Announcement • Apr 18
Smooth Rock Ventures Corp. Launches 2026 Exploration Program on the Giroux Project
Smooth Rock Ventures Corp. had announced the launch of its 2026 exploration program on the Giroux Project, strategically positioned within Nevada's prolific Walker Lane shear zone. The 2026 program is building off the Company's previously successful exploration programs that returned up to 1% Ni (Nickel), 23.5 g/t Au (Gold), 7.67% Cu (Copper) and 9.87 g/t Ag (Silver) from three outcrops and an old mine dump, respectively. Historical regional sampling programs by previous operators further confirmed the property's merit, with prior geophysical surveys on the Property, indicating several potential drill targets. The 2026 Giroux exploration program will consist of reconnaissance prospecting, detailed geological mapping, surface trenching, systematic sampling, and the relocation of numerous historical workings. This reconnaissance program will provide accurate modern data to assist in the planning of an initial drill program, bringing Giroux one step closer to realizing its resource potential. The Giroux Project consists of 12 patented claims and 36 unpatented mining claims covering a combined area of 390 hectares (965 acres), located 60 miles south southeast of Hawthorne, Nevada less than 1 mile off a main state highway with easily accessible year-round access. At its core sits the past producing Giroux Mine, documented as one of only two high grade nickel-producing mines in Nevada's history, with reported production dating to the late 1800s (Mining Districts and Mineral Resources of Nevada, Lincoln, 1923). Historical production of copper, silver, gold, zinc, and barite also exist on the property. The Giroux property contains numerous historical workings, including multi-level vertical shafts, adits at multiple sub-levels, open pits, and existing road infrastructure. Seven miles east from the Giroux Project, along the same geological trend and in similar host rock is the past producing Candelaria Mine, historically one of the largest open-pit silver mines in the history of Nevada, producing silver, gold, zinc, copper, lead antimony, and barite. The Giroux Project is located near past producing mines such as Marietta, Moho, Camp Douglas and Candelaria. The property has been privately held throughout its history. There are no work commitments subject to any portion of the property. The scientific and technical content and interpretations contained in this news release have been reviewed, verified and approved by Gregory C. Ferdock, M.Sc., Q.P., C.P.G., a consultant of the Company, and an independent Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
