Osisko Metals Incorporated (the “
Company or
"
Osisko Metals") (TSX-V: OM; OTCQX: OMZNF;
FRANKFURT: 0B51) is pleased to announce additional drilling results
from the Gaspé Copper Project, located in the Gaspé Peninsula of
Quebec. Twelve of the eighteen holes being reported were collared
on the periphery of the existing Mount Copper open pit and utilized
controlled directional drilling techniques, including one long
drill hole that was flattened at shallow dips to crosscut the
higher-grade mineralization below the existing open pit (see map).
Highlights:
- Drill hole 30-1005, drilled at
shallow angle towards the northwest under the existing pit,
intersected 1011.0 metres grading 0.46% Cu, 3.19 g/t Ag,
and 0.02% Mo, including a higher-grade intersection in the
core of the deposit of 312.0 m grading 0.76% Cu, 4.79 g/t
Ag and 0.04% Mo. The true horizontal width of the modelled
mineralized shell in this area is 924 metres. This long directional
hole matched the limits of the modelled mineralized envelope but
exceeded the expected copper grades.
- Drill hole 30-984A was collared on
Mount Copper and intersected 235.5 metres grading 0.43% Cu,
2.98 g/t Ag, and 0.04% Mo. This hole extended
mineralization by 180.0 metres beyond the lower
limit of the modelled mineralized shell.
- Drill hole 30-997 was collared on
the eastern margin of the existing pit and intersected
567.0 metres grading 0.25% Cu, 1.90 g/t Ag, and 0.01%
Mo. This hole matched the limits of the modelled
mineralized shell.
- Drill hole 30-1000A, collared
outside the mineralized shell on the eastern margin of the pit,
intersected 399.0 metres grading 0.28% Cu, 1.61 g/t Ag, and
0.03% Mo. This hole extended mineralization by
260.0 metres beyond the lower limit of the
modelled mineralized shell.
- Drill hole 30-1001, collared
outside the mineralized shell on the eastern margin of the pit,
intersected 330.5 metres grading 0.34% Cu, 2.32 g/t Ag, and
0.03% Mo. This hole matched the limits of the modelled
mineralized shell.
- Drill hole 30-1012, collared
outside the mineralized shell on the northern margin of the pit,
intersected 238.0 metres grading 0.51% Cu, 3.43 g/t Ag, and
0.02% Mo. This hole was stopped within the modelled
mineralized shell as historical drill data is available at depth to
the lower limit of the shell.
- Drill hole 30-1020, collared on the
southern margin of the pit within the modelled mineralized shell,
intersected 601.5 metres grading 0.34% Cu,
1.34 g/t Ag, and 0.02% Mo. This hole extended
mineralization by 175.0 metres beyond the lower
limit of the modelled mineralized shell.
- Drill hole 30-1021A, collared on
the southwestern margin of the pit within the modelled mineralized
shell, intersected 138.7 metres grading 0.43% Cu and 1.22
g/t Ag (<0.01% Mo), followed by an additional deeper
intersection of 366.0 metres grading 0.25% Cu, 1.82 g/t Ag, and
0.03% Mo. This hole extended mineralization by
200.0 metres
beyond the lower limit of the modelled mineralized shell.
Robert Wares, Chairman
& CEO, commented: “We are very happy with this latest slate of
drill results at Gaspé Copper, which are not only confirming grades
at the Mount Copper deposit but also expanding the modelled limits
of mineralization. Final results of the 2022 program are still
pending, including another long directional drill hole that was
designed to crosscut a known northwestern discontinuity and
intersect higher grade mineralization below the bottom of the
existing pit. We look forward to announcing these final results in
the near future and resume drilling early next summer.”
Table 1: Composites of Intersected
Mineralization
Hole Name |
Area |
From |
To |
Intersection |
Cu |
Ag |
Mo |
(m) |
(m) |
(m) |
% |
g/t |
% |
30-0984A* |
Mount Copper |
351.0 |
519.0 |
168.0 |
0.28 |
2.23 |
0.02 |
And |
529.5 |
765.0 |
235.5 |
0.43 |
2.98 |
0.04 |
30-0997 |
East Margin |
51.0 |
93.0 |
42.0 |
0.19 |
2.86 |
<0.01 |
And |
160.5 |
727.5 |
567.0 |
0.25 |
1.90 |
0.01 |
30-1000 |
East Margin |
298.5 |
399.0 |
100.5 |
0.53 |
3.95 |
0.02 |
And |
409.5 |
438.0 |
28.5 |
0.18 |
1.45 |
<0.01 |
30-1000A* |
East Margin |
391.5 |
409.5 |
18.0 |
0.21 |
2.14 |
0.02 |
And |
553.5 |
952.5 |
399.0 |
0.28 |
1.61 |
0.03 |
30-1001 |
East Margin |
462.5.0 |
560.0 |
97.5 |
0.22 |
4.05 |
<0.01 |
And |
584.0 |
914.5 |
330.5 |
0.34 |
2.32 |
0.03 |
And |
958.0 |
986.5 |
28.5 |
0.26 |
1.71 |
<0.01 |
And |
1025.5 |
1043.5 |
18.0 |
0.24 |
1.08 |
0.02 |
30-1005 |
Mount Copper |
90.00 |
174.0 |
84.0 |
0.26 |
1.63 |
<0.01 |
And |
225.0 |
1236.0 |
1011.0 |
0.46 |
3.19 |
0.02 |
(including) |
733.5 |
1045.5 |
312.0 |
0.76 |
4.79 |
0.04 |
30-1009 |
NW Margin |
246.0 |
261.0 |
15.0 |
0.24 |
1.79 |
<0.01 |
And |
274.5 |
448.5 |
174.0 |
0.39 |
1.60 |
0.02 |
30-1011 |
NW Margin |
279.0 |
496.5 |
217.5 |
0.48 |
2.44 |
0.02 |
30-1012 |
N Margin |
399.0 |
637.0 |
238.0 |
0.51 |
3.43 |
0.02 |
30-1016* |
S Margin |
33.0 |
106.5 |
73.50 |
0.18 |
1.03 |
<0.01 |
And |
271.5 |
559.5 |
288.0 |
0.27 |
2.02 |
0.02 |
30-1017 |
S Margin |
10.5 |
55.5 |
45.0 |
0.30 |
0.72 |
<0.01 |
And |
93.0 |
109.5 |
16.5 |
0.16 |
0.75 |
<0.01 |
And |
273.0 |
322.5 |
49.5 |
0.17 |
1.44 |
0.04 |
30-1018* |
SW Margin |
4.5 |
70.5 |
66.0 |
0.31 |
0.60 |
<0.01 |
And |
102.0 |
157.5 |
55.5 |
0.26 |
1.02 |
<0.01 |
And |
180.0 |
196.5 |
16.5 |
0.18 |
1.15 |
<0.01 |
30-1019 |
SW Margin |
9.0 |
220.5 |
211.5 |
0.26 |
1.02 |
<0.01 |
And |
247.5 |
259.5 |
12.0 |
0.17 |
1.01 |
<0.01 |
And |
339.0 |
499.5 |
160.5 |
0.21 |
1.40 |
0.02 |
30-1020* |
SW Margin |
39.0 |
640.5 |
601.5 |
0.34 |
1.34 |
0.02 |
30-1021A* |
SW Margin |
47.4 |
186.0 |
138.7 |
0.43 |
1.22 |
<0.01 |
And |
198.0 |
226.5 |
28.5 |
0.17 |
0.76 |
<0.01 |
And |
246.0 |
282.0 |
36.0 |
0.17 |
1.54 |
<0.01 |
And |
303.0 |
327.0 |
24.0 |
0.19 |
1.29 |
0.01 |
And |
348.0 |
714.0 |
366.0 |
0.25 |
1.82 |
0.03 |
And |
726.0 |
753.0 |
27.0 |
0.20 |
1.72 |
<0.01 |
30-1024* |
W Margin |
153.0 |
279.0 |
126.0 |
0.20 |
0.79 |
<0.01 |
And |
300.0 |
357.0 |
57.0 |
0.18 |
0.78 |
0.01 |
And |
414.0 |
487.50 |
73.5 |
0.28 |
1.16 |
0.02 |
And |
507.0 |
726.0 |
219.0 |
0.24 |
1.35 |
0.02 |
30-1026* |
W Margin |
115.5 |
150.0 |
34.5 |
0.27 |
1.25 |
<0.01 |
And |
192.0 |
502.0 |
310.0 |
0.27 |
1.10 |
0.02 |
And |
757.00 |
779.5 |
22.5 |
0.27 |
2.52 |
0.02 |
And |
832.0 |
1012.0 |
180.0 |
0.28 |
1.78 |
0.02 |
And |
1036.00 |
1102.00 |
66.0 |
0.17 |
1.10 |
0.03 |
Intersections marked with an asterisk in the
above table extended mineralization beyond the 2022 MRE block model
and hence may add to the next resource estimate update.
Intersections of less than 10 metres are not reported. The maximum
internal dilution of reported intersections (below calculated
composites of 10.5 metres grading minimum of 0.16% Cu) is 5.0
metres.
The start of mineralization in many of the holes
is relatively deep as they were collared well outside the block
model envelope (modelled mineralized shell) in order to reach
desired targets within the model.
DDH 30-996A was collared on the eastern margin
of the pit, outside of the block model, and failed at a depth of
108 metres.
The pit-constrained
Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”) established that
mineralization extends well beyond the existing Mount Copper open
pit (see April 28, 2022 press release). The results in the tables
herein help to confirm the historical assays and provide closer
drill spacing in preparation for upcoming economic studies. Eight
of the eighteen drill holes have extended mineralization beyond the
current modeled pit shell used for the MRE.
The porphyry
copper-style stockwork mineralization at Mount Copper is
characterized by widespread, continuous copper mineralization
radiating from the central primary source of mineralizing fluids,
i.e. the Mount Copper porphyry intrusion located at depth.
Metal grades tend to
decrease further away from the source, very gradually, leaving
abundant lower-grade mineralization surrounding the center of the
system. Economic factors detailed in the MRE have changed since the
historical mine was closed such that drill results on the margin of
the pit are generally above the proposed cut-off grade of 0.16%
Cu.
Management
Changes
Osisko Metals would
like to announce that Killian Charles, Vice President of Corporate
Development, has assumed the role of CEO & President of
Brunswick Exploration (“BRW”) as of January 1st. In doing so, he
has left his role with the Company to focus on BRW and will remain
with the Company in an advisory capacity. We wish him all the best
in his new role, and thank him for his dedication to helping us
obtain our flagship projects and communicating our vision and
progress to shareholders.
Table 2: Drill hole Collar Locations
(UTM NAD83 - Zone 20)
Hole Name |
Area |
Easting |
Northing |
Elev. (m) |
Azm. |
Dip |
Length (m) |
30-0984A |
Mount Copper |
316077.1 |
5426405.4 |
743.8 |
305.0 |
-65 |
414.0 |
30-0996A |
Mount Copper |
316299.8 |
5426577.8 |
699.5 |
245.0 |
-60 |
535.0 |
30-0997 |
East Margin |
316286.4 |
5426656.2 |
694.8 |
244.4 |
-45 |
760.0 |
30-1000 |
East Margin |
316281.5 |
5426902.8 |
692.6 |
245.0 |
-45 |
1060.0 |
30-1000A |
East Margin |
316281.5 |
5426902.8 |
692.6 |
245.0 |
-50 |
1062.0 |
30-1001 |
East Margin |
316300.0 |
5426993.3 |
704.0 |
245.0 |
-45 |
1072.0 |
30-1005 |
Mount Copper |
316323.6 |
5426388.1 |
703.1 |
305.0 |
-29 |
1332.0 |
30-1009 |
NW Margin |
315266.3 |
5427129.2 |
595.0 |
135.0 |
-45 |
600.0 |
30-1011 |
NW Margin |
315456.7 |
5427242.5 |
599.8 |
165.0 |
-45 |
620.0 |
30-1012 |
North Margin |
315945.4 |
5427257.3 |
692.8 |
210.0 |
-45 |
637.0 |
30-1016 |
South Margin |
315644.1 |
5426475.0 |
585.6 |
62.0 |
-45 |
575.6 |
30-1017 |
South Margin |
315665.5 |
5426335.6 |
584.6 |
60.0 |
-80 |
325.0 |
30-1018 |
SW Margin |
315499.6 |
5426302.6 |
577.3 |
65.2 |
-78 |
351.0 |
30-1019 |
SW Margin |
315500.3 |
5426303.0 |
577.4 |
65.2 |
-45 |
501.0 |
30-1020 |
SW Margin |
315516.3 |
5426464.4 |
573.9 |
22.0 |
-81 |
642.0 |
30-1021A |
SW Margin |
315516.6 |
5426463.4 |
574.0 |
65.0 |
-45 |
753.0 |
30-1024 |
West Margin |
315221.8 |
5426518.6 |
590.5 |
65.0 |
-65 |
726.0 |
30-1026 |
West Margin |
315154.2 |
5426592.0 |
596.1 |
65.0 |
-45 |
1102.0 |
Qualified Person
Mr. Jeff Hussey is the
Qualified Person and President/COO for Osisko Metals Incorporated.
He is responsible for the technical data reported in this news
release and he is a Professional Geologist registered in the
Province of Quebec.
Quality Assurance / Quality
Control
Osisko Metals adheres
to a strict QA/QC program for core handling, sampling, sample
transportation and analyses. Drill core samples from the Mines
Gaspe project area are securely transported to its core facility on
site, where they were logged and sampled. Samples selected for
assay are shipped to ALS Canada Ltd.’s preparation facility in
Sudbury. Pulps are analyzed at the ALS Canada Ltd. facility in
North Vancouver, BC. All samples are analyzed by four acid
digestion followed by both ICP-AES and ICP-MS for a multi-element
suite with a 1% upper detection limit for base metals.
About Osisko Metals
Osisko Metals Incorporated is a Canadian
exploration and development company creating value in the critical
metals space. The Company controls one of Canada’s premier
past-producing zinc mining camps, the Pine Point Project, located
in the Northwest Territories for which the 2022 PEA has indicated
an after-tax NPV of $602M and an IRR of 25% is based on the current
Mineral Resource Estimates that are amenable to open pit and
shallow underground mining and consist of 15.7Mt grading 5.55% ZnEq
of Indicated Mineral Resources and 47.2Mt grading 5.94% ZnEq of
Inferred Mineral Resources. Please refer to the technical report
entitled “Preliminary Economic Assessment, Pine Point Project, Hay
River, Northwest Territories, Canada” dated July 30, which has been
filed on SEDAR. The Pine Point Project is located on the south
shore of Great Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories, near
infrastructure, paved highway access, and has an electrical
substation as well as 100 kilometres of viable haulage roads
already in place.
The Company is also in the process of acquiring,
from Glencore Canada, a 100% interest in the past-producing Gaspé
Copper Mine, located near Murdochville in the Gaspé peninsula of
Quebec. The Company is currently focused on resource evaluation of
the Mount Copper Expansion Project that hosts a NI43-101 Inferred
Resource of 456Mt grading 0.31% Cu (see April 28, 2022 press
release). Gaspé Copper hosts the largest undeveloped copper
resource in Eastern North America, strategically located near
existing infrastructure in the mining-friendly province of
Quebec.
For further information on this press
release, visit www.osiskometals.com
or contact:
Robert Wares, CEO of
Osisko Metals IncorporatedEmail: info@osiskometals.com
www.osiskometals.com
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