Power Nickel Extends PN-22- 009 Nickel Mineralization from 25 to 40m 0.88% Ni, 0.56% Cu, 0.06% Co, 1.64 ppm Pd and 0.15 ppm Pt over 40.30m in PN-22-009
in PN-22-009
Highlights
- Recent assay results from the current drill program at the Nisk deposit
continue to return high-grade Ni-Cu- Co sulfide and PGE
mineralization.
- Significant results from this batch of assays include:
- 40.3m @ 0.88% Ni, 0.56% Cu, 0.06% Co, 1.64 ppm Pd and 0.15 ppm Pt
(PN-22-009)
Including:
- 25.86m @ 1.17% Ni, 0.80% Cu, 0.08% Co, 1.46 ppm Pd and 0.23 ppm
Pt
- 7.50m @ 0.60% Ni, 0.25% Cu, 0.04% Co, 3.76 ppm Pd and trace Pt
- Including 3.00m @ 1.28% Ni, 0.47% Cu, 0.09% Co, 1.16 ppm Pd
and traces Pt
- 18.65m @ 0.25% Ni, 0.01% Cu, 0.01% Co, 0.76 ppm Pd and 0.08 ppm
Pt (PN-22-008)
- 12.45m @ 0.33% Ni, 0.34% Cu, 0.02% Co, 0.39 ppm Pd and 0.05 ppm
Pt (PN-22-010)
- Drilling is to be extended by another 7,500 m to 10,000 m in Q1 202
TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / January 12, 2023 / Power Nickel Inc. (the
"Company" or "Power Nickel") (TSXV:PNPN, OTCQB:CMETF,
Frankfurt:IVVI) continues to report new and complementary results from its Phase 2
drill program at its "Nisk" project near James Bay. These initial drill results confirm the
presence of high-grade Ni-Cu-Co-PGE mineralization in the Nisk Main zone and extends
mineralization by an additional 150 m at depth and to the east and below to the central
portion.
New assay results show mineralization further down the reported intercept in hole PN-
22-009. This new intercept is interpreted as part of the same "main" mineralized lense,
extending the previously reported intercept from 25.86m to 40.30m.
Table 1 below presents the significant results received to date.
Table 1: Significant results from the current 2022 drilling program.
1. UTM NAD83, Zone 18N.
2. True widths are estimated to be 60 to 70% of the Interval Length.
3. Abandoned hole within or near projected zone. To be extended with BQ
rods.
Greyed-out results were previously released on November 25th, 2022.
Fourteen (14) holes are completed to date for this second phase of drilling, but assay
results covering the mineralized target area are available only for five (5) holes, i.e., PN-
22-008 to PN-22-010, PN-22-013, and PN-22-014 (Figure 1).
Figure 1 - Longitudinal view of the Nisk Main presenting the currently
available assay results.
Core logging has confirmed the presence of sulfide mineralization in the areas defined as
targets. Such visual observation indicates that the mineralization extends to a minimum
of 150 meters below the deepest know intercepts.
While such intercepts look promising, their description is based solely on visual logging
of the core, for which assay results are pending. The presence of nickel is supported by
XRF measurements made as part of the core logging procedure, but such readings should
be considered indicative only. Caution is therefore required as interpreted extent of the
mineralization should also be determined once assay results are available. The company
will update the market once these results become available.
Figures 2 and 3 below present section views along the reported drill holes.
Figure 2 - Cross section view presenting current assay results in hole PN-22-
Figure 3 - Cross section view presenting current assay results in holes PN-22-
008 and PN-22-010
As illustrated by figures 2 and 3, the Main Zone shows a "pinch and swell" geometry,
both vertically and laterally. The thick portion of mineralization intercepted in PN-22-009
appears to be related to those thicker segments. On the other hand, modest results
obtained in PN-22-008 and PN-22-010 could represent intersections with the "pinched"
segments of the Main Zone.
Furthermore, it is also possible that such low-grade and "pinched" segments are related
to the presence of structures, which could potentially offset the mineralization. Figure 4
below illustrates the actual structural interpretation.
Faulting and shearing in the vicinity of the Main Zone were reported in the core description
and appear also to be responsible for difficulties drilling through these portions. For
instance, PN-22-014 and PN-22-019 aren't showing significant results as they got stuck
and were abandoned before reaching the interpreted target depth. A few other holes had
similar issues (i.e., PN-22-017) but were extended to target depth by going from NQ to
BQ size core.
Figure 4 - Structural geology interpretation
"The continued extension of PN-22-009 makes it one of the best Nickel holes reported in
recent history. A 40-meter long interval, representing 10 to 15 m of true thickness, at
this grade of NiEq should positively impact tonnage as we prepare our new 43-101.
We have drilled fourteen (14) holes in total and now have reported on five (5). We
continue to be encouraged by all the results. Even holes PN-22-008 and PN-22-010,
considering the geological interpretation, still show decent mineralization. We are
confident that the upcoming Phase 3 drilling campaign will continue demonstrating the
system's robustness, with more results in line with our best hole to date, PN-22-009." -
Terry Lynch, President and CEO.
Based on such optimistic results, the Company has recently announced (see Press Release
of November 22th, 2022) that it would ramp up drilling by another 7,500m to 10,000m
starting Mid January Q1 2023.
Figure 5 below presents the location of the 2023 drilling targets. The targets were
generated to expand further and test the continuity of the Nisk Main Zone and the Nisk
West and Nisk East extension areas.
The remaining results of Phase 2 2022 fall drilling program will be reported as soon as
they become available from the Assay Laboratory.
Figure 5 - 2023 Drilling Program at Nisk.
About the Nisk Project
The Nisk Project is located in the southern portion of the Eeyo Istchee James Bay territory,
Québec, a region that is the site of a number of mining projects improving infrastructure
(Figure 6).[1]
The Nisk Project is a known Nickel-PGE occurrence on which former operators have
performed technical work at a relatively high level of expertise. This historical work, which
included preliminary metallurgical test work, led to an evaluation of the mineral resource
potential in the Nisk-1 Main zone.
Power Nickel completed the acquisition of its option to acquire up to 80% of the Nisk
Project from Critical Elements Lithium Corp. (CRE:TSXV). The Nisk Project comprises a
large land position (20 kilometers of strike length) with numerous high-grade Nickel
intercepts.
Figure 6 - Location of the Nisk Project with respect to the current
infrastructure available in the area.
QAQC and SAMPLING
GeoVector Management Inc is the Consulting company retained to perform the actual
drilling program, which includes core logging and sampling of the drill core.
All samples were submitted to and analyzed at ALS Global ("ALS"), an independent
commercial laboratory located in Val-d'Or, Québec, for both the sample preparation and
assaying. ALS is a commercial laboratory independent of Power Nickel with no interest in the Project. ALS is an ISO 9001 and 17025 certified and accredited laboratory. Samples
submitted through ALS are run through standard preparation methods and analyzed using
ME-ICP61a (33 element Suite; 0.4g sample; Intermediate Level Four Acid Digestion) and
PGM-ICP27 (Pt, Pd, and Au; 30g fire assay and ICP-AES Finish) methods. ALS also
undertakes its own internal coarse and pulp duplicate analysis to ensure proper sample
preparation and equipment calibration.
GeoVector's QAQC program includes the regular insertion of CRM standards, duplicates,
and blanks into the sample stream with a stringent review of all results.
The results presented in the current Press Released are complete within the mineralized
intervals, but results are still pending for the top portion of both holes reported. QAQC
and data validation was performed on these portions of the holes where assays are fully
integrated, and no material error were observed.
Qualified Person
Kenneth Williamson, Géo, M.Sc. from 3DGeo Solution Inc and consultant to Power Nickel,
is the independent qualified person who has reviewed and approved the technical
disclosure contained in this news release.
About Power Nickel Inc.
Power Nickel is a Canadian junior exploration company focusing on high-potential copper,
gold, and battery metal prospects in Canada and Chile.
On February 1, 2021, Power Nickel (then called Chilean Metals) completed the acquisition
of its option to acquire up to 80% of the Nisk project from Critical Elements Lithium Corp.
(CRE:TSXV)
The NISK property comprises a large land position (20 kilometers of strike length) with
numerous high-grade intercepts. Power Nickel is focused on expanding its current high-
grade nickel-copper PGE mineralization Ni 43-101 resource with a series of drill programs designed to test the initial Nisk discovery zone and to explore the land package for
adjacent potential Nickel deposits.
Power Nickel announced on June 8th, 2021, that an agreement has been made to
complete the 100% acquisition of its Golden Ivan project in the heart of the Golden
Triangle. The Golden Triangle has reported mineral resources (past production and
current resources) in a total of 130 million ounces of gold, 800 million ounces of silver,
and 40 billion pounds of copper (Resource World). This property hosts two known mineral
showings (gold ore and magee), and a portion of the past-producing Silverado mine,
which was reportedly exploited between 1921 and 1939. These mineral showings are
described as polymetallic veins containing quantities of silver, lead, zinc, plus/minus gold,
and plus/minus copper.
Power Nickel is also 100 percent owner of five properties comprising over 50,000 acres
strategically located in the prolific iron-oxide-copper-gold belt of northern Chile. It also
owns a 3-per-cent NSR royalty interest on any future production from the Copaquire
copper-molybdenum deposit that was sold to a subsidiary of Teck Resources Inc. Under
the terms of the sale agreement, Teck has the right to acquire one-third of the 3-per-
cent NSR for $ 3 million at any time. The Copaquire property borders Teck's producing
Quebrada Blanca copper mine in Chile's first region.
For further information on Power Nickel Inc., please contact:
Mr. Terry Lynch, CEO
647-448-8044, [email protected]
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statements" with respect to the Company within the meaning of applicable securities
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forward-looking statements. Such material risks and uncertainties include, but are not
limited to, the Company's ability to raise sufficient capital to fund its planned activities
at the NISK Property and for general working capital purposes; the timing and costs of
future activities on the Company's properties; maintaining its mineral tenures and
concessions in good standing; changes in economic conditions or financial markets; the
inherent hazards associates with mineral exploration and mining operations; future
prices of metals; changes in general economic conditions; accuracy of mineral resource
and reserve estimates; the potential for new discoveries; the ability of the Company to
obtain the necessary permits and consents required to explore, drill and develop the
projects and if obtained, to obtain such permits and consents in a timely fashion relative to the Company's plans and business objectives for the projects; the general ability of
the Company to monetize its mineral resources; and changes in environmental and
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personnel and general competition in the mining industry. Forward-looking statements
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