Regulus Resources Inc. ("Regulus" or the
"Company", TSX-V: REG, OTCQX: RGLSF) is pleased to
report the results from drill holes AK-22-048, AK-22-049, AK-22-050
and AK-22-051 from the AntaKori copper-gold project in Peru. The
goal of holes AK-22-048 and AK-22-049 was to fill-in a gap in the
drilling for an eventual resource update and obtain additional
information on the higher-grade breccia mineralization encountered
in nearby drill holes. Hole AK-22-050 was designed to drill above
hole AK-22-047 (see press release dated May 26, 2022) and provide
additional information for an eventual resource update. Hole
AK-22-051 was designed to test a previously untested area to the
west of the known mineralization. Hole AK-22-051 was drilled to a
depth of 1,001.50 m and intercepted several runs of attractive
grade mineralization and extended the mineralized footprint
significantly to the west, opening a new area for additional
drilling. Hole AK-22-050 was drilled to a depth of 530.30 m and
intercepted a significant run of attractive grade mineralization
confirming the continuity of mineralization previously reported in
hole AK-22-047. Hole AK-22-048 was drilled to a 1,273.55 m depth,
while hole AK-22-049 crossed the boundary of the Company’s claims
at approximately 1,360 m depth and was stopped shortly thereafter.
Both holes hit runs of moderate grade mineralization, however the
most encouraging information from these holes is that they both
intercepted numerous well mineralized porphyry dykes, indicating
the presence of a nearby porphyry system.
Highlights
AK-22-051
- Intercepted skarn mineralization
overprinted by intermediate-sulphidation mineralization returning
171.95 m of 0.67% CuEq from 337.35 m deep
- This intercept also returned 1.41%
Zn, which is not included in the Company’s normal CuEq calculation
- CuEqZ for this interval would be
1.30% if Zn were included1
- Including 114.60 m of 0.82% CuEq at
a depth of 337.35 m
- This intercept also returned 1.88%
Zn.
- The CuEqZ for this interval would
be 1.66% if Zn were included1
- Intercepted skarn mineralization
with a high-sulphidation overprint returning 138.30 m of 0.59% CuEq
from 588.90 m deep
- Including 37.95 m of 1.26% CuEq
from 533.25 m deep
- Intercepted skarn overprinted by
intermediate-sulphidation mineralization returning 83.10 m of 0.94%
CuEq from 787.30 m deep
- The hole was completed in a
previously untested area away from any previous drilling, opening a
new area for exploration and potential resource growth
- The hole was
drilled entirely on Colquirrumi claims, where the Company has the
right to earn up to a 70% interest by completing 7,500 m of
drilling (see press release dated May 18, 2016).
AK-22-050
- Intercepted skarn mineralization
returning 247.10 m of 0.60% CuEq from 283.20 m deep
- Including 39.71 m of 0.96% CuEq
from 305.94 m deep
- And 49.45 m of 0.98% CuEq from
418.90 m deep
- Hole ended in mineralization, but
was stopped near to the claim boundary
- Hole was drilled
entirely on Colquirrumi claims, where the Company has the right to
earn up to a 70% interest by completing 7,500 m of drilling (see
press release dated May 18, 2016).
AK-22-049
- Intercepted an upper zone of skarn
mineralization returning 172.15 m of 0.41% CuEq from 262.95 m
deep
- Intercepted a lower zone of
mineralization in breccia units hosted within strongly crackled
quartzite wall rocks and returning 250.92 m of 0.45% CuEq from
1,109.50 m deep
- Including 11.00 m of 0.79% CuEq
from 1,109.50 m deep
- Including 21.95 m of 0.65% CuEq
from 1,191.95 m deep
- Including 23.50 m of 0.63% CuEq
from 1,276.30 m deep
- Including 46.97 m of 0.62% CuEq
from 1,313.00 m deep
- Mineralization near the bottom of
the hole is dominantly in strongly crackled quartzite wall rocks
intruded by several, narrow, well-mineralized porphyry dykes,
containing chalcopyrite, bornite, enargite and molybdenite
- These porphyry
dykes locally run greater than 1% CuEq
AK-22-048
- Intercepted skarn mineralization
returning 108.25 m of 0.55% CuEq from 406.7 m deep
- Additional mineralization
throughout the hole, however many narrow intervals which do not
bulk out into longer reportable intervals
- Near the bottom of the hole,
multiple, narrow, well-mineralized porphyry dykes were intercepted
containing chalcopyrite and bornite
- These porphyry dykes locally run
greater than 1% CuEq
John Black, Chief Executive Officer of
Regulus, commented as follows:
“We continue to expand the mineralized footprint
at AntaKori. These holes provide valuable information that will be
required when we transition to a resource update. Hole AK-22-051 is
particularly encouraging as this hole returned attractive grades,
including some of the highest zinc values and best precious metals
intercepts encountered to date on the project. Additionally, this
hole was completed in a virgin area that now provides us with
additional targets for follow up drilling. Prior drilling at
AntaKori has encountered zinc mineralization in several holes,
however we have not previously reported the zinc as part of our
CuEq calculations. Hole AK-22-051 opens the possibility of finding
sufficient higher-grade zinc to warrant inclusion of this metal in
our CuEq calculations, however additional drilling will be required
to thoroughly understand the full economic significance of this
style of mineralization.
Holes AK-22-050 and AK-22-051 contributed
1,531.80 m of drilling towards our earn in agreement on the
Colquirrumi claims. We have now completed a total of 6,018.20 m on
Colquirrumi ground and expect to complete the required 7,500 m to
fulfil our obligations in the coming months.
Regarding holes AK-22-048 and AK-22-049, the
skarn mineralization intercepted in both holes indicates the system
is open in several directions, providing opportunities to continue
growing the resource. As well, the holes provide additional
evidence that we are near a porphyry source as we continue to find
quartzites, notoriously bad host rocks, which are mineralized and
intruded by well mineralized porphyry dykes. The breccia units
encountered in both holes were lower-grade than previously
encountered, however we know these breccias bodies can be of
variable geometry and grade. We are encouraged by having
intercepted multiple porphyry dykes that exceeded 1% CuEq.”
Table 1 below provides more details on the
mineralized intercepts encountered in AK-22-048, AK-22-049,
AK-22-050 and AK-22-051. The location of the reported drill holes
is indicated in Figure 1. Figures 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 display cross
sections of the holes reported herein.
Table 1. AntaKori Drill Hole Results |
Drill Hole |
From(m) |
To(m) |
Interval(m) |
Cu(%) |
Au(ppm) |
Ag(ppm) |
Zn(%) |
As(ppm) |
CuEq(%) |
CuEqz(%) |
AK-22-048 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interval |
33.55 |
45.90 |
12.35 |
0.21 |
0.10 |
23.77 |
0.35 |
265 |
0.49 |
n/a |
Interval |
89.00 |
108.00 |
19.00 |
0.22 |
0.15 |
9.66 |
0.69 |
215 |
0.42 |
n/a |
Interval |
220.00 |
231.80 |
11.80 |
0.13 |
0.13 |
14.18 |
0.67 |
373 |
0.35 |
n/a |
Interval |
358.90 |
372.35 |
13.45 |
0.15 |
0.37 |
2.70 |
0.22 |
204 |
0.44 |
n/a |
Interval |
406.70 |
514.95 |
108.25 |
0.32 |
0.23 |
6.89 |
0.11 |
221 |
0.55 |
n/a |
Interval |
975.00 |
989.45 |
14.45 |
0.26 |
0.11 |
5.77 |
0.02 |
422 |
0.39 |
n/a |
Interval |
1,027.85 |
1,058.70 |
30.85 |
0.21 |
0.08 |
2.95 |
0.01 |
145 |
0.29 |
n/a |
Interval |
1,079.80 |
1,094.50 |
14.70 |
0.21 |
0.05 |
3.70 |
0.04 |
764 |
0.28 |
n/a |
Drill Hole |
From(m) |
To(m) |
Interval(m) |
Cu(%) |
Au(ppm) |
Ag(ppm) |
Zn(%) |
As(ppm) |
CuEq(%) |
CuEqz(%) |
AK-22-049 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interval |
32.50 |
44.00 |
11.50 |
0.31 |
0.17 |
12.45 |
0.49 |
329 |
0.55 |
n/a |
Interval |
100.60 |
129.75 |
29.15 |
0.20 |
0.18 |
10.46 |
0.56 |
917 |
0.42 |
n/a |
Interval |
170.40 |
206.50 |
36.10 |
0.22 |
0.17 |
4.94 |
0.11 |
114 |
0.38 |
n/a |
Interval |
262.95 |
435.70 |
172.75 |
0.24 |
0.16 |
5.29 |
0.31 |
161 |
0.41 |
n/a |
Interval |
446.65 |
463.20 |
16.55 |
0.15 |
0.06 |
1.61 |
0.01 |
88 |
0.21 |
n/a |
Interval |
694.80 |
704.75 |
9.95 |
0.48 |
0.24 |
7.89 |
0.02 |
1,265 |
0.73 |
n/a |
Interval |
825.20 |
850.00 |
24.80 |
0.36 |
0.31 |
8.11 |
0.02 |
643 |
0.66 |
n/a |
Interval |
963.20 |
1,017.80 |
54.60 |
0.29 |
0.16 |
6.83 |
0.07 |
819 |
0.46 |
n/a |
Interval |
1,109.05 |
1,359.97 |
250.92 |
0.38 |
0.07 |
2.30 |
0.01 |
435 |
0.45 |
n/a |
incl |
1,109.05 |
1,120.05 |
11.00 |
0.44 |
0.31 |
14.77 |
0.21 |
2,019 |
0.79 |
n/a |
and |
1,191.95 |
1,213.90 |
21.95 |
0.57 |
0.08 |
2.11 |
0.00 |
159 |
0.65 |
n/a |
and |
1,276.30 |
1,299.80 |
23.50 |
0.57 |
0.05 |
2.39 |
0.00 |
499 |
0.63 |
n/a |
and |
1,313.00 |
1,359.97 |
46.97 |
0.56 |
0.07 |
2.30 |
0.01 |
666 |
0.62 |
n/a |
Drill Hole |
From(m) |
To(m) |
Interval(m) |
Cu(%) |
Au(ppm) |
Ag(ppm) |
Zn(%) |
As(ppm) |
CuEq(%) |
CuEqz(%) |
AK-22-050 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interval |
86.40 |
102.50 |
16.10 |
0.14 |
0.10 |
6.38 |
0.43 |
143 |
0.27 |
n/a |
Interval |
179.30 |
198.60 |
19.30 |
0.14 |
0.08 |
9.23 |
0.67 |
187 |
0.28 |
n/a |
Interval |
283.20 |
530.30 |
247.10 |
0.34 |
0.25 |
9.58 |
0.29 |
352 |
0.60 |
n/a |
incl |
305.97 |
345.68 |
39.71 |
0.50 |
0.50 |
11.83 |
0.40 |
617 |
0.96 |
n/a |
and |
418.90 |
468.35 |
49.45 |
0.58 |
0.31 |
19.72 |
0.28 |
748 |
0.98 |
n/a |
and |
476.70 |
490.55 |
13.85 |
0.43 |
0.33 |
12.11 |
0.08 |
241 |
0.77 |
n/a |
Drill Hole |
From(m) |
To(m) |
Interval(m) |
Cu(%) |
Au(ppm) |
Ag(ppm) |
Zn(%) |
As(ppm) |
CuEq(%) |
CuEqz(%) |
AK-22-051 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interval |
204.53 |
218.90 |
14.37 |
0.15 |
0.05 |
3.28 |
0.83 |
217 |
0.22 |
n/a |
Interval |
248.30 |
305.70 |
57.40 |
0.24 |
0.10 |
5.84 |
0.58 |
221 |
0.36 |
n/a |
Interval |
337.35 |
509.30 |
171.95 |
0.34 |
0.39 |
5.58 |
1.41 |
453 |
0.67 |
1.30 |
incl |
337.35 |
451.95 |
114.60 |
0.40 |
0.51 |
6.82 |
1.88 |
631 |
0.82 |
1.66 |
Interval |
519.37 |
547.70 |
28.33 |
0.19 |
0.09 |
2.10 |
0.21 |
192 |
0.27 |
n/a |
Interval |
588.90 |
727.20 |
138.30 |
0.23 |
0.45 |
4.27 |
0.14 |
856 |
0.59 |
n/a |
incl |
633.25 |
671.20 |
37.95 |
0.29 |
1.28 |
7.22 |
0.33 |
1,993 |
1.26 |
n/a |
Interval |
787.30 |
870.40 |
83.10 |
0.20 |
1.01 |
2.32 |
0.13 |
2,393 |
0.94 |
n/a |
Interval |
881.42 |
897.22 |
15.80 |
0.18 |
0.09 |
1.73 |
0.03 |
167 |
0.26 |
n/a |
Interval |
901.00 |
925.47 |
24.47 |
0.17 |
0.09 |
1.02 |
0.01 |
54 |
0.24 |
n/a |
Interval |
958.15 |
984.25 |
26.10 |
0.17 |
0.10 |
2.84 |
0.02 |
177 |
0.26 |
n/a |
The grades are uncut. CuEq and AuEq values were calculated using
copper, gold and silver. Metal prices utilized for the calculations
are Cu – US$2.25/lb, Au – US$1,100/oz, Ag – US$14/oz and Zn US$
1/lb (Zn is only used if Zn > 1%). All intervals presented above
consist of sulphide mineralization. No adjustments were made for
recovery as the project is an early stage exploration project and
metallurgical data to allow for estimation of recoveries is not yet
available. The formulas utilized to calculate equivalent values are
CuEq (%) = Cu% + (Au g/t * 0.7150) + (Ag g/t * 0.0091) and CuEqZ
(%) = Cu% + (Au g/t * 0.7150) + (Ag g/t * 0.0091) + (Zn% * 0.4444)
(if Zn > 1%). |
Discussion of Results:
AK-22-048
Drill hole AK-22-048 was drilled at an azimuth
of 119 degrees and an inclination of -75 degrees and was collared
on the same drill pad as AK-21-046.
The hole starts with 9.45 m of overburden
material, followed by a 22 m interval of Miocene sub-volcanic
intrusion prior to entering the calcareous cretaceous sedimentary
sequence.
The first intervals of calcareous rocks
(Pariatambo Formation) are encountered at 33.55 m as intercalations
of banded hornfels and massive retrograde-skarn altered intervals
that are affected by moderate oxidation, with the presence of
jarosite-hematite and Fe-carbonates, and relics of earlier
pyrite-chalcopyrite disseminated mineralization. Narrow younger
breccias and galena-sphalerite-carbonate veins also crosscut the
oxidized skarn in this interval. The same sub-volcanic intrusion
reported above occurs from 65.80 m to 90.20 m, with similar
characteristics but this time showing disseminated
pyrite-chalcopyrite that locally constitutes mineralized
intervals.
At 93.95 m the hole entered the more calcareous
Chulec Formation, with more abundant and better developed skarn
intervals with variable amounts of garnet, chlorite and epidote.
Mineralization in this interval consists mainly of
pyrite-chalcopyrite-specular hematite dissemination and veins,
overprinted by galena-sphalerite-carbonate veins that are more
abundant than previous intervals.
At 123.10 m, a 100 m interval
feldspar-hornblende-biotite porphyry dyke intrudes Chulec Formation
and is affected mainly by quartz-sericite-pyrite alteration and
prograde/retrograde skarn alteration minerals with complex
alteration overprint. Mineralization in this interval is mainly
pyritic, with traces of chalcopyrite in the form of disseminations
and veins, together with occasional molybdenite and
galena-sphalerite veins.
From 220.00 m to 303.60 m, intercalations of
Chulec Formation banded marble and minor skarn horizons occur with
weak pyrite-chalcopyrite disseminations and veins. Several
sphalerite-galena veins and semi-massive
magnetite-pyrite-chalcopyrite horizons locally constitute
mineralized intervals.
From 311.80 m to 453.80 m, the hole encountered
well-developed skarn intervals of Chulec Formation, intercalated
with massive magnetite-pyrite-chalcopyrite horizons. Skarn
intervals often shows both prograde garnets and retrograde
chlorite-epidote alteration, the latter associated with moderate
pyrite-chalcopyrite-magnetite disseminations and veins that become
stronger at depth in the reported interval, prior to entering in
Inca Formation fine-grained sediments.
The contact with Inca Formation is found at
453.80 m and consists of intercalations of hornfels and retrograde
chlorite-rich skarn horizons. Mineralization in this interval
occurs as both dissemination and veins of
magnetite-pyrite-chalcopyrite, as well as some latter galena
+sphalerite ±tennantite ±chalcopyrite intermediate sulfidation
veins.
Farrat Formation quartzites and arkoses are
found from 529.50 m to 825.20 m, with a few
feldspar-hornblende-biotite porphyry intrusions and crackle breccia
intervals. Porphyry dykes are commonly moderately mineralized, with
dissemination of pyrite-chalcopyrite associated with
sericite-chlorite alteration, with latter enargite-tennantite
overprint.
From 825.20 m to 925.70 m, breccia intervals are
more abundant and are affected by quartz-sericite-pyrite alteration
with minor pyrite-chalcopyrite-tennantite-enargite veins and
disseminations. At 830.00 m and 845.00 m, two mineralized breccia
intervals are found with porphyry matrix. Also, two 1-2 m wide
feldspar-hornblende-quartz porphyry dykes occur around 905.00 m,
with associated disseminated pyrite-chalcopyrite-bornite.
From 925.70 m, the drill hole passes through
Farrat Formation quartzites and arkoses, with some
feldspar-hornblende-biotite porphyry intrusions and crackle breccia
intervals, until the end of the hole at 1,273.55 m depth.
Quartzites and arkoses commonly display crackle
breccia and vuggy textures, and despite typically being poor host
rocks, there are weak to moderate mineralized intervals developed
consisting of pyrite-chalcopyrite-bornite-tennantite disseminations
and veins. The porphyry dykes are affected by either
quartz-sericite-pyrite or sericite-chlorite alteration, with
pyrite-chalcopyrite-bornite-tennantite disseminations and
veins.
AK-22-049
Drill hole AK-22-049 was drilled at an azimuth
of 170 degrees and an inclination of -73 degrees and was collared
on the same drill hole pad as AK-21-046 & AK-22-048.
Drill hole AK-22-049 starts with 9.70 m of
overburden material, followed by a 22 m interval of Miocene
sub-volcanic intrusion prior to entering the cretaceous calcareous
sedimentary sequence.
The first intervals of calcareous rocks
(Pariatambo Formation) are encountered at 32.50 m as intercalations
of hornfels and massive retrograde-skarn altered intervals that are
affected by moderate oxidation, with presence of jarosite-hematite
and Fe-carbonates, and relics of earlier pyrite-chalcopyrite
disseminations. Narrow younger breccias and
galena-sphalerite-carbonate veins also crosscut the oxidized skarn
in this interval. The same sub-volcanic intrusion reported above
occurs from 69.20 m to 97.40 m, with the same alteration assemblage
and pyrite dissemination.
From 97.40 m to 207.70 m, the hole encountered
the more calcareous Chulec Formation, with more abundant and better
developed skarn intervals with variable amounts of garnet, chlorite
and epidote that are intruded by some feldspar-hornblende-biotite
porphyry dykes which also display endoskarn alteration.
Mineralization in this interval is mainly pyritic with traces of
chalcopyrite, but some narrow (< 5 m) massive
hematite-magnetite-pyrite-chalcopyrite horizons, together with
brecciated skarn intervals, constitute moderate to well mineralized
zones.
From 207.70 m to 260.90 m, the hole intersected
a 55 m interval of massive and banded marble with weak retrograde
alteration overprint. Some sphalerite-galena veins locally
constitute narrow mineralized intervals.
From 260.90 m to 389.60 m, the hole encountered
well-developed skarn intervals of Chulec Formation, intercalated
with massive magnetite-pyrite-chalcopyrite horizons and
fault-controlled mineralized areas that overprint the skarn rocks.
Skarn intervals often show both prograde garnet and retrograde
chlorite-epidote alteration, the latter associated with moderate
pyrite-chalcopyrite-magnetite disseminations and veins that become
stronger at depth in the reported interval, whereas mineralized
structures are commonly pyrite-rich, with an increase of
sphalerite-galena as disseminations and selvages.
The contact with Inca Formation is found at
389.60 m and consists of intercalations of hornfels and retrograde
chlorite-rich skarn horizons. Mineralization in this interval
occurs mainly as massive horizons of magnetite-pyrite-chalcopyrite,
but also as disseminations and veins, with a notable increase of
magnetite content compared to Chulec Formation skarn intervals.
Farrat Formation quartzites and arkoses are
found from 470.60 m to 796.60 m, together with a few breccia
intervals and one feldspar-hornblende-biotite porphyry dyke from
551.55 m to 563.50 m. Quartzites commonly display crackle and vuggy
textures and are cut by several pyrite and molybdenite veins.
Breccia intervals are weak to moderately mineralized with presence
of pyrite-chalcopyrite-enargite-bornite filling vugs.
From 796.60 m to 1,136.90 m, the drill hole
passes through an intercalation between breccia intervals and
strongly advanced argillic altered porphyry dykes. Breccias are
found with quartz-sericite-pyrite and sericite-chlorite alteration
and have moderate to strong mineralization in both clasts and
matrix, with pyrite-enargite-tennantite-chalcopyrite-bornite ore
assemblages with multiple overprinting relations. Porphyry dykes
are affected by strong advanced argillic alteration and display
obliterated to patchy textures with weak mineralization as
dissemination and veins of mainly pyrite and minor
enargite-tennantite.
From 1,136.90 m to the end of the drill hole at
1401.40 m, the drill hole passes through an intercalation between
silicified/crackle breccia and several feldspar-hornblende-biotite
porphyry dykes that are affected by strong sericite-quartz-pyrite
alteration and silicification with moderate to strong
mineralization. The porphyry dykes are well mineralized and contain
veins and disseminations of
chalcopyrite-bornite-enargite-tennantite, as well as many
quartz-molybdenite veins.
AK-22-050
Drill hole AK-22-050 was drilled at an azimuth
of 211 degrees and an inclination of -65 degrees and was collared
in Regulus mineral concessions on the same drill hole pad as
AK-22-047.
Drill hole AK-22-050 starts with 1.10 m of
overburden material, followed by an 85 m interval of Miocene
sub-volcanic intrusion prior to entering the calcareous cretaceous
sedimentary sequence.
The first intervals of calcareous rocks
(Pariatambo Formation) are encountered at 86.40 m as intercalations
of banded hornfels and massive retrograde-skarn altered intervals
that are affected by strong oxidation, with presence of
jarosite-hematite and Fe-carbonates, and relics of
pyrite-chalcopyrite-magnetite mineralization formed prior to
oxidation, as well as some latter galena-sphalerite-carbonate
veins.
Following the Pariatambo Formation skarn
intervals, the same sub-volcanic intrusion reported above is found
from 133.30 m to 179.30 m, with similar characteristics and a
slight increase in chlorite alteration, but no significant
mineralization.
At 179.30 m, the hole entered in the more
calcareous Chulec Formation, with more abundant and better
developed skarn intervals that are also crosscut by some milled
matrix skarn breccias. The interval shows both prograde and
retrograde alteration assemblages with garnet, chlorite and
epidote; the latter two related to moderate
pyrite-chalcopyrite-sphalerite-magnetite mineralization as
dissemination and veins. Some latter galena-sphalerite-carbonate
veins are also found in this interval.
Two feldspar-hornblende-biotite porphyry dykes
are found cutting Chulec Formation skarn intervals. The first dyke
occurs from 234.00 m to 256.75 m and is affected by
quartz-sericite-pyrite alteration with some chlorite and epidote
relics, with weak pyrite mineralization. The second dyke occurs
from 266.45 m to 283.20 m, showing prograde and retrograde
alteration assemblages with weak pyrite dissemination and traces of
chalcopyrite. The 10 m interval between these porphyry dykes
consists of massive skarn and milled matrix breccias, with moderate
pyrite-chalcopyrite-sphalerite-magnetite mineralization.
From 283.20 m to 503.60 m, the hole encountered
well-developed skarn intervals of Chulec Formation, intercalated
with massive magnetite-pyrite-chalcopyrite horizons and some milled
skarn breccias. Retrograde skarn chlorite-epidote alteration in
this interval is stronger than the intervals reported above, with
moderate to strong pyrite-chalcopyrite-magnetite-sphalerite
mineralization. Additionally, many sphalerite-galena-chalcopyrite
veins nor structures with strong sericite alteration haloes
overprint skarn intervals, enhancing mineralization.
From 503.60 m to 526.35 m, the hole found a
feldspar-hornblende-biotite porphyry dyke that crosscuts skarn
mineralization. This porphyry is affected by moderate
sericite-chlorite alteration with moderate chalcopyrite-pyrite
mineralization as dissemination and veins.
Following the porphyry dyke interval, the drill
hole ended in four metres of well-developed massive retrograde
skarn with moderate pyrite-chalcopyrite-magnetite mineralization
with latter sphalerite-galena-carbonate veins.
AK-22-051
Drill hole AK-22-051 was drilled at an azimuth
of 320 degrees and an inclination of -65 degrees and was collared
on the same drill hole pad as AK-22-047 & AK-22-050.
Drill hole AK-22-051 starts with 2.00 m of
overburden material, followed by a 200 m interval of Miocene
sub-volcanic intrusion prior to entering the calcareous cretaceous
sedimentary sequence.
From 204.53 m to 281.10 m, the hole encountered
an interval composed mainly by a milled-matrix fluidized skarn
breccia with a few intervals of Chulec Formation skarn altered
rocks in between. Both breccias and Chulec Formation intervals are
affected by skarn alteration, but only relics can be recognized due
to an intense oxidation with presence of jarosite and
Fe-carbonates, as well as other supergene clays. Mineralization is
found as relics of pyrite-chalcopyrite dissemination formed prior
to oxidation, as well as many younger
galena-sphalerite-chalcopyrite-carbonate veins.
The drill hole continues through Chulec
Formation skarn and hornfels intervals till 339.35 m with
decreasing intensity of oxidation. Skarn alteration is dominated by
prograde assemblages with garnet-pyroxene and moderate retrograde
chlorite-epidote overprint. Mineralization is found as
pyrite-chalcopyrite-magnetite dissemination and veins together with
some galena-sphalerite-chalcopyrite-carbonate veins.
From 339.35 m to 512.80 m, the hole encountered
well-developed skarn intervals of Chulec Formation, intercalated
with massive magnetite-pyrite-chalcopyrite horizons and some milled
skarn breccias. The interval shows both prograde and retrograde
skarn alteration assemblages, latter being more intense and related
with moderate to strong pyrite-chalcopyrite-sphalerite-magnetite
mineralization as dissemination, veins, massive replacement bodies
and clast-matrix in breccia intervals. Many latter
galena-sphalerite-carbonate veins are also found in this interval
and commonly enhance ore grade.
From 512.80 m to 986.50 m, the hole passes
through an intercalation of well-developed Chulec Formation skarn,
feldspar-hornblende-biotite porphyry dykes and some breccia
intervals. Chulec Formation skarn is still well-developed and
mainly dominated by retrograde assemblages, with associated
mineralization as dissemination and veins of
pyrite-chalcopyrite-magnetite. Porphyry dykes are affected mainly
by quartz-sericite-pyrite alteration but other assemblages such as
potassic, prograde-retrograde skarn and advanced argillic
alteration can be found. Breccia intervals contain clast of both
Chulec Formation skarn and porphyry dykes and shows similar
alteration-mineralization style. Several fault-controlled areas are
found with an increase of sulfide content, especially
sphalerite-galena that locally constitute high mineralized
intervals.
From 986.50 m to the end of the drill hole at
1,001.40 m, the hole terminated in Inca Formation hornfels with
moderate retrograde skarn alteration and associated mineralization
of pyrite-chalcopyrite-magnetite, and one massive
magnetite-pyrite-chalcopyrite horizon, leaving mineralization open
at depth.
Update on Drilling
Activities
The Company is currently active with two drill
rigs on the AntaKori project (see Figure 1 for locations). At the
time of this release, drill holes AK-22-052 and AK-22-053 were
ongoing and at approximately 1,170 m and 428 m respectively. Hole
AK-22-052 is designed to fill in a gap in drilling for an eventual
resource update as well as search for additional information on
porphyry and higher-grade breccia mineralization encountered in
nearby holes. Hole AK-22-053 is being drilled on Colquirrumi ground
and is designed to test for the eastern extension of skarn
mineralization in an area with favourable geophysics that has never
been drilled before.
Notes:
1 – CuEq formula including Zn is CuEqZ (%) = Cu%
+ (Au g/t * 0.7150) + (Ag g/t * 0.0091) + (Zn% * 0.4444). Metal
prices utilized for the calculations are Cu – US$2.25/lb, Au –
US$1,100/oz, Ag – US$14/oz and Zn US$ 1/lb.
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical data contained in
this news release pertaining to the AntaKori project has been
reviewed and approved by Dr. Kevin B. Heather, Chief Geological
Officer, FAusIMM, who serves as the qualified person (QP) under the
definition of National Instrument 43-101.
ON BEHALF OF THE REGULUS
BOARD
John BlackCEO and Director
For further information, please contact:
Regulus Resources Inc.Phone: +1 604
685-6800Email: info@regulusresources.comWebsite:
www.regulusresources.com
About Regulus Resources Inc. and the
AntaKori Project
Regulus Resources Inc. is an international
mineral exploration company run by an experienced technical and
management team. The principal project held by Regulus is the
AntaKori copper-gold-silver project in northern Peru. The AntaKori
project currently hosts a resource with indicated mineral resources
of 250 million tonnes with a grade of 0.48 % Cu, 0.29 g/t Au and
7.5 g/t Ag and inferred mineral resources of 267 million tonnes
with a grade of 0.41 % Cu, 0.26 g/t Au, and 7.8 g/t Ag (see press
release dated March 1, 2019). Mineralization remains open in most
directions.
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that address activities, events or developments that Regulus
expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including
the proposed exploration and development of the AntaKori project
described herein, the completion of the anticipated drilling
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