Fancamp Exploration Ltd. (“
Fancamp” or the
“
Corporation”) (TSX Venture Exchange:
FNC) is pleased to announce complete results of
the Corporation’s Induced Polarization (“IP”) geophysical survey on
its Clinton property located in the Eastern Townships of Québec,
Canada, (refer to Figure 1) one of the top jurisdictions globally
in terms of attractiveness for exploration investments (Annual
Survey of Mining Companies 2021, Fraser Institute).
The IP survey conducted this winter at Clinton
targeted the Southern extension of a favorable geological horizon
which hosts the past producing Clinton “O” mine and the known
massive sulphide lenses containing historical non-compliant NI
43-101 resources of 1.52 Mt at 2.02% Cu and 1.54% Zn, (MRNFQ Fiche
de Gite 21E07-0007) an area where known copper mineralization had
been identified across past exploration work and recent drill
programs completed during Spring 2022 (refer to Figure 2).
Interpreted results of the survey indicates
strong chargeability and conductivity anomalies (IPCS-5) along the
targeted favorable horizon (refer to Figure 3) consistent with a
response from sulphide mineralization. An additional anomaly,
IPCS-4, closely related and parallel to the main anomaly, IPCS-5,
could indicate the possibility to discover multiple ore shoots in
the area. These results shine a spotlight on new and under-explored
areas of the Clinton property, 5.5 kilometres south of the current
area of known massive sulphide lenses, where Fancamp believes more
copper-zinc mineralization can be discovered.
The IP survey configuration allowed Fancamp to
survey down to a vertical depth of 300 metres. This compares
favorably to the previous 2010 airborne VTEM geophysical survey
which achieved limited depth penetration. Results received from the
2023 IP survey delineate the best target as anomaly IPCS-5 on line
4700S, where the anomaly is located between 150 and 200 metres
vertical depth (refer to Figure 4). Thus, the new technology
deployed by Fancamp on the Clinton property paired with geological
interpretation produced a first-priority target for a future
drilling program.
Fancamp aims to advance promising projects such
as Clinton in order to maximize shareholder value through reliable
compilation and interpretation of data collected across various
geophysical surveys, and supported by historical work, which in
this case further validates that the Clinton Project hosts vast
sulphide copper mineralization potential.
Figure 1: Areas of past copper mineralization at
Clinton Project
Figure 2: Clinton Project Scope of IP Survey
Figure 3: Resistivity and chargeability anomalies
over Clinton South IP survey grid
Figure 4: L4700S Cross section showcasing best
anomaly of the survey at 150-200 metres vertical depth
The Clinton Project was a past producing mine,
with historical drilling having occurred across multiple
exploration programs since 1953, totaling 62,354 metres in 297
holes, aside from Fancamp’s recent Q1-2022 drilling program. In
2022, Fancamp validated the extension of historical lens “A” to a
minimum of 100 metres along strike and at shallow depth through a
6-hole, 1,294-metre drill program (refer to press releases
dated June 14th, 2022, and August 17th, 2022). Fancamp is
building on a reliable foundation of extensive historical work and
leveraging technologies to better define highly prospective targets
and prove the extension of mineralization on the property.
The Stoke Project survey completion and results
are expected during in Q2-2023.
About the Induced Polarization
Method
IP survey is a geophysical method that injects
electrical current into the ground through electrodes and measures
the voltage response. The method allows the measurement of
chargeability and resistivity of the rock surveyed. Greater content
of metallic sulphides, such as volcanic massive sulphides, will
typically generate a stronger response than the host rock. IP
surveys are thus a great tool to locate buried deposits in
geological environment such as Clinton and Stoke.
Geosig Inc. of Québec City, Québec, conducted
the IP geophysical survey using a pole-dipole array along 200
metres spaced lines with readings every 37.5 metres (n=1 to
20).
Joël Simard, P. Geol./ Geoph., of St-Donat,
Québec, performed in-depth analysis and interpretation of the
geophysical data.
About the Clinton Project
The Clinton Project is underlain by a folded and
faulted bimodal volcanic sequence. It hosts a series of Cu – Zn
precious metals volcanogenic massive sulphide mineralization lenses
extending over a 5-kilometre NE horizon. The project is situated
approximately 20 kilometres southwest of the town of Megantic,
north of the Maine border. The Clinton Project covers approximately
20 kilometres of favorable stratigraphy of the Clinton River
volcano-sedimentary Belt.
The project area hosts a non-43-101 compliant
historical resource, contained within five small sulfide lenses A,
C, E, F, and O totaling 1.52 Mt at 2.02% Cu and 1.54% Zn [MRNFQ
Fiche de Gite 21E07-0007]. A qualified person has not done
sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as current
mineral resource. The Company is not treating the historical
estimate as current mineral resources.
Qualified
Person
The technical information contained in this
press release was reviewed and approved by François Auclair, Pgeo,
M.Sc. Vice President Exploration of Fancamp, designated as a
Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101. M Auclair, the
company’s qualified person and an officer, has reviewed and
approved the technical disclosure contained in this news
release.
About Fancamp Exploration Ltd. (TSX-V:
FNC)
Fancamp is a growing Canadian mineral
exploration corporation dedicated to its value-added strategy of
progressing priority mineral properties through exploration and
innovative development. The Corporation is focused on an advanced
asset play poised for growth and selective monetization with a
portfolio of mineral claims encompassing over 158,000 hectares
across Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick, Canada; including copper,
gold, zinc, titanium, chromium, strategic rare-earth metals and
others. The Corporation continues to identify near term cash-flow
generating opportunities and in parallel aims to advance its
investments in strategic mineral properties. Fancamp has
investments in an existing iron ore operation in the
Quebec-Labrador Trough, a rare earth elements company, NeoTerrex
Corporation, in addition to an investment in a zinc mine planned to
be restarted in Nova Scotia. The Corporation has future
monetization opportunities from its Koper Lake transaction in the
highly sought-after Ring of Fire in Northern Ontario. Fancamp is
developing an energy reduction and titanium waste recycling
technology with its advanced titanium extraction strategy. The
Corporation is managed by a focused leadership team with decades of
mining, exploration and complementary technology experience.
Further information of the Corporation can be
found at: www.fancamp.ca
Forward-looking Statements
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“forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information”
(collectively referred to herein as “forward-looking statements”)
within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Such
forward-looking statements include, without limitation, forecasts,
estimates, expectations and objectives for future operations that
are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties,
many of which are beyond the control of the Corporation.
Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical
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are events or conditions that “will”, “would”, “may”, “could” or
“should” occur or be achieved. Although Fancamp believes that the
material factors, expectations and assumptions informing such
forward-looking statements are reasonable based on information
available to it on the date such statements were made, no
assurances can be given as to future results of such statements.
Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
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differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking
statements. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of
factors is not exhaustive. Statements including forward-looking
statements are made as of the date they are given and, except as
required by applicable securities laws, Fancamp disclaims any
intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise. The forward-looking statements
contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this
cautionary statement.
For Further Information
Rajesh Sharma, President
& Chief Executive Officer+1 (604) 434
8829info@fancamp.ca |
Debra Chapman, Chief Financial
Officer+1 (604) 434 8829info@fancamp.ca |
Tara Asfour, Director of Investor
Relations
+1 (604) 434 8829
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