BeMetals Reports Batch of High-Grade Zinc and Precious Metal Underground Drilling Results at Polymetallic South Mountain Project in Idaho
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October 8, 2019 OTCQB – BMTLF
BeMetals Reports Batch of High-Grade Zinc and Precious Metal Underground
Drilling Results at Polymetallic South Mountain Project in Idaho
VANCOUVER, CANADA - BeMetals Corp. (“BeMetals” or the “Company”) (TSXV: BMET) (OTCQB: BMTLF)
is pleased to announce the first batch of borehole analytical drill results from its underground drill
program at the Company’s high- grade South Mountain Zinc -Silver Project (“South Mountain ” or the
“Project”) in southwestern Idaho, U.S.A . This batch of recently received results represent s sampling of
boreholes; SM19-003, SM19-005 and SM19-006 (See Figures 1 & 2). The drilling program is ongoing with
further minerali zed zones from other boreholes under geological logging, sampling and laboratory
analysis. Further batches of borehole analytical results will be released as they become available.
DRILLING HIGHLIGHTS:
• Borehole SM19-006: intersected 15.70 metres grading 21.27% Zinc (“Zn”), 147 grams per tonne
(“g/t”) Silver (“Ag”), 8.04 g/t Gold (“Au”), 0.77% Lead (“Pb”), and 0.30% Copper (“Cu”)
• Borehole SM19-005: intersected 11.23 metres grading 7.97% Zn, 128 g/t Ag, 1.20 g/t Au, 0.91%
Pb, and 0.24% Cu
• Borehole SM19-003: intersected 24.17 metres grading 11.12% Zn, 267 g/t Ag, 3.44 g/t Au, 3.75%
Pb, and 0.29% Cu
• Including: 9.60 metres grading 11.74% Zn, 437 g/t Ag, 5.99 g/t Au, 8.68% Pb, & 0.38% Cu
• Including: 13.26 metres grading 11.77% Zn, 169 g/t Ag, 1.88 g/t Au, 0.54% Pb, & 0.25% Cu
Note: ALS Global completed the analytical work with the core samples processed at their p reparation facility in Reno, Nevada,
U.S.A. All analytical and assay procedures are conducted in the ALS laboratory in North Vancouver, BC. Reported widths are drilled
core lengths as true widths are unknown at this time. It is estimated based upon current data that true widths might range
between 60-80% of the drilled intersection . Intervals and included intervals cut offs are based upon visual contacts of massive
sulphide units with no more than 1.35m of internal dilution.
John Wilton, Preside nt, CEO and Director of BeMetals s tated, “We are pleased with this first batch of
underground borehole results . They support the significant high- grade nature of the deposit, and again
show the robust grades in both silver and gold associated with the base metal mineralization. Notably
these results relate to boreholes drilled both above (SM19- 006) and below ( SM19-003/005) the
Sonneman level adit in an extensive area of mineralization known as the DMEA zone (See Figure 2). This
illustrates the up and down plunge potential to extend the mineralized bodies that form the deposit with
further drilling to expand the high-grade resource base during future work plans.
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The contacts of the massive sulphide bodies generally provide a clear visual boundary to the high- grade
mineralization into either marble or skarn units. This could provide an important effective marker to guide
any future mining of the deposit and limit dilution of the high-grade material.
The phase 1 drilling program is progressing well towards the goal s of testing the drilling strategy and
targeting from the existing underground infrastructure. It is also identifying areas of potential extensions
to the mineralization.”
CURRENT PHASE 1 DRILLING AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN PROJECT
The principal objective of the ongoing drill program at South Mountain is to test potential extensions to
the mineralized zones and confirm the grade distribution of the current polymetallic mineral resource
estimate. To date, the Company has completed 11 underground boreholes for a total of approximately
1,060 metres of this 2,500-metre program. Table 1 below shows the results received from; SM19-003, 005
and 006. Table 2 provides the drill hole co-ordinates, azimuth and dip.
Boreholes SM19 -003, 005 and 006 returned significant intersections of massive sulphide comprised
predominantly of pyrrhotite, sphalerite, galena, arsenopyrite and chalcopyrite. The massive sulphide
intersections and grade intervals are depicted on Figures 1 & 2. These massive sulphides generally appear
hosted within the marble but in some cases are also in contact with skarn units in the DMEA area ( See
figure 2). The massive sulphide zones have sharp contacts into the host units. Borehole SM19- 004
intersected mostly skarn and marble units with an approximately 2.40 metre wide interval of massive
sulphides that has not yet been sampled.
Table 1. SM19-003 to SM19-006 Drill Holes: Analytical and Assay Results
Borehole ID & Zone From
(m)
To
(m)
Core
Interval
(m)
Zn % Ag
g/t
Au
g/t Pb % Cu %
SM19-003: Interval 1 51.18 75.35 24.17 11.12 267 3.44 3.75 0.29
Including 51.18 60.78 9.60 11.74 437 5.99 8.68 0.38
Including 62.09 75.35 13.26 11.77 169 1.88 0.54 0.25
SM19-003: Interval 2 77.60 81.24 3.64 9.74 331 1.94 1.11 0.34
SM19-005 75.13 86.37 11.23 7.97 128 1.20 0.91 0.24
SM19-006 28.01 43.71 15.70 21.27 147 8.04 0.77 0.30
Note: Reported widths are drilled core lengths as true widths are unknown at this time. It is estimated based upon current data
that true widths might range between 60-80% of the drilled intersection. Intervals and included intervals cut offs are based upon
visual contacts of massive sulphide units with no more than 1.35m of internal dilution. (Note: See details below in QA/QC section).
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Figure 1: Plan View of the Sonneman & Laxey Levels, South Mountain Deposit, showing locations of rib-
sampling, priority target zones, planned boreholes, and completed borehole results; SM19-003,004,005
& 006 (SM19-002 previously reported)
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Figure 2: 3D Perspective View looking north-north-east, showing locations of rib- sampling, priority
target zones, and completed borehole results SM19-003,004,005 & 006, (SM19-002 previously reported)
Table 2: Drill Hole Azimuth, Dip and Collar Co-ordinates
Hole ID Azimuth
Degree
Dip
Degree
End of hole
Length
(m)
East (ft) North (ft) Elevation
(ft)
SM19-003 152 -47 99.97 231,176 394,120 6,868
SM19-004 175 -58 119.79 231,176 394,120 6,868
SM19-005 175 -53 98.45 231,176 394,120 6,868
SM19-006 320 +61 58.67 231,148 393,978 6,860
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES
The project employs a rigorous QC/QA program that includes; blanks, duplicates and appropriate certified
standard reference material. All samples are introduced into the sample stream prior to sample
handling/crushing to monitor analytical accuracy and precision. The i nsertion rate for the combined
QA/QC samples is 10 percent or more depending upon batch sizes . ALS Global completed the analytical
work with the core samples processed at their preparation fac ility in Reno, Nevada, U.S.A. All analytical
and assay procedures are conducted in the ALS facility in North Vancouver, BC. The samples are processed
by the following methods as appropriate to determine the grades; Au- AA23-Au 30g fire assay with AA
finish, ME-ICP61-33 element four acid digest with ICP-AES finish, ME-OG62-ore grade elements, four acid
with ICP-AES finish, Pb-OG62-ore grade Pb, four acid with ICP-AES finish, Zn-OG62-ore grade Zn, four acid
digest with ICP-AES finish, Ag-GRA21-Ag 30g fire assay with gravimetric finish.
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The technical information in this news release for BeMetals, has been reviewed and approved by John
Wilton, CGeol FGS, CEO and President of BeMetals, and a “Qualified Person” as defined under National
Instrument 43-101.
THE SOUTH MOUNTAIN PROJECT
South Mountain is a polymetallic development project focused on high- grade zinc and is located
approximately 70 miles southwest of Boise, Idaho ( see Figure 3 ). The Project was intermittently mined
from the late 1800s to the late 1960’s and its existing underground workings remain intact and well
maintained. Historic production at the Project has largely come from high-grade massive sulphide bodies
that remain open at depth and along strike. According to historical smelter records, approximately 53,642
tons of mineralized material has been mined to date. These records also indicate average grades; 14.5%
Zn, 363.42 g/t Ag, 1.98 g/t Au, 2.4% Pb, and 1.4% Cu were realised. Thunder Mountain Gold Inc. purchased
and advanced the project from 2007 through 2019, with expenditures into the project of approximately
US$12M. The current mineral resource estimate of the deposit is detailed in Table 3 below and the
Company expects to p rovide a revised mineral resource update following a phase 2 drilling program in
2020.
The Project is largely on and surrounded by private surface land, and as such, the permitting and
environmental aspects of the Project are expected to be straightforwa rd. Permits are in place for
underground exploration activities and BeMetals does not anticipate significant barriers to any future
development at the Project.
Figure 3: Project Location Map
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Table 3. NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Statement for the South Mountain Project - April 1, 2019
Mineral Resources at 6.04% ZnEq Cut-off
Classification
Zinc Equivalent Resource Contained Metal
Short
Tons ZnEq lbs ZnEq
%
Zn lbs Zn% Ag oz Ag opt
(g/t)
Au oz Au opt
(g/t)
Pb lbs Pb % Cu lbs Cu %
x1000 x1000 x1000 x1000 x1000 x1000 x1000
Measured 63.2 22,200 17.57 14,700 11.64 237 3.745
(116 g/t) 4.0 0.063
(1.96 g/t) 600 0.483 700 0.566
Indicated 106.7 37,800 17.72 21,500 10.08 576 5.398
(168 g/t) 7.0 0.066
(2.05 g/t) 2,100 0.983 1,600 0.766
Measured +
Indicated 169.9 60,000 17.66 36,200 10.66 813 4.783
(149 g/t) 11.0 0.065
(2.09 g/t) 2,700 0.797 2,300 0.692
Inferred 363.2 120,800 16.63 70,500 9.70 2,029 5.585
(174 g/t) 16.3 0.045
(1.49 g/t) 8,700 1.202 5,200 0.696
1. The effective date of the mineral resource estimate is April 1, 2019. The QP for the estimate is Mr. Randall
K. Martin of Hard Rock Consulting, LLC, is independent of BeMetals Corp.
2. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Inferred
mineral resources that are part of the mineral resource for which quantity and grade or quality are
estimated on the basis of limited geologic evidence and sampling, which is sufficient to imply but not verify
grade or quality and continuity. Inferred mineral resources may not be converted to mineral reserves. It is
reasonably expected, though not guaranteed, that the majority of Inferred mineral resources could be
upgraded to Indicated mineral resources with continued exploration.
3. The mineral resource is reported at an underground mining cutoff of 6.04% Zinc Equivalent (“ZnEq”) within
coherent wireframe models. The ZnEq calculation and cutoff is based on the following assumptions: an Au
price of US$1,231/oz, Ag price of US$16.62/oz, Pb price of US$0.93/lb., Zn price of US$1.10/lb. and Cu price
of $2.54/lb.; metallurgical recoveries of 75% for Au, 70% for Ag, 87% for Pb, 96% for Zn and 56% for Cu,
assumed mining cost of US$70/ton, process costs of US$25/ton, general and administrative costs of
US$7.50/ton, smelting and refining costs of US$25/ton. Based on the stated prices and recoveries the ZnEq
formula is calculated as follows; ZnEq = (Au grade * 43.71) + (Ag grade * 0.55) + (Pb grade * 0.77) + (Cu
grade * 1.35) + (Zn grade).
4. Rounding may result in apparent differe nces when summing tons, grade and contained metal content.
Tonnage and grade measurements are in imperial units.
ABOUT BEMETALS CORP.
BeMetals' f ounding Directors include Clive Johnson, Roger Richer, Tom Garagan and John Wilton.
BeMetals is a new base metals exploration and development company focused on becoming a significant
base metal producer through the acquisition of quality exploration, development and potentially
production stage projects. The Company is advancing both its early stage, tier one targeted, Pangeni
Copper Exploration Project in Zambia, and its advanced high- grade, zinc-silver polymetallic underground
exploration at the South Mountain Project in Idaho, USA. The Company’s growth strategy is led by our
strong Board, key members of which have an extensive proven record of delivering considerable value in
the mining sector through the discovery, construction and operation of mines around the world. The
Board, it’s Advisors, and senior management also provide outstanding deal flow of project opportunities
to BeMetals based upon their extensive network of contacts in the international minerals business.
ON BEHALF OF BEMETALS CORP.
"John Wilton"
John Wilton
President, CEO and Director
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