Benchmark signs deal with three Nations for Lawyers project

Benchmark Metals (TSXV: BNCH) has signed a definitive agreement with the Tsay Key Dene Nation, Kwadcha Nation and Takla Nation to advance its flagship Lawyers gold-silver project in the Golden Horseshoe of northern British Columbia. What the company calls its “trilateral agreement” is a key part of earning a social licence for mine permitting and a strong partnership with Indigenous peoples.

Benchmark will continue to engage First Nations for employment and consultation. Near-term work at Lawyers includes the current drill program of up to 100,00 metres for expansion, definition and regional discovery. Also planned is a bulk tonnage resources estimate this spring and a preliminary economic assessment this summer.

The former Lawyers mine was operated from 1989-92, during which time it produced 171,200 oz. of gold and 3.6 million oz. of silver. Benchmark says an estimated $50 million in infrastructure remains on the property, including year-round road access.

Full details of the project are posted at www.BenchmarkMetals.com.