01:14 PM EST - Athena Gold Corp : Announces that it has entered into an agreement with a drill contractor for the Company's planned 5,000 foot reverse circulation drill program at its flagship Excelsior Springs gold project in Nevada. The contractor plans to mobilize to the Project site before the end of March, and as previously announced by the Company, its proposed Notice of Intent drilling and exploration permit for up to 6 drill pads and 11 RC drill holes at the Project has been approved by the Bureau of Land Management. Athena is also planning up to another 9 RC drill holes on patented claims held under lease with a private party. Athena Gold Corp
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