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Bluestone Announces Additional Drill Results Including 14.1 m of 16.2 g/t Au and 10.0 m of 15.0 g/t Au (true width)

May 15, 2018 – VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Bluestone Resources Inc. (TSXV:BSR| OTCQB:BBSRF) ("Bluestone" or the "Company") is pleased to announce additional positive drill results from the surface and underground resource definition drill program underway, at its Cerro Blanco Gold project in Guatemala. The work is being undertaken as part of the Feasibility Study planned for completion by the end of 2018.

Drilling results continue to validate the historical high-grade vein intercepts drilled by previous operators and more recently by Bluestone (see Company Press Release dated April 17, 2018). Assay highlights in this release include 15.0 g/t Au and 32.5 g/t Ag over 10.0 meters including 32.0 g/t Au and 75.8 g/t Ag over 3.9 meters in hole UGCB18-82 that targeted multiple veins in the North Ramp area. Surface hole CB18-396 drilled numerous intercepts including 16.2 g/t Au and 20.6 g/t Ag over 14.1 meters from 167.1 meters, including 64.9 g/t Au and 76.9 g/t Ag over 2.0 meters representing deeper extensions of the sheeted vein swarms beneath the South Ramp.

Darren Klinck, President & CEO commented, “As we transition from resource drilling into the engineering phase of the Feasibility Study, the drilling results continue to solidify our understanding and confidence in the new geological model at Cerro Blanco and definition of individual vein wireframes. Importantly, the drilling continues to highlight broad zones of high-grade mineralization comprising multiple vein sets considered amenable for underground bulk mining methods in the PEA.”

Three drill rigs stationed within the underground development are undertaking in-fill drilling within key areas in the north, central and south zones of the Cerro Blanco deposit. One drill rig continues to operate on surface targeting deeper and peripheral extensions to mineralization. Gold and silver mineralization at Cerro Blanco is associated with epithermal quartz-adularia veins and vein swarms that sit immediately below a silicified cap that form a low-lying hill.

Assay results from nine underground drill holes and two surface holes are presented in Table 1, totalling 1,829 meters. Drilling is designed primarily to provide additional information within key areas of the resource model and validate previous historical drilling. The underground results presented in this press release are additional fan holes drilled from Platforms 3, 4 and 10 which complement drill results announced previously. Drilling is ongoing with results from a further 13 underground and 7 surface holes pending. Over 10,000 meters of surface and underground drilling are anticipated to be completed which will be incorporated into the Feasibility Study expected to be finished by the end of the year. 

Figures referred to in this press release including location of drill holes, drill sections and photos can be accessed by clicking HERE.

Underground drilling is ongoing and additional results will be reported when received. Assay results from the drill program will be incorporated into the new resource estimate planned for Q3 2018.

Table 1: Drill Results Table

HOLE ID FROM (m) TO (m) CORE INTERVAL (m) EST. TRUE WIDTH (m) Au g/t Ag g/t
UGCB18-77 53.75 58.2 4.45 4.10 4.1 18.8
  59.21 61.5 2.29 2.22 3.5 8.8
  161.25 162.25 1.00 1.00 3.7 3.7
UGCB18-78 83.9 85.4 1.50 1.5 2.1 6.5
  96.2 97.3 1.10 1.0 2.7 7.6
UGCB18-79 11.31 20.82 9.51 9.48 5.6 33.9
 incl. 11.31 15.33 4.02 4.02 8.3 33.7
 and 19.69 20.82 1.13 1.13 16.4 90.4
  36.63 37.63 1.00  1.00 32.3 91.1
UGCB18-80 2.96 3.96 1.00 1.00 6.0 9.2
  40.64 41.64 1.00 1.00 7.1 31.4
  47.77 63.8 16.03 15.98 4.3 47.8
incl. 47.77 53.25 5.48 5.4 9.3 105.3
  85.95 88.47 2.52  2.5 13.9 85.2
UGCB18-81 25.5 27 1.50 1.10 14.3 33.0
  43.5 46.5 3.00 3.00 4.2 6.0
  56.61 59.69 3.08 3.0 4.4 9.6
  77.52 78.52 1.00 1.0 23.7 31.6
  100.5 105.07 4.57 4.5 20.8 46.9
  107.29 108.29 1.00 1.0 8.0 13.4
  116.64 117.64 1.00 1.0 10.0 16.0
  122.18 125.2 3.02 2.8 11.2 13.1
  129.2 130.15 0.95  0.95 4.2 6.1
UGCB18-82 16.49 17.65 1.16 1.1 4.1 4.1
  25.65 27.15 1.5 1.5 4.3 2.9
  71.16 81.18 10.02 9.97 15.0 32.5
incl. 77.26 81.18 3.92 3.69 32.0 78.8
  97.27 100.27 3.0 2.97 4.4 8.2
  112.0 113.0 1.0 1.0 4.6 4.2
  120.8 122.8 2.0 2.0 17.9 10.2
UGCB18-83 No significant results        
UGCB18-84 49.68 56.08 6.4 3.8 20.2 23.6
  53.33 56.08 2.75 2.0 44.7  39.9
  64.62 65.85 1.23  1.1 4.6  3.5
UGCB18-85 2.44 3.44 1.0 1.0 8.7 5.4
  47.06 48.06 1.0 1.0 9.0  20.7
  52.34 59.12 6.78 6.52 24.6  92.8
  53.34 56.8 3.46  3.4 46.5  164.9
  70.05 71.13 1.08 1.0 21.2  60.9
  79.9 81.0 1.10 1.0 3.7 23.0
  84.92 85.75 0.83  0.8 37.2 331.0
CB18-387 7.5 108.4 100.9 Silica Cap 0.5 7.4
CB18-396 89.25 90.75 1.50 1.5 11.6 5.2
  103.08 108.15 5.07 5.01 7.1 24.7
  153.37 154.71 1.34 1.28 12.2 9.7
  167.14 181.41 14.27  14.1 16.2 20.6
 incl. 167.14 169.16 2.02  2.0 64.9 76.9
  189.31 191.9 2.59 2.5 3.5 18.9
  196.95 197.95 1.00 1.0 11.0 6.9
  243.47 245.48 2.01  2.0 7.6 14.7

Notes: Hole prefix UGCB18 denotes underground drillhole, CB18 denotes surface drillhole. Intervals in bold are cited in the text of the news release. A top-cut of 140 g/t Au as per PEA was applied with no effect on calculated intervals. Only intercepts averaging over 3 g/t Au when diluted to a minimum 3 m true width were included. A complete table with hole coordinates and azimuth/ dip information accompany the Figures attached to this release

About Cerro Blanco

The Cerro Blanco project consists of 3.2 kilometers of underground development, including two underground declines from surface (North and South Ramps). Prior to the acquisition of Cerro Blanco by Bluestone in 2017, a total of 115,500 meters were drilled in 522 holes by previous operators.

Cerro Blanco is a classic hot springs-related, low sulphidation epithermal gold-silver deposit. Gold and silver bearing epithermal veins are hosted within a sequence of volcaniclastics and sedimentary rocks (Mita Group), composite veins of chalcedony, quartz, adularia and calcite. The bulk of the veins sit below a silicified cap approximately 100 meters thick comprising a sequence of plant-rich sandstones, conglomerates, phreatic breccias, and thin sinter horizons (Salinas Group). The current resource has a footprint of 800 meters x 400 meters between elevations of 300 meters and 500 meters above sea level. It occurs at the south end of a north-south corridor of hydrothermal alteration, about five kilometers long and one kilometer wide, which has potential for discovery of additional mineralization. This corridor has several other gold targets currently under investigation. The current resource comprises both high- and low-angle veins of colloform-banded chalcedony with minor adularia, dark grey bands of silver sulphides and bladed calcite replacement textures. These textures are all classic indicators of boiling fluids that deposited gold and silver.

Quality Analysis and Quality Control

Assay results listed within this release were performed by Inspectorate Laboratories (“Inspectorate”), a division of Bureau Veritas, which are ISO 17025 accredited laboratories.  Logging and sampling is undertaken at site at Cerro Blanco by Company personnel under a QA/QC protocol developed by Bluestone. Samples are transported in security-sealed bags to Inspectorate, Guatemala City, Guatemala, for sample preparation.  Sample pulps are shipped to Inspectorate Laboratories in Vancouver, BC, Canada or Reno, NV, USA, and assayed using industry-standard assay techniques for gold and silver. Gold and silver were analyzed by a 30-gram charge with atomic adsorption and/or gravimetric finish for values exceeding 5 g/t Au and 100 g/t Ag. Analytical accuracy and precision are monitored by the analysis of reagent blanks, reference material, and replicate samples. Quality control is further assured by Bluestone’s QA/QC program, which involves the insertion of blind certified reference materials (standards) and field duplicates into the sample stream to independently assess analytical precision, and accuracy of each batch of samples as they are received from the laboratory.  A selection of samples is submitted to ALS Chemex Laboratories in Vancouver for check analysis and additional quality control.

Qualified Person

David Cass, P.Geo., Vice President Exploration, is the designated Qualified Person for this news release within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and verified that the technical information set out above in this news release is accurate and therefore approves this written disclosure of the technical information.

About Bluestone Resources

Bluestone Resources is a mineral exploration and development company that is focused on advancing its 100%-owned Cerro Blanco Gold and Mita Geothermal projects located in Guatemala. The Cerro Blanco Gold project economics, as disclosed in the Company's Cerro Blanco Preliminary Economic Assessment which is available at www.sedar.com, and updated mineral resource estimate for Cerro Blanco, indicate a robust project with an expected nine-year mine life producing 952,000 ounces of gold and 3,141,000 ounces of silver. Initial capital expenditures in the PEA to fund construction and commissioning is estimated at US$170.8 million with all-in sustaining cash costs (as defined per World Gold Council guidelines, less corporate general and administration costs) estimated to be US$490 per ounce of gold produced. The Company trades under the symbol “BSR” on the TSX Venture Exchange and “BBSRF” on the OTCQB.

On Behalf of Bluestone Resources Inc.

"Darren Klinck"

Darren Klinck | President, Chief Executive Officer & Director

For further information, please contact:
Bluestone Resources Inc.
Stephen Williams | VP Corporate Development & Investor Relations
Phone: +1 604 646 4534
info@bluestoneresources.ca
www.bluestoneresources.ca

Cautionary Language

The PEA is preliminary in nature, it includes inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves, and there is no certainty that the PEA will be realized. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, “forward-looking statements”).  All statements, other than statements of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that Bluestone Resources Inc. (“Bluestone” or the “Company”) believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future including, without limitation: the proposed timeline and benefits of the Feasibility Study; statements about the Company’s plans for its mineral properties; Bluestone’s business strategy, plans and outlook; the future financial or operating performance of Bluestone; capital expenditures, corporate general and administration expenses and exploration and development expenses; expected working capital requirements; the future financial estimates of the Cerro Blanco Project economics, including estimates of capital costs of constructing mine facilities and bringing a mine into production and of sustaining capital costs, estimates of operating costs and total costs, net present value and economic returns; proposed production timelines and rates; funding availability; resource estimates; and future exploration and operating plans are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the current expectations or beliefs of the Company based on information currently available to Bluestone and often use words such as “expects”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “estimates”, “intends”, “may” or variations thereof or the negative of any of these terms.

All forward-looking statements are made based on the Company’s current beliefs as well as various assumptions made by them and information currently available to them.  Generally, these assumptions include, among others: the ability of Bluestone to carry on exploration and development activities; the price of gold, silver and other metals; there being no material variations in the current tax and regulatory environment; the exchange rates among the Canadian dollar, Guatemalan quetzal and the United States dollar remaining consistent with current levels; the presence of and continuity of metals at the Cerro Blanco Project at estimated grades; the availability of personnel, machinery and equipment at estimated prices and within estimated delivery times; metals sales prices and exchange rates assumed; appropriate discount rates applied to the cash flows in economic analyses; tax rates and royalty rates applicable to the proposed mining operation; the availability of acceptable financing; anticipated mining losses and dilution; success in realizing proposed operations; anticipated timelines for community consultations and the impact of those consultations on the regulatory approval process.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and, even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, Bluestone. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: risks and uncertainties related to expected production rates, timing and amount of production and total costs of production; risks and uncertainties related to ability to obtain or maintain necessary licenses, permits, or surface rights; risks associated with technical difficulties in connection with mining development activities; risks and uncertainties related to the accuracy of mineral resource estimates and estimates of future production, future cash flow, total costs of production and diminishing quantities or grades of mineral resources; risks associated with geopolitical uncertainty and political and economic instability in Guatemala; risks and uncertainties related to interruptions in production; the possibility that future exploration, development or mining results will not be consistent with the Company’s expectations; uncertain political and economic environments and relationships with local communities; risks relating to variations in the mineral content within the mineral identified as mineral resources from that predicted; variations in rates of recovery and extraction; developments in world metals markets; risks related to fluctuations in currency exchange rates; as well as those factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Amended and Restated Annual Information Form.

Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it was made, and except as may be required by applicable securities laws, Bluestone disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Although Bluestone believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to their inherent uncertainty.  There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.