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Bravo Continues to Intersect Increasingly Wide and High-Grade PGM+Au+Ni Mineralization in the North and Central Sectors at Luanga

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Bravo Continues to Intersect Increasingly Wide and High-Grade PGM+Au+Ni Mineralization in the North and Central Sectors at Luanga

 

 

 

 

 

Highlights include 59.9m at 4.80g/t PGM+Au including 42.9m at 5.50g/t PGM+Au, 0.21% Ni,
and 140.7m at 1.25g/t PGM+Au and 45.7m at 1.71g/t PGM+Au, 0.22% Ni

 

Bravo Mining Corp. (TSX-V: BRVO) (OTCQX: BRVMF) has received assay results from nine diamond drill holes, four from the North Sector and five from the Central Sector at its 100% owned Luanga palladium + platinum + rhodium + gold + nickel project, located in the Carajás Mineral Province, state of Pará, Brazil.

 

“Drilling results at Luanga continue to demonstrate upside, notably with DDH24LU240 returning the highest grade/thickness to date. Additionally, DDH24LU038 stands out as the thickest mineralized drill intersection, extending over 140m from surface,” said Luis Azevedo, Chairman and CEO. “Drilling continues to show increasing nickel sulphide grades at depth in the Central Sector, while the North Sector shows widening of multiple zones of mineralization, which has the potential to significantly  improve  ratios of near surface mineralized to unmineralized material.  These positive factors strengthen confidence for on-going drilling.”

 

Highlights Include:

  • Drilling in the North Sector continues to show improvements in both mineralized grade and thickness compared to previously reported drilling in this sector. Grades in and around the transitional weathering zone are higher, influenced by supergene enrichment, as shown on Section 1:
    • 59.9m at 4.80g/t PGM+Au, including 42.9m at 5.50g/t PGM+Au, 0.21% Ni
    • 140.7m at 1.25g/t PGM+Au
  • Mineralization intersected on all three drill sections are at shallow depths (<150m), which augurs well for the future. Furthermore, the substantial volumes of mineralization, indicated by these wide intersections near surface, could support lower strip ratios in these areas.
  • Mineralization remains open at depth, while evidence of increasing PGM and nickel grades at depth remains a common theme in the Central Sector.

 

HOLE-ID From To Thickness
(m)
Pd Pt Rh Au PGM + Au Ni* (%)
Sulphide
TYPE
(m) (m) (g/t) (g/t) (g/t) (g/t) (g/t)
DDH24LU236 25.30 28.30 3.00 2.16 5.53 1.15 0.07 8.91 NA LS
And 178.25 187.25 9.00 1.11 0.93 0.22 0.02 2.28 0.02 FR
DDH24LU237 79.70 104.90 25.20 1.52 0.65 0.08 0.05 2.29 0.24 FR
DDH24LU238 5.00 145.70 140.70 0.57 0.66 0.01 0.01 1.25 NA Ox/FR
DDH24LU240 0.00 59.85 59.85 3.02 1.46 0.26 0.06 4.80 NA Ox/FR
Including 0.00 17.00 17.00 1.98 0.85 0.16 0.04 3.04 NA Ox
Also Including 17.00 59.85 42.85 3.43 1.71 0.30 0.06 5.50 0.21 FR
And 64.85 84.85 20.00 0.88 0.85 0.15 0.01 1.89 0.01 FR
DDH24LU241 75.80 86.80 11.00 1.93 0.65 0.10 0.07 2.76 0.32 FR
DDH24LU244 34.56 80.30 45.74 1.14 0.43 0.08 0.06 1.71 0.22 FR
Notes: All ‘From’, ‘To’ depths, and ‘Thicknesses’ are downhole. ‘NA’ Not applicable for Oxide material.
Given orientation of drilling and mineralization, intercepts are estimated at 110% to 120% of true thickness in the Central Sector and 125% to 140% of true thickness in the North Sector.
Type: Ox = Oxide. FR = Fresh Rock. LS = Low Sulphide. Recovery methods and results will differ based on the type of mineralization.
* Bravo’s nickel grades are sulphide nickel, and do not include non-recoverable silicate nickel, unlike historical total nickel assays

 

 

Luanga Drilling Update

 

Results from nine diamond drill holes have been received from the North and Central Sectors. All the drill holes herein reported are angled holes (-60 degrees), towards a 090° azimuth in the North and 330° azimuth in the Central Sector. Together, this set of drill holes comprise a total of 1,581 metres of diamond drilling.

 

Section 1 (Figure 1) in the North Sector shows a new infill drill section with DDH24LU238 being the deepest drill hole on the section, exhibiting an exceptionally wide (140m) mineralized intersection. Nearer to surface, this wide zone of mineralization is replicated by two zones of mineralization in DDH24LU240, totalling ~80m of mineralization with the remainder daylighting above surface. The grades in DDH24LU240 are significantly higher, mostly due to the influence of high-grade supergene enrichment in and around the transitional zone above the base of oxidation. There are a further two zones of mineralization stratigraphically below, and all three zones are almost entirely within 150m of the surface, which augurs well for potential future MRE updates at these shallow depths.

 

Section 2 (Figure 2) in the North Sector shows evidence of increasing thickness (~50m) and increased presence of nickel sulphides (0.23% Ni) at depth in DDH24LU241, with mineralization still open at depth. Section 2 is also an infill section and, again, all the mineralization intersected is within <150m below surface. Coupled with the high volume of mineralization near or at surface, both Section 1 (above) and Section 2 (below) demonstrate the potential for improving strip ratios (mineralized to unmineralized material) in these areas, which bodes well for the future.

 

Section 3 (Figure 3) in the Central Sector also shows evidence of increasing grade in both PGM and nickel sulphide mineralization and remains open at depth. The grade of PGM and nickel mineralization intersected in DDH24LU230 (35.2m at 1.59g/t PGM+Au, 0.14% Ni) improves significantly at depth in DDH24LU237 (25.2m at 2.29g/t PGM+Au, 0.24% Ni), while all mineralization on the section is again less than 150m below surface and remains open at depth.

 

Drill Results Status Update

 

A total of 285 drill holes have been completed by Bravo to date, for 61,190 metres, including 8 metallurgical holes (not subject to routine assaying). Results have been reported for 244 Bravo drill holes to date. Assay results for 33 Bravo drill holes that have been completed are currently outstanding (excluding the metallurgical holes).

 

Complete Table of Recent Intercepts.

 

HOLE-ID From To Thickness
(m)
Pd Pt Rh Au PGM + Au Ni* (%)
Sulphide
TYPE
(m) (m) (g/t) (g/t) (g/t) (g/t) (g/t)
DDH24LU236 25.30 28.30 3.00 2.16 5.53 1.15 0.07 8.91 NA LS
And 178.25 187.25 9.00 1.11 0.93 0.22 0.02 2.28 0.02 FR
DDH24LU237 62.07 67.10 5.03 0.20 0.08 0.15 0.07 0.49 0.13 FR
And 79.70 104.90 25.20 1.52 0.65 0.08 0.05 2.29 0.24 FR
DDH24LU238 5.00 145.70 140.70 0.57 0.66 0.01 0.01 1.25 NA Ox/FR
And 160.70 169.60 8.90 0.53 0.61 0.01 0.01 1.16 0.01 FR
DDH24LU239 0.00 18.90 18.90 0.37 0.15 0.01 0.04 0.58 NA Ox
And 27.90 39.59 11.69 1.10 0.41 0.06 0.01 1.58 0.10 FR
And 58.60 97.60 39.00 0.28 0.27 <0.01 0.03 0.58 0.01 FR
DDH24LU240 0.00 59.85 59.85 3.02 1.46 0.26 0.06 4.80 NA Ox/FR
Including 0.00 17.00 17.00 1.98 0.85 0.16 0.04 3.04 NA Ox
Also Including 17.00 59.85 42.85 3.43 1.71 0.30 0.06 5.50 0.21 FR
And 64.85 84.85 20.00 0.88 0.85 0.15 0.01 1.89 0.01 FR
And 124.85 152.00 27.15 0.48 0.58 0.01 0.01 1.08 0.01 FR
DDH24LU241 0.00 7.25 7.25 0.33 0.14 0.04 0.08 0.59 NA Ox
And 39.60 89.80 50.20 0.86 0.30 0.05 0.07 1.28 0.23 FR
Including 75.80 86.80 11.00 1.93 0.65 0.10 0.07 2.76 0.32 FR
And 104.45 129.20 24.75 0.29 0.19 <0.01 <0.01 0.49 0.01 FR
DDH24LU242 0.00 29.70 29.70 0.30 0.35 0.01 0.01 0.67 NA FR
DDH24LU244 34.56 80.30 45.74 1.14 0.43 0.08 0.06 1.71 0.22 FR
DDH24LU246 39.00 65.10 26.10 0.43 0.33 <0.01 0.01 0.77 0.02 FR
And 83.10 86.10 3.00 0.43 1.52 0.59 0.01 2.55 0.03 LS
Notes: All ‘From’, ‘To’ depths, and ‘Thicknesses’ are downhole. ‘NA’ Not applicable for Oxide material.
Given orientation of drilling and mineralization, intercepts are estimated at 110% to 120% of true thickness in the Central Sector and 125% to 140% of true thickness in the North Sector.
Type: Ox = Oxide. FR = Fresh Rock. LS = Low Sulphide. Recovery methods and results will differ based on the type of mineralization.
* Bravo’s nickel grades are sulphide nickel, and do not include non-recoverable silicate nickel, unlike historical total nickel assays

 

 

About Bravo Mining Corp.

 

Bravo is a Canadian and Brazil-based mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing its Luanga PGM+Au+Ni Project in the world-class Carajás Mineral Province of Brazil.

 

The Luanga Project is situated on mature freehold farming land and benefits from being in a location close to operating mines and a mining-experienced workforce, with excellent access and proximity to existing infrastructure, including road, rail, and clean renewable hydro grid power. A fully funded 63,000m infill, step out and exploration drilling and trenching program is well advanced for 2024. Bravo’s current Environmental, Social and Governance activities includes planting more than 18,000 high-value trees in the project area, hiring and contracting locally, and ensuring protection of the environment during its exploration activities.

 

Technical Disclosure

 

Technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Simon Mottram, F.AusIMM (Fellow Australia Institute of Mining and Metallurgy), President of Bravo Mining Corp. who serves as the Company’s “qualified person” as defined in National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Mottram has verified the technical data and opinions contained in this news release.

 

Schedule 1: Drill Hole Collar Details

 

HOLE-ID Company East (m) North (m) RL (m) Datum Depth (m) Azimuth Dip Sector
DDH24LU236 Bravo 659346.947 9343322.999 245.843 SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S 230.60 90.00 -60.00 North
DDH24LU237 Bravo 658354.030 9340579.220 271.150 SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S 225.45 330.00 -60.00 North
DDH24LU238 Bravo 659366.799 9343423.024 242.042 SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S 180.55 90.00 -60.00 North
DDH24LU239 Bravo 658377.573 9340736.808 262.460 SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S 135.80 330.00 -60.00 Central
DDH24LU240 Bravo 659413.665 9343423.070 245.487 SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S 180.35 90.00 -60.00 North
DDH24LU241 Bravo 658398.402 9340700.667 264.551 SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S 190.70 330.00 -60.00 Central
DDH24LU242 Bravo 658353.424 9340778.597 265.336 SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S 90.75 330.00 -60.00 Central
DDH24LU244 Bravo 658561.196 9340813.883 246.697 SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S 195.70 330.00 -60.00 Central
DDH24LU246 Bravo 658653.731 9340856.241 248.457 SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S 150.65 330.00 -60.00 Central

 

 

Schedule 2: Assay Methodologies and QAQC

 

Samples follow a chain of custody between collection, processing, and delivery to the SGS Geosol laboratory in Parauapebas, state of Pará, Brazil. The drill core is delivered to the core shack at Bravo’s Luanga site facilities and processed by geologists who insert certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates into the sampling sequence. Drill core is half cut and placed in secured polyurethane bags, then in security-sealed sacks before being delivered directly from the Luanga site facilities to the Parauapebas SGS Geosol laboratory by Bravo staff. Additional information about the methodology can be found on the SGS Geosol website (SGS) in their analytical guides. Information regarding preparation and analysis of historic drill core is also presented in the table below, where the information is known.

 

Quality Assurance and Quality Control is maintained internally at the lab through rigorous use of internal certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates. An additional QAQC program is administered by Bravo using certified reference materials, duplicate samples and blank samples that are blindly inserted into the sample batch. If a QAQC sample returns an unacceptable value an investigation into the results is triggered and when deemed necessary, the samples that were tested in the batch with the failed QAQC sample are re-tested.

 

Bravo SGS Geosol
Preparation Method Method Method Method
For All Elements Pt, Pd, Au Rh Sulphide Ni, Cu Trace Elements
PRPCLI (85% at 200#) FAI515 FAI30V AA04B ICP40B

 

 

 


Figure 1: North Sector (Section 1 on Figure 4). High-grade and wide PGM+Au mineralization close to surface. (CNW Group/Bravo Mining Corp.)

 

 

 


Figure 2: Central Sector (Section 2 on Figure 4). Wide zones of mineralization with improving nickel sulphides at depth in fresh rock. (CNW Group/Bravo Mining Corp.)

 

 

 


Figure 3: Central Sector (Section 3 on Figure 4). Improving grades in PGM and nickel sulphide mineralization at depth in fresh rock. (CNW Group/Bravo Mining Corp.)

 

 

 


Figure 4: Location of Bravo Drilling and Sections Reported in this News Release (CNW Group/Bravo Mining Corp.)

 

Posted May 6, 2024

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