Osisko Metals Incorporated (the “
Company” or
“
Osisko Metals”) (TSX-V:OM; OTCQX:OMZNF;
FRANKFURT:0B51) is pleased to provide an update on the activities
being carried out this summer as part of the development of the
Gaspé Copper project.
Mr. Robert Wares, President and CEO of Osisko
Metals, commented: “Since the beginning of the summer, significant
work has been completed marking key advances in our efforts to
eventually re-open the mine. Our 2024 drilling program is
progressing well, as is surface water characterization of the mine
site and surrounding area, both of which will continue into the
fall. Detailed sampling of the pit waters as well as experimental
fishing downstream from the mine site are also planned to better
understand the health of fish populations and the potential impacts
of pit dewatering. Publication of the preliminary economic
assessment (PEA) is still scheduled for early 2025. In parallel
with our technical work, we are pleased to support local community
activities by sponsoring several events.”
Drillings on Needle and Copper Mountains
To date, eleven exploration drill holes have
been completed at Needle Mountain for a total of approximately
2,600 metres. Core samples have been sent to the laboratory for
copper, silver and molybdenum assaying. The results will determine
the potential for additional mineral resources around the former
Needle Mountain pit.
Currently, the drill rig is located in the
Copper Mountain pit for a 4,500-metre drilling program aimed at
better defining resources in the enriched core of the Copper
Mountain deposit. Pit wall stabilization and safety work has been
carried out to ensure the safety of workers during drilling.
Characterization of water bodies and
waterways
The Osisko Metals team undertook a detailed
characterization of surface waters at the mine site, including
downstream waterways and along the York River. In June, nearly 70
stations were sampled to assess water quality. This work will
continue throughout the summer and fall to provide a complete
picture of current water quality.
Additional water samples will also be taken in
the Copper Mountain pit from surface to bottom at a depth of 180 m.
The field team also plans to sample the sediments at the bottom of
the pit. This information will shed additional light on water
quality as a function of depth in the pit and will help plan
dewatering to minimize the impact on the York River and its salmon
population.
Pit dewatering and York River
Studies to ensure safe dewatering of the Copper
pit are ongoing. The work is presented regularly to the technical
and advisory committee to keep them informed of progress and ensure
that their concerns are taken into account. This fall, test fishing
in the York River and its tributaries will enable us to assess the
health of aquatic ecosystems. This work is being carried out with
the support of researchers from Quebec’s Institut National de la
Recherche Scientifique (INRS). Analyses of heavy metals in fish,
benthos, algal biofilms and water will provide a picture of their
distribution in the food chain.
Community involvement
Osisko Metals continues to actively support the
local community. Recently, the Company launched a sponsorship
program for regional events, including the District U3 Lions Club
Congress 2024 and the Gaspesian Ribfest in July. In addition, the
Company is supporting the launch of Murdochville native Jocelyn
Grenier's novel, inspired by the former mine. For more information
on our activities in the community, visit
https://osiskometals.com/community/.
Upcoming public consultation
Our third public presentation for Murdochville
residents and surrounding communities will be held on September 10
at the Murdochville Community Centre. It will be an opportunity to
discuss the advancement of the mining project and answer questions.
An invitation will be sent out in the coming weeks. For more
information, follow Osisko Metals on social media or send an e-mail
to murdochville@osiskometals.com.
About Osisko Metals
Osisko Metals Incorporated is a Canadian
exploration and development company creating value in the critical
metals sector, with a focus on copper and zinc. The Company is in
joint venture with Appian Capital Advisory LLP to advance one of
Canada's largest zinc mining camps, the Pine Point Project, located
in the Northwest Territories, for which current mineral resources
have been calculated for the 2024 MRE (as defined herein). The
project is owned by the joint venture Pine Point Mining Limited.
The current mineral resource estimate consists of 49.5 Mt
at 5.52% ZnEq of indicated mineral resources and 8.3 Mt at 5.64%
ZnEq of inferred mineral resources (in accordance with
National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral
Projects; see Osisko Metals' June 25, 2024, press release entitled
“Osisko Metals releases Pine Point mineral resource estimate: 49.5
million tonnes of indicated resources at 5.52% ZnEq”). A technical
report will follow this press release within 45 days of
publication. The Pine Point project is located on the south shore
of Great Slave Lake, Northwest Territories, close to
infrastructure, with paved road access, an electrical substation
and 100 kilometers of viable haul roads.
In addition, and aside from the Pine Point joint
venture, the Company acquired in July 2023, from Glencore Canada
Corporation, a 100% interest in the former Gaspé Copper mine,
located near Murdochville in Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula. The company
is currently focused on resource evaluation of the Mont Copper
deposit, which includes indicated mineral resources
of 495 Mt grading 0.37% CuEq and inferred mineral
resources of 6.3 Mt grading 0.37% CuEq (in compliance with
National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral
Projects); see May 6, 2024 press release entitled “Osisko Metals
Announces Updated Mineral Resource Estimate at Mines Gaspé -
Indicated Resources of 495 Mt at 0.37% CuEq”). 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 more information on this press release, visit
www.osiskometals.com or contact:
Robert Wares, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, Osisko Metals Incorporated
Email: info@osiskometals.com
Phone: 514-861-4441
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Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking
Information
This news release contains “forward-looking
information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities
legislation based on expectations, estimates and projections as at
the date of this news release. Any statement that involves
predictions, expectations, interpretations, beliefs, plans,
projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance
are not statements of historical fact and constitute
forward-looking information. This news release may contain
forward-looking information pertaining to the Pine Point and Gaspé
Copper Projects, including, among other things, the results of the
2022 PEA on Pine Point and the IRR, NPV and estimated costs,
production, production rate and mine life; the ability to identify
additional resources and reserves (if any) and exploit such
resources and reserves on an economic basis; the expected high
quality of the metal concentrates; the potential economic impact of
the projects on local communities, including but not limited to the
potential generation of tax revenues and contribution of jobs; the
timing and ability for Projects to reach construction decision (if
at all); the estimated costs to take the Projects to construction
decision (if at all) and the impact to the Company of the
disposition of ownership interest and control in the Pine Point
Project, which is a material property of the Company; Gaspé Copper
hosting the largest undeveloped copper resource in Eastern North
America and Glencore becoming a Control Person of the Company.
Forward-looking information is not a guarantee
of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and
assumptions of management, in light of management’s experience and
perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments,
as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant
and reasonable in the circumstances, including, without limitation,
assumptions about: favourable equity and debt capital markets; the
ability and timing for the Pine Point joint-venture parties to fund
cash calls to advance the development of the Pine Point Project and
pursue planned exploration and development; future spot prices of
copper, zinc, lead and molybdenum; the timing and results of
exploration and drilling programs; the accuracy of mineral resource
estimates; production costs; political and regulatory stability;
the receipt of governmental and third party approvals; licenses and
permits being received on favourable terms; sustained labour
stability; stability in financial and capital markets; availability
of mining equipment and positive relations with local communities
and groups. Forward-looking information involves risks,
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results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ
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Osisko Metals’ issuer profile. Although the Company believes that
the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking
information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance
should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of
the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that
such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The
Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise
any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new
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