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Soma Gold Launches Maiden Drill Program at Escondido Project in Colombia

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Soma Gold (SOMA.V) has commenced a maiden drill program at the Escondida project in Colombia, the company said Friday.

Phase-one drilling comprises 21 drill holes for a total of 2,790 meters, focused on testing the continuity of the mineralized zone near the known mine workings, with 50 m step-outs along strike and down-dip.

If phase-one drilling confirms the continuity of the Escondida vein, its associated clay alteration, and gold mineralization, Soma will initiate a phase-two drill program for an additional 3,165 m.

"We are eager to define the full extent of the Escondida vein and look forward to testing the five additional veins on the property that to date have only ever been worked at surface," said Chris Buchanan, Soma's vice president of exploration.

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