Coro Mining Marimaca Exploration Update: Atahualpa Results Increase Marimaca Mineralized Zone Area by 44% Highlighted by 150 metres at 1.18% CuT and 20 metres at 3.70%
Coro Mining Marimaca Exploration Update: Atahualpa Results Increase
Marimaca Mineralized Zone Area by 44%
Highlighted by 150 metres at 1.18% CuT and 20 metres at 3.70%
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 05, 2019 -- Coro Mining Corp. (“Coro” or the “Company”) (TSX: COP) is pleased
to announce an update for the Company’s Marimaca Project in the Antofagasta Region of Chile. A further batch of 19 RC holes
for 5,650 metres has been completed at Atahualpa, bringing the total to 40 holes for 12,400 metres. The new drill results
confirm the northward extension of copper oxide mineralization from that previously defined at Marimaca 1-23 and La Atómica,
and importantly, indicating an above 1% CuT core zone located in the previously undrilled southern limit of Atahualpa
extending partially to La Atómica and Marimaca 1-23.
Highlights
Hole ATR-28
• From 2 to 82 metres, 80 metres of copper oxide mineralization averaging 0.51% CuT.
Hole ATR-29
• From 14 to 60 metres, 46 metres of copper oxide mineralization averaging 0.88% CuT.
Hole ATR-39 (extending to Marimaca 1-23 modelled area)
• From 2 to 152 metres, 150 metres of copper oxide and lesser mixed mineralization averaging 1.18% CuT.
• From 102 to 122 metres, 20 metres of oxide and mixed copper mineralization averaging 3.70% CuT.
Hole ATR-40
• From 56 to 130 metres, 74 metres of copper oxide and mixed mineralization averaging 0.71% CuT.
Commenting on the results, Luis Tondo, CEO of Coro said: “The second batch of drill results at Atahualpa are our best yet
from the Marimaca Phase II exploration program, exceeding our own expectations on many fronts. First, the results include the
longest intersection published yet for Phase II, with 150 metres at 1.18% copper. Second, we can report our highest-grade
Phase II intersection too, with 20 metres at 3.7% copper. And finally, most satisfying of all, we can report an estimated 44%
increase in the area of the mineralised zone to an enlarged 1,200 metres northwest to southeast strike length and 600 metres
northeast southwest width, and it still remains open to the north and south. The average depth of the oxidation zone is also
believed to have increased from 100 to 130 metres.”
Further Information
The Phase II drilling completed thus far at La Atómica and Atahualpha in addition to the Phase I drilling that established the
initial resource for the Marimaca 1-23 claim are detailed below in Figure 1.
Figure 1: http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/013829ad-f803-4663-b74e-d53c3a004351
The majority of the second batch drill holes are located along northwest-southeast sections, 100 metres apart from the already
released first batch drill holes, bearing 310° and 220° (drilled prior to the decision to change orientation to 270°). The copper
intercepts show attractive thickness of mineralization related to feeders mapped at surface and underground workings and
confirm the extension of the mineralization towards the northern portion of Atahualpa claim.
Holes ATR-39 and ATR-40 are located in the southern part and confirm the existence of a plus 1% CuT brochantite rich
mineralized core, extending approximately 300 by 300 metres. This zone had been interpreted from the Marimaca 1-23 grid
but was not adequately tested by drilling because access to the area was only gained following the acquisition of the property
in late 2018. This zone is an important addition for the whole copper oxide blanket extending beyond limits of Marimaca 1-23
and into La Atómica and Atahualpa.
Two diamond drilling rigs will enter service during March 2019. The anticipated enlarged and integrated Marimaca resource
estimate remains on track for completion in the third quarter of 2019. The preparation of access roads, drilling platforms and
RC drilling at Tarso and Sorpresa are still in progress. The Marimaca Project area and exploration phases are detailed in the
Figure 3 below.
Figure 2: http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/c6d76b5f-a4a0-419c-b591-b365a6e32a5e
The drill intercepts and drill hole collar location data are detailed in Figures 3 and 4 below.
Sampling and Assay Protocol
True widths cannot be determined with the information available at this time. Coro RC holes were sampled on a 2-metre
continuous basis, with dry samples riffle split on site and one quarter sent to the Andes Analytical Assay preparation
laboratory in Calama and the pulps then sent to the same company laboratory in Santiago for assaying. A second quarter was
stored on site for reference. Samples were prepared using the following standard protocol: drying; crushing to better than 85%
passing -10#; homogenizing; splitting; pulverizing a 500-700g subsample to 95% passing -150#; and a 125g split of this sent
for assaying. All samples were assayed for CuT (total copper), CuS (acid soluble copper), CuCN (cyanide soluble copper) by
AAS and for acid consumption. A full QA/QC program, involving insertion of appropriate blanks, standards and duplicates was
employed with acceptable results. Pulps and sample rejects are stored by Coro for future reference.
Figure 3: Atahualpa Intersections
Hole TD (m) From To m %CuT Type
ATR-20 250 0 52 52 0.48 Oxide
ATR-23 400 146 172 26 0.34 Oxide
ATR-24 350 86 144 58 0.49 Oxide
and 164 202 38 0.59 Oxide
and 208 222 14 0.37 Mixed
ATR-25 300 32 44 12 0.32 Oxide
and 194 220 26 0.68 Oxide - Mixed
and 270 288 18 0.47 Oxide - Mixed
ATR-26 300 276 296 20 2.50 Oxide
ATR-27 350 60 158 98 0.49 Oxide - Mixed
including 142 154 12 2.02 Oxide - Mixed
and 216 236 20 0.46 Oxide - Mixed
ATR-28 350 2 82 80 0.51 Oxide
including 2 36 34 0.68 Oxide
and 332 344 12 0.36 Oxide
ATR-29 250 14 60 46 0.88 Oxide
ATR-30 350 92 106 14 0.40 Oxide
and 156 172 16 0.40 Enriched-Primary
and 272 314 42 0.57 Primary
including 274 290 16 1.19 Primary
ATR-31 250 22 62 40 0.47 Oxide
ATR-32 250 10 40 30 0.28 Oxide
ATR-33 250 88 110 22 0.30 Oxide
and 136 176 40 0.68 Oxide - Mixed
ATR-34 300 26 36 10 0.31 Oxide
and 44 96 52 0.36 Oxide
and 134 162 28 0.74 Oxide
including 144 156 12 1.46 Oxide
Atahualpa intersections continued,
ATR-35 300 70 90 20 0.40 Oxide
and 120 150 30 0.43 Oxide
and 234 254 20 0.65 Oxide - Mixed
ATR-36 300 76 104 28 0.29 Oxide
and 142 160 18 0.57 Enriched
and 174 192 18 0.48 Oxide - Enriched
and 202 220 18 0.36 Oxide - Enriched
ATR-37 300 106 128 22 0.34 Oxide
and 190 200 10 0.40 Oxide
and 286 300 14 0.38 Primary
ATR-38 300 64 80 16 0.66 Oxide - Mixed
and 230 294 64 0.35 Oxide - Mixed
including 262 296 34 0.45 Oxide - Mixed
ATR-39 250 2 152 150 1.18 Oxide - Mixed
and 102 122 20 3.70 Oxide - Mixed
and 130 146 16 1.57 Enriched - Mixed
ATR-40 250 56 204 148 0.48 Oxide - Mixed
including 56 130 74 0.71 Oxide - Mixed
Figure 4: Atahualpa Drill Collars
Hole Easting Northing Elevation Azimuth Inclination Depth
ATR-20 374876.9 7435937.4 995.0 330 -60 250
ATR-23 375115.9 7435898.1 1127.8 310 -60 400
ATR-24 375045.1 7435955.8 1095.3 310 -60 350
ATR-25 375046.5 7435944.6 1095.2 220 -60 300
ATR-26 375079.7 7436211.9 1093.3 310 -60 300
ATR-27 374974.5 7436012.4 1063.3 310 -60 350
ATR-28 374877.9 7436071.9 1029.6 270 -60 350
ATR-29 374876.9 7436075.5 1029.3 310 -60 250
ATR-30 374976.2 7436003.8 1063.2 220 -60 350
ATR-31 374802.7 7436124.5 1023.2 220 -60 250
ATR-32 374796.6 7436128.7 1022.9 310 -60 250
ATR-33 374953.0 7436145.6 1070.8 310 -60 250
ATR-34 374952.5 7436142.3 1070.9 270 -60 300
ATR-35 375027.5 7436093.6 1110.0 310 -60 300
ATR-36 375027.5 7436093.6 1110.0 270 -60 300
ATR-37 375096.7 7436037.2 1144.1 310 -60 300
ATR-38 375155.8 7436131.2 1115.9 310 -60 300
ATR-39 374986.0 7435714.7 1053.8 270 -60 250
ATR-40 374925.7 7435759.3 1060.9 270 -60 250
Qualified Persons
The technical information in this news release, including the information that relates to geology, drilling and mineralization of
the Marimaca Phase I and II exploration program was prepared under the supervision of, or has been reviewed by Sergio
Rivera, Vice President of Exploration, Coro Mining Corp, a geologist with more than 36 years of experience and a member of
the Colegio de Geologos de Chile and of the Institute of Mining Engineers of Chile, and who is the Qualified Person for the
purposes of NI 43-101 responsible for the design and execution of the drilling program.
Contact Information
For further information please visit www.coromining.com or contact:
Nicholas Bias, VP Corporate Development & Investor Relations
Cell: +44 (0)7771 450 679
Office: +56 2 2431 7601
Email: [email protected]
Forward Looking Statements
This news release includes certain “forward-looking statements” under applicable Canadian securities legislation. These
statements relate to future events or the Company’s future performance, business prospects or opportunities. Forward-looking
statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the future development and exploration potential of the
Marimaca Project. Actual future results may differ materially. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be
accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-
looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a
number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by Coro, are inherently subject to significant
business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and
unknown, could cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or
achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and the parties have made
assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: the inherent
risks involved in the mining, exploration and development of mineral properties, the uncertainties involved in interpreting drilling
results and other geological data, fluctuating metal prices, the possibility of project delays or cost overruns or unanticipated
excessive operating costs and expenses, uncertainties related to the necessity of financing, the availability of and costs of
financing needed in the future as well as those factors disclosed in the Company’s documents filed from time to time with the
securities regulators in the Provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova
Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. Coro undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking
statements contained herein whether as a result of new information or future events or otherwise, except as may be required
by law.