Bocana Resources Corp. Provides Additional Details on the Core Samples Delivered for Assay Analysis from the Escala Project in Bolivia
Bocana Resources Corp. Provides Additional Details on the
Core Samples Delivered for Assay Analysis from the Escala
Project in Bolivia
Calgary, December 05, 2023 – Bocana Resources Corp. (TSXV: BOCA) (Frankfurt: VC1)
("Bocana" or the " Company") a company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and
development of mineral properties in South America . The company is pleased to add
additional details on the selected core samples that were recently delivered for assay
analysis. These core samples were collected from o ur successfully completed diamond
drilling campaign at the Company’s Escala Project in Southwest Bolivia.
Of the six cores that were sampled, a total of 1236.35 meters, or 75.12%, were submitted to
ALS Bolivia Ltda for assay analysis. This milestone is important for Bocana as it signifies the
progress made in the exploration and development of the Company’s inaugural mineral
property in South America. The delivery of the core samples for assay analysis is a crucial
step in assessing the potential value and viability of the near surface porphyry deposit at the
Escala area concession.
"The recent delivery of our core samples, especially the first four cores, for assay analysis is
an exciting development for Bocana. W hile we know there is a lot of material to assay, w e
are eager to receive the results and gain further insights into the mineral potential for the
Cerro Galapagos area of our Escala concession. This progress brings us one step closer to
achieving our mission of responsible mineral exploration and development in South
America," Timothy Turner, CEO of Bocana.
Subject to the workload at the lab, the Company anticipates the results to be delivered on the
first two cores soon. The subsequent assay reports should follow shortly thereafter. Looking
ahead, Bocana plans to continue its exploration and development efforts in South America.
The Company remains committed to utilizing advanced technologies and environmentally
conscious practices to maximize the value of its mineral properties while minimizing its
ecological footprint.
Cerro Galapagos Area
Holes HRC2301 -HRC2304 were completed for a total of 1314.70 metres on the Cerro
Galapagos, testing a large, induced polarization, chargeability anomaly. The anomaly was
found to represent a multi-phased, felsic intrusive complex with pervasive phyllic and argillic
hydrothermal alteration. Multi -staged sulphide mineralization occurred in several events
resulting in the earlier precipitation of pyrite, arsenopyrite, followed by chalcopyrite, sphalerite
and galena and additional pyrite and arsenopyrite. In general, the sulphide concentrations
appeared to increase with depth with all holes still in mineralization at completion.
HRC2301 ended at 295.5 meters with 202.60 meters , or 68.5% of it, submitted for
analysis. The hole extended beyond the intrusive complex into volcanic tuffs that were
also well mineralized. Extensive pyrite and arsenopyrite -pyrite mineralization was
encountered in both rock types indicating at least two phases of mineralization
observed.
HRC2302 was drilled to a depth of 253.7 meters with 239.7 meters , or 94.5% of it, was
submitted for analysis.
The hole tested the south -west section of the induced polarization , chargeability
anomaly and was entirely within the intrusive complex. The complex contains different
phases of intrusive activity with the intrusion breccias hosting much of the pyrite and
arsenopyrite-pyrite phases of mineralization.
HRC2303 tested to a total depth of 452.1 meters with 430.1 meters , or 95% of it, was
submitted for analysis.
The hole was extended an additional 152 metres due to increasing mineral
concentrations with depth. The hole tested the north -west of the central core of the
chargeability anomaly . Several intrusive phases were encountered, most of which
were mineralized again by pyrite and arsenopyrite -pyrite phases as well as
chalcopyrite, galena and sphalerite.
HRC2304 was drilled to a depth of 313.4 meters with 312.75 meters , or 99.8% of it, was
submitted for analysis.
The hole intercepted several intrusive phases and intrusion breccia , as well as a
significant increase in hydrothermal breccias. H2304 hosted at least 4 phases of
mineralization with base metal mineralization occurring in the apparently youngest,
hydrothermal breccias. Similar to HRC2303, most of the rock types encountered were
mineralized with pyrite and arsenopyrite mineralization as disseminations and fracture
fillings.
Drill Hole Location Map
Table of Drill Collar Locations, Orientations and Surface Trace
Escala 2023 Drilling
DDH UTM E N Elev. (m) Azimuth Dip
EOH
(m)
HRC2301 19S 718836 7611436 4031 160 -45 295.5
HRC2302 19S 718626 7611762 4026 150 -45 253.7
HRC2303 19S 718901 7612378 4044 315 -65 452.1
HRC2304 19S 718830 7612305 4039 315 -65 313.4
HRC2305 19S 719624 7610666 3983 240 -55 206.2
HRC2306 19S 719435 7610373 3975 240 -55 125.0
HRC2307 19S 721052 7610975 4018 215 -50 355.9
Cerro Blanco Area
HRC2305 was drilled a depth of 206.2 meters and submitted 22.65 meters for analysis.
HRC2306 was drilled to a depth of 125 meters and submitted 28.55 meters for analysis.
Both HRC2305 and 2306 cores encountered approximately 5-10 metres of sediments
before encountering a single phase of a quartz eye porphyry . Minor pyrite and
chalcopyrite mineralization occurs at the sediment/intrusive contact in both holes and
approximately 30 metres of crackle fractured intrusive in hole HRC 2306 healed by
finer grained pyrite with traces of chalcopyrite.
Laura Zone
HRC2307 was drilled a total depth of 355.9 meters and the Company will submit selected
samples for analysis at a later time.
Core Sampling Protocols
All drill core samples have been collected under the supervision of Company employees. Drill
cores were transported from the drill platform to the camp’s logging facility where it w as
geotechnically and geologically logged, photographed, and split by diamond saw prior to
being sampled. Samples were then bag, sealed, and numbered in order to maintain a chain-
of-custody. Company employees also insert ed blank, duplicate and a certified standard
sample in each batch of twenty samples prior to transportation from the Escala area camp to
the ALS Bolivia Ltda. laboratory site in Oruro, Bolivia. ALS will provide Bocana with sample
preparation and analysis services at its ISO/IEC 17025 accredited facilities. The ALS unit in
Oruro is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 17025:2005 accredited and ALS is the only laboratory i n
South America that has a high number of analytical methods accredited by ISO IEC 17025
and has the sample preparation stage included in this accreditation.
Qualified Person
Mr. Lorne Warner, P.Geo., is a "Qualified Person" as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
Mr. Warner has approved the scientific and technical information included in this news
release for dissemination.
About Bocana Resources Corp.
Bocana is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and
development of mineral properties in South America. Bocana, through its wholly owned
subsidiary, Huiracocha International Service SRL, holds a 100% working interest in the
mineral properties known as the Escala area concessions located at the Department of
Potosi, Sud Lipez Province, Bolivia as awarded by Comibol.
Contact Information
For more information on Bocana, visit: https://bocanaresources.com.
For more information or interview requests, please contact:
Timothy J. Turner – Chief Executive Officer
Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains "forward -looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws.
Forward-looking information can be identified by words such as: "intend", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "may",
"will", “approximately”, “planning” , “projected”, “anticipate” and similar references to future periods. Forward -
looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the
actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Bo cana, as the case may be, to be materially
different from those expressed or implied by such forward -looking information, including but not limited to this
risks described in Bocana's Information Circular which are incorporate herein by reference and are available
through SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Although Bocana has attempted to identify important factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other
factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or inte nded. Readers are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release
are made as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any
forward-looking statements or information, except as required by law.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term
is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the
adequacy or accuracy of this news release.