Blue Moon Announces Updated 43-101 Mineral Resource; Approximate 22% increase in zinc grade and upgrade of 48% of the Mineral Resource to Indicated Category
November 28 2023 - 8:30AM
Blue Moon Metals Inc. (TSXV: MOON; OTCQB: BMOOF) (the
“
Company”) announces the results of its updated
Mineral Resource estimate for its 100% owned Blue Moon Project
located in the United States. The Mineral Resource was updated to
incorporate drilling results from the last three drill programs.
The Blue Moon project is a high-quality polymetallic deposit with
excellent exploration and expansion opportunities.
Highlights of the updated Mineral Resource
estimate include:
- Increase in confidence in the
geological model with the upgrade of approximately 48% of the
resource to the indicated Mineral Resource category.
- The zinc grade of the Mineral
Resource estimate has increased by approximately 22% and the zinc
equivalent grade has increased by approximately 35%, respectively,
as compared to the prior Mineral Resource estimate issued in
2018.
- The increase in grades and
contained metals sets the stage for a Preliminary Economic
Assessment (“PEA”) to better understand the economic viability of
the project and determine the next steps in advancing the Blue Moon
project.
Patrick McGrath, Chief Executive
Officer, stated, “The Company is pleased to announce a
material increase in the grade and confidence of the Mineral
Resource, including nearly half the Mineral Resource now in the
Indicated category. The updated Mineral Resource estimate provides
us with a solid foundation to review the next stage of work
including a PEA for the project. In addition, we continue to have
significant expansion and exploration opportunities at our Blue
Moon Project. The project enjoys the benefits of being located in
the United States with the primary metal, zinc, being designated as
a critical metal per the United States Geological Society.”
Mineral Resource Statement effective
October 27, 2023
|
Cutoff |
|
Grade > Cutoff |
|
Contained Metal (Millions) |
|
ZnEq |
Tons |
Zn |
Cu |
Ag |
Au |
Pb |
ZnEq |
lbs |
lbs |
lbs |
ozs |
ozs |
Category |
% |
(Mt) |
% |
% |
oz/t |
oz/t |
% |
% |
Zn |
Cu |
Pb |
Ag |
Au |
Indicated |
4 |
3.5 |
6.14 |
0.75 |
1.54 |
0.05 |
0.24 |
11.07 |
431 |
53 |
17 |
5 |
0.2 |
Inferred |
4 |
3.8 |
5.94 |
0.59 |
1.56 |
0.05 |
0.34 |
10.71 |
455 |
45 |
26 |
6 |
0.2 |
Notes:
(1) Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves
and do not have demonstrated economic viability. There is no
certainty that all or any part of the Mineral Resources will be
converted to Mineral Reserves. All figures have been rounded to
reflect the relative accuracy of the estimates. Gold, silver,
copper, lead and zinc assays were capped where appropriate. It is
assumed that all the elements included in the ZnEq calculation have
a reasonable potential to be recovered and sold.
(2) The Qualified Person for the above stated
mineral resource estimate is Scott Wilson AIPG CPG 10965.
(3) Mineral resources are estimated at a cut-off
grade of 4.0% ZnEq.
(4) Zinc equivalent resources for the Blue Moon
project were calculated using the following three-year average
metal prices (USD): Zn $1.45/lb Cu at US$3.75/lb, Au at $1,800/oz,
Ag at $23.00/oz, Pb at $0.95/lb.
(5) Metallurgical recoveries have been assumed
to be 95% Zn, 93% Cu, 70% Au, 65% Ag and 95% Pb.
(6) The estimate of Mineral Resources may be
materially affected by environmental permitting, legal title,
taxation, socio-political, marketing or other relevant issues.
A copy of the National Instrument 43-101
Technical Report entitled “Technical Report for the Blue Moon Mine”
dated November 19, 2023, effective October 23, 2023, that supports
the disclosure of the Mineral Resource Estimate was filed on
www.sedar.com on November 27, 2023 and on the Company’s
website.
Qualified Persons
The Qualified Persons (“QP”) for the Mineral
Resource estimate are Scott Wilson, CPG., who is independent to the
Company and the co-author of the NI 43-101 is Tom Henricksen, a QP.
Mr. Henricksen is a technical advisor to the Company but the only
compensation accrued to Mr. Henricksen to date is in relation to
the preparation of this NI 43-101 Mineral Resource and related
work. Mr. Wilson and Mr. Henricksen have reviewed the scientific
and technical information that forms the basis for this press
release. The Mineral Resource estimate has been prepared under the
guidelines of National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”) for
reporting of Mineral Resources.
About Blue Moon Metals
Blue Moon Metals is advancing its Blue Moon
polymetallic deposit which contains zinc, gold, silver and copper.
The property is well located with existing local infrastructure
including paved highways three miles from site; a hydroelectric
power generation facility a few miles from the site, a three-hour
drive to the Oakland port and a four-hour drive to the service
centre of Reno. Zinc is currently on the USGS list of metals
critical to the US economy and national security. The Company also
holds the Yava polymetallic project in Nunavut that is in the same
volcanic lithologies and south of Glencore’s Hackett River deposit.
More information is available on the company’s website
(www.bluemoonmetals.com).
For more information, please contact:
Patrick McGrath,
CEO1-832-499-6009pmcgrath@bluemoonmining.com
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