Barksdale Reports Final Assay Results for SUN2
Barksdale Reports Final Assay Results for
SUN2
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 30, 2024) - Barksdale Resources Corp. (TSXV:
BRO) (OTCQX: BRKCF) ("
Barksdale
" or the "
Company
") is pleased to provide the final assay results
from the SUN2 drill hole, completed as part of the ongoing Phase I drill program at the Sunnyside
copper-lead-zinc-silver exploration project in Arizona.
HIGHLIGHTS
SUN-002 re-assays of the chalcocite zone have been completed.
The zone hosts copper
mineralization with a strong silver component that correlates well with historic drilling that extends
nearly 2km to the northwest.
27m at 0.33% copper, 13.9 g/t silver, 0.04 g/t gold, 0.13% zinc from 332 meters.
Including 9.15m at 0.49% copper, 28.8 g/t silver, 0.05 g/t gold, 0.22% zinc from 332
meters.
Rick Trotman, President and CEO states, "The final assays for SUN2 significantly extend the known
footprint of the chalcocite zone that occurs both above and proximal to the Sunnyside porphyry complex.
The shallow zone of copper and silver mineralization is now believed to span approximately 2.1 km east-
west and 1.75km north-south, ranging in thickness between 15 and 170 meters thick.
This district is
loaded with potential, and we are excited about the potential for not only this shallow mineralization but
the main target for this program, which is the CRD/Skarn system at depth.
We'll have an update out next
week on our SUN3 hole, which is targeting the deeper system."
Copper sulfide mineralization logged in SUN-002 consists of pyrite-chalcocite (+/-) sphalerite between
332 and 360m.
This zone is correlated with the nearest historic drill holes over 700m away, showing that
an extensive, sub-horizonal zone of mineralization is present at shallow depths across much of the
permitted drill area.
Figure 1. Sunnyside project area showing the aerial extent of the shallow chalcocite zone.
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Figure 2. Cross section highlighting shallow chalcocite mineralization at Sunnyside including historic
intercepts. Historic drilling and assays pre-date NI 43-101 standards and cannot be relied upon.
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Table 1.
Assay results from the SUN-002 chalcocite zone.
True width is estimated to be
approximately 90% of interval length.
Hole Number
From (m)
To (m)
Interval (m)
Cu (%)
Ag (ppm)
Au (ppm)
Zn (ppm)
Pb (ppm)
SUN-002
332.23
359.66
27.43
0.33
13.9
0.04
1,291
420.2
including
332.23
341.38
9.15
0.49
28.8
0.05
2,182
886.0
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Drilling on SUN2 was completed using HQ and NQ size diamond drill core. The core was logged by
experienced geologists engaged by the Company. Drill holes are logged and marked for sampling prior
to being sawn in half using a diamond blade saw, with one half of the sawn core being placed in a cloth
sample bag, with a unique sample tag, while the second half was returned to the core box for storage on
site. Sample assays are being performed by ALS Geochemistry, an accredited (ISO 9001) laboratory.
Core samples are analyzed for total copper and gold as well as a multi element ICP Analysis.
In addition to the ALS Quality Assurance program, Barksdale has an internal QA/QC program that
includes certified reference standards from OREAS North America. These standards are of similar
composition to mineral deposits found at Sunnyside. Several different standards are included in each
batch of samples submitted to the lab. These controls are tracked to ensure the integrity of the assay
data.
Scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Lewis
Teal, Senior Consultant to the Company and a 'Qualified Person' as defined under Canadian National
Instrument 43-101.
Barksdale Resources Corp.
, a 2023 OTCQX BEST 50 Company, is a base metal exploration
company headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., that is focused on the acquisition, exploration and
advancement of highly prospective base metal projects in North America. Barksdale is currently
advancing the Sunnyside copper-zinc-lead-silver and San Antonio copper projects, both of which are in
the Patagonia mining district of southern Arizona, as well as the San Javier copper-gold project in
central Sonora, Mexico.
ON BEHALF OF BARKSDALE RESOURCES CORP
Rick Trotman
President, CEO and Director
Terri Anne Welyki
Vice President of Communications
778-238-2333
For more information please phone 778-558-7145, email
or visit
www.BarksdaleResources.com
.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION: This news
release includes "forward-looking information" under applicable Canadian securities legislation
including, but not limited to, the Company's goals for 2024; geological interpretations; the proposed
nature, size, timing, targets and impact of the Company's planned drilling program on the Sunnyside
project, anticipated drill and exploration results; the estimation of mineral resources; magnitude or
quality of mineral deposits; anticipated advancement of mineral properties or programs; future
operations; mine plans; future exploration prospects; the completion and timing of technical reports;
future growth potential of Barksdale Resources and future development plans for the Sunnyside
copper-lead-zinc-silver project; the ability of the Company to obtain the requisite staffing, bonding and
financing therefor; and the potential impact of seasonal drilling restrictions on the ability of the
Company to effectively carry out such program.
Such forward-looking information reflects
management's current beliefs and are based on a number of estimates and assumptions made by
and information currently available to the Company 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 information.
Historic drill results from the Sunnyside property are historic in nature and pre-date NI 43-101
standards.
They are for informational purposes only and should not be relied on.
Readers are
cautioned that such forward-looking information are neither promises nor guarantees, and are subject
to known and unknown risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, general business,
economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties, uncertain and volatile equity and capital
markets, lack of available capital, actual results of exploration activities, environmental risks, future
prices of base metals, operating risks, accidents, labor issues, delays in obtaining governmental
approvals and permits, and other risks in the mining industry.
The Company's proposed drilling
program at Sunnyside is an exploratory search for commercial quantities of ore, the discovery of
which cannot be assured.
The geological similarity and close proximity of South 32's Hermosa project
(Taylor, Clark and Peake deposits) to Sunnyside is not necessary indicative of the mineralization at
Sunnyside. There are currently no NI 43-101 resources or reserves on the Sunnyside property.
There
is also uncertainty about the continued spread and severity of COVID-19, the ongoing war in Ukraine
and rising inflation and interest rates and the impact they will have on the Company's operations,
supply chains, ability to access mining projects or procure equipment, supplies, contractors and other
personnel on a timely basis or at all and economic activity in general. All forward-looking information
contained in this news release is qualified by these cautionary statements and those in our continuous
disclosure filings available on SEDAR at
www.sedarplus.ca
.
Accordingly, readers should not place
undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise, except as required by law.
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