. Coupled with airborne magnetic surveys, the Company has identified a series of targets that repeat through structural displacement in much the same way as at Donlin Gold project (previously named Donlin Creek).

"The mineralization style observed at Shotgun Ridge bears a strong resemblance to the 40 million ounce deposit at the Donlin Gold project operated by Barrick and NovaGold," stated recently appointed director Greg Johnson, "The similar age and host intrusive rocks suggest that, with continued exploration, there is significant potential to locate larger volumes of mineralization in and around Shotgun Ridge."

"We are continuing to analyse data acquired in 2012, which in conjunction with historic data is contributing to refining an exploration strategy designed to maximize the chances for success in defining bulk-mineable gold deposits within the Shotgun project area." comments John Harrop, VP Exploration.

Continued exploration at the Shotgun project will include regional reconnaissance efforts such as airborne magnetic and electromagnetic surveys that may help to identify other prospective areas and to provide a better understanding of targets in the Shot, King and Winchester areas where gold mineralization is already known to occur. Geochemical and geophysical surveys were highly effective during exploration phases at Donlin Gold and will be expanded at Shotgun in conjunction with additional structural mapping.

"Our first priority is to expand on the mineralization encountered at Shotgun Ridge targeting a multi-million ounce bulk mineable gold deposit.  Newly defined geophysical and geochemical targets suggest the potential of identifying additional Donlin Gold style targets," Gary Schellenberg, President and CEO.

Table 2: Significant assay results from the 2012 drilling campaign.

Cross section and plan map images for the 2012 drilling are available on the Company's website, http://www.tnrgoldcorp.com

About the Shotgun Gold Project

TNR holds a 100% interest in the Shotgun property located 175 kilometres south of The Donlin Gold deposit within the Kuskokwim Gold Belt in southwestern Alaska. This area is emerging as a world-class, multimillion ounce gold district. The Shotgun property includes a number of prospects, including Shotgun Ridge and nearby Winchester. Donlin Gold is an intrusion-associated system and represents one of the largest undeveloped gold deposits in the world. The Company believes that there are several key similarities between prospects on the Shotgun property and that of the Donlin Gold project deposit as well as other important intrusion-associated deposits.

Analytical work was conducted by Inspectorate (A Bureau Veritas Group Company) with prep work performed in their Fairbanks Alaska facility.  Fire assay with ICP-ES finishing was conducted by Acme Analytical laboratories (A Bureau Veritas Group Company) in Vancouver, Canada.  Samples with greater than 10 g/t Au were automatically reanalysed using fire assay with a gravimetric finish.  Both of these laboratories are ISO 9000 certified and in addition Acme has ISO 17025 certification.  TNR Gold inserts certified reference materials and blanks in a quality control procedure that follow industry current best practices.

John Harrop, PGeo, FGS, a Qualified Person for TNR Gold Corp. as defined by NI 43-101 has reviewed the technical information contained in this report.

About TNR Gold Corp.

Over the past twenty-one years TNR, through its lead generator business model, has been successful in generating high quality exploration projects around the globe. With the Company's expertise, resources and industry network, it is well positioned to aggressively identify, source, explore, partner and continue to expand its project portfolio.

TNR's subsidiary, International Lithium Corp. (TSX:ILC.V), demonstrated the successful application of TNR's business model in which TNR shareholders benefited from a unit distribution upon spin-out of TNR's lithium and rare metals projects. Gangeng Lithium Co. Ltd. Is a leading China based, multi-product lithium manufacturer, and strategic partner and investor in ILC.  TNR remains a large shareholder in ILC at 25.5% of outstanding shares.

At its core, TNR provides significant exposure to gold and copper through its holdings in Alaska and Argentina; and teamed with the recent acquisitions of rare-earth elements and iron ore projects in Canada confirm TNR's commitment to continued generation of in-demand projects, while diversifying its markets and building shareholder value.

On behalf of the board,

Gary Schellenberg 
President

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