X-Terra Resources identifies a new mineralized system at Troilus East
X-Terra Resources identifies a new
mineralized system at Troilus East
ROUYN-NORANDA, QC
,
Aug. 13, 2020
/CNW Telbec/ - X-Terra Resources Inc. (TSXV: XTT)
(FRANKFURT: XTR) ("
X-Terra
") is pleased to announce the identification of a new mineralized
system close to the Troilus Mine, in Northern Québec, from its first ever prospecting campaign on
the property (see X-Terra press release dated
July 2, 2020
).
X-Terra Resources identifies a new mineralized system at Troilus East (CNW Group/X-Terra
Resources Inc.)
The newly identified "Smoke" showing is located in the southwest portion of the property three
kilometres directly south east of the former Troilus open pit. The new system identified covers a
strike length of approximately 2.2 kilometres where polymetallic sulfides were sampled. X-Terra
noted that sporadic samples over this area returned copper grades up to
0.25% Cu,
silver grades
up to
8.0 g/t Ag,
zinc grades up to
0.7% Zn and 0.11 g/t Au
, or
0.42g/t AuEq*.
See map.
*AuEq calculated using the spot price on
August 13, 2020
(Au 1947.80 oz; Ag 26.73 oz; Cu 2.85lbs
and Zn 1.06 lbs).
"Being able to define gold, silver and copper mineralization with varied geological features consistent
with the Troilus deposit is a remarkable achievement from the first prospecting program. Considering
that the cut-off grade of the Troilus Gold resource calculation is 0.30 g/t AuEq (see Troilus Gold
Corp. ("TLG") press release dated
July 28, 2020
). The X-Terra exploration team considers these
results more than encouraging as we advance towards the next step of exploration. In addition, the
mineralized system identified correlates to a series of historical electromagnetic anomalies which
have never been drill tested. The teams have already begun planning the next phase of work which
should commence shortly." stated
Michael Ferreira
, President and Chief Executive Officer of X-
Terra.
The mineralization is hosted in a folded sequence of mafic to felsic flows injected by diorite
intrusions. To the north-east, the mineralized system is interwoven into the Parker intrusion, a large
poly phased felsic intrusion. In addition, diorite breccia with sulfides stringers, fractures networks
filled by sulfides associated with quart veining, and disseminated sulfides in mafic host rocks are
common mineralized styles observed in and around the smoke showing. Polymetallic sulfides
observed to date are pyrite, pyrrhotite, chalcopyrite and sphalerite. Furthermore, X-Terra's qualified
person's observations and field expertise over X-Terra's ground and results support the comparison
to that of the Troilus Gold mine which is supported by Troilus Gold's Technical report dated
December 20, 2019
, a copy of which is available on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com
.
A series of important alteration minerals (biotite, tremolite, sericite, garnet, aluminous silicate)
observed alone, or in complex assemblage form halos of which known extensions are still unknown
because of the limited amount of outcrops.
X-Terra wants to highlight that copper and silver grades from drill results disclosed by Troilus Gold
are in the same range as these first surface results obtained from the smoke showing. Also, host
rocks description, alteration and mineralization style, are considered similar. See TLG press release
dated
September 10, 2019
.
Table 1
outlines the grade distribution from 179 rock samples split between 140 bedrock chip
samples and 30 boulder samples over an area of approximately 4.5 square kilometres
Ag (g/t)
Cu (%)
Zn (%)
Au (g/t)
Range
1.0 to 8.0
0.05 to 0.25
0.1 to 0.7
0.05 to 0.11
Number of samples
6
23
10
7
Note: Grab samples are selective by nature and may not be representative of average grades
hosted on the property.
Quality assurance/quality control.
Bedrock and boulder samples were obtained by manually chipping the bedrock and or erratic
boulders. Samples positions were measured by GPS and recorded for quality assurance. Samples
were sent to AGAT Laboratories where they were dried and crushed to 75% passing 10 mesh
(2mm) (Code 200001), split to 250g and pulverized to 85% passing 200 mesh (75μm). Samples are
then analyzed with Sodium Peroxide Fusion method (Code 201 378) with ICP-OES and ICP-MS
Finish (per sample). They are also analyzed for Gold by Fire Assay with ICP-OES (30g) (Code
202052).
Qualified Person
Jeannot Théberge, P. Geo registered in the Provinces of Québec and
New-Brunswick
, a consultant
to X-Terra, a qualified person
under National Instrument 43
–
101 Standards of Disclosure for
Mineral Projects
(
"
NI 43-101
")
has reviewed the technical contents of this news release and has
approved the disclosure of the technical information contained herein.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking information" within the
meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information may include,
among others, statements regarding the future plans, costs, objectives or performance of X-Terra,
or the assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. In this news release, words such as "may",
"would", "could", "will", "likely", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "intend", "plan", "estimate" and
similar words and the negative form thereof are used to identify forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and
will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether, or the times at or by which, such future
performance will be achieved. No assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the
forward-looking information will transpire or occur, including the exploration programs and
development (including any drilling programs) of the Troilus East and/or the Grog and Northwest
Properties, or if it does so, what benefits X-Terra will derive from the Troilus East and/or the Grog
and Northwest Properties. Forward-looking information is based on information available at the time
and/or management's good-faith belief with respect to future events and are subject to known or
unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other unpredictable factors, many of which are
beyond X-Terra's control. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to,
those described under "Financial Instruments" and "Risk and Uncertainties in X-Terra's Annual
Report for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2019
, a copy of which is available on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com
, and could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in
any forward-looking statements. X-Terra does not intend, nor does X-Terra undertake any
obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking information contained in this news release to
reflect subsequent information, events or circumstances or otherwise, except if required by
applicable laws.
About X-Terra Resources Inc.
X-Terra is a resource company focused on acquiring and exploring precious metals properties in
Canada
.
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
the release.
SOURCE
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X-Terra Resources Inc., Michael Ferreira, President and Chief Executive
Officer, 147 Québec Avenue, Rouyn-Noranda, Québec, J9X 6M8, Telephone: 819-762-4101 | Fax:
819-762-0097, E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.xterraresources.com
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