Mako Mining Corp. (TSX-V: MKO) (OTCQX: MAKOF) is pleased to report positive results from definition drilling around the West Pit area at its wholly owned San Albino gold project located in Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua.

The objectives of the definition drilling at San Albino were to delineate the geometry of the mineral resources amenable to open pit mining and to provide sufficient information for a new mineral resource estimate currently being prepared by Mine Development Associates a division of RESPEC Company LLC.

Two holes disclosed in this press release (SA20-501 and SA20-505) are supplementary holes to the four holes released last week (SA20-457, SA20-504, SA20-507 and SA20-509), which provide evidence of continuity of an upthrown block across a fault that brings the San Albino Zone 20 meters (“m”) closer to surface than the previous down dip projections (see press release dated July 20, 2020 and attached map and cross section). 

The highlight is SA20-505, which intersected 20.04 g/t Au and 17.8 g/t Ag over 2.3 m (2.1 m estimated true width) 50.7 m below surface.

Also noteworthy is SA20-508, which intersected 31.70 g/t Au and 30.7 g/t Ag over 1.0 m (0.8 m estimated true width) 50.2 m below surface.  SA20-508 is located within the fault zone and 18.45 m down dip from hole SA19-215, which intersected 14.24 g/t Au and 15.5 g/t Ag over 1.6 m (see press release dated October 17, 2019 and attached map and cross section).

To maintain the Q3 2020 updated mineral resource estimate release date, Mako and MDA have chosen not to include the holes in this press release in the drilling database that will be used to calculate the updated mineral resource estimate. 

Akiba Leisman, Chief Executive Officer of Mako states, “although today’s holes provide further evidence of continuity to those released last week, we have decided not to further extend the cut-off date and risk a delay to the release of the updated mineral resource estimate planned for this quarter.  It is important to remember that San Albino is still open along strike and down dip.  Consequently, the objective of the updated mineral resource estimate is not to fully delineate San Albino, but to provide a solid foundation for the initial phase of mining at 500 tonnes per day.  Once San Albino enters commercial production, which is still expected in early Q2 2021, we plan to significantly expand the drilling at both San Albino and Las Conchitas with the goal of releasing an integrated mineral resource in late 2021.” 

Assay Results Reported In This Press Release

The mineralized intervals shown above utilize a 1.0 g/t gold cut-off grade with not more than 1.0 meter of internal dilution. *Widths are reported as drill core lengths.  ** True width is estimated from interpreted sections.

Sampling, Assaying, QA/QC and Data Verification

Drill core was continuously sampled from inception to termination of the mapped mineralized interval.  Sample intervals were typically one meter.  Drill core diameter was HQ (6.35 centimeters).  Geologic and geotechnical data was captured into a digital database, core was photographed, then one-half split of the core was collected for analysis and one-half was retained in the core library.  Samples were kept in a secured logging and storage facility until such time that they were delivered to the Managua facilities of Bureau Veritas and pulps were sent to the Bureau Veritas laboratory in Vancouver for analysis.  Gold was analyzed by standard fire assay fusion, 30gram aliquot, AAS finish.  Samples returning over 10.0 g/t gold are analyzed utilizing standard Fire Assay-Gravimetric method.    The Company follows industry standards in its QA&QC procedures. Control samples consisting of duplicates, standards, and blanks were inserted into the sample stream at a ratio of 1 control sample per every 10 samples.  Analytical results of control samples confirmed reliability of the assay data.

Qualified Person

John M. Kowalchuk, P.Geo, a geologist and qualified person (as defined under NI 43-101) has read and approved the technical information contained in this press release. Mr. Kowalchuk is a senior geologist and a consultant to the Company.

About Mako

Mako Mining Corp. is a publicly listed gold mining, development and exploration company. The Company is developing its high-grade San Albino gold project in Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua. Mako’s primary objective is to bring San Albino into production quickly and efficiently, while continuing exploration of prospective targets in Nicaragua.

SCHEMATIC CROSS SECTION – SAN ALBINO WEST PIT – 1 500 K – PR2 JULY 22 2020 (CNW Group/Mako Mining Corp.)

DRILL HOLE PLAN SAN ALBINO WEST PIT – 1 2500 – JULY 26 2020 (CNW Group/Mako Mining Corp.)