AbraSilver Announces Final Phase II Drill Results at Diablillos Including 38.5 Metres at 183 g/t AgEq (2.6 g/t AuEq)
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AbraSilver Announces Final Phase II Drill Results at Diablillos Including 38.5 Metres at
183 g/t AgEq (2.6 g/t AuEq)
Toronto – September 15, 2022: AbraSilver Resource Corp. (TSX.V: ABRA; OTCQX: ABBRF)
("AbraSilver" or the “Company”) is pleased to announce assay results from the final eight diamond drill
holes completed as part of the Company’s highly-successful Phase II drill program, on its wholly-owned
Diablillos property in Salta Province, Argentina.
The latest batch of holes targeted the Northeast zone, as well as the extension potential of the conceptual
Oculto open pit. Key takeaways include:
Hole DDH 22-041 intersected 38.5 metres at 183 g/t AgEq (2.6 g/t AuEq – comprised of 119 g/t
Ag and 0.91 g/t Au) in oxides starting at a down-hole depth of only 74 metres. The hole included
a 12.5 metre interval grading 350 g/t AgEq (5.00 g/t AuEq).
Well-mineralized oxide intercepts were encountered in all of the final 8 holes from the Phase II
program. All results will be incorporated into an updated Mineral Resource estimate to be
released next month.
The latest assay result highlights are summarized in Table 1 and Table 2 below.
Table 1 – Diablillos Drill Results: Conceptual Open Pit Extension
(Intercepts greater than 2,000 gram-metres AgEq shown in bold text):
Drill Hole
From
(m)
To
(m) Type
Interval
(m)
Ag
g/t
Au
g/t
AgEq1
g/t
AuEq1
g/t
DDH-22-032 141 145 Oxides 4.0 13.9 0.63 58.0 0.83
DDH-22-032 153 160 Oxides 7.0 29.3 1.25 116.8 1.67
DDH-22-032 165.5 209.5 Oxides 44.0 35.3 1.38 131.9 1.88
DDH-22-032 214.5 216.5 Oxides 2.0 26.1 3.10 243.1 3.47
DDH-22-032 220 223 Oxides 3.0 33.0 2.10 180.0 2.57
DDH-22-032 238 246 Oxides 8.0 12.0 1.42 111.4 1.59
DDH-22-032 251 255 Oxides 4.0 11.3 1.45 112.8 1.61
DDH-22-032 265 311 Transition 46.0 18.5 1.73 139.6 1.99
DDH-22-032 314 315 Transition 1.0 24.6 2.79 219.9 3.14
DDH-22-032 323 326 Transition 3.0 14.7 1.11 92.4 1.32
DDH-22-039 186.5 189.5 Oxides 3.0 31.0 0.86 91.2 1.30
DDH-22-039 370.5 374.5 Oxides 4.0 3.8 1.00 73.8 1.05
DDH-22-039 382 387 Oxides 5.0 4.5 0.68 52.1 0.74
DDH-22-040 129 150 Oxides 21.0 27.1 0.09 33.4 0.48
DDH-22-040 172 180 Oxides 8.0 36.6 0.09 42.9 0.61
DDH-22-040 200 202 Oxides 2.0 110.3 1.18 192.9 2.76
DDH-22-040 228 233 Oxides 5.0 18.4 0.62 61.8 0.88
DDH-22-040 243 245 Oxides 2.0 19.0 2.20 173.0 2.47
DDH-22-040 252 258 Oxides 6.0 18.1 3.90 291.1 4.16
DDH-22-041 74 112.5 Oxides 38.5 118.9 0.91 182.6 2.61
DDH-22-041 Including 78.5 91 Oxides 12.5 191.4 2.27 350.3 5.00
DDH-22-041 176.5 177.5 Oxides 1.0 23.2 1.79 148.5 2.12
DDH-22-041 206 208 Oxides 2.0 65.6 0.10 72.6 1.04
DDH-22-041 227.5 230.5 Transition 3.0 69.1 0.04 71.9 1.03
Table 2 – Diablillos Drill Results: Northeast Zone
(Intercepts greater than 2,000 gram-metres AgEq shown in bold text):
Drill Hole
From
(m)
To
(m) Type
Interval
(m)
Ag
g/t
Au
g/t
AgEq1
g/t
AuEq1
g/t
DDH-22-029 110 116 Oxides 6.0 79.7 0.24 96.5 1.38
DDH-22-029 119 126.5 Oxides 7.5 24.4 0.59 65.7 0.94
DDH-22-029 135.5 137 Oxides 1.5 26.7 1.96 163.9 2.34
DDH-22-029 189 190 Oxides 1.0 15.1 6.68 482.7 6.90
DDH-22-029 204 206 Oxides 2.0 27.4 1.53 134.5 1.92
DDH-22-029 245 248 Oxides 3.0 10.6 1.22 96.0 1.37
DDH-22-029 261 266 Oxides 5.0 11.5 1.73 132.6 1.89
DDH-22-031 149 155 Oxides 6.0 26.5 0.61 69.2 0.99
DDH-22-031 165 169 Oxides 4.0 43.9 0.36 69.1 0.99
DDH-22-031 182 202 Oxides 20.0 32.6 3.25 260.1 3.72
DDH-22-031 209 214 Oxides 5.0 47.7 2.49 222.0 3.17
DDH-22-031 237 238 Oxides 1.0 78.1 2.67 265.0 3.79
DDH-22-031 250 252 Oxides 2.0 38.0 1.37 133.9 1.91
DDH-22-031 254 259 Oxides 5.0 15.0 0.90 78.0 1.11
DDH-22-031 294 295.5 Oxides 1.5 7.0 1.81 133.7 1.91
DDH-22-034 161.5 164 Oxides 2.5 17.3 2.41 186.0 2.66
DDH-22-034 198.5 201.5 Oxides 3.0 70.8 2.72 261.2 3.73
DDH-22-034 287 288.5 Oxides 1.5 13.4 1.49 117.7 1.68
DDH-22-038 200 204 Oxides 4.0 16.4 1.98 155.0 2.21
DDH-22-038 207 220 Oxides 13.0 15.6 2.26 173.8 2.48
DDH-22-038 224 234 Oxides 10.0 4.4 1.67 121.3 1.73
DDH-22-038 238 246 Oxides 8.0 5.1 1.17 87.0 1.24
DDH-22-038 273 280 Oxides 7.0 4.1 0.77 58.0 0.83
DDH-22-038 297 299 Oxides 2.0 16.9 4.81 353.6 5.05
Note: All results in this news release are rounded. Assays are uncut and undiluted. Widths are drilled widths, not true widths.
True widths are estimated to be approximately 80% of the interval widths.
1AgEq & AuEq calculations for reported drill results are based on USD $1,750/oz and $25.00/oz Ag. The calculations assume
100% metallurgical recovery and are indicative of gross in-situ metal value at the indicated metal prices.
John Miniotis, President and CEO, commented, “We are very pleased with the excellent results received
from our 20,000 metre Phase II drill program. The drill program successfully demonstrated the robust
exploration upside potential at Diablillos, where we have not yet reached the limit of the strike and depth
continuity of several mineralized zones. We’re looking forward to announcing our updated Mineral
Resource estimate in October, and continuing to add value from our exciting Phase III exploration
program which is currently drilling in the Southwest zone, where hole DDH 22-019 recently intersected
87 meters of 346 g/t Ag near-surface.”
Dave O’Connor, Chief Geologist, commented, “These latest drill results add to our knowledge of the
structures controlling mineralisation in the Northeast zone beyond the conceptual Oculto open pit,
demonstrating the excellent continuity of numerous mineralized breccia zones in this area. With all the
drill results from our Phase II drill program now in hand, the Company’s near-term exploration focus is on
the newly discovered Southwest zone, which displays significant potential for future growth of Mineral
Resources and a significantly expanded open pit”
Figure 1 – Oculto Plan View of Drill Results
Figure 2 below highlights the Oculto mineralised system which is now known to extend well beyond the
conceptual open pit and is open for at least two kilometres along strike. Drilling is continuing both to the
northeast and southwest as well as laterally, demonstrating increasing tonnage potential of the system.
Figure 2 – Long-Section of Drill Results
*Results of hole DDH 22-019 in the Southwest zone were previously reported on Aug. 3, 2022 and the hole is included for perspective.
*
Discussion of Drill Hole Results
The latest drill intercepts were focused primarily northeast of the open pit where several mineralized
breccia structures extend well beyond the conceptual Oculto open pit boundary. These results
demonstrate continuity of mineralization in this area and continue to confirm the strong potential to
expand the current Mineral Resource base outside of the current conceptual open pit shell.
Hole DDH 22-032 intersected several well-mineralized zones throughout the hole, including 44 metres
at 35 g/t Ag and 1.38 g/t Au in oxides from a downhole depth of 165.5 metres. The same hole, also
encountered an interval of 46 metres at 18.5 g/t Ag and 1.73 g/t Au deeper down in the oxide/sulphide
transition zone. These intervals were located outside of the current conceptual open pit margins,
demonstrating potential for an expansion of the open pit towards the northeast.
Hole DDH 22-041 was an in-fill hole drilled within the conceptual open pit boundary to test the northeast
extension of the West Breccia zone. The hole successfully encountered a near-surface intercept of 38.5
metres at 119 g/t Ag and 0.91 g/t Au in oxides from a downhole depth of 74 metres.
In the Northeast Zone, hole DDH 22-031 was located approximately 350 metres beyond the current open
pit boundary, and successfully intercepted a high-grade gold intercept of 3.25 g/t Au and 33 g/t Ag over
20 metres. These results, combined with prior drilling in the Northeast Zone, demonstrate the large size
of the system which extends for at least 500 metres beyond the conceptual open pit margin.
Collar Data
Hole Number UTM Coordinates Elevation Azimuth Dip Depth (m)
DDH 22-029 E720682 N7199868 4,292 180 -60 302
DDH 22-031 E720630 N7199960 4,271 180 -60 300
DDH 22-032 E720451 N7199630 4,285 0 -60 329
DDH 22-034 E720809 N7200162 4,269 180 -60 298
DDH 22-038 E720845 N7199837 4,318 225 -60 323.5
DDH 22-039 E720405 N7199576 4,292 0 -75 401
DDH 22-040 E720452 N7199571 4,302 0 -60 302
DDH 22-041 E720461 N7199488 4,332 180 -60 245
About Diablillos
The 80 km 2 Diablillos property is located in the Argentine Puna region - the southern extension of the
Altiplano of southern Peru, Bolivia, and northern Chile - and was acquired from SSR Mining Inc. by the
Company in 2016. There are several known mineral zones on the Diablillos property, with the Oculto
zone being the most advanced with over 100,000 metres drilled to date. Oculto is a high-sulphidation
epithermal silver-gold deposit derived from remnant hot springs activity following Tertiarty-age local
magmatic and volcanic activity. Comparatively nearby examples of high sulphidation epithermal deposits
include: Yanacocha (Peru); El Indio (Chile); Lagunas Nortes/Alto Chicama (Peru) Veladero (Argentina);
and Filo del Sol (Argentina).
The most recent Mineral Resource Estimate for the Oculto Deposit is shown in Table 3:
Table 3 - 2021 Mineral Resource Estimate for the Oculto Deposit, Diablillos Project
Category Tonnage
(000 t)
Ag
(g/t)
Au
(g/t)
Contained Ag
(000 oz Ag)
Contained Au
(000 oz Au)
Measured 8,235 124 0.98 32,701 259
Indicated 32,958 54 0.70 57,464 744
Measured &
Indicated 41,193 68 0.76 90,165 1,002
Inferred 2,884 34 0.70 3,181 66
Effective September 8, 2021. The Mineral Resource estimate and supporting Technical Report are N.I. 43-101 compliant. Full
details of the Mineral Resources are available in a Company news release dated September 15, 2021. For additional
information please see Technical Report on the Diablillos Project, Salta Province, Argentina, dated October 28, 2021,
completed by Mining Plus, and available on www.SEDAR.com.
QA/QC and Core Sampling Protocols
AbraSilver applies industry standard exploration methodologies and techniques, and all drill core samples
are collected under the supervision of the Company’s geologists in accordance with industry practices.
Drill core is transported from the drill platform to the logging facility where drill data is compared and
verified with the core in the trays. Thereafter, it is logged, photographed, and split by diamond saw prior
to being sampled. Samples are then bagged, and quality control materials are inserted at regular
intervals; these include blanks and certified reference materials as well as duplicate core samples which
are collected in order to measure sample representivity. Groups of samples are then placed in large bags
which are sealed with numbered tags in order to maintain a chain-of-custody during the transport of the
samples from the project site to the laboratory.
All samples are received by the SGS offices in Salta who then dispatch the samples to the SGS
preparation facility in San Juan. From there, the prepared samples are sent to the SGS laboratory in
Lima, Peru where they are analyzed. All samples are analyzed using a multi-element technique
consisting of a four acid digestion followed by ICP/AES detection, and gold is analyzed by 50g Fire Assay
with an AAS finish. Silver results greater than 100g/t are reanalyzed using four acid digestion with an ore
grade AAS finish.
Qualified Persons
David O’Connor P.Geo., Chief Geologist for AbraSilver, is the Qualified Person as defined by National
Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, and he has reviewed and approved the
scientific and technical information in this news release.
About AbraSilver
AbraSilver is a well-funded silver-gold focused advanced-stage exploration company. The Company is rapidly
advancing its 100%-owned Diablillos silver-gold project in the mining-friendly Salta province of Argentina, which
has a current Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource of over 90 million ounces of silver and 1.0 million ounces
of gold. The updated PEA study completed in November 2021 demonstrates that Diablillos has the potential to be
a highly-economic project. The Company is led by an experienced management team and has long-term supportive
shareholders including Mr. Eric Sprott. In addition, AbraSilver owns a portfolio of earlier-stage copper-gold projects
including the La Coipita copper-gold project in the San Juan province of Argentina. AbraSilver is listed on the TSX-
V under the symbol “ABRA” and in the U.S. under the symbol “ABBRF”.
For further information please visit the AbraSilver Resource website at www.abrasilver.com, our LinkedIn page at
AbraSilver Resource Corp., and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/abrasilver
Alternatively please contact:
John Miniotis, President and CEO
Tel: +1 416-306-8334
Cautionary Statements
This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements" under applicable Canadian securities legislation.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while
considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause
the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. All statements that address future plans, activities, events or developments that the Company believes,
expects or anticipates will or may occur are forward-looking information. There can be no assurance that such
statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking
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