Komet Reports Positive Results From Its 2018 Drill Program at Kabaya
PRESS RELEASE TSX-V: KMT.V
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Komet Reports Positive Results From Its 2018 Drill Program at Kabaya
September 6, 2018—Quebec City—Komet Resources Inc. (TSX-V: KMT) (“Komet” or the “Company”) is
pleased to announce further encouraging results from a reverse circulation (RC) drill program that was completed
this year on the Kabaya prospect in the southeastern part of the company’s Dabia South exploration property,
located in western Mali, West Africa (Figures 1 and 2).
This RC drilling campaign extended the drill grid north and south of the Kabaya Main zone and completed the
drill grid pattern over the Kabaya southwest zone (Figure 3). A total of 3,029 metres in 38, inclined and shallow
step-out and infill drill holes (Km2018rc01-38) were realized to a vertical depth of around 65 m and defined gold
mineralization with good grade continuity in the thick weathered rock profile (80 m of saprolite; Figure 3, 4 and
5). Gold mineralization systems were initially intercepted in both zones underneath a cluster of soil geochemistry
anomalies in previous exploration drill campaigns (Robex Resources 2013–2014 and Komet Resources 2017;
Figure 3).
Highlights of the drill results include 1.63 g/t over 17 m from 6 m; 1.06 g/t over 28 m from 30 m in
Km2018RC12 and 1.60 g/t over 18 m from 8 m in Km2018rc15 in the Kabaya southeast zones, and 1.26 g/t
over 33 m from 45 m in Km2018rc31, located in the northern part of the prospect, one of the last drill holes of
the campaign and possibly indicating a new zone of economic gold mineralization.
Highlights From the Kabaya Program—Borehole Km2018rc01 to Km2018rc38:
HoleID Type From (m) To (m) Drill Width (m) Weighted Average Grade g/t Au
Km2018rc01 step-out 48 51 3 1.2
Km2018rc12 infil 6 23 17 1.6
Km2018rc12 30 58 28 1.1
Incl. 31 33 2 1.8
Incl. 47 50 3 2.0
Incl. 52 55 3 1.8
Km2018rc12 63 64 1 1.4
Km2018rc13 infil 12 20 8 1.1
Km2018rc13 24 31 7 1.2
Km2018rc13 33 41 8 1.1
Km2018rc15 infil 8 26 18 1.6
Km2018rc17 infil 59 61 2 1.1
Km2018rc19 infil 21 26 5 1.2
Km2018rc20 step-out 28 31 3 2.7
Km2018rc25 step-out 6 14 8 2.1
Incl. 7 11 4 3.8
Km2018rc26 step-out 21 28 7 1.5
Km2018rc31 step-out 17 19 2 1.1
Km2018rc31 45 78 33 1.3
Incl. 45 48 3 3.6
Incl. 50 53 3 1.9
Incl. 54 61 7 2.2
Km2018rc33 infil 68 76 8 2.7
Km2018rc34 infil 0 5 5 2.0
Km2018rc34 63 67 4 1.4
Km2018rc36 infil 60 64 4 1.5
Km2018rc36 68 70 2 2.0
Km2018rc36 76 79 3 1.8
Km2018rc37 step-out 10 20 10 1.2
Km2018rc38 step-out 41 45 4 1.9
*cut-off grade 0.5 g/t; no grade capping applied
** Widths are estimated 70 to 80% of true widths.
“The Kabaya Prospect RC drilling programs continue to provide excellent results and confirm substantial
economic mineralization within the saprolite layer. Moreover, the significant gold intercept in hole Km2018RC31
reveals the probable existence of a new mineralized system in the northern part of the prospect. The Company
will proceed with the Kabaya drill exploration program with the intention to grow economic resources as well
laterally as in depth in bedrock. Furthermore, Komet as an explorer is well underway to provide an important
contribution to the development of the Dabia Area as possible new world class gold district,” stated Werner
Claessens, President and CEO of Komet.
The 35 km² large Dabia South Exploration Permit is underlain by f olded and sheared sequences of
metasedimentary and metavolcanic facies, intruded by felsic and mafic plutons, which make part of the
southeastern portion of the Paleoproterozoic Kedougou-Kenieba inlier, covering eastern Senegal and western
Mali (figure 1). The property is located 15 km east of the north-south oriented regional Senegal-Mali Shear Zone
(“SMSZ”). The SMSZ and its associated northeast-trending splay structures are spatially related to several major
gold deposits such as Fekola, Loulo, Gounkoto and Sadiola.
Past exploration programs, carried out by other companies in the Dabia area, pointed out geochemical features
and litho-structural settings which demonstrated the potential for the discovery of gold mineralization systems.
In 1997 a soil sampling survey by Ashanti Mali SA revealed an interesting gold anomalous zone in the vicinity of
the village Kabaya, located in the southeast portion of the Dabia permit. In the period 2013–2014 reconnaissance
trenching and two small reverse circulation (RC) drilling campaigns, performed by Robex Resources Inc.,
identified economic gold mineralization. The results of a ground gravimetric survey, realized in 2014, suggest a
shear zone controlled geological context. Kabaya gold occurrence could be associated with one of the splay
structures of the regional shear structure SMSZ.
Komet continued the exploration drilling on the Kabaya exploration target in 2017 and 2018. Study of drill
cuttings, artisanal gold pits and rejects and a few rare outcrops provide indications for a geological setting of
quartz-vein stockwork and quartz veins/veinlets in strongly weathered meta sedimentary/volcano-sedimentary
units.
All performed drilling (Komet Resources and Robex Resources) on the Kabaya prospect consisted of westward
oriented inclined shallow holes (average drill depths of around 80 m), which identified economic mineralization
mainly in the saprolite (weathered rock-) layer. Two mineralization zones appear, Kabaya main and Kabaya
southwest, stretching at the surface over lengths of respectively 350 m and 150 m (figure 3). The gold
mineralization remains open at depth in bedrock, underneath the saprolite layer, and laterally to the west of the
Kabaya southwest zone (figures 3, 4 and 5). Hole Km2018rc31 intersected 33 m of economic mineralization in
the northwest part of the Kabaya prospect and probably reveals a new resource zone.
A complete list of gold mineralized drill intercepts from boreholes Km2018rc01 to Km2018rc32 is provided as
Exhibit 1 to this Press release.
Drilling supervision and sampling at the drill site were performed by Komet’s qualified technical staff, supervised
by Jacques Marchand, P.Geo. Sample preparation, analytical testing and reporting of quantitative assays for the
results reported in this press release were realized independently by the SGS Laboratory in Bamako, Mali. Fifty
grams of pulverized material was analyzed for gold via Fire Assay with an atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS)
finish. A system of blanks, standards and duplicates were added to the sample stream to verify accuracy and
precision of assay results, supplementing a variety of internal quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) tests
performed by SGS. The QA/QC program and the processing of results was designed by Pascal van Osta, P.Geo
according to NI 43–101 regulation standards and best industry practices.
The technical information in this document has been reviewed and approved by Pascal van Osta, P.Geo., Vice
President Exploration, who has experience with the style of mineralization under consideration and is a Qualified
Person under NI 43–101.
For more Information on Komet Resources inc.:
Lucas Werner Claessens
Chief Executive Officer
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +1-647-647-2285
Investors relations:
Carl Desjardins, Relations publiques Paradox inc.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +1-514-341-0408
About Komet Resources
Komet Resources Inc. is a Canadian-based gold mining and exploration company, listed on the TSX-V, with a
focus on exploration and production at its projects in Burkina Faso and Mali, West Africa.
Qualified Person's Review
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
The drill program and sampling protocol were managed by Komet under the supervision of Jacques Marchand,
P.Geo. The reverse Circulation drill holes are drilled at 4 -inch sizes. After the cyclone, the entire material
corresponding to 1 m interval is collected and divided with a Jones Riffles splitter type to get a 2–3 kg sample.
Analytical testing and reporting of quantitative assays for the Kabaya results reported in this press release was
performed independently by SGS Mineral Mali SARLU accredited by SANAS and conforms to the requirements
of ISO/IEC 17025:2005 for specific tests as indicated on the scope of accreditation to be found at
http://sanas.co.za/. Gold analyses reported in this release was performed by standard fire assay (FA505) using
a 50-gram charge with atomic absorption finish. A system of blanks, standards and duplicates were added by
the Company to the sample streams to verify accuracy and precision of assay results, supplementing a variety
of internal QA/QC tests performed by SGS Minerals. The samples were securely transported by Komet personnel
from the project site to the SGS sample preparation facility in Bamako, Mali.
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contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking information” or “forward-looking statements” as set out
within the context of security law. This forward-looking information is subject to many risks and uncertainties,
some of which are beyond Komet’s control. The actual results or conclusions may differ considerably from those
that have been set out, or intimated, in this forward-looking information. There are many factors which may cause
such disparity, especially the instability of metal market prices, the results of fluctuations in foreign currency
exchange rates or in interest rates, poorly estimated resources, environmental risks (stricter regulations),
unforeseen geological situations, unfavourable extraction conditions, political risks brought on by mining in
developing countries, regulatory and governmental policy changes (laws and policies), failure to obtain the
requisite permits and approvals from government bodies, or any other risk relating to mining and development.
There is no guarantee that the circumstances anticipated in this forward-looking information will occur, or if they
do occur, how they will benefit Komet. The forward-looking information is based on the estimates and opinions
of Komet’s management at the time of the publication of the information and Komet does not assume any
obligation to make public updates or modifications to any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events, or any other cause, except if it is required by securities laws.
Figure 1: Dabia South Location Map
Figure 2: Kabaya Prospect Location Map
Figure 3: Kabaya Prospect Drill Plan Map
Figure 4: Kabaya South West Cross Section 9525 N
Figure 5: Kabaya Main Cross Section 9625 N
Exhibit 1
Gold mineralized drill intercepts from boreholes Km2018rc01 to Km2018rc38
Reverse Circulation Drill Program Spring 2018
HoleID Type From (m) To (m) Drill Width (m) Weighted Average Grade Au g/t
Km2018rc01 step-out 48 51 3 1.24
Km2018rc12 infil 6 23 17 1.63
Km2018rc12 30 58 28 1.06
Incl. 31 33 2 1.76
Incl. 47 50 3 2.01
Incl. 52 55 3 1.78
Km2018rc12 63 64 1 1.38
Km2018rc13 infil 12 20 8 1.07
Km2018rc13 24 31 7 1.21
Km2018rc13 33 41 8 1.11
Km2018rc13 44 59 15 0.81
Km2018rc13 63 68 5 0.80
Km2018rc14 infil 34 37 3 1.00
Km2018rc14 39 50 11 0.74
Km2018rc14 53 60 7 0.56
Km2018rc14 69 76 7 0.83
Km2018rc15 infil 8 26 18 1.60
Km2018rc15 39 55 16 0.94
Km2018rc16 infil 27 31 4 0.63
Km2018rc16 54 58 4 0.58
Km2018rc17 infil 28 31 3 0.95
Km2018rc17 59 61 2 1.06
Km2018rc17 74 80 6 0.77
Km2018rc18 infil 0 3 3 0.93
Km2018rc19 infil 21 26 5 1.20
Km2018rc19 66 68 2 0.94
Km2018rc20 step-out 28 31 3 2.65
Km2018rc20 51 53 2 0.58
Km2018rc25 step-out 6 14 8 2.11
Incl. 7 11 4 3.80
Km2018rc26 step-out 21 28 7 1.53
Km2018rc26 31 33 2 0.68
Km2018rc26 45 49 4 0.79
Km2018rc31 step-out 17 19 2 1.13
Km2018rc31 45 78 33 1.26
Incl. 45 48 3 3.59
Incl. 50 53 3 1.92
Incl. 54 61 7 2.24
Km2018rc33 infil 3 5 2 0.58
Km2018rc33 44 47 3 0.80
Km2018rc33 68 76 8 2.66
Km2018rc34 infil 0 5 5 2.03
Km2018rc34 10 14 4 0.71
Km2018rc34 24 25 1 0.66
Km2018rc34 39 46 7 0.54
Km2018rc34 51 57 6 0.84
Km2018rc34 63 67 4 1.35
Km2018rc36 infil 60 64 4 1.53
Km2018rc36 68 70 2 1.95
Km2018rc36 76 79 3 1.78
Km2018rc37 step-out 10 20 10 1.16
Km2018rc37 22 28 6 0.54
Km2018rc38 step-out 41 45 4 1.90
*cut-off grade 0.5 g/t; no grade capping applied
** Widths are estimated 70 to 80% of true widths.