Marimaca Extends Strike Potential at Cindy
News Release
Marimaca Extends Strike Potential at Cindy
Vancouver, British Columbia, July 14, 202 1 – Marimaca Copper Corp. (“Marimaca Copper” or the “Company”)
(TSX: MARI) is pleased to announce that drilling results from the remaining reverse circulation (“RC”) drill holes, completed
at the Cindy Target (“Cindy”), have intersected significant copper mineralization, extending the strike length to over 800m.
Cindy is located less than 5km to the north of the Marimaca Oxide Deposit (“MOD”) and offers potential to add to the
Company’s leachable resource base and extend mine life or increase the scale of future operations.
Highlights
• Mineralized structures now identified over 800 meters of strike
• Broad zones of enriched and primary copper mineralization intersected in two new holes:
o CIR-08 intersected 42m with an average grade of 0.46% CuT as part of a broader 100m @ 0.3% CuT from 128m
o CIR-09 intersected 46m with an average grade of 0.29% CuT as part of a broader 122m @ 0.23% CuT from 218m
• These results extend the strike of the mineralization identified in previously reported holes:
o CIR-03 intersected 42m with an average grade of 0.51% CuT as part of a broader 70m @ 0.39% CuT from 24m
o CIR-02 intersected 20m with an average grade of 0.33% CuT as part of a broader 124m @ 0.22% CuT from 8m
• Intersections in CIR-08 and CIR-09 are deeper and show the consistent, quite broad, easterly dipping structural
controls to mineralization observed in holes CIR-02 and CIR-03
o Indicates potential for up dip oxide mineralization further to the west from CIR-08 and CIR-09
• Updated regional magnetics indicates potential for extensions of oxide structures to the north of Cindy, at Mititus
• No significant mineralization intersected in holes CIR-04, -05, -06 and -07
Sergio Rivera, VP Exploration of Marimaca Copper, commented:
“We have now identified over 800m of strike of a relatively continuous, broad zone of copper mineralization, which extends
from surface, in the northern oxide holes (CIR-02 and CIR-03), down to a depth of 330m downhole in hole CIR-09, which is
located towards the southern end of the area of interest and predominantly intersected chalcopyrite.
“The intersections in CIR -08 and 09 are deeper and accordingly have increased amounts of primary mineralization , but
when considered in context of the east dipping structures, would indicate potential for oxide mineralization closer to
surface, up dip on the structures to the west.
“We have also extended our magnetic survey, which has indicated a large anomaly directly to t he north of Cindy and we
are investigating the potential for extensions of the mineralized zone and structures into this area. If successful, this could
meaningfully increase the strike length of Cindy.
“We are currently awaiting assay results from Mercede s and are preparing infrastructure and drill pads for the Roble
Target, where we will commence drilling imminently.”
Hayden Locke, President and CEO, of Marimaca Copper, commented:
“These results should be considered in context of the broader MOD development. The intersections are above the economic
cut-off grade established in our 4th August 2020 Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”), using a $3/lb copper price, and
are within 5km of the MOD project. As a result, we continue to see strong potential for mine life extension or scale increase
for the MOD with ongoing work at the Cindy Target.”
Overview of Drilling Campaign Objectives and Results
The initial drilling campaign at Cindy (located less than 5km to the north of the MOD) consisted of nine, shallow, RC drill
holes targeting the anomalies identified in both the magnetic survey and surface geochemical sampling previously
completed (refer to announcements on 23 September 2020 an d 17 February 2021 respectively ). The objective was to
identify new, broad zones, of shallow oxide mineralization that could complement the existing resources at the MOD, and
potential deeper sulphide bearing structures which could indicate a more extensive copper system. Results from holes
CIR-01, CIR-02 and CIR-03 were released on June 15th, 2021.
The nine holes were drilled on approximately 250m section lines to the north and south of the historical underground
workings at Cindy, extending over roughly 1.2km of strike. Two sections, located in the northern part of Cindy, each
consisted of two drill holes, and tested the interpreted broadening of the various structures, which are believed to be key
controls of mineralization at Cindy.
The first three drill holes intersected broad zones of copper mineralization over a step-out strike of roughly 800 meters.
Drill holes CIR -03 and CIR-02 intersected broad zones of mixed copper oxide material from near surface including 40m
with an average grade of 0.51% CuT from 48m downhole and 20m with an average grade of 0.33% CuT from 8m downhole,
respectively.
Figure 1: Plan view of Selected Drill Holes at Cindy
Drill holes CIR -08 and CIR -09 both also intersected broad zones of copper mineralization, interpreted to be the same
easterly dipping geological structures observed in CIR-01, CIR-02 and CIR-03, giving a total strike of 800m.
CIR-08 was a step out approximately 200 meters to the north of CIR -01 and 400m to the south of CIR -02. It intersected
100m of copper mineralization with an average grade of 0.3% CuT from 128m downhole. This included a higher -grade
zone of 42m with an average grade of 0.46% CuT. The mineralization was dominantly enriched in the top part of the
intersection transitioning to dominantly chalcopyrite at the bottom.
Figure 2: Cross Section - CIR-08
CIR-09 stepped out approximately 200m to the north of CIR-08. Again, it intersected broad zones of copper mineralization
including 122m with an average grade of 0.23% CuT from 218m downhole. Mineralization was dominantly chalcopyrite
with some minor mixed and green oxides.
Figure 3: Cross Section - CIR-09
The depth of the intersection, and the nature of the mineralization observed in the drill holes, indicates it corresponds
with a lower section of the easterly dipping structures which are the controls of mineralization at C indy. Based on this
interpretation, the Company believes that there remains strong potential for up dip extensions with a higher proportion
of leachable oxide mineralization.
The Cindy drilling has identified an easterly dipping structure with a continuous strike of around 800m with broad and
consistent zones of mineralization. Drill holes located further to the west (e.g. CIR -02 and CIR-03) have intersected near
surface zones of oxide mineralization. Those holes located further to the east (e.g. CIR -01, CIR-08 and CIR -09) have hit
mixed, enriched and primary mineralization at greater depth, indicating good continuity of mineralizing structures across
the target area.
Figure 4: Long Section of Cindy Including Mineral Domains
Potential Extensions to the North
The Company has extended the drone mounted, high resolution, magnetics survey to the areas directly to the north of
Cindy, which has identified several interesting magnetic anomalies which appear to be closely related with the regio nal
Naguayán Fault System.
The Mititus Target is coincident with one of the anomalies identified and is located less than 500m to the north of Cindy
and may represent its northern continuation. Marimaca Copper will continue to assess the Mititus Target and its potential
to add additional strike to Cindy with ongoing work.
Figure 5: Extended High Resolution Magnetic Surveys and Mititus Target
Summary of Cindy Drilling Results
HOLE EAST NORTH AZIMUTH DIP DEPTH
(m) Intersections
CIR-
01
7,439,204
374,939 270 -60 350 76m @ 0.15% CuT from 100m
CIR-
02
7,439,749
374,854 270 -60 300 124m @ 0.22% CuT from 8m including 20m @ 0.33% CuT from 8m; and
36m @ 0.22% from 182m
CIR-
03
7,439,957
374,890 270 -60 270 70m @ 0.39% CuT from 24m including 42m @ 0.51% CuT from 48m; and
36m @ 0.43% CuT from 154m including 18m @ 0.73% CuT from 158m
CIR-
04
7,439,949
375,146 270 -60 250 18m @ 0.15% CuT from 78m
CIR-
05
7,439,762
375,066 270 -60 300 NSI
CIR-
06
7,439,006
374,946 270 -60 250 NSI
CIR-
07
7,438,805
374,862 270 -60 250 10m @ 0.29% CuT from 74m
16m @ 0.45% CuT from 210m
CIR-
08
7,439,399
374,965 270 -60 370
100m @ 0.3% CuT from 128m including 42m @ 0.46% CuT from 128m; and
64m @ 0.39% CuT from 292m including 38m @ 0.55% CuT from 318m, including
16m @ 1.08% CuT from 334m
CIR-
09
7,439,558
374,975 270 -60 350 122m @ 0.23% CuT from 218m including 46m @ 0.29% CuT from 218m;
Sampling and Assay Protocol
True widths cannot be determined with the information available at this time. RC holes were sampled on a 2m 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) and %CuS (acid soluble copper) by AAS. 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 Marimaca Copper for future reference.
Qualified Person
The technical information in this news release, including the information that relates to geology, drilling and mineralization
was prepared under the supervision of, or has been reviewed by Sergio Rivera, Vice President of Exploration, Marimaca
Copper Corp, a geologist with more than 36 years of experience and a member of the Colegio de Geólogos 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.
The QP confirm s he has visited the project area, has reviewed relevant project information, is responsible for the
information contained in this news release, and consents to its publication.
Contact Information
For further information please visit www.marimaca.com or contact:
Tavistock
+44 (0) 207 920 3150
Jos Simson/Oliver Lamb / Nick Elwes
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can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ
materially from th ose 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 Marimaca Copper, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political
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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 disclose d in the annual
information form of the Company dated March 29, 2021, the final short form base prospectus and other filings made by
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