Midland and Altius Identify a New Zinc-Bearing Belt IN the James BAY Area and Discover a New Zinc Showing up to 7.53% Zn
MIDLAND AND ALTIUS IDENTIFY A NEW ZINC-BEARING BELT IN THE JAMES BAY
AREA AND DISCOVER A NEW ZINC SHOWING UP TO 7.53% ZN
Montreal, August 10, 2017. Midland Exploration inc. (“Midland”) (TSX-V: MD) is pleased to announce
the discovery of a new high-grade massive sulphide zinc showing, as part of its strategic exploration
alliance with Altius Minerals Corporation (“Altius”) (TSX:ALS). The new showing, named “O’Connor”
is located approximately 80 kilometers east of Nemaska, Eeyou Istchee, Quebec, in an under explored
area. Mineralization ranges from coarse grained sphalerite in quartz ‘exhalite’ that returned 7.53% Zn and
4.5 g/t Ag to massive coarse pyrrhotite-pyrite-sphalerite that returned up to 2.79% Zn and 4.4 g/t Ag in
grab samples (note that grab samples are selective by nature and values reported may not be
representative). One pyritic massive sulfide also returned 0.09% Co and 6.8 g/t Ag from grab samples .
The mineralization is interpreted as the distal part of a volcanogenic massi ve sulfide system. The
mineralized horizon was traced over 150 meters and remains open along strike both west and east.
Geological mapping of the host rocks to the zinc-silver-cobalt mineralization have identified a new
regional-scale, bimodal meta-volcanic package. This greenstone belt does not appear on government
geological maps. No electromagnetic survey is reported in the area in historical records. Reconnaissance
prospecting by Midland has identified other interpreted exhalative horizons rich i n iron sulfides that are
indicative of additional massive sulfide potential.
Following the discovery, Midland and Altius have jointly acquired 538 new claims (“Shire” project)
covering more than 60 kilometers of the favorable stratigraphy. Midland and Alti us consider the
discovery of this zinc mineralization and associated exhalative horizons strongly indicative of base metal
potential in this newly recognized greenstone belt.
Midland and Altius have also completed a first phase of reconnaissance elsewhere in the James Bay
region targeting gold and base metals with assay results pending from other target areas . The campaign
consisted mainly of geological mapping, prospecting and till sampling following up on targets gene rated
from compil ed data . Follow up f ield programs to build on this successful initial campaign are being
planned. Midland is the manager of the ongoing exploration programs by the alliance.
Figures showing the location of the new discovery as well as photos of the mineralization can be
consulted using the following link :
http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/MD_Figures_OConnor_Aout2017.pdf
Quality control
Rock samples on the project are assayed by standard 30 gram fire-assaying with AA or gravimetric finish
at ALS Minerals laboratories in Val d’Or, Québec or Sudbury, Ontario. All samples are also analysed for
multi-elements, using four -acid ICP –AES method. Exploration program design and interpretation of
results is performed by qualified persons employing a Quality Assurance/Quality Control program
consistent with industry best practices, including the use of standards and blanks with every 20 samples.
About Altius
Altius directly and indirectly holds diversified royalties and streams that gen erate revenue from 15
operating mines. These are located in Canada and Brazil and produce copper, zinc, nickel, cobalt, iron
ore, potash and thermal (electrical) and metallurgical coal. The portfolio also includes numerous pre ‐
development stage royalties covering a wide spectrum of mineral commodities and jurisdictions. In
addition, Al tius holds a large portfolio of exploration stage projects which it has generated for deal
making with industry partners that results in newly created royalties and equity and minority interests.
Altius has 43,208,291 common shares issued and outstanding t hat are listed on Canada’s Toronto Stock
Exchange under the trading symbol ALS. It is a member of both the S&P/TSX Small Cap and S&P/TSX
Global Mining Indices.
About Midland
Midland targets the excellent mineral potential of Quebec to make the discovery of new world -class
deposits of gold, platinum group elements, base metals and rare earth elements. Midland is proud to count
on reputable partners such as Altius Resources Inc., Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, Teck Resources
Limited, IAMGOLD Corporation, Osisko Mining Inc., SOQUEM INC., Japan Oil Gas and Metals
National Corporation, and Abcourt Mines Inc. Midland prefers to work in partnership and intends to
quickly conclude additional agreements in regard to newly acquired properties. Management is currently
reviewing other opportunities and projects to build up the Company portfolio and generate shareholder
value.
This press release has been prepared by Sylvain Trepanier, P.Geo., VP Exploration for James Bay and
Northern Quebec at Midland, a “qualified person” as defined by NI 43 -101. For further information,
please consult Midland’s website or contact:
Gino Roger, President and Chief Executive Officer
Tel: 450 420-5977
Fax: 450 420-5978
Email : [email protected]
Web : www.explorationmidland.com
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