District Reports on Airborne Electromagnetic and Magnetic Results at the Svardsjo Property
District Reports on Airborne Electromagnetic
and Magnetic Results at the Svardsjo Property
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 16, 2022) -
District Metals Corp. (TSXV: DMX)
(FSE: DFPP) ("District" or the "Company")
is pleased to report the results of the final airborne
electromagnetic ("EM") and magnetic data at its polymetallic Svärdsjö Property in the Bergslagen
Mining District of south-central Sweden.
A detailed SkyTEM312 HP survey was flown at 100 m line
spacing in November 2021 across the entire 1,037 hectare Svärdsjö Property. Interpretation of the
SkyTEM data has identified numerous conductive EM and magnetic high anomalies on the Svärdsjö
Property.
SkyTEM Interpretation Highlights:
The SkyTEM survey has identified five conductive targets on the Svärdsjö Property (Figure 1 -
target zones 1 to 5).
Numerous other magnetic high anomalies have also been identified on the
Property.
Target zone 3
consists of an approximate
600 m long conductive and magnetic high trend
that extends far beyond the historic workings of the Svärdsjö Mine, which produced
1.03 Mt at 112
g/t Ag, 6.0% Zn, 2.7% Pb, 0.6% Cu and 0.4 g/t Au
from 1887 to 1989
1
.
Target zone 3 exhibits immense potential:
the coincident conductive/magnetic anomaly is 200
to 300 m wide, trends southwest for over 500 m from the Svärdsjö Mine workings and commences
near surface with vertical extents below 500 m (depth penetration limit of the SkyTEM survey).
Target zone 5
comprises a weak conductive anomaly that is associated with the historic
Stormyrgruvan showing where District recovered a grab rock sample in late-2021 that returned
29.0%
ZnEq
2
(133.0 g/t Ag, 15.7% Zn, 7.8% Pb, 0.1 g/t Au, 1.0% Cu)
.
Target zone 4
consists of two moderate to strong conductive anomalies that are proximal to the
historic Hagsfallgruvan showing where District recovered a grab rock sample in late-2021 that
returned
18.3%
ZnEq
2
(58.2 g/t Ag, 9.8% Zn, 7.1% Pb, 0.1 g/t Au, 0.2% Cu)
.
Garrett Ainsworth, CEO of District, commented: "The SkyTEM electromagnetic and magnetic survey
continues to be a highly effective first pass airborne geophysical survey to explore for polymetallic
mineralization in the Bergslagen District. The SkyTEM survey lit up the historic Svärdsjö Mine with
conductive and magnetic anomalies that extend well outside the mine workings area. The geophysical
anomalies outside of the Svärdsjö Mine extend for over 600 m in a northeast-southwest direction and
are a high priority for follow up drilling. In addition, two other high priority target zones on the Svärdsjö
Property are associated with conductive anomalies that correlate to rock samples collected by District in
late-2021 that returned high grade polymetallic mineralization, which further increases our confidence in
these targets."
Target zone 1 is associated with a weak conductor and northeast trending magnetic high response
situated within favourable felsic volcanic rocks and is not associated with an existing mineral occurrence.
Target zone 2 has a weak conductor and low magnetic response situated within felsic volcanic rocks.
Both of these targets will require follow up in the field to confirm their conductive anomalies are
geological and not cultural.
The Company retained SkyTEM Surveys ApS based out of Denmark to conduct a detailed heliborne
SkyTEM312 HP (transient electromagnetic - high power) and magnetic survey over the Svärdsjö
Property in November 2021. The survey covered the entire 1,037 hectare Svärdsjö Property with
approximately 112 line-kilometers at a line spacing of 100 m. The SkyTEM312 HP system is capable of
detecting conductive polymetallic sulphide mineralization at depths of 500 m or more.
The SkyTEM 312HP survey is capable of identifying potential copper-gold dominant sulphide
mineralization (feeder zones) as a moderate to strong conductor while the potential silver-zinc-lead
dominant sulphide mineralization (distal zones) may show as non-conductive to weakly conductive due to
the zinc sulphide mineralization.
However, the silver-zinc-lead mineralization in the district often has
associated magnetic sulphides, which is expected to be detected as a moderate to strong magnetic
high. The conductive and magnetic data acquired from the SkyTEM312 HP survey continues to be
interpreted by Condor Consulting where 3D inversions and conductive and magnetic plates are being
modeled to optimize the best drilling orientations.
Figure 1: SkyTEM Targets on the Svärdsjö Property
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References
1
Sveriges Geologiska Undersökning (SGU) Map Viewer:
https://apps.sgu.se/kartvisare/kartvisare-malm-mineral.html
2
Metal prices used in USD for the ZnEq calculation were based on Ag $15.00/oz, Au $1650/oz, Cu $2.15/lb, Zn $0.85/lb, and Pb $0.75/lb.
ZnEq
equals = Zn% + (Ag g/t × 0.0257) + (Au g/t x 2.831) + (Cu% × 2.529) + (Pb% × 0.882).
The use of ZnEq is for exploration purposes, and no
adjustments were made for metal recovery.
Technical Information
All scientific and technical information in this news release has been prepared by, or approved by
Garrett Ainsworth, PGeo, President and CEO of the Company.
Mr. Ainsworth is a qualified person for
the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 -
Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
The grab rock samples reported in this news release were recovered from mine dump piles. Rock
samples were transported to ALS Geochemistry in Malå, Sweden for preparation, and subsequently
pulps were sent to ALS Geochemistry in Ireland (an accredited mineral analysis laboratory) for analysis.
Samples were analyzed using a multi-element ultra trace method combining a four-acid digestion with
ICP-MS analytical package ("ME-MS61"). Over limit sample values were re-assayed for: (1) values of
copper >1%; (2) values of zinc >1%; (3) values of lead >1%; and (4) values of silver >100 g/t using the
high-grade material ICP-AES analytical package ("ME-OG62"). Additional over limit sample values
were re-assayed for: (1) values of zinc >30%; (2) values of lead >20% using the high precision analysis
of base metal ores AAS analytical package ("Zn, Pb-AAORE"). Gold, platinum, and palladium were
analyzed using the 30 g lead fire assay with ICP-AES finish analytical package ("PGM-ICP23").
Certified standards, blanks, and duplicates were inserted into the sample shipment to ensure integrity of
the assay process. Selected samples were chosen for duplicate assay from the coarse reject and pulps
of the original sample. No QA/QC issues were noted with the results reported.
Some of the data disclosed in this news release is related to historical drilling results. District has not
undertaken any independent investigation of the sampling nor has it independently analyzed the results
of the historical exploration work in order to verify the results. District considers these historical drill
results relevant as the Company is using this data as a guide to plan exploration programs. The
Company's current and future exploration work includes verification of the historical data through drilling.
Mr. Ainsworth has not verified any of the information regarding any of the properties or projects referred
to herein other than the Svärdsjö Property. Mineralization on any other properties referred to herein is not
necessarily indicative of mineralization on the Svärdsjö Property.
About District Metals Corp.
District Metals Corp. is led by industry professionals with a track record of success in the mining
industry. The Company's mandate is to seek out, explore, and develop prospective mineral properties
through a disciplined science-based approach to create shareholder value and benefit other
stakeholders.
The advanced exploration stage Tomtebo Property is located in the Bergslagen Mining District of south-
central Sweden is the Company's main focus. Tomtebo comprises 5,144 ha and is situated between the
historic Falun Mine and Boliden's Garpenberg Mine that are located 25 km to the northwest and
southeast, respectively. Two historic polymetallic mines and numerous polymetallic showings are located
on the Tomtebo Property along an approximate 17 km trend that exhibits similar geology, structure,
alteration and VMS/SedEx style mineralization as other significant mines within the district.
Mineralization that is open at depth and along strike at the historic mines on the Tomtebo Property has
not been followed up on, and modern systematic exploration has never been conducted on the Property.
For further information on the Tomtebo Property, please see the technical report entitled "NI 43-101
Update Technical Report on the Tomtebo Project, Bergslagen Region of Sweden" dated effective
October 15, 2020 and amended and restated on February 26, 2021, which is available on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com
.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
"
Garrett Ainsworth
"
President and Chief Executive Officer
(604) 288-4430
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Company. These factors and assumptions, however, should be considered carefully. Although the Company has attempted to identify factors that
would cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those disclosed in the forward-looking statements or information, there may
be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Also, many of such factors are beyond the
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information is made as of the date of this news release, and the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise such forward-looking
information, except as required by applicable securities laws. All scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been
prepared by or reviewed and approved by Garrett Ainsworth, PGeo, President and CEO of the Company. Mr. Ainsworth is a qualified person for the
purposes of National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
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