Smooth Rock Reports Initial Prospecting Results from the Chucker Project
Smooth Rock Reports Initial Prospecting Results from
the Chucker Project
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 8, 2019) -
Smooth Rock Ventures Corp
.
(
TSXV
: SOCK)
("
Smooth
Rock
" or the "
Company
") is pleased to announce initial prospecting results from Phase 1 of the Chucker Project's summer
exploration program. The Chucker Project is located in the Silver Star Mining District, within Mineral County, Nevada, in the
Walker Lane gold trend.
Initial prospecting of the Chucker Project by the Company returned up to 44.6 g/t Au from a mine dump. A total of 10 samples
were collected from outcrops and mine dumps. These samples focused on mineralized shear zones and associated quartz
veins, the results are detailed in Table 1.
Table 1.
Preliminary Prospecting Results.
Sample
Number
Material
Au
g/t
Ag
g/t
Cu
ppm
Zn
ppm
Pb
ppm
U
ppm
CH-1
Outcrop
5.630
7.3
169
723
1494
103
CH-2
Outcrop
0.117
2.6
20
302
691
37
CH-3
Outcrop
0.183
1.4
12
311
207
30
CH-4
Outcrop
0.196
0.7
15
185
60
30
CH-5
Outcrop
0.313
0.0
7
29
29
29
CH-6
Outcrop
0.097
0.7
12
63
48
44
CH-7
Mine Dump
44.600
>100
2544
2470
25800
480
CH-8
Mine Dump
0.193
5.4
97
297
764
33
CH-9
Outcrop
0.205
2.0
61
205
235
75
CH-10
Outcrop
0.118
0.6
13
300
305
30
The initial pass of sampling and mapping was conducted in early July 2019 to confirmed previous rock chip assays taken in
2011 by an previous lease holder. As shown in the table above high-grade gold and associated metals exist on the Chucker
property. In addition, past exploration is limited to several very old historical 2-inch diameter drill holes evidenced by drill casing
sticking out of the ground, no drill hole assays have been found. Significant historical mining consists of shafts, drifts, open cuts
and prospect pits. Further results will be released as they become available.
Phase I of the exploration program on the Chucker Project consists of reconnaissance prospecting, geological mapping, surface
trenching, sampling and relocating historical workings. This reconnaissance program will provide accurate modern data to
assist in the planning of the Phase II drill program. Phase I is expected to be completed shortly. The Phase II drill program is
expected to begin in September, following the compilation of the Phase I results and pending receipt of an exploration drilling
permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (the "BLM").
The 100% owned Chucker Project is located in the Silver Star Mining District, within Mineral County, Nevada, in the Walker Lane
gold trend. The Project consists of 28 unpatented mining claims with a combined area of 226 hectares (560 acres) that covers
numerous prospect pits and past producing small scale high grade gold mines. Several altered and mineralized shear zones
with metal rich quartz veins are exposed on the surface.
The property also contains a surface exposure of the range front fault which was historically mined from a shaft. The Chucker
Project is located within the intersection of the Walker Lane shear zone and associated Mina Deflection of the Walker Lane. This
combination creates major fault zones or conduits for ascending mineralized solutions. From observation and historic assay
values, gold, silver, lead, zinc and copper are found in amounts that demonstrate significant potential for exploration. There is no
evidence of modern-day exploration or drilling on the property.
The Chucker Project is located 60 miles southeast of Hawthorne, Nevada or 5 miles southwest of Marietta, Nevada, easily
accessible via state and secondary roads with year-round access. The Chucker Project is located in close proximity to past
producing mines such as Marietta Mines, Moho, and Camp Douglas. The core portion of the property has been held by private
interests for over 40 years.
The scientific and technical content and interpretations contained in this news release have been reviewed, verified and
approved by E. Gauthier, geol., Eng (OIQ), a consultant of the Company, and an independent Qualified Person as defined by NI
43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
"Jeffrey Cocks"
Jeffrey Cocks
President & CEO
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