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Karora Drilling at Beta Hunt Extends Western Flanks Mineralization 150 metres Below Mineral Resource Including 13.6 g/t Over 5.3 metres

 

 

 

 

 

Karora Resources Inc. (TSX: KRR) (OTCQX: KRRGF) is pleased to announce drill results that confirm the consistency of the Western Flanks Main shear mineralization up to 150 metres below the current Mineral Resource. The Western Flanks is Beta Hunt’s largest zone and these results provide confidence for the continued expansion of Karora’s resource base. In addition to extending the Main Shear mineralization, drilling has also outlined significant footwall mineralization which is not included in the current Mineral Resource.

 

Intersection highlights from both the Western Flanks Deeps and infill ongoing underground diamond drill program are listed below1.:

 

Western Flanks Deeps (outside of Mineral Resource)

  • WW-SP2-003AE:   13.6 g/t over 5.3 metres, including 0.6m @ 113 g/t
  • WW-SP2-009AE:   2.1 g/t over 7.6 metres
  • WW-SP2-002AE:   2.7 g/t over 6.7 metres
  • WW-SP2-002AE:   4.0 g/t over 8.3 metres – Footwall

 

Western Flanks Infill

  • WW-SP2-006AR:   2.8 g/t over 17.7 metres
  • WW386SP-06AR:  3.1 g/t over 11.7 metres
  • WW386SP-01AR:  5.9 g/t over 5.1 metres
  • WW-SP2-004AR: 6.1 g/t over 4.5 metres
1. Interval lengths are estimated true widths.

 

Paul Andre Huet, Chairman & CEO, commented: “I am pleased with the latest set of drill results from Beta Hunt’s Western Flanks zone which continue to demonstrate the Mineral Resource growth potential of the mine.

 

Today’s announced results successfully reinforced the two main objectives of the Western Flanks drill program by extending the gold mineralized zone by 150 metres at depth, as demonstrated with an intercept of 13.6 g/t over 5.3 metres, and infill drilling demonstrated the potential to upgrade the current Mineral Resource, including a result of 5.9 g/t over 5.1 metres.

 

Western Flanks is currently the largest known shear system at Beta Hunt and the continued growth of the zone is encouraging for both near term mining potential and extension of the life of mine. Beyond Western Flanks, the potential for additional gold Mineral Resources in drilling at A Zone North, Fletcher, Gamma and the newly discovered Sorrenson Zone underscores our goal of expanding the multiple shear zones currently defined at the underground operation.”

 

Beta Hunt Drilling Update

 

From May 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022, a total of 55 gold resource definition and exploration holes were drilled at Beta Hunt for 12,685 metres. Gold drilling focused on extending and infilling at Western Flanks and the Larkin Zone. Nickel drilling was limited to the Beta Block targeting the 25C (south of the 30C) and testing of the interpreted 44C trough west of the Western Flanks, with an update to be provided once all results are received and interpreted, expected later in 3Q 2022.

 

Drilling Results

 

Significant drilling results and their location over the period May 1 to July 23, 2022 are shown in Figure 1 and detailed in Table 1. Results for the Larkin Zone were previously reported in the Karora news release date July 19, 2022.

 

Figure 1: Beta Hunt plan view highlighting recent gold results received for period May – July 2022

 

 

Western Flanks Deeps: Drilling has been designed to support the Karora growth plan by upgrading and extending the current Mineral Resource. As part of the current program, drilling tested the down-dip continuation of the gold mineralization below the central portion of the deposit, up to 150 metres below the existing resource. Significant results returned to date from this drilling are highlighted below:

  • WW-SP2-003AE: 13.6 g/t over 5.3 metres, including 113 g/t over 0.6 metres
  • WW-SP2-009AE: 2.1 g/t over 7.6 metres
  • WW-SP2-002AE: 2.7 g/t over 6.7 metres
  • WW-SP2-002AE: 4.0 g/t over 8.3 metres (Footwall)
1.    Interval lengths are estimated true widths. 

 

Results show strong mineralization in the targeted main shear zone position up to 150 metres below the current resource and confirm the strength of the Western Flanks gold system which remains open at depth. The Main Shear Zone now extends over 350 metres down-dip. In addition to the Main Shear mineralization, drilling has also highlighted new footwall mineralization not previously included in any resource model.

 

Figure 2: Western Flanks Deeps X sections looking north. Sections are 80m apart in plane of Main Shear. Refer Figure 1 for location.

 

 

Western Flanks Resource Definition: Infill drilling was dominated by results received for Western Flanks Central with some results from the southern end of the deposit. Results generally support and, in some cases, have upgraded the current Mineral Resource. Significant results are listed below:

  • WW-SP2-006AR: 2.8 g/t over 17.7 metres;
  • WW386SP-06AR: 3.1 g/t over 11.7 metres
  • WW386SP-01AR: 5.9 g/t over 5.1 metres;
  • WW-SP2-004AR: 6.1 g/t over 4.5 metres
1. Interval lengths are estimated true widths

 

The Exploration and Resource Definition results are expected to expand the current Western Flanks Mineral Resource which represents Karora’s biggest, single Mineral Resource totaling 8.8Mt @ 2.7g/t 772kozs (Measured & Indicated) & 5.0Mt @ 2.7g/t, 437kozs (Inferred). The results will be incorporated into the updated Consolidated Mineral Resource due for release in Q4 2022.

 

A Zone North: Final results were returned from two holes drilled as part of the surface diamond drilling program with a best result of 8.1 g/t over 1.6 metres (estimated true width) in the targeted A zone position. This result along with the results from the rest of the surface drilling program will be incorporated into the updated Consolidated Mineral Resource.

 

Gold drilling results from infill nickel drill holes targeting the 25C and 30C in the Beta Block were also received. These holes were highlighted by 12.6 g/t over 2.4 metres (estimated true width) within the Larkin Zone. Larkin results were previously reported in Karora news release, July 19, 2022.

 

Compliance Statement (JORC 2012 and NI 43-101)

 

The disclosure of scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Stephen Devlin, FAusIMM, Group Geologist, Karora Resources Inc., a Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101.

 

At Beta Hunt all drill core sampling is conducted by Karora personnel. Samples for gold analysis are shipped to SGS Mineral Services of Kalgoorlie for preparation and assaying by 50 gram fire assay analytical method. All gold diamond drilling samples submitted for assay include at least one blank and one Certified Reference Material (“CRM”) per batch, plus one CRM or blank every 20 samples. In samples with observed visible gold mineralization, a coarse blank is inserted after the visible gold mineralization to serve as both a coarse flush to prevent contamination of subsequent samples and a test for gold smearing from one sample to the next which may have resulted from inadequate cleaning of the crusher and pulveriser. The lab is also required to undertake a minimum of 1 in 20 wet screens on pulverised samples to ensure a minimum 90% passing at -75µm. Samples for nickel analysis are shipped to SGS Australia Mineral Services of Kalgoorlie for preparation. Pulps are then shipped to Perth for assaying. The analytical technique is ICP41Q, a four acid digest ICP-AES package. Assays recorded above the upper detection limit (25,000ppm Ni) are re-analyzed using the same technique with a greater dilution (ICP43B). All samples submitted for nickel assay include at least one Certified Reference Material (CRM) per batch, with a minimum of one CRM per 20 samples. Where problems have been identified in QAQC checks, Karora personnel and the SGS laboratory staff have actively pursued and corrected the issues as standard procedure.

 

About Karora Resources

 

Karora is focused on increasing gold production to a targeted range of 185,000-205,000 ounces by 2024 at its integrated Beta Hunt Gold Mine and Higginsville Gold Operations (“HGO”) in Western Australia. The Higginsville treatment facility is a low-cost 1.6 Mtpa processing plant, which is fed at capacity from Karora’s underground Beta Hunt mine and Higginsville mines. Karora recently acquired the 1.0 Mtpa Lakewood Mill in Western Australia. At Beta Hunt, a robust gold Mineral Resource and Reserve are hosted in multiple gold shears, with gold intersections along a 4 km strike length remaining open in multiple directions. HGO has a substantial Mineral gold Resource and Reserve and prospective land package totaling approximately 1,900 square kilometers. The Corporation also owns the high grade Spargos Reward project, which came into production in 2021. Karora has a strong Board and management team focused on delivering shareholder value and responsible mining, as demonstrated by Karora’s commitment to reducing emissions across its operations.

 

 

Table 1: Beta Hunt Significant Gold Results – May 1, 2022 to July 23, 2022 (excludes Larkin results reported in Karora news release July 19, 2022)

 

Target /
Prospect
Hole    ID Sub
interval
From
(m)
To (m) Downhole
Interval (m)
Estimated
True
Width
Au (g/t)1.
25C B25-20-016NR 11 16 5 4.6 1.7
B25-20-019NE 59 62.7 3.7 3.2 2.7
B25-20-021NE 78 79 1 0.9 7.8
B25-20-025NE 72 76 4 3.2 1.5
30C B30-1890-18NR 43 48.5 5.5 4.4 1.8
76 83 7 5.6 1.6
90.7 99 8.3 6.6 1.3
B30-1890-19NR 58 66 8 5.5 2.8
B30-1890-20NR 113 116 3 2.4 12.6
LARK BL1890-15AR 9 16 7 5.4 1.6
67 70 3 2.3 2.5
275 279 4 3.1 2.1
Western Flanks BW-1704-01AR 101 109 8 6.3 2.2
120 124 4 3.1 1.3
BW-1704-02AR 20 21 1 1 5.8
113 121 8 5.8 2.3
BW-1704-10AR 15.8 18 2.2 1.8 3.9
135 138 3 1.9 2.4
WW386SP-01AR 55 58.5 3.5 3.5 3.8
78 117.1 39.1 25 1.5
including 78 86 8 8 1.4
including 88.85 99 10.15 6.5 1.7
including 102 117.1 15.1 9.7 1.8
124 126 2 1.3 3.6
146 154 8 5.12 5.9
WW386SP-03AR 88 93 5 3.7 1.6
WW386SP-05AR 90 94 4 2.94 1.3
WW386SP-06AR 93 110.2 17.2 11.7 3.1
114 121 7 4.8 1.5
WW386SP-07AR 43 45.78 2.78 2.6 3.5
92 96.66 4.66 2.6 1.6
105.4 109 3.6 2 3.5
162 163 1 0.56 5.5
WW386SP-09AR 40 41.35 1.35 0.95 3.7
76 79 3 2.1 2.6
98 99 1 0.59 8.0
109 114 5 3 3.2
121.4 122.05 0.65 0.4 26.6
WW405DD-01
AR
161 167 6 2.8 1.8
WW-SP2-001AR 80.8 92.0 11.3 9.0 2.3
144.0 148.0 4.0 3.2 3.0
150.7 154.0 3.3 2.6 6.1
WW-SP2-002AE 122 142 20 8.3 4.0
183 199.23 16.23 6.7 2.7
204 206 2 0.83 4.6
WW-SP2-003AE 152.9 155 2.1 1.7 10.5
311 315 4 2.4 1.6
340 349 9 5.3 13.6
including 340 341 1 0.6 113.0
WW-SP2-004AR 107 111 4 3.6 4.9
116 118 2 1.8 2.9
128 129.65 1.65 1.49 6.8
146 157 11 7.4 2.0
160 166 6 5.4 3.8
239 244 5 4.5 6.1
WW-SP2-006AR 100 102.05 2.05 1.9 3.7
110 117 7 6.5 1.8
142 148 6 4 2.3
157 175 18 17.7 2.8
222 226 4 3.9 3.0
236 240 4 3.9 4.7
WW-SP2-008AE 131 135 4 3.5 2.1
211 213.9 2.9 1.9 3.1
222.5 229 6.5 4.3 1.4
WW-SP2-009AE 143 146 3 2.5 3.8
246.2 249 2.8 2.3 2.7
268 287.9 19.9 7.6 2.1
including 268 278 10 3.7 1.7
including 281 287.9 6.9 2.5 3.5
WW-SP2-012AE 209.5 212 2.5 1.4 2.9
AZONE SAZ-005-AE 306 307 1 0.7 5.1
SAZ-007-AE 313 315 2 1.6 8.1
1.   Reported gold grades > 1.0 g/t downhole and gram x metre > 5

 

 

Table 2 Beta Hunt – Drillhole Collars for Significant Gold Results reported May 1, 2022 to July 23, 2022 (excludes Larkin results reported in Karora news release July 19, 2022)

 

Target/ Hole  ID MGA_N MGA_E mRL DIP AZI Total
Length (m)
Prospect
BETA B25-20-016NR 6542446.9 375823.9 -339.0 61.5 181.9 54
BETA B25-20-019NE 6542424.0 375837.1 -344.0 56.0 203.2 78
BETA B25-20-021NE 6542404.2 375851.2 -348.0 39.4 214.1 104.9
25C B25-20-025NE 6542391.3 375864.3 -351.0 12.8 235.4 140.7
30C B30-1890-18NR 6542754.5 375363.6 -384.9 29.6 47.0 119.6
30C B30-1890-19NR 6542754.4 375363.6 -385.0 26.5 69.1 165
BETA B30-1890-20NR 6542768.0 375345.3 -387.0 25.3 25.8 155.9
LARK BL1890-15AR 6542754.3 375363.7 -387.7 -40.1 84.9 335.9
WF BW-1704-01AR 6543632.9 375352.3 -291.0 -20.4 194.7 167.9
WF BW-1704-02AR 6543632.9 375352.3 -291.0 -34.4 195.3 127.2
WF BW-1704-10AR 6543632.9 375352.3 -291.0 -51.3 201.7 166
AZONE SAZ-005-AE 6545009.0 373873.9 289.0 -77.1 43.0 503.7
AZONE SAZ-007-AE 6544975.8 373921.6 289.4 -74.4 40.2 464.9
WF WW386SP-01AR 6544009.1 374944.1 -381.5 -24.1 269.5 207
WF WW386SP-03AR 6544008.8 374944.1 -381.5 -30.4 248.5 170.9
WF WW386SP-05AR 6544008.8 374944.1 -381.7 -31.8 220.5 141
WF WW386SP-06AR 6544008.7 374944.2 -381.5 -42.2 219.5 194.97
WF WW386SP-07AR 6544007.9 374944.7 -381.8 -29.8 195.5 187.3
WF WW386SP-09AR 6544007.2 374945.2 -381.7 -22.4 179.5 228.2
WF WW405DD-01AR 6543680.7 375262.8 -398.5 -35.3 270.1 242.9
WF WW-SP2-001AR 6544117.0 374904.9 -354.4 -32.8 214.9 206.6
WF WW-SP2-002AE 6544116.5 374905.6 -354.4 -51.4 211.1 337.3
WF WW-SP2-003AE 6544116.1 374906.1 -354.5 -61.7 210.0 360
WF WW-SP2-004AR 6544117.4 374904.5 -354.4 -37.6 230.6 257.9
WF WW-SP2-006AR 6544117.2 374904.5 -354.4 -35.3 240.4 269.9
WF WW-SP2-008AE 6544117.2 374904.6 -354.2 -51.0 251.5 335.1
WF WW-SP2-009AE 6544119.0 374902.0 -354.7 -60.7 243.4 428.7
WF WW-SP2-012AE 6544121.7 374899.8 -354.6 -42.1 270.8 323.9

 

 

 

Posted August 2, 2022

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