Latin Metals Stakes Large Sedimentary Copper Exploration Property in Argentina. Samples 2.4% Copper and 628 ppm Vanadium
Latin Metals Stakes Large Sedimentary Copper
Exploration Property in Argentina.
Samples 2.4% Copper and 628 ppm Vanadium
NR23-02 January 17, 2023
Vancouver, B.C. – Latin Metals Inc. (“Latin Metals ” or the “ Company”) - (TSXV: LMS)
(OTCQB: LMSQF) announces staking of the Mirador Copper project (“Mirador” or the
“Property”), totaling 99,000 hectares and located within Salta Province, Argentina. The property
is prospective for sediment -hosted copper deposits , and initial reconnaissance has identified
outcropping mineralization with one sample grading 2.4% copper and 628ppm vanadium.
Keith Henderson, the Company’s President & CEO stated, “The Mirador property was successfully
acquired as part of our ongoing generative studies for sediment-hosted copper in geologically
prospective areas. Our initial mapping and sampling has provided proof of concept in the form
of high-grade, sediment-hosted copper mineralization in outcrop”.
Mr. Henderson added, “ The style of mineralization that we have discovered is exactly what we
were looking for, and the project ticks a lot of boxes for Latin Metals. The project area is large,
and the acquisition cost was low. Sediment-hosted copper deposits elsewhere in the world tend
to be large and high-grade, so we believe that acquiring prospective belts with the right geology
and potential for copper mineralization make attractive projects to farm out to larger mining
companies, in line with our business model.”
Plate 1: Outcropping, shale-hosted copper oxide mineralization grading 2.4% copper, Mirador project.
Mirador Copper Project
The 99,000 -hectare Mirador project was selected for staking based on the compilation of
historical data, regional interpretation of geological maps, and recognition of key geological
characteristics in common with sediment-hosted copper deposits elsewhere in the world.
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The Salta rift and the rocks of the Cretaceous Salta Group have not been a focus for modern
exploration and a result, Latin Metals believes that the belt is significantly under- explored. The
belt hosts potential source rocks and host rocks as well as structural settings seen in sediment
hosted copper deposits globally. Historical records for sediment -hosted copper mine ralization
have been documented at two levels within the Salta group. The potential host rock sedimentary
formations are typically recessive and are covered by vegetation, which goes some way to explain
why no other company has identified mineralization in this area.
The Project is located approximately 110 km by road from Salta and is accessible year- round by
paved road. During initial reconnaissance, our geologists were able to visit a small portion of the
claim block and confirm the existence of sediment-hosted copper mineralization. Sampling from
an outcrop (Figure 1, Plate 1) returned a grade of 2.4% copper. The sample is also highly
anomalous in vanadium, assaying 628 ppm.
Figure 1: Mirador project location in Argentina together with various current and historical
project locations (left), and Mirador project claim block together with regional geology
and historical copper occurrences (right)
Future Work
The Company plans to initiate a regional stream sediment survey cover ing the entire Mirador
project area. This work will allow prioritization of prospective areas for detailed follow -up. We
will concurrently visit all documented mineral occurrences in the area to identify all possible
stratigraphic levels of mineralization and geometry within the Salta group.
NR23-02Continued 3 January 17, 2023
Corporate Update Webinar
On Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET, the Company will host a live
corporate update and will provide an overview of Latin Metals, its projects in South America and
its goals for the coming year.
A live question-and-answer period will follow this for investors, analysts, and media.
Webinar Details
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET
Speaker: Keith Henderson, CEO of Latin Metals Inc.
Registration Link: https://meet.zoho.com/W7CE9ctAr2
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the
webinar.
About Latin Metals
Latin Metals is a mineral exploration company acquiring a diversified portfolio of assets in South
America. The Company operates with a Prospect Generator model focusing on the acquisition
of prospective exploration properties at minimum cost, completing initial evaluation through
cost-effective exploration to establish drill targets, and ultimately securing joint venture partners
to fund drilling and advanced exploration. Shareholders gain exposure to the upside of a
significant discovery without the dilution associated with funding the highest-risk drill-based
exploration.
QA/QC
The work program at Mirador was designed and supervised by Eduardo Leon, the Company's
Exploration Manager, who is responsible for all aspects of the work, including the quality
control/quality assurance program. On-site personnel at the project rigorously prepare and track
samples which are security sealed and shipped to the ALS laboratory in Mendoza. Samples used
for the results described herein are prepared and analyzed by multi-element analysis using an
inductively coupled mass spectrometer in compliance with industry standards.
Qualified Person
Keith J. Henderson, P.Geo., is the Company's qualified person as defined by NI 43-101 and has
reviewed the scientific and technical information that forms the basis for portions of this news
release. He has approved the disclosure herein. Mr. Henderson is not independent of the
Company, as he is an employee of the Company and holds securities of the Company.
NR23-02Continued 4 January 17, 2023
On Behalf of the Board of Directors of
LATIN METALS INC.
“Keith Henderson”
President & CEO
For further details on the Company readers are referred to the Company's web site (www.latin-
metals.com) and its Canadian regulatory filings on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
For further information, please contact:
Keith Henderson
Suite 890
999 West Hastings Street,
Vancouver, BC, V6C 2W2
Phone: 604-638-3456
E-mail: [email protected]
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anticipated exploration program results from exploration activities, and the Company's expectation that it will be able to enter
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will result in sustained precious and base metals demand and prices, the receipt of any necessary permits, licenses and regulatory
approvals in connection with the future development of the Company’s Argentine projects in a timely manner, the availability of
financing on suitable terms for the development, construction and continued operation of the Company projects, and the
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difficulties in connection with mineral exploration and development and mine development activities at the Properties, including
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