TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / April 27, 2016 / California Gold Mining Inc. ("California Gold" or the "Company") announces new assay results from the Company's recently completed Phase III drill program at its flagship Fremont Project (the "Project") in Mariposa County, California.
Vishal Gupta, California Gold's President and CEO, said, "We have now almost completed reporting results for all of the infill drilling holes, which will support the maiden resource estimate. So far every drill hole has achieved its objective. The final infill assays should be received within the two weeks and we will immediately begin work on the resource estimate, which will bring California Gold to a new decisive stage in its future."
This press release discusses the assay results and corresponding geological interpretation for three holes of the Phase III drill program, namely DD-15-039, 043 and 044. Highlights from these three holes are displayed in the following table. The plan-view collar locations and interpreted geological cross-sections for all three holes can be viewed in Appendices A and B of this press release, respectively.
|
Hole |
From (Metres) |
To |
Interval |
Grade |
|
Metres |
Au (g/t) |
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|
|
DD-15-039 |
74.8 |
79.3 |
4.5 |
5.84 |
|
Including |
74.8 |
76.4 |
1.6 |
7.57 |
|
|
78.7 |
79.3 |
0.6 |
20.71 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
And |
83.0 |
89.1 |
6.1 |
1.43 |
|
Including |
85.4 |
86.6 |
1.2 |
3.26 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
And |
114.1 |
122.4 |
8.3 |
2.47 |
|
Including |
115.9 |
120.4 |
4.5 |
3.38 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DD-15-043 |
82.0 |
86.7 |
4.7 |
2.00 |
|
Including |
84.7 |
86.6 |
1.9 |
2.79 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
And |
100.0 |
103.0 |
3.0 |
3.47 |
|
Including |
100.9 |
101.8 |
0.9 |
7.54 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DD-15-044 |
9.1 |
15.6 |
6.5 |
1.52 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
And |
50.6 |
59.7 |
9.1 |
1.32 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
And |
91.7 |
97.8 |
6.1 |
2.87 |
|
Including |
94.8 |
96.3 |
1.5 |
6.58 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
And |
145.1 |
163.4 |
18.3 |
2.01 |
|
Including |
151.2 |
154.2 |
3.0 |
5.90 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
And |
167.4 |
184.7 |
17.3 |
1.91 |
|
Including |
172.5 |
175.5 |
3.0 |
3.64 |
|
And |
178.8 |
180.1 |
1.3 |
5.70 |
** Notes: Composite grades are length weighted to interval width. Composite true width for DD-15-039 is estimated at 91% of the reported interval. Composite true width for DD-15-043 is estimated at 91% of the reported interval. Composite true width for DD-15-044 is estimated at 83% of the reported interval.
The Phase III drill program commenced on September 11, 2015 and concluded on March 5, 2016. It consisted of a total of 43 diamond holes, and 12,549 metres of drilling.
Today's announcement brings the total number of Phase III drill holes for which assay results have been publicly released to 23. Assay results for the previously released 20 drill holes were announced on November 9, 2015, November 23, 2015, December 15, 2015, January 18, 2016, February 17, 2016 and March 30, 2016. Further assay results will continue to be released as they become available.
The Phase III drill program is designed to achieve the following objectives:
- Generation of a maiden resource estimate for the Project covering the main Pine Tree-Josephine mineralized zone
--31 of the Phase III holes are infill holes in support of the resource estimate
- Testing the down-dip extension of the shear zone in the main Pine Tree-Josephine mineralized zone to a depth of up to 1,000 metres below surface
-- Three of the Phase III holes are deep holes
- Testing the mineralization potential of the newly discovered mineralized zones on surface originally discussed in the Company's December 4, 2014 press release
-- Nine of the Phase III holes are exploratory holes drilled in the Queen Specimen Succedo and Golden Slope mineralized zones
Discussion of the Phase III Drill Holes
The three holes discussed in this press release are part of the infill drilling segment of the Phase III drill program, focused on providing greater confidence in the geological continuity of the main Pine Tree-Josephine mineralized zone, in order to help generate a maiden resource estimate for the Project.
The results from all currently analyzed Phase III drill holes show strong correlation with the geology documented during the recent Phase I and II diamond, and historic RC, drilling campaigns, and geological analysis of the Pine Tree-Josephine deposit.
A descriptive overview of the geological setting and the various styles of mineralization prevalent at the Project is provided in the Company's news release dated November 9, 2015.
DD-15-039
Drill hole DD-15-039 was drilled with an azimuth of 260° and an inclination of -55° to a depth of 137.8m.
This hole intersected three important mineralized zones with gold values exceeding 1.4 g/t. A 4.5m interval with an average of 5.84 g/t Au was intersected between 74.8m and 79.3m. This interval is associated with shearing and sulfide replacement mineralization within massive to ribboned quartz veins including the Pine Tree Lode. This interval includes intersections of 1.6m with an average grade of 7.57 g/t Au (74.8m to 76.4m), and 0.6m with an average grade of 20.71 g/t Au (78.7m to 79.3m).
Within the serpentinite matrix a 6.1m interval with an average grade of 1.43 g/t Au was intersected between 83.0m and 89.1m. This interval is associated with quartz veins and sulfide replacement mineralization within and zone of cataclasite and boudinage development. This interval includes a 1.2m intersection with an average grade of 3.26 g/t Au (85.4m to 86.6m). Within the Mariposa Formation sedimentary rocks at the basal contact of the tectonic melange a 8.3m interval with an average grade of 2.47 g/t Au was intersected between 114.1m and 122.4m that is associated with a zone of brecciation and quartz veinlets that has been observed in a similar position in previously analyzed boreholes. This interval includes a 4.5m intersection with an average grade of 3.38 g/t Au (115.9m to 120.4m).
DD-15-043
Drill hole DD-15-043 was drilled with an azimuth of 240° and an inclination of -55° to a depth of 106.7m.
This hole intersected two important mineralized zones with gold values exceeding 1.9 g/t Au. A 4.7m interval with an average of 2.0 g/t Au was intersected between 82.0m and 86.7m. This interval is associated with sulphide replacement in the tectonic melange matrix between numerous massive quartz veins. This interval includes an intersection of 1.9m with an average grade of 2.79 g/t Au (84.7m to 86.6m). A 3.0m interval with an average of 3.47 g/t Au was intersected between 100.0m and 103.0m. This interval is associated with sulfide replacement mineralization and quartz breccia within the tectonic melange. This interval includes an intersection of 0.9m with an average grade of 7.54 g/t Au (100.9m to 101.8m).
DD-15-044
Drill hole DD-15-044 was drilled with an azimuth of 260° and an inclination of -65° to a depth of 195.4m.
This hole intersected five important mineralized zones with gold values exceeding 1.3 g/t. In the hanging wall mafic to ultramafic volcanic rocks three mineralized zones were recorded. These included a 6.5m interval with an average of 1.52 g/t Au between 9.1m and 15.6m, and a 9.1m interval with an average of 1.32 g/t Au between 50.6m and 59.7m, that are associated with massive quartz veins in quartz-albite-ankerite altered ultramafic rocks. A 6.1m interval with an average 2.87 g/t Au was intersected between 91.7m and 97.8m and is associated with quartz flooding in albite altered ultramafic rocks and up to 15% pyrite mineralization. This interval includes an intersection of 1.5m with an average grade of 6.58 g/t Au (94.8m to 96.3m).
A 18.3m interval with an average of 2.01 g/t Au was intersected between 145.1m and 163.4m. This intersection is associated with numerous massive quartz veins, quartz stockwork, and sulfide replacement mineralization in andesitic blocks within the tectonic melange. This interval includes an intersection of 3.0m with an average grade of 5.90 g/t Au (151.2m to 154.2m). Proximal to the footwall boundary of the tectonic melange a 17.3m interval with an average of 1.91 g/t Au was intersected between 167.4m and 184.7m and is associated with a zone of massive quartz veins and sulfide replacement mineralization in andesitic blocks that has been observed in a similar position in previously analyzed boreholes. This interval includes intersections of 3.0m with an average grade of 3.64 g/t Au (172.5m to 175.5m), and 1.3m with an average grade of 5.70 g/t Au (178.8m to 180.1m).
The Company has retained the services of SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc., an internationally recognized, independent resource consulting firm, to advise the Company's technical team on overall geological interpretation and to act as an independent umpire on assay results.
Description of Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) Procedures
The laboratory being used for assay analyses is American Assay Laboratories Inc. ("AAL") based in Sparks, Nevada (ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Certified).
Prior to transportation of core samples to AAL, all core processing is conducted at the Project site in an enclosed 6,000 sq. ft. office facility. All diamond drill core is logged, photographed and split using core saws. Core from entire holes is being sampled every five feet to compare with the historic RC hole assay intervals. Additionally, sub-samples are being collected within the planned five foot intervals where important geological or mineralization contacts occur to allow better discrimination within the geological model. The minimum sample interval is 1.5 feet.
One half of the split core is transported to AAL by Company employees for prep and analysis. The other half of the core is stored at the Company core storage facility for future inspection and assay verification. All gold analyses of strongly mineralized samples utilize the screened metallics fire (SMF) assay method with a gravimetric finish. At the laboratory, the entire sample is crushed to 90 percent minus ten-mesh. A rotary splitter is used to obtain a 500 gram sample for pulverising. The screened metallics are collected as the plus fraction from a 150-mesh screen at the lab. The plus 150-mesh fraction is fire assayed in its entirety. Two separate one-assay ton fire (1ATF) analyses of the minus 150-mesh fraction are performed and arithmetically averaged. The minus and plus 150-mesh results are then combined for a total screened metallics fire assay.
A full QA/QC program, involving insertion of appropriate blanks and standards is being employed with acceptable results. Generation of QA/QC control charts, and overall independent umpiring of assay results is being conducted by SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc.
Mr. Vishal Gupta, the Company's President & CEO has reviewed and approved this press release. Mr. Gupta is a P.Geo. registered with the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO), and a Qualified Person (QP) as defined under National Instrument 43-101. The exploration program at Fremont is being conducted under Mr. Gupta's supervision.
About California Gold Mining Inc.
California Gold Mining Inc. is focused on developing its flagship Fremont gold project in Mariposa County, California. The project consists of a land package totaling 3,351 acres of historically producing gold mines. The Fremont Property lies within California's prolific Mother Lode Gold Belt that has produced over 50 million oz of gold historically. The Company purchased the property in March 2013.
CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This news release of California Gold contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements". Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause California Gold's actual results, performance or achievements, or developments in the industry to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur. Forward-looking statements in this document include statements regarding planned exploration work on the Company's Fremont Property including the anticipated results and timing thereof. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward looking statements. Any factor could cause actual results to differ materially from California Gold's expectations. California Gold undertakes no obligation to update these forward looking statements in the event that management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change, unless otherwise required by law.
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For further information contact:
Vishal Gupta
President & CEO
647-977-9267 x333
Website: www.caligold.ca
Appendix A
Orthophoto of the Pine Tree-Josephine Deposit Showing Locations of Completed and Planned Phase III Drill Holes, and Historic Drill Holes
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Appendix B
Interpreted Geological Cross-Sections Depicting Down-Hole Traces For Completed Phase III Drill Holes, and Historic Drill Holes
DD-15-039
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DD-15-043
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DD-15-044
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SOURCE: California Gold Mining Inc.