NGEx Minerals Reports 1,016m at 0.65% CuEq including 294m at 0.87% CuEq at Los Helados Project
NGEx Minerals Ltd.
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NEWS RELEASE
NGEx Minerals Reports 1,016m at 0.65% CuEq including 294m at 0.87% CuEq at Los
Helados Project
VANCOUVER, May 16, 2022 - NGEx Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: NGEX) (“NGEx Minerals” “NGEx” or the “Company”)
is pleased to report additional assay results from the Company’s 2022 drill campaign at the Los Helados
copper-gold project located in Region III, Chile. Holes LHDH074 and LHDH075 have successfully extended the
high-grade core of the deposit, defined by the 0.7% copper equivalent (“CuEq”) grade shell, within the current
resource model. An additional four holes have been completed to date, and three holes are underway. Drilling
with three rigs will continue until the onset of winter weather, and will restart following a short winter break.
The Los Helados deposit is located 16km northeast of the Filo del Sol deposit where Filo Mining is drilling a
major copper-gold-silver discovery. Filo del Sol and Los Helados lie along the same major northeast-trending
structure which controls a series of alteration zones, representing high -quality exploration targets, between
the two deposits.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Drillhole LHDH074 returned 1,016.3m at 0.65% CuEq from a depth of 42m, including:
o 294m at 0.87% CuEq from a depth of 210m and
o 140m at 0.83% CuEq from a depth of 606m
• Drillhole LHDH075, returned 908m at 0.55% CuEq from a depth of 14m, including:
o 156m at 0.86% CuEq from a depth of 222m
Commenting on the results Wojtek Wodzicki, President and CEO stated “Holes 74 and 75 are part of a focused drill
program specifically targeted to better define and extend the zone of higher-grade mineralization within the Los
Helados deposit. Hole 74 successfully filled a large gap between previously completed holes and added high grade
material above and below the previous 0.7% CuEq grade shell. Hole 75 added high-grade material to the south of
the existing grade shell. Drilling is ongoing and we are looking forward to the results from additional holes including
LHDH076 which tested a gap between the existing high-grade zone and a separate zone to the west that contains
some of the highest copper and gold grades in the deposit. We are encouraged by the results to date which have
improved our understanding of the controls on higher grades and opened up potential extensions. Looking
forward, we plan to continue to test for additional high grade next season following a short winter break.”
Hole ID From To Length (m) Cu % Au g/t Ag g/t CuEq %
LHDH074 42.0 1058.3 1016.3 0.45 0.31 1.9 0.65
incl 136.0 890.0 754.0 0.52 0.30 2.0 0.71
and incl 210.0 504.0 294.0 0.60 0.41 2.1 0.87
and incl 606.0 746.0 140.0 0.64 0.29 2.5 0.83
and incl 816.0 890.0 74.0 0.58 0.25 2.5 0.74
FSDH075 14.0 922.0 908.0 0.39 0.24 1.3 0.55
incl 88.0 652.0 564.0 0.47 0.29 1.4 0.65
incl 222.0 602.0 380.0 0.51 0.31 1.6 0.70
incl 222.0 378.0 156.0 0.59 0.42 1.7 0.86
Hole LHDH074 was drilled towards the southeastern boundary of the high-grade core, in an area where spacing
between previously completed adjacent holes was between 170m and 270m. The intersection of the high -
grade zone is represented by the 754m interval beginning at 136 m. The hole entered the zone about 5 0m
shallower than predicted and e xited it about 60m deeper than expected . The bottom 168m of the hole
remained in good mineralization at 0.45% CuEq (0.35% Cu, 0.13 g/t Au, 2.1 g/t Ag).
Hole LHDH075 was collared 100m to the south of LHDH07 4 and was also drilled towards the southeast,
targeting the upper part of the high-grade zone. The 380m interval at 0.70% CuEq starting at 222m represents
this zone and will extend it to the south. The lower part of the hole remained in good mineralization with the
last 320m, starting at 602m, grading 0.42% CuEq (0.32% Cu, 0.14 g/t Au, 1.3 g/t Ag).
2022 LOS HELADOS DRILL PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The 2022 drilling program is focused on defining zones of high-grade mineralization within the footprint of the
Los Helados deposit and expanding the deposit’s high-grade core. The planned drill program includes a mix of
holes designed to test for extensions of the high -grade zone, and holes to test targets where geological and
geophysical modelling suggests potential for satellite high-grade zones. The drill program, including completed
and planned holes, is outlined below:
Holes Completed
LHDH073: Results previously released; infills a gap between existing holes and extends deposit at depth
LHDH074: Results released today; infills a gap between existing holes and extends the core of the deposit
LHDH075: Results released today; extends the deposit’s core to the south
LHDH076: Assays pending; testing gap between main high-grade zone and western zone; extension of western
zone
LHDH077: Assays pending; testing southern extension of high-grade zone
LHDH078: Assays pending; testing low resistivity anomaly and northern extension of deposit
LHDH080: Assays pending; testing low resistivity anomaly
Holes in Progress
LHDH079: Testing depth extension of high-grade core in center of deposit
LHDH081: Testing continuity and extension of western zone
LHDH082: Testing depth extension of high-grade core in eastern sector of the deposit.
NEXT STEPS
Drilling is planned to continue until the onset of winter weather, anticipated to be around mid-June. The data
generated from the current drill program at Los Helados will form the basis for a revised geological model. The
drill program will also provide samples for additional detailed metallurgical test work, which will allow for
optimization of process flowsheets and a better understanding of variability within the orebody. The Company
plans to evaluate results and is considering resuming drilling in September following a short break during the
Southern Hemisphere winter.
ABOUT NGEX MINERALS
NGEx Minerals is a copper and gold exploration company based in Canada with projects in Chile and Argentina.
NGEx Minerals holds the large-scale Los Helados copper- gold deposit, located in Chile's Region III, as well as
the Valle Ancho Projects located in Argentina. NGEx Minerals is the majority partner and operator for the Los
Helados Project, subject to a Joint Exploration Agreement with Nippon Caserones Resources Co., Ltd . While
NGEx Minerals’ near-term focus will be on drilling the high grade core of Los Helados and exploration at the
Valle Ancho Project, it remains open to adding quality projects to its portfolio as part of its overall growth
strategy. The Company is listed on the TSXV under the trading symbol “NGEX”.
QUALIFIED PERSONS AND TECHNICAL NOTES
The scientific and technical disclosure for the Los Helados Project included in this news release have been
reviewed and approved by Bob Carmichael, B.A.Sc., P.Eng. who is the Qualified Person as defined by NI 43 -
101. Mr. Carmichael is Vice President, Exploration for the Company.
Samples were cut at NGEx Resources’ operations base in Copiapó, Chile by Company personnel. Diamond
drill core was sampled in 2 metre intervals (except where shortened by geological contacts) using a rock saw.
Core diameter is a mix of HQ and NQ depending on the depth of the drill hole. Samples were bagged and
tagged and packaged for shipment by truck to the ALS preparation laboratory in Copiapó, Chile where they
were crushed and a 500g split was pulverized to 85% passing 200 mesh. The prepared samples were sent to
the ALS assay laboratories in either Lima, Peru or Santiago, Chile for copper, gold and silver assays, and multi-
element ICP and sequential copper analyses. ALS is an accredited laboratory which is independent of the
Company. Gold assays were by fire assay fusion with AAS finish on a 30g sample. Co pper and silver were
assayed by atomic absorption following a 4 acid digestion. Samples were also analyzed for a suite of 49
elements with ME-MS61 and a sequential copper leach analysis was completed on each sample with copper
greater than 500ppm (0.05%). Copper and gold standards as well as blanks and duplicates (field, preparation
and analysis) were randomly inserted into the sampling sequence for Quality Control. On average, 9% of the
submitted samples are Quality Control samples. No data quality problem s were indicated by the QA/QC
program.
Mineralized zones within the Los Helados deposit are bulk porphyry -style zones and drilled widths are
interpreted to be very close to true widths.
Copper Equivalent (CuEq) for drill intersections is calculated based on US$ 3.50/lb Cu, US$ 1,700/oz Au and
US$ 20/oz Ag, with metallurgical recoveries of 88% for copper, 76% for gold and 60% for silver based on a
comprehensive program of metallurgical testwork. The formula is: CuEq % = Cu % + (0.6117 * Au g/t) +
(0.0057 * Ag g/t).
On behalf of NGEx Minerals,
Wojtek Wodzicki,
President and CEO
For further information:
Amanda Strong, Investor Relations
Canada: +1 604 689 7842 or [email protected]
Additional information relating to NGEx Minerals Ltd. may be obtained or viewed on the SEDAR website at
www.sedar.com or on the Company’s website at www.ngexminerals.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made and information contained herein in the news release constitutes “forward-looking
information” and “forward -looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation
(collectively, “forward-looking information”). All statements other than statements of historical facts included
in this document constitute forward-looking information, including but not limited to , statements regarding:
the nature and timing of the work to be undertaken to advance the Los Helados Project and the potential for
the discovery of extensions of mineralized zones and new exploration targets; the ability of the Company to
complete the planned program ; the ability of the current drill program to advance the geological model,
mineral resource estimate and mine plan for Los Helados; the sufficiency of the material collected during the
current drill program or that the analysis thereof will successfully optimize metallurgical processes; the timing
and nature of a new drill program next field seas on; Words such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect",
"is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not
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conditions or results “will”, "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" or
the negative connotations thereof and similar expressions identify forward-looking information.
Forward-looking information is necessarily based upon various estimates and assumptions including, without
limitation, the expectations and beliefs of management the nature, scope and timing of the work to be
undertaken to advance the Los Helados Project . While the Company anticipates a drill program of
approximately 10,000 metres, it may encounter unexpected drilling and other challenges, costs, or delays that
could prevent the Company from completing the program on the expected timeline or at all. Any drilling next
season is dependent on pending results from this year ’s program and the Company securing additional
funding. This program could be delay ed or not be carried out at all. Although the Company believes that
these factors and expectations are reasonable as at the da te of this document in light of management’s
experience and perception of current conditions and expected developments, these statements are inherently
subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause actual results or events to differ materially from
those anticipated in such forward -looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such
statements and information. Such factors include, without limitation: the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic and the
risk that an intensification of the pandemic or an outbreak at the project could impact the company’s ability
to carry out the program and could cause the program to be shut down, estimations of cos ts, and permitting
time lines; ability to obtain environmental permits, surface rights and property interests in a timely manner;
currency exchange rate fluctuations; requirements for additional capital; changes in the Company’s share
price; changes to government regulation of mining activities; environmental risks; unanticipated reclamation
or remediation expenses; title disputes or claims; limitations on insurance coverage; assumptions that the
Company will receive the permits required to drill in a timely manner, fluctuations in the current price of and
demand for commodities; material adverse changes in general business and economic conditions in Chile; the
availability of financing if and when needed on reasonable terms ; risks related to material labour disputes,
accidents, or failure of plant or equipment ; and other risks, uncertainties and other factors identified in the
Company’s periodic filings with Canadian securities regulators which are available on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com under the Company’s profile.
The forward -looking information contained in this news release is based on information available to the
Company as at the date of this news release. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the
Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update and/or revise any of the included forward -
looking information, whether as a result of additional information, future events and/or otherwise. Forward-
looking information is provided for the purpose of providing information about management's current
expectations and plans and allowing investors and others to get a better understanding of the Company's
operating environment. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that would cause
actual results to differ mat erially from those contained in forward -looking information, there may be other
factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. There can be no assurance that
such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and fut ure events could differ materially from
those anticipated in such statements. All the forward -looking information contained in this document is
qualified by these cautionary statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward -
looking information due to the inherent uncertainty thereof.
Cautionary Note to U.S. Readers
Information concerning the mineral properties of the Company contained in this news release has been
prepared in accordance with the requirements of Canadian securities laws, which differ in material respects
from the requirements of securities laws of the United States applicable to U.S. companies subject to the
reporting and disclosure requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Complete With
Assays
Complete - Assays
Pending
In Progress
Plan Map
LOS HELADOS PROJECT
MAY 2022
0m 400M200M
0.7% CuEq
Grade Shell
CuEq %
> 0.7
0.5 - 0.7
0.3 - 0.5
0.1 - 0.3
SECTION LINE
LHDH078
LHDH073
LHDH074
LHDH075
LHDH076
LHDH077
LHDH080
LHDH082
LHDH081 LHDH079
754m @ 0.71% CuEq
(0.52% Cu; 0.30 g/t Au; 2.0 g/t Ag)
380m @ 0.70% CuEq
(0.51% Cu; 0.31g/t Au; 1.6g/t Ag)
6864600N
6865400N
6865000N
442400E
442800E
754m @
0.71% CuEq
0.52% Cu;
0.30 g/t Au
2.0 g/t Ag
294m @
0.87% CuEq
0.60% Cu;
0.41 g/t Au
2.1 g/t Ag
140m @
0.83% CuEq
0.64% Cu;
0.29 g/t Au
2.5 g/t Ag
74m @
0.74% CuEq
0.58% Cu;
0.25 g/t Au
2.5 g/t Ag LHDH073
LHDH074
LHDH079(in progress)
4200m
4400m
4000m
3800m
0.7% CuEq
Grade Shell
LOS HELADOS PROJECT
MAY 2022
Vertical Section
0m 400M200M
0.1 - 0.3 %
0.3 - 0.5 %
0.5 - 0.7 %
> 0.7 %
CuEq %
LOS HELADOS PROJECT
Regional Map
MAY 2022
NORTH
Filo – Los Helados Trend
Josemaria – Caserones Trend
Los Helados
Josemaria
Filo del Sol
0 1 2
KM (kilometres)
3 4 5