Eminent Identifies Deep Feeder Structures Coincident with Multi-kilometer Vein System at Gilbert South Gold Property, Nevada
Eminent Identifies Deep Feeder Structures Coincident with Multi-kilometer
Vein System at Gilbert South Gold Property, Nevada
VANCOUVER, BC
,
Feb. 8, 2022
/CNW/ -
Eminent Gold Corp.
(TSXV: EMNT) (OTCQB: EMGDF) (the "
Company
" or "
Eminent
") is pleased to report excellent
results from its recently completed geophysical campaign at the Gilbert South property within the Walker Lane Trend in
Nevada
. (Figure 1). The Company had
previously identified target areas associated with multi-kilometer length faults hosting gold-bearing veins that assayed from 3 g/t to 31 g/t gold (see
October 21,
2021
NR). To further refine targeting along these gold bearing fault zones, a ground based CSAMT (Controlled Source Audio-frequency Magnetotellurics) survey
was conducted over the property to better understand their geometry.
The results of the survey clearly demonstrate that gold rich veins hosted within
mapped fault zones have a strong correlation with conductive responses within host rocks with a high resistivity signature
. The company has identified
three primary target zones based on the results of the geophysical (CSAMT) survey, rock chip and soil assays, and an ammonium anomaly that coincide with
mapped gold bearing vein systems (Figure 2, Table 1).
Paul Sun
, President and CEO of the Company commented:
"We are very pleased with the results from the geophysical survey which support our technical team's target model and strengthens our belief that Gilbert South
contains a robust gold system.
Eminent's four gold projects represent very rare new significant discovery opportunities in
Nevada
, the number one global jurisdiction for gold discoveries and
mining gold."
Exploration target areas initially identified by surface samples and mapping have been corroborated by the geophysical data. The geophysical conductive
anomalies commonly correlate with alteration of the host rock to clay minerals produced by the same fluids that formed veins; a common association in bonanza
gold targets and one that Eminent geologists mapped on the surface at Gilbert South. The depth of these anomalies, projected from surface, indicates significant
size of target zones along these deep-seated fluid conduits (Figure 3, 4). The company plans to prioritize and permit drill targets at Pretty Boy, Bighorn, and the
East Bound areas in preparation for a drill program planned in Q3 of this year.
Dan McCoy
, Chief Geologist and Director stated:
"Gilbert South is a premier
Nevada
exploration opportunity as many other bonanza vein districts in
Nevada
have been well tested, modern exploration has barely
scratched the surface at Gilbert South. We have taken numerous samples exceeding 10 g/t over meter-plus widths and are also encouraged by the amount of
visible gold we are seeing. The geophysics indicates that these structures could have feeder targets supplying the gold on surface – the feeder targets extend
kilometers deep and thus provide the potential of thick bonanza zones at depth. We are very excited to refine our targets further and to drill them this year."
Summary of Geophysics
Nine transects of CSAMT were collected by Durango Geophysical Operations at 25-meter or 50-meter dipoles with lines spaced 500-meter apart to provide two-
dimensional resistivity models. Computational Geosciences completed inversions of the two-dimensional data and integrated the data into a three-dimensional
volume. Stratigraphic units are recognized by either their conductive (i.e., volcanic) or resistive (i.e., silicified siltstone basement) nature. Due to the resistive
nature of the silicified basement rocks, structures serving as hydrothermal fluid pathways to form epithermal quartz veins appear as relative conductive anomalies
due to clay alteration of the surrounding basement rocks. Major breaks in resistive bodies generally correspond to mapped structures (i.e., veins and faults). A 1.5
km wide block comprised by the Bighorn, Pretty Boy, and East Bound (EB) faults contains several features that make the target appealing: 1) anomalous surface
mineralization (see
November 22, 2021
NR), 2) ammonium-bearing alteration which suggests the presence of deep-seated structures (see
October 21, 2021
NR)
and, 3) new geophysics that indicates the existence of inferred, deep-seated structures.
From west to east across the central portion of the Property there are three primary structures that form the heart of outlined exploration targets. On the western
portion of the Property is the 2.5 km long Bighorn target, characterized by a subvertical, east-dipping, conductive anomaly that cuts a 500-meter-thick section of
resistive basement. This anomaly suggests a deep-seated structure with up to a 250-meter-wide halo of alteration. The 2.5 km long Pretty Boy target is
characterized by numerous subtle breaks in the resistive basement. These breaks in resistivity could indicate the mapped, 0.75 km wide stockwork vein zone cuts
the basement rock at depth, and coalesces into a single feeder structure. Farthest to the east is the 2.5 km long EB target which is characterized as a resistivity
break that is steeply east-dipping, comparable to the Bighorn target in scale. Branching off the EB fault is a subsidiary west-dipping fault and epithermal vein from
which a 30.6 g/t Au sample was taken. Beneath the Pretty Boy and EB targets is a large conductive anomaly that may represent carbonaceous basement rocks
which are thought to be a potential source of ammonium-bearing clays found at the surface. Ammonium-bearing clay alteration is indicative of the fertile, deep-
seated nature of the target structures. All three structures are prime targets for bonanza epithermal veins.
Next Steps
Compilation of all legacy and new data into a Leapfrog geologic model is allowing the technical team to refine drill targets on the Bighorn, Pretty Boy and EB
structures. By integrating multiple lines of evidence; surface geochemistry, geology, spectroscopy and now geophysics, the technical team is identifying discrete
vein targets both along strike and down dip of our multiple 2.5 km-long structural targets. Targets will be drill tested in Q3 of 2022.
All scientific and technical information in this news release has been prepared by, or approved by Justin Milliard, PGeo. Mr. Milliard is Project Geologist for
Eminent and is a qualified person for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
Figure 1. Location map showing the Gilbert South project 30 km west of Tonopah, Nevada in Walker Lane Trend (total gold endowment of over 80 Moz Au and
700 M oz Ag[1]). (CNW Group/Eminent Gold Corp.)
Figure 2. Geologic map overlain on terrain sourced from ESRI online map database showing; recent (star) and historic (diamond) rock samples and geophysical
transects (yellow). Drill target locations shown by magenta hexagons. Cross-sections from CSAMT transects (A-A’ & B-B’) are shown in Figures 3 and 4,
respectively. (CNW Group/Eminent Gold Corp.)
Vein Targets
<700 ppb Au
Soil Anomaly
>3 g/t Au
Rock
Sample
Mapped
Structure
NH
4
+
Anomaly
Geophysical
Anomaly
Bighorn 1
X
X
X
X
Bighorn 2
X
X
X
Bighorn 3
X
X
Pretty Boy 1
X
X
X
X
X
Pretty Boy 2
X
X
X
X
X
East Bound 1
X
X
X
X
East Bound 2
X
X
X
X
Table 1. Compilation of key features indicative of the presence of epithermal veins at depth considered for each target.
Figure 3. Two-dimensional CSAMT section of Line 2 showing the principle structural targets with nearest surface rock and soil samples projected to line. Dashed
magenta lines represent target zones. (CNW Group/Eminent Gold Corp.)
Figure 4. Two-dimensional CSAMT section of Line 4 showing the principle structural targets with nearest surface rock and soil samples projected to line. Dashed
magenta lines represent target zones. (CNW Group/Eminent Gold Corp.)
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On behalf of the Board of Directors,
"Paul Sun"
CEO and Director
About Eminent Gold
Eminent Gold is a gold exploration company focused on creating shareholder value through the exploration and discovery of world-class gold deposits in
Nevada
.
Its multidisciplinary team has had multiple successes in gold discoveries and brings expertise and new ideas to the Great Basin. The Company's exploration
assets in the Great Basin include Hot Springs Range Project, Weepah, Gilbert South, and Spanish Moon District.
Neither 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 this release.
This news release contains certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements" with respect to the Company within the meaning of applicable
securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects",
"plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could"
or "should" occur. Forward-looking statements made in this news release include the Company's exploration plans for the Gilbert South property, the
Company's expectations for the potential of the Gilbert South property, the Company's plans for generating drill targets based on current information and the
generation of information from the proposed geophysical survey. Although Eminent Gold Corp. believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking
statements are based on reasonable assumptions, including the assumption that records and reports of historical work on the Gilbert South property are
accurate and correct and that the sampling results are indicative of the target areas as a whole, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, are
subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results or realities may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such material risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to raise sufficient capital to fund its obligations under its property agreements going forward,
to maintain its mineral tenures and concessions in good standing, the Company's assumptions may prove incorrect; changes in economic conditions or
financial markets; the inherent hazards associated with mineral exploration and mining operations, future prices of gold, silver and other metals, changes in
general economic conditions, accuracy of mineral resource and reserve estimates, the ability of the Company to obtain the necessary permits and consents
required to explore, drill and develop the Company's projects and if obtained, to obtain such permits and consents in a timely fashion relative to the Company's
plans and business objectives for the projects; the general ability of the Company to monetize its mineral resources; adverse weather conditions may affect the
Company's ability to conduct work programs, availability of qualified personnel, changes in environmental and other laws or regulations that could have an
impact on the Company's operations, compliance with environmental laws and regulations, dependence on key management personnel and general
competition in the mining industry. Forward-looking statements are based on the reasonable beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company's management on
the date the statements are made. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event
that management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.
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