Denarius Silver (TSX-V: DSLV) is pleased to announce that it has received complete assays for the first four drill holes from the ongoing surface diamond drilling program on its 100%-owned polymetallic Lomero-Poyatos Project. This is the Company’s first diamond drill campaign at its flagship project in Andalucia Region, Southern Spain, located within the Iberian Pyrite Belt. The Lomero-Poyatos Project comprises a 100% interest in the P.I. Rubia, License Nº 14.977, covering the areas occupied by the former Lomero-Poyatos Concessions.
Additional assays are expected in the coming weeks and it is expected there should be a steady flow of new assay data as drill holes are completed going forward. Denarius has mobilized a third diamond drill to expedite the ongoing drilling program on the Lomero-Poyatos deposit, which is expected to be operational in mid-February.
Serafino Iacono, Executive Chairman and CEO of Denarius, commented, “We are very encouraged by these early drilling results at Lomero-Poyatos, which provide a clear indication of the potential of this well-known VMS deposit. These are the first four holes for which we have complete assays, however most drill holes to date have well mineralized intervals that are now in the pipeline for assays. We are systematically stepping out through the deposit to update the geological model that will meet the requirements for establishing an updated NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate. We are confident that this drilling campaign will continue to be a key value driver for Denarius as we move forward.”
The initial surface drilling program at the Lomero-Poyatos Project, which commenced in late October 2021, was designed to validate some selected historical holes drilled within the existing mine and then conduct a 50×50 m infill drilling in the lower levels of the same mine. Extension drilling will consist of 17 holes. The plan will be to initially complete approximately 81 drill holes for a total of approximately 23,500 meters of drilling. Please refer to the news release dated July 26, 2021 for further details. The Company is fully financed to complete the program.
The Company has established COVID-19 safety protocols for ensuring a secure work environment for its employees and contractors.
Key Highlights
Surface Drilling | ||||||||||
Hole | Phase | From (m) | To (m) | Width | Cu % | Pb % | Zn % | Ag g/t | Au g/t | Min. Type |
LP21001 | Validation | 54.45 | 60.55 | 6.10 | 0.53 | 0.43 | 0.59 | 15.65 | 1.20 | SM*/MS** |
L03-15 | CMR*** hole | 57.00 | 59.00 | 2.00 | 0.47 | 0.26 | 0.06 | 17.50 | 1.91 | SM |
LM21002 | Validation | 189.23 | 214.00 | 24.77 | 0.12 | 0.46 | 1.67 | 13.22 | 0.72 | SM |
L12-66 | CRI**** hole | 190.70 | 210.15 | 19.45 | 0.25 | 0.60 | 1.21 | 6.08 | 0.66 | SM |
LM21003 | Val/Infill | 128.70 | 133.10 | 4.40 | 0.87 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 11.45 | 0.67 | MS |
L03-41 | CMR | 141.00 | 144.00 | 3.00 | 1.20 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 6.00 | 0.74 | SM |
* MS: Massive Sulphides
* SM: Semi-Massive
*** CMR: Cambridge Mineral Resources
**** CRI: Corporación de Recursos Iberia
The table below lists the key intercepts from the ongoing Lomero-Poyatos drilling program:
HOLE ID | Phase | from (m) | to (m) | length (m) | Cu % | Pb % | Zn % | Ag g/t | Au g/t | Min. Type |
LP21001 | validation | 54.45 | 60.55 | 6.10 | 0.53 | 0.43 | 0.59 | 15.65 | 1.20 | |
Including | 54.45 | 56.55 | 2.10 | 0.17 | 1.10 | 1.67 | 24.57 | 2.45 | SM | |
Including | 56.55 | 60.55 | 4.00 | 0.72 | 0.07 | 0.02 | 10.97 | 0.55 | MS | |
LP21002 | validation | 189.23 | 214.00 | 24.77 | 0.12 | 0.46 | 1.67 | 13.22 | 0.72 | |
Including | 196.05 | 205.05 | 9.00 | 0.10 | 0.96 | 2.56 | 13.01 | 0.94 | SM | |
LP21003 | validation | 128.70 | 133.10 | 4.40 | 0.87 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 11.45 | 0.67 | MS |
LP21007 | Infill | 192.35 | 212.95 | 20.60 | 1.51 | 0.40 | 2.27 | 43.83 | 4.71 | |
Including | 192.35 | 195.25 | 2.90 | 0.24 | 0.63 | 2.25 | 30.61 | 1.57 | SM | |
Including | 195.25 | 212.95 | 17.70 | 1.53 | 0.36 | 2.01 | 42.63 | 5.23 | MS |
Please refer also to the attached illustrative maps showing the location of drill holes and a cross section with drill hole LP21007.
Location of Drill Holes is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/88fb63a7-a652-4a71-adc0-65336baf0844
Cross Section is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/7e434d7c-19d9-4367-81ce-3362c8f3cc2d
Qualified Persons Review
Dr. Stewart D. Redwood, PhD, FIMMM, FGS, Senior Consulting Geologist to the Company, is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure or Mineral Projects and prepared or reviewed the preparation of the scientific and technical information in this press release. Verification included a review of the quality assurance and quality control samples, and review of the applicable assay databases and assay certificates.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
The Lomero-Poyatos samples were prepared and assayed by AGQ Labs (ISO/IEC 17025) at their laboratory in Burguillos, Seville, Spain. Gold was assayed by 30 g fire assay with ICP-OES finish, while silver and base metals were analyzed in a multi-element package by aqua regia digestion and ICP-OES finish. Blank, standard and duplicate samples were routinely inserted and monitored for quality assurance and quality control.
About Denarius
Denarius is a Canadian-listed public company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and eventual operation of mining projects in high-grade districts, with its principal focus on the Lomero Project in Spain and the Guia Antigua Project in Colombia. The Company also owns the Zancudo Project in Colombia which is currently being explored by IAMGOLD Corp. pursuant to an option agreement for the exploration and potential purchase of an interest in the project.
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