LAURION redefines A-Zone gold, silver and base metal size and potential and extends A-Zone / Brenbar strike length to 6 km
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LAURION redefines A-Zone gold, silver and base metal size and
potential and extends A-Zone / Brenbar strike length to 6 km
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TORONTO, ONTARIO (July 15, 2020) – LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc. (TSX.V: LME and
OTCPINK: LMEFF) (“LAURION” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to provide an update
on the diamond drill campaign at the A -Zone area of the Ishkoday Project, located
near the town of Beardmore, 220 km northeast of Thunder Bay, Ontario, with local and
project-scale considerations.
GOLD TARGET AREA SIZE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED
• Mineralized shear corridor at Ishkoday Project increased to 6 km by 1.5 km from
A-Zone to Brenbar area (Figure 1);
• The Brenbar area hosts wide shear zones and veins with potential for shallow
and wide gold mineralized zones; and
• Recent magnetic surveys indicate mineralized shears and 2020 IP chargeability
corresponds well with zones of high sulphide content and related gold
mineralization
A-ZONE GOLD MINERALIZATION
• Six gold-bearing panels within 450 m x 175 m area traced in A-Zone (Figure 2);
• Panels converge at depth with potential for increased width and grade;
• Current drill assays include:
o Hole LBX20-009: 3.77 g/t gold, 30.1 g/t silver, 10.1% zinc over 0.5 m;
o Hole LBX20-010: 15.6 g/t gold, 73 g/t silver, 14.5% zinc over 0.7 m;
o Hole LBX20-011: 6.26 g/t gold, 5.1 g/t silver over 0.75 m;
• Previous LAURION intersections:
o LBX12-010: 2.29 g/t gold, 12.99 g/t silver, 1.94 % zinc over 19.0 m
o LBX14-019: 1.38 g/t gold, 7.25 g/t silver, 1.41 % zinc over 19.5 m
o LBX20-002: 28 g/t gold, 3.2 g/t silver, 0.47 % zinc over 1.1 m
A-ZONE GOLD-ENRICHED VMS-STYLE MINERALIZATION
• A wide, gold-bearing, low-grade zinc interval has been intersected in rock
setting consistent with high-grade Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS)-style
mineralization;
o Open for >400 m along trend to the northeast and >700 m to the
southwest (total strike length of >1.1 km) and at depth;
o Zinc-bearing stratigraphy traced between seven 2020 drill holes;
Widths vary from 3.37 to 63.93 m (true thickness estimated at
>60%); and
Corresponds well with a chargeable Induced Polarization
anomaly identified in 2020 (Figure 3);
o Intersections include:
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LBX20-003 (100 m vertical depth): 0.58 g/t gold, 6.1 g/t silver and
1.92 % zinc over 63.9 m (including 1.12 g/t gold, 16.61 g/t silver
and 5.0 % zinc over 16.16 m);
LBX20-014: 0.44 % Zinc over 32.59 m
David Lewis, P.Geo., Exploration Manager commented: “Our drilling is confirming the
presence of gold and silver-bearing panels, including both veins and shear zones, that
can be traced directly on surface and with oriented core measurements for 450 m
along strike and w ithin a 175 m wide corridor. Historically, the presence of several
mineralized panels was generally understood, but correlation between panels was
imprecise and the width of the overall zone was poorly understood. Our technical
team has now defined six gol d-mineralized panels within a 175 m wide trend that
converges at depth, and this convergence has the potential to host wider and higher
grade mineralization. These zones are offset somewhat along a moderately -dipping
fault, but our exploratory drilling has identified new mineralized panels beneath this
structure and away from previous drilling.”
“Furthermore, in hole LBX20 -014, a wide low -grade zinc zone was intersected in a
fragmental volcaniclastic rock with banded magnetite and disseminated pyrite; this
rock type and mineralization style best fits with VMS (Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide)
mineralization. This is the same rock type that we intersected in nearby holes LBX20 -
001, -002 and -003 (located approximately 450 m away), which returned wide
mineralized zones. Ho le LBX20-003 intersected 0.58 g/t gold, 6.1 g/t silver and 1.92%
zinc over 63.9 m at a vertical depth of 100 m . This new drill hole intersected the VMS -
style mineralization in a large, untested chargeable geophysical anomaly, which is
1,100 m long and open to the northeast, southwest and at depth.”
“Our phase 1 drill campaign, now complete, has helped our understanding of the A-
Zone area tremendously. We are now analyzing this data and investigating other
areas, such as the recently-acquired Brenbar Mine area, in anticipation for follow-up
drill targeting. The Brenbar area hosts sheared, sulphidized and veined volcaniclastic
rocks which have the potential for shallow and wider gold mineralized zones and
which constitutes our ideal target.”
Technical Discussion
Ongoing modelling of the A -Zone (Figure 1) is encompassing both surficial mapping
and oriented diamond drill core. Preliminary results suggest that six gold-bearing shear
zones, striking northeast and dipping steeply, are offset along a contemporaneous,
moderately southeast dipping shear zone (Figure 2). The steeply dipping shear zones
converge, apparently along the plane of the primary, southeasterly shear zone, and
are interpreted to form a large-scale flower structure at depth (Figure 2). The width of
these mineralized shear zones is relatively narrow, generally up to 2-5 m wide, but the
width (and presumably grade) is interpreted to increase at the convergent zone.
The zinc-bearing, base metal stratigraphy has now been traced between holes LBX20-
001, -002, -003, -004, -005, -006, and -014 which pierced beneath the moderately -
dipping shear zone. These intersections, which vary in width from 3.37 to 63.93 m (true
thickness estimated at >60%) correspond well with a chargeable Induced Polarization
anomaly identified in 202 0 (Figure 3). S-shaped folded stratigraphy, defined by the
chargeable geophysical anomalies, match well with drill intersections and the highest
grades and widths of both base and precious metals are associated with interpreted
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fold hinges. The mineralized interval in hole LBX20 -014 contains relatively minor gold,
suggesting gold enrichment in more deformed areas.
Regional Considerations
On a regional scale, the geology from the A -Zone can be extrapolated for 6 km
throughout the Ishkoday Project. Mapping and geophysical surveys suggest three
major, anastomosing, mineralized faults or shear zones, with associated sp lays, that
can be extended throughout the southeastern section of the Ishkoday Project within
a 1.5 km corridor (Figure 4): the Marge Fault, the Sturgeon Fault, and the Coyle Fault.
These contemporaneous shear zones cut or wrap the Sturgeon River stock and show
that the stock was in place prior to shearing. Gold-bearing veins are commonly shear-
hosted, but extensional veins, such as the mined No.3 vein at the Sturgeon Mine, a re
also related to shearing. The sense of motion on these faults is primarily sinistral (left -
lateral), with minor conjugate (Riedel) dextral faults. The S -shaped folded VMS -style
horizon at the A-Zone is also contemporaneous with this fault displacement and show
that fold hinges are also likely gold-bearing.
At the recently -acquired, past -producing Brenbar Mine, the Marge and Sturgeon
faults are interpreted to converge. The faults widen on surface and veining and
folding becomes more abundant with enhanced chargeable sulphide mineralization
(Figure 5). Upcoming exploration in this area will focus on the gold -bearing potential
of the veins, folds and shear zones.
A-Zone Drilling Overview
In mid -May, LAURION initiated a 4,500 m phase 1 drill campaign designed to test
historic intercepts through infill drilling, in order to understand and extend known
mineralization at the A -Zone. This latest drill campaign has c ompleted 4,975 m of
oriented diamond drill core. Significant assay results from holes LBX20 -007 to -014 are
presented in Table 1 and core orientation data is presented in Table 2.
Table 1. Significant assay results, holes LBX20-007 to -014.
HoleID From (m) To (m) Length
(m)
Gold
(g/t)
Silver
(g/t)
Copper
(wt%)
Zinc
(wt%)
LBX20-007 30 46 16 0.21 2.07 0.01 0.13
LBX20-007 218 236 18 0.10 0.39 0.00 0.02
LBX20-008 24.34 24.84 0.5 0.26 2.80 0.04 1.26
LBX20-008 67 74 7 0.19 1.71 0.02 0.10
LBX20-008 79.4 80.5 1.1 1.06 12.10 0.20 0.76
LBX20-008 101.5 102.62 1.12 0.67 1.10 0.03 0.02
LBX20-009 43.4 47.5 4.1 0.73 5.56 0.04 1.50
Including 47 47.5 0.5 3.77 30.10 0.20 10.05
LBX20-009 50.84 51.45 0.61 0.93 7.00 0.15 1.57
LBX20-010 30 32.3 2.3 0.80 11.23 0.08 0.75
Including 31.2 31.9 0.7 1.92 28.00 0.18 1.93
LBX20-010 39.3 41.5 2.2 5.22 27.80 0.25 4.90
Including 39.3 40 0.7 15.60 73.00 0.55 14.45
LBX20-011 133 135.5 2.5 0.39 0.60 0.01 0.01
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LBX20-011 139.25 140.5 1.25 4.06 4.26 0.02 0.02
Including 139.25 140 0.75 6.26 5.10 0.03 0.02
LBX20-011 140.5 142 1.5 0.02 0.80 0.00 0.01
LBX20-011 295.5 296.5 1 0.36 2.00 0.10 0.04
LBX20-012 1.77 14 12.23 0.16 0.80 0.00 0.02
LBX20-012 31 39.52 8.52 0.21 1.09 0.01 0.05
LBX20-012 45 52.2 7.2 0.12 1.24 0.01 0.05
LBX20-012 85.45 88.51 3.06 0.92 4.24 0.02 0.59
Including 85.45 86.5 1.05 1.22 3.40 0.01 0.59
Including 87.82 88.51 0.69 1.45 9.40 0.05 1.33
LBX20-012 156.86 157.48 0.62 0.23 6.90 0.04 0.72
LBX20-013 108.8 109.75 0.95 0.28 0.80 0.01 0.28
LBX20-013 168.9 169.5 0.6 0.50 0.90 0.01 0.23
LBX20-013 175.17 176.5 1.33 0.16 9.60 0.38 0.70
LBX20-013 184.75 188.95 4.2 0.44 6.69 0.06 1.79
Including 188.4 188.95 0.55 1.57 24.40 0.10 8.61
LBX20-014 62.13 65.5 3.37 0.08 4.08 0.04 0.73
LBX20-014 168.91 201.5 32.59 0.02 1.52 0.04 0.44
Note: Mineralization is subvertical and the true width of mineralization is estimated at >60% of the drill hole
interval.
Table 2. Collar position, orientation and depth of diamond drill holes.
HoleID Easting Northing Elevation Azimuth Dip Depth
LBX20-007 446620 5513206 323 130 -45 325
LBX20-008 446527 5513083 321 130 -45 201
LBX20-009 446546 5513066 323 130 -45 239
LBX20-010 446577 5513106 322 130 -45 239
LBX20-011 446919 5513109 325 310 -45 299
LBX20-012 446773 5513231 327 310 -45 248
LBX20-013 446846 5513170 326 310 -45 197
LBX20-014 446691 5513304 323 310 -50 221
Coordinates are presented in UTM NAD83 Zone 16N.
Qualified Person
Mr. David Lewis, P. Geo. (PGO), LAURION ’s Exploration Manager, is a Qualified Person
as defined by National Instrument 43 -101 and has reviewed and approved the
content of this news release.
All core samples have been assayed by ALS Laboratories in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Samples are processed by 4-acid digestion and analyzed by fire assay on 50 g pulps
and ICP -AES (Inductively -Coupled-Plasma – Atomic-Element-Spectroscopy). Over
limit analyses are reprocessed with gravimetric finish. LAURION employs an industry
standard QA/QC program including insert ion of blanks, duplicates and standards.
Samples are sawn by core saw on site (cut perpendicular to mineralization), with one-
half of the core sent in secure bags to ALS Laboratories.
About LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc.
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The Corporation is a junior mineral exploration and development company listed on
the TSX -V under the symbol LME and on the OTCPINK under the symbol LMEFF.
LAURION now has 181,685,977 outstanding shares of which approximately 59% are
owned and controlled b y Insiders who are eligible investors under the “Friends and
Family” categories.
LAURION's emphasis is on the development of its flagship project, the 100% owned
mid-stage 47 km 2 Ishkoday Project, and its gold -silver and gold -rich polymetallic
mineralization with a significant upside poten tial. The mine ralization on Ishkoday is
open at depth beyond the current core-drilling limit of -200 m from surface, based on
the historical mining to a -685 m depth, in the past producing Sturgeon River Mine. The
recently acquired Brenbar Property, which is contiguous with the Ishkoday Property,
hosts the historic Brenbar Mine and LAURION believes that the mineralization to be a
direct extension of mineralization from the Ishkoday Property.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
LAURION Mineral Exploration Inc.
Cynthia Le Sueur-Aquin – President and CEO
Tel: 1-705-788-9186
Fax: 1-705-805-9256
Website: http://www.LAURION .ca
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