Max Resource Provides Update on its Florália Hematite Iron Ore Project, Mina Gerais State, Brazil
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Max Resource Provides Update on its Florália Hematite Iron Ore
Project, Mina Gerais State, Brazil
Vancouver B.C., November 15, 2024 – MAX RESOURCE CORP. (“Max” or the “Company”) (TSX.V: MAX; OTC: MXROF;
Frankfurt: M1D2) is pleased to provide an update in relation to the Company’s news release dated November 4, 2024.
The Company has added a wholly-owned Australian entity, Max Iron Brazil Ltd. (“Max Brazil”) to hold the “Florália
Brazilian Assets” within the existing Canadian and Brazilian holding entities. The Company plans to seek listing on the
ASX Limited ("ASX" or "Australian Stock Exchange"), prior to a pre-listing financing directly into Max Brazil to fund the
proposed transaction and to advance drilling.
Florália Hematite Exploration Update
Max Resource reports high-resolution drone magnetics at Florália has identified a large anomalous zone of surficial
outcropping high- grade mineralization associated with hematite/itabirite type iron formation. The size of the
anomalous area has far exceede d the approximate 160m by 160m historic open cut to around 1,500m by 1,000m
based on the drone magnetics, field activities and 58 channel samples (Refer to Figure 1).
Max’s technical team has reviewed the new drone magnetics and channel sampling data and has significantly
expanded the Florália hematite geological target from 8 to 12 million tons at 58% Fe to 50 to 70 million tonnes at 55%
to 61% Fe, with an additional itabirite geological target of 130 to 170 million tonnes at 51% to 55% Fe.
Max cautions investors the potential quantity and grade of the iron ore is conceptual in nature, and further cautions there has been insufficient exploration
to define a mineral resource, and Max is uncertain if further exploration will result in the target being delineated as a mineral resource.
Hematite mineralization tonnage potential estimation is based on in situ high- grade outcrops and interpreted and modelled magnetic anomalies. Density
value used for the estimate is 2.8t/m³. Hematite sample grades range between 55-61%Fe. Itabirite mineralization tonnage potential estimation is based on
in situ itabirite outcrop interpreted and modelled magnetic anomalies. Density value used for the estimate is 2.5t/m3. Itabirite sample grades range between
51-55%Fe. The 58 channel samples were collected for chemical analysis from in situ outcrops in previously mined slopes of industrial materials. Channel
samples weighed in average 14 kg. Chemical analysis was performed at ALS Laboratories. Metal Oxides are determined using XRF analysis. Fusion disks are
made with pulped samples and the addition of a borate -based flux. Max did not insert standards or blanks in the assay stream and is relying on ALS's lab
QA/QC. Refer to Table 1 and 2.
Figure 1. Video highlighting the high-resolution magnetic signature and field activities
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The Florália Hematite project is located 70-km east of the city of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil’s largest iron ore
and steel producing State. In addition, iron ore buyers lie within 20 -km of Florália, providing a local ready market
requiring minimal transportation, upon successful exploration and development (see Figure 2).
The processed geophysical data from the drone survey also indicates a large portion of the magnetic anomaly lies at
depth below the surface expressions of high-grade hematite oxide mineralization. Analysis indicates a highly deformed
structural geological environment that is fundamental to the increase in iron ore grades and tonnages, a consequence
of secondary crystallization of hematite and the development of supergene enrichment. Additionally, the geophysical
survey was also crucial in revealing the potential of a secondary body covered by soil in the northwest portion of the
property. This zone was initially regarded as a minor occurrence; however, the magnetic signature and orientation
recognizes it as extensions to the initial iron formation target.
The Magnetometric Geophysical survey utilized drones over the project area located in the Florália region of Santa
Bárbara, Minas Gerais, Brazil, within the “Quadrilátero Ferrífero” region. The geophysical survey magnetometric maps
were generated with mult iples filters along with a 3D inversion that provided a high- resolution block model and
isovalue surfaces from the interpreted source of the anomalies. This data has been fundamental in confirming the
principal target area and the true potential of the Florália high-grade hematite project.
The channel sampling across road cuts is now complete with assays pending. Next step is auger and diamond drilling.
Figure 2. Iron Ore Buyers within 20-km Radius of the Florália Hematite Iron Ore Project
Table 1. Max Hematite Channel Sample Results
Sample ID Type +16mm -16mm Type %Fe %SiO2 %P %Al2O3 % Loi
FL_CN_001 Fraction 9.7% 90.3% Hematite 57.55 4.49 0.06 5.84 6.76
FL_CN_003 Fraction 12.5% 87.5% Hematite 58.26 4.74 0.04 3.65 7.50
FL_CN_005 Fraction 23.2% 76.8% Hematite 57.36 13.19 0.05 0.70 3.10
FL_CN_006 Fraction 15.7% 84.3% Hematite 58.32 7.60 0.02 1.77 6.52
FL_CN_007 Fraction 13.8% 86.2% Hematite 56.56 10.38 0.02 3.43 4.98
FL_CN_009 Fraction 19.7% 80.3% Hematite 58.87 5.82 0.03 3.37 6.06
FL_CN_010 Fraction 11.4% 88.6% Hematite 58.09 3.21 0.07 5.31 7.64
FL_CN_012 Fraction 9.8% 90.2% Hematite 55.15 11.07 0.02 2.95 5.80
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FL_CN_017 Fraction 9.9% 90.1% Hematite 58.06 8.45 0.06 2.19 5.34
FL_CN_018 Raw_grade Hematite 56.28 10.35 0.06 2.42 5.66
FL_CN_019 Fraction 9.9% 90.1% Hematite 58.66 7.67 0.04 3.03 4.95
FL_CN_022 Fraction 12.1% 87.9% Hematite 56.78 5.15 0.04 5.57 6.96
FL_CN_024 Fraction 4.3% 95.7% Hematite 59.80 7.11 0.04 1.73 4.61
FL_CN_025 Raw_grade Hematite 55.82 13.30 0.06 1.31 4.44
FL_CN_026 Raw_grade Hematite 55.68 9.64 0.04 4.76 5.70
FL_CN_027 Raw_grade Hematite 55.97 7.33 0.10 2.50 7.36
FL_CN_030 Fraction 15.0% 85.0% Hematite 56.38 2.11 0.06 6.80 9.54
FL_CN_031 Fraction 18.4% 81.6% Hematite 56.35 9.35 0.04 3.39 4.75
FL_CN_033 Raw_grade Hematite 55.96 7.00 0.05 4.52 6.58
FL_CN_037 Fraction 17.3% 82.7% Hematite 56.04 1.96 0.11 7.84 9.22
FL_CN_039 Fraction 6.8% 93.2% Hematite 60.25 4.28 0.10 1.69 6.41
FL_CN_040 Raw_grade Hematite 56.35 11.60 0.05 1.97 4.82
FL_CN_042 Raw_grade Hematite 56.67 11.15 0.05 2.76 5.46
FL_CN_043 Fraction 6.8% 93.2% Hematite 61.04 7.43 0.04 1.32 4.50
FL_CN_045 Raw_grade Hematite 56.32 10.85 0.03 2.44 4.89
FL_CN_047 Raw_grade Hematite 56.20 12.15 0.05 1.57 4.56
FL_CN_048 Fraction 9.0% 91.0% Hematite 57.59 3.24 0.08 4.03 9.00
FL_CN_049 Raw_grade Hematite 58.42 5.08 0.07 3.51 7.33
FL_CN_050 Raw_grade Hematite 55.05 9.33 0.05 3.43 6.48
FL_CN_053 Raw_grade Hematite 56.77 7.05 0.05 5.44 5.78
FL_CN_055 Raw_grade Hematite 56.34 11.75 0.05 1.75 4.94
FL_CN_057 Raw_grade Hematite 58.34 9.74 0.07 1.76 4.07
FL_CN_058 Fraction 12.6% 87.4% Hematite 60.46 2.83 0.05 3.57 6.17
FL_CN_059 Raw_grade Hematite 59.69 4.77 0.05 3.38 5.84
Table 2. Max Itabirite Channel Sample Results
SampleID Type +16mm -16mm Type %Fe %SiO2 %P %Al2O3 %Loi
FL_CN_002 Fraction 7.6% 92.4% Itabirite 54.89 7.63 0.06 3.87 9.27
FL_CN_004 Fraction 8.0% 92.0% Itabirite 52.29 8.57 0.06 6.22 9.74
FL_CN_008 Fraction 11.6% 88.4% Itabirite 53.72 12.44 0.02 3.80 5.91
FL_CN_013 Fraction 14.2% 85.8% Itabirite 52.20 6.62 0.08 7.81 10.07
FL_CN_015 Raw_grade Itabirite 51.13 5.01 0.15 8.34 11.32
FL_CN_016 Raw_grade Itabirite 54.48 7.89 0.05 6.42 7.48
FL_CN_021 Fraction 13.6% 86.4% Itabirite 52.82 5.67 0.07 6.19 10.54
FL_CN_023 Raw_grade Itabirite 52.61 12.25 0.07 1.64 7.33
FL_CN_029 Fraction 17.2% 82.8% Itabirite 51.44 5.88 0.08 8.32 10.03
FL_CN_032 Raw_grade Itabirite 53.64 13.20 0.04 4.16 5.18
FL_CN_034 Raw_grade Itabirite 53.13 12.55 0.04 4.60 5.55
FL_CN_035 Fraction 5.3% 94.7% Itabirite 52.18 16.72 0.04 2.87 5.55
FL_CN_036 Raw_grade Itabirite 53.73 12.75 0.07 3.53 6.26
FL_CN_041 Fraction 8.7% 91.3% Itabirite 54.82 13.79 0.03 2.84 4.92
FL_CN_044 Raw_grade Itabirite 51.85 14.40 0.03 4.05 5.89
FL_CN_046 Fraction 4.0% 96.0% Itabirite 52.92 17.47 0.04 1.75 4.50
FL_CN_051 Fraction 12.7% 87.3% Itabirite 54.98 11.01 0.04 4.63 5.39
FL_CN_052 Raw_grade Itabirite 54.04 12.45 0.04 3.46 5.75
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FL_CN_054 Fraction 10.6% 89.4% Itabirite 54.09 11.62 0.09 3.73 7.01
FL_CN_056 Raw_grade Itabirite 54.96 16.30 0.06 1.52 3.27
Qualified Person
The Company's disclosure of a technical or scientific nature in this news release was reviewed and approved by Tim
Henneberry, P.Geo (British Columbia), a member of the Max Resource advisory board, who serves as a qualified
person under the definition of National Instrument 43-101.
About Max Resource Corp.
Max Resource Corp. (TSXV: MAX) is a mineral exploration company advancing the newly discovered district -scale
wholly owned Sierra Azul Copper-Silver Project in Colombia.
The Sierra Azul Project sits along the Colombian portion of the world’s largest producing copper belt (Andean belt),
with world- class infrastructure and the presence of global majors (Glencore and Chevron). Max has an Earn- In
Agreement (“EIA”) with Freepor t-McMoRan Exploration Corporation (“Freeport”), a wholly owned affiliate of
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (“NYSE: FCX”) relating to the Sierra Azul Project. Under the terms of the EIA, Freeport has
been granted a two -stage option to acquire up to an 80% ownership interest in the Sierra Azul Project by funding
cumulative expenditures of C$50 million and making cash payments to Max of C$1.55 million. Max is the operator of
the initial stage. The USD $4.2 million 2024 exploration program for the Sierra Azul Project is funded by Freeport.
The Company also owns the Florália Hematite Iron Ore Project, located 70 -km SE of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais,
Brazil’s largest iron ore producing State. The Company has added an Australian entity, Max Iron Brazil Ltd. (“Max
Brazil”), to hold the “Florália Brazilian Assets” through the existing Canadian and Brazilian holding entities. The
Company plans to seek listing on the ASX Limited ("ASX" or "Australian Stock Exchange"), prior to a pre-listing financing
directly into Max Brazil to fund the proposed transaction and to advance drilling at the Florália project.
For more information visit: https://www.maxresource.com/.
For additional information contact:
Tim McNulty
T: (604) 290-8100
Rahim Lakha
Brett Matich
T: (604) 484 1230
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