Arras Drilling Expands Resource Potential 1KM to the South and Intercepts 500 Metres of Continuous Cu-Au-AG Mineralization at Its Beskauga Licence IN Kazakhstan
ARRAS DRILLING EXPANDS RESOURCE POTENTIAL 1KM TO THE SOUTH
AND INTERCEPTS 500 METRES OF CONTINUOUS Cu-Au-Ag
MINERALIZATION AT ITS BESKAUGA LICENCE IN KAZAKHSTAN
September 19, 2023 TSX-V: ARK
Vancouver, British Columbia – Arras Minerals Corp. (TSX-V: ARK) (“Arras” or “the Company”) is
pleased to announce assay results from holes Bg23025, Bg23026 and Bg23027 from the ongoing
drill program at the Beskauga copper- gold deposit and surrounding area (“Beskauga” or the
“Project”).
Highlights Include:
• A 1 km drill step out from main deposit shows continued mineralization: Holes Bg23025
& Bg23026 were drilled 1 kilometer outside of the main mineral resource at Beskauga and
returned 500m+ zones of continuous mineralization.
• Bg23026: 570.5 m of mineralization grading 0.27% copper-equivalent (“CuEq”) - (0.23
g/t gold (“Au”), 0.08 % copper (“Cu”), 0.42 g/t silver (“Ag”)) starting at 29.0 m.
• Including: 127.0 m grading 0.57 % CuEq - (0.49 g/t Au, 0.17% Cu, 0.77 g/t Ag) starting
at 155.0 m depth down-hole.
• Bg23025: 504.3 m of mineralization grading 0. 19% copper-equivalent (“CuEq”) - (0.16
g/t gold (“Au”), 0.06 % copper (“Cu”), 0.34 g/t silver (“Ag”)) starting at 31.0 m.
• Including: 21.0 m grading 0.77 % CuEq - (0.76 g/t Au, 0.17% Cu, 0.70 g/t Ag) starting
at 104.0 m depth down-hole.
• Including: 69.0 m grading 0.45 % CuEq - (0.39 g/t Au, 0.12% Cu, 0.70 g/t Ag) starting
at 420.0 m depth down-hole.
Tim Barry, CEO, commen ted, “It is very pleasing to see long continuous zones of mineralization
drilled well outside the existing resource at Beskauga. It is also particularly pleasing to see zones
of high-grade mineralization grading up 1.16% CuEq over 11 meters and 0.77% CuEq over 21
meters within these longer intercepts. The key take away from these holes are as follows:
1 : The 1 kilometer step out suggests there is plenty of opportunity to grow the Beskauga
Deposit
2 : The mineralization is continuous and contains wide zones of high-grade mineralization
3 : Mineralization remains open at depth and open to the south indicating further exploration
opportunities and potential resource expansion.”
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A summary of the results announced in this news release is outlined in the table below.
Table 1. Summary table for drill holes Bg23025, Bg23026 and Bg23027
Notes: Copper Equivalent (“CuEq”) grades reported for the drill holes at Beskauga were calculated using the following formula: CuEq % = Copper
(%) + (Gold (g/t) x 0.8264) + (Silver (g/t) x 0.0107) + (Molybdenum (ppm) x 3.3333). Gold Equivalent (“AuEq”) grades reported for the drill holes
at Beskauga were calculated using the following formula: AuEq g/t = Gold (g/t) + (Copper (%) x 1.2100) + (Silver (g/t) x 0.0129) + (Molybdenum
(ppm) x 4.0334). Assumptions used for the copper and gold equivalent calculations were metal prices of US$3.00/lb. Copper, US$1,700/oz Gold,
US$22/oz Silver, US$10/lb. Molybdenum, and metallurgical recoveries were assumed to be 90%.
Results of Bg23025, and Bg23026:
Bg23025: Was strategically positioned aimed to test a cluster of historical KGK drill hole samples
that tested the top of the bed rock buried by younger sediments and which contained gold values
ranging from 0.32 to 1.18 grams per tonne (g/t) Au. Additionally, it targeted a magnetic anomaly
associated with potassic-altered Quartz Monzonite.
The drill hole encountered quartz monzonite with sporadic K-feldspar vein alteration, along with
intermittent argillic ( illite) alteration primarily influenced by fault structures. Within the quartz
monzonite, mineralization consists of quartz -pyrite-chalcopyrite veins, occasionally enriched in
molybdenite, particularly at greater depths, and sporadically featuring magnetite . The drilling
reached a total depth of 535.3 meters.
Bg23026: The primary objective of this hole to assess a linear NE -SW trending magnetic low, as
well as a zone of intense argillic alteration previously identified in KGK drilling.
The drill hole intersected quartz monzonite, displaying occasional, localized K -feldspar vein
alteration, and exhibiting a weak argillic (illite) overprint, primarily influenced by fault structures.
The dominant mineralization in this zone comprises quartz-pyrite-chalcopyrite veins. These veins
are accompanied by sporadic occurrences of molybdenite, which are observed from the surface
down to depths of up to 470 meters. It's worth noting that the presence of magnetite within the
Interval Au Cu Ag Mo CuEq
Easting Northing RL From (m) To (m) (m) (g/t) (%) (g/t) ppm (%)
Bg23025 587754 5738357 126 100 -70 535.3 31 535.3 504.3 0.16 0.06 0.34 61.41 0.19
104 125 21 0.76 0.17 0.70 119.20 0.77
114 125 11 1.24 0.20 0.61 195.56 1.16
194 207.45 13.45 0.18 0.16 0.64 277.70 0.36
302 309.2 7.2 0.26 0.20 1.02 68.97 0.40
420 489 69 0.39 0.12 0.70 155.12 0.45
426 435 9 0.69 0.26 1.33 208.90 0.83
444 460 16 0.70 0.13 0.91 209.34 0.71
529 532 3 0.30 0.14 0.91 980.07 0.65
Bg23026 587999 5738313 126 100 -70 599.5 29 599.5 571 0.23 0.08 0.42 54.73 0.27
40 64 24 0.37 0.16 0.56 77.64 0.45
155 282 127 0.49 0.17 0.77 136.41 0.57
210 228 18 0.38 0.35 1.55 438.54 0.74
270 282 12 1.77 0.23 0.88 126.15 1.57
460 474 14 0.26 0.15 0.38 196.16 0.38
562 567 5 2.78 0.07 2.41 49.74 2.18
Bg23027 587315 5738357 126 100 -70 391.4 30 391.4 362 0.06 0.03 0.29 28.50 0.08
41 44 3 0.04 0.06 3.00 577.63 0.28
118 123 5 0.19 0.11 1.37 40.31 0.27
128.7 143.4 14.7 0.32 0.13 0.84 39.48 0.37
195 198 3 0.45 0.50 2.66 106.40 0.84
239 244 5 0.11 0.12 0.78 71.98 0.22
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veins is less pronounced in comparison to what was encountered in drill hole Bg23025. The
drilling operation was successfully completed at a depth of 570.5 meters.
Figure 1. Location of the holes completed to date as part of Arras’ planned 30,000-metre drill program on the Beskauga Main
deposit and wider area. The surface projection of the block model from the current NI-43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate is
shown for copper. Map also showing position of cross-section A-A’, located 1.0 km from the Beskauga main deposit, with NW-
SE drilling fence of drill holes Bg23025, Bg23026 and Bg23027.
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Figure 2. Cross-section showing drill holes Bg23025, Bg23026 and Bg23027 in relation to historical drill hole Bg-47 drilled by
Copperbelt. CuEq grades of key intercepts in Bg23025, Bg23026 and Bg23027 and historical hole are shown. The cross-section
demonstrating structurally controlled mineralization trending to the West down the dip of structures, largely focused within the
zones of weak argillic overprint.
Qualified Person: The scientific and technical disclosure for the Quartzite Gorka Project included in this
news release has been prepared under supervision of and approved Tim Barry, Chief Executive Officer,
and Directo r of Arras Minerals Corp., who is also a Member and Chartered Professional Geologist
(MAusIMM CP(Geo)) of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy . Mr. Barry has sufficient
experience, relevant to the styles of mineralization and type of deposits under consideration and to the
activity that he is undertaking, to qualify as a Qualified Person (“QP”) for the purposes of National
Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure of Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”).
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"Tim Barry"
Tim Barry, MAusIMM CP(Geo)
Chief Executive Officer and Director
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About Arras Minerals Corp.
Arras is a Canadian exploration and development company advancing a portfolio of copper and
gold assets in northeastern Kazakhstan, including the Option Agreement on the Beskauga copper
and gold project. The Company has established the third- largest license package in the country
prospective for copper and gold (behind Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals Group). The Company’s
shares are listed on the TSX-V under the trading symbol “ARK”.
Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors concerning estimates of Measured, Indicated, and Inferred Resources: This press release uses
the terms “measured resources”, “indicated resources”, and “inferred resources” which are defined in, and required to be disclosed
by, NI 43-101. The Company advises U.S. investors that these terms are not recognized by the SEC. The estimation of measured,
indicated and inferred resources involves greater uncertainty as to their existence and economic feasibility than the estimation of
proven and probable reserves. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that measured and indicated mineral resources will be
converted into reserves. The estimation of inferred resources involves far greater uncertainty as to their existence and economic
viability than the estimation of other categories of resources. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that estimates of inferred
mineral resources exist, are economically minable, or will be upgraded into measured or indicated mineral resources. Under
Canadian securities laws, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility or other economic studies.
Disclosure of “contained ounces” in a resource is permitted disclosure under Canadian regulations, however the SEC normally only
permits issuers to report mineralization that does not constitute “reserves” by SEC standards as in place tonnage and grade
without reference to unit measures. Accordingly, the information contained in this press release may not be comparable to similar
information made public by U.S. companies that are not subject NI 43-101.
Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding future
events and Arras’ future results that are subject to the safe harbors created under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995, the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Exchange Act, and applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking
statements include, among others, statements regarding plans and expectations of the exploration program Arras is in the process
of undertaking, including the expansion of the Mineral Resource, and other aspects of the Mineral Resource estimates for the
Beskauga project. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, for ecasts, and projections about Arras’
exploration projects, the industry in which Arras operates and the beliefs and assumptions of Arras’ management. Words such as
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variations of such words, and similar expressions and references to future periods, are intended to identify such forward-looking
statements. Forward -looking statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks a nd uncertainties, many of which are
beyond management’s control, including undertaking further exploration activities, the results of such exploration activities and
that such results support continued exploration activities, unexpected variations in ore grade, types and metallurgy, volatility and
level of commodity prices, the availability of sufficient future financing, and other matters discussed under the caption “Risk
Factors” in the Management Discussion and Analysis filed on the Company’s profile on SEDAR on March 30, 2023 and in the
Company’s Annual Report on Form 20 -F for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission filed on February 24, 2023 available on www.sec.gov. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are
not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those expressed or
implied in the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by the Company in this release is based only on
information currently available and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to
publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result
of new information, future developments, or otherwise.