Cortus Defines Extensive Zones of Anomalous Gold and Carlin-Type Pathfinder Elements at
Cortus Defines Extensive Zones of Anomalous
Gold and Carlin-Type Pathfinder Elements at
Roberts Creek, Nevada
Edmonton, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - August 17, 2021) -
Cortus Metals Inc.
(TSXV: CRTS) (the
"
Company
", or "
Cortus
"), is pleased to announce the geochemical results of an Ionic Leach soil survey
at its 100% owned Roberts Creek project in Eureka County, Nevada, USA. The 23 line-kilometer survey
added 201 samples collected at 120 m intervals with 300 m line spacing to extend the existing soil
sample grid to a collective total of 558 samples covering the entire property. The combined results have
outlined several extensive zones anomalous in gold and Carlin-type pathfinder elements. An anomalous
gold zone coincides with projected fault structures, emphasizing the relationship between the Gold Bar
deposits and Roberts Creek Project.
Cortus CEO, Sean Mager commented, "The 2021 soil geochemistry assay results overlaying the 2020
high-resolution ground magnetic survey indicate favorable structural, stratigraphic, and geochemical
relationships. ALS Global's Ionic Leach technique provides exceptionally low detection limits providing
better background levels for key elements in the soils and is a cutting-edge tool for identifying
mineralization and associated alteration through cover. There is a defined contrast between higher gold
values in projected fault zones and lower gold values in the background alluvium, giving a strong
indication that these structures are mineralized at depth."
Figure 1:
2021 soil geochemistry superimposed over 2020 ground magnetic survey
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Project Highlights
Roberts Creek Project comprises 1,300 hectares (ha) in the highly prospective Gold Bar district of
the Battle Mountain-Eureka Trend in Southern Nevada.
The project is situated along strike from McEwan's Gold Bar deposits, which reported a measured
and indicated resource of 499,000oz Au and reserve of 302,000oz Au in 2020*.
Gold-in-soil anomalies are coincident with arsenic, mercury, and antimony common pathfinder
elements in Nevada Carlin-type deposits.
High-resolution ground magnetic survey indicates that structural and stratigraphic controls on
mineralization continue beneath alluvium cover onto the Roberts Creek property (Figure 1).
The intersection of inferred structural and stratigraphic boundaries is coincident with a gold-in-soil
anomaly measuring 3,000 x 500 meters trending NE along strike from the Gold Bar South deposit
(Figure 1).
Achievable drill depths under shallow alluvial cover have been identified by a recent gravity survey
over the property.
The Roberts Creek Project is at the drill-ready stage within our targeting matrix and available for
acquisition, option, or joint venture.
QAQC Procedures
Sample preparation was completed at the Elko, Nevada at the ALS Global facility then sent for analysis
in Vancouver, British Columbia the ALS Global facility. Samples were prepared by disaggregating with
a rubber hammer then a non-bias 50g nominal soil sample was collected from entire field sample, no
drying or screening used in this process. The Ionic Leach method was used to analyze samples for 61
elements. This procedure is defined by static sodium cyanide leach using ammonium chloride, citric
acid and EDTA with the leachant buffered to an alkaline ph of 8.5. Soil samples were taken
systematically at 120m sample spacing and 300m line spacing covering the entirety of the project and a
secure chain of custody procedure was maintained in storing and transporting samples.
About Cortus Metals Inc.
Cortus Metals Inc. (TSXV: CRTS) is a new Canadian mineral exploration company with a portfolio of
highly prospective early-stage projects in Nevada and an innovative project accelerator strategy to
advance them to fruition. Generally, the projects are located near operating mines or known deposits,
and on the same hosting fault structure. Cortus' team of experts uses systematic methods and
proprietary data to target significant epithermal and Carlin-type mineralization beneath shallow cover.
We provide investors with exceptional opportunities to capitalize on the potential to discover gold-silver
deposits of >1-million-ounces in a perennially top-ranked mining jurisdiction. Our mandate is to
collaborate with third parties to complete drill programs of 2,000-4,000 metres with Cortus retaining a
significant interest in the outcomes. Our projects are available for acquisition via sale, option and/or joint
venture mechanisms.
Cortus Metals Inc. is part of the Metals Group of Companies, managed by an award-winning team of
professionals who stand for technical excellence, painstaking project selection and uncompromising
corporate governance, with a proven ability to identify and capitalize on investment opportunities and
deliver shareholder returns.
*Reference-
20210107_Gold_Bar.pdf (q4cdn.com)
On behalf of the Board of Directors
s/ "Sean Mager"
Sean Mager
, Chief Executive Officer
Email:
Telephone: +1.780.701.3215
www.metalsgroup.com
The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Michael Dufresne, M.Sc,
P.Geol., P.Geo., a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
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