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Solitaire Minerals Corp. Releases Preliminary Data from Fugro MEGATEM
Airborne Survey at Riou Lake, Athabasca Basin
Jan 31, 2006: Solitaire Minerals Inc has received data and a preliminary interpretation from Fugro
Airborne Surveys pertaining to a MEGATEM Electromagnetic and Magnetic survey recently completed
on the Company’s Riou Lake uranium exploration project located in the north central sector of the
Athabasca Basin of northern Saskatchewan.
Condor Consulting Ltd., recognized experts in the field of airborne electromagnetics, have been retained
to perform a detailed interpretation of results and final conclusions regarding the significance of the
survey will depend on their findings. In the meantime the following preliminary comments can be made.
An east-west striking fault is represented on surface by a prominent 11 kilometer long sandstone
escarpment. The MEGATEM results indicate a thick conductive layer in the Athabasca Group south of
the fault and terminating against the fault. Since these conductive layers do not continue north of the
fault, the implication is that there is a major vertical offset of the sandstone; any fault offsetting the
sandstone is considered to be a favorable locus for unconformity-type uranium deposits. Initial
interpretation from Fugro suggested that there is a vertical conductor that coincides with a section of the
escarpment fault.
At least two north-south faults are interpreted to intersect the main east-west structure; these
intersections are considered favorable for mineralization.
The initial Fugro interpretation also indicated another fault parallel to, and 3 kilometers north of, the
escarpment fault.
A basement magnetic high anomaly some 8 km east-west and 2 to 3 km north-south lies along the south
side of the main east-west structure and appears to be cut off by the fault; a sharp reduction in magnetic
response along the fault in the central part of the body may indicate alteration of a type commonly
surrounding unconformity uranium deposits.
Another basement magnetic high appears to represent a north-south dike-like feature 1 kilometer wide
lying along one of the previously mentioned north-south faults which marks the west end of the larger
magnetic body described above.
The magnetic features may be either magnetite-bearing granitic, or alternatively mafic-ultramafic
intrusives. Regional magnetic and gravity data suggest that basement rocks on the property lie on the
south rim of a large circular geological province known to host nickel, copper, PGE mineralization
associated with mafic intrusives north of Lake Athabasca.
The excellent exposure of sandstone bedrock along the east-west fault escarpment is particularly
amenable to litho-geochemical surveying. A detailed sampling both along the escarpment and of core
from the one previous diamond drill hole to identify possible alteration haloes is planned prior to
targeting new drilling. This work will commence as soon as weather conditions permit.
J.S.Kermeen, M.Sc.,P.Eng. is the qualified person for the Riou Lake properties and has reviewed this
news release.
About Solitaire Minerals Corp. Solitaire Minerals Corp is a diversified junior Canadian mineral exploration company with a specific
focus on mineral properties in North America. The Company has assembled a portfolio of precious and base metal exploration prospects in
Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Solitaire's Ontario properties in the Red Lake/Birch-Uchi Greenstone Belt include the Baird, Heyson
and Chukuni River Prospects, in which the Company has agreements to earn 100% in, but has not yet vested its interest. In addition, the
Company has entered into an option agreement with another company, whereby that company may earn up to a 75% interest in the Baird
Property. The Company also has an option to earn 100% in the Lateral Lake West property located in the Webb township of Ontario. In
Saskatchewan, the Company has signed a purchase agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Highrock Lake property and a 90% interest
in the Riou Lake Property located in the Athabasca Basin. The Company has also acquired the Riou Lake North and South properties in
which the company has 100% interest. In Alberta, the Company has purchased the Ravenscrag property in which the Company has 100%
interest.
For additional information please contact Solitaire Minerals Corp. or visit www.solitaireminerals.com.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
SOLITAIRE MINERALS CORP.
"Charles
Desjardins"
Charles Desjardins,
Director
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