MAGNA MINING REPORTS DIAMOND DRILLING RESULTS FROM THE 109 FOOTWALL ZONE SURFACE BULK SAMPLE AREA Results include 0.9% Ni, 2.9% Cu, and 9.5 g/t Pt+Pd+Au over 6.3 metres, starting at surface
MAGNA MINING REPORTS DIAMOND DRILLING RESULTS FROM THE 109
FOOTWALL ZONE SURFACE BULK SAMPLE AREA
Results include 0.9% Ni, 2.9% Cu, and 9.5 g/t Pt+Pd+Au over 6.3 metres, starting
at surface
SUDBURY, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 8, 2024 – Magna Mining Inc. (TSX.V: NICU) (OTCQB: MGMNF) (FSE:
8YD) (“Magna” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide additional diamond drilling results from the 2024
exploration program at Crean Hill , targeting the near surface advanced exploration area of the 109
Footwall (FW) Zone.
Highlights from the new assay results include:
• 109 FW Zone
MCB-24-029: 0.9% Ni, 2.9 % Cu, 9.5 g/t Pt + Pd + Au over 6.3 metres
MCB-24-031: 0.7% Ni, 0.8 % Cu, 6.8 g/t Pt + Pd + Au over 7.0 metres
Including 1.9% Ni, 2.3 % Cu, 10.9 g/t Pt + Pd + Au over 2.1 metres
MCB-24-033: 0.2% Ni, 2.0 % Cu, 11.3 g/t Pt + Pd + Au over 4.5 metres
MCR-24-075: 0.2% Ni, 0.2 % Cu, 17.0 g/t Pt + Pd + Au over 13.0 metres
Dave King, SVP Technical Services stated, “Recent drilling at Crean Hill has focused immediately below the
surface exposure of the 109 FW Zone and is providing the definition required to advance our surface bulk
sample design. Now that all the required permits are in place, Magna can finalize the bulk sample design
and initiate the surface bulk sample in the next couple of months. Today’s results continue to demonstrate
the grade and continuity of mineralization not only at surface but also within the upper levels of the
planned underground project, where diamond drilling continues to expand on results released in Q1. Now
that all the required permits are in place, Magna can finalize the bulk sample design and initiate the
surface bulk sample in the next couple of months, subject to finalizing a 3 rd party ore processing
agreement for the 109 FW ore.”
The Company currently has two diamond drills operating at Crean Hill . One drill is focused on deep
exploration targets in the footwall, while the second rig is drilling short holes to better define the near
surface mineralization in the 109 FW close to the historically mined Main Zone (Figure 1). To date, there
have been 18 short holes completed in this campaign, with 8 holes reported today. This short hole drill
program is utilizing a small underground drill rig, capable of completing shallow dip drillholes immediately
beneath the mineralization exposed at surface. Additionally, some of these holes are targeting up dip of
deeper economic intersections which have not been defined to surface or at shallow depths. Drilling to
date has already demonstrated continuity of mineralization on surface in the 109 FW Zone, and Magna is
aiming to define additional mineralization which could be included in the surface bulk sample program.
Results from the short hole drill program will inform the final design shape for the surface bulk sample
that is planned to commence in June or July.
In addition to the surface bulk sample support drilling, Magna has continued to better define the 109 FW
Zone to the 150m level (See Figure 2 and news release dated April 4, 2024). This drilling was designed to
intersect the 109 FW Zone as perpendicular to the dip of the zone as possible, to b etter define the
thickness of the overall mineralized package and the higher-grade veins within. Historical drilling often
intersected at poor angles and inconsistent drill spacing. The upper levels of the 109 FW Zone could form
a significant portion of the underground advanced exploration and bulk sample /test mining program
anticipated to commence in 2024. Holes MCR-24-073 - MCR-24-075 targeted the southern strike extent
of the 109FW Zone.
The high grade, massive sulphide core of the 109 FW Zone has not been well defined below the 150 m
level, however historical drilling by Lonmin Canada has intersected massive sulphide veins such as 1.4%
Ni, 12.3 % Cu, 24.8 g/t Pt + Pd + Au over 3.4 metres in drillhole LM03920 and 1.0% Ni, 20.1 % Cu, 22.1
g/t Pt + Pd + Au over 2.0 metres in drillhole LM03 420 (See Figure 2) . Magna plans on completing
additional drilling in this area , between 150m–250m from surface , to better define the 109 FW Zone
mineralization with the goal of extending the high grade massive sulphide core through these elevations
(see Figure 2). This drilling is ongoing, and assays will be released as they are received. Magna has made
the decision to include the results from this drilling in the next update to the Mineral Resource Estimate
which will be completed in Q3 2024.
Table 11: Summary of Crean Hill Assay Results
All lengths are downhole length. True widths are estimated at 85-95% of downhole length.
NiEq % = ( (Ni% x 2204 x Ni Price $/lb) + (Cu% x 96% Recovery x 2204 x Cu Price $/lb) + (Co% x 56% Recovery x 2204 x Co Price $/lb) + (Pt gpt x
69% Recovery / 31.1035 x Pt $/oz) +(Pd gpt x 68% Recovery / 31.1035 x Pd $/oz) + (Au gpt x 68% Recovery / 31.1035 x Au $/oz))/2204 x Ni $/lb.
Metal prices in US$: $8.50/lb Ni, $3.75/lb Cu, $22.00/lb Co, $1000/oz Pt, $2000/oz Pd and $1,750/oz Au
Drillhole Zone
From
(m) To (m)
Length
(m) Ni % Cu % Co % Pt g/t Pd g/t Au g/t TPM g/t NiEq
MCR-24-073 109 FW 87.00 88.00 1.00 0.05 0.13 0.00 4.67 1.53 1.03 7.23 1.23
and 105.00 106.00 1.00 0.06 0.17 0.01 4.23 2.47 1.12 7.82 1.45
MCR-24-074 109 FW
MCR-24-075 109 FW 98.64 99.00 0.36 0.20 0.37 0.02 24.18 11.24 3.59 39.01 6.61
and 114.00 127.00 13.00 0.15 0.18 0.00 9.28 4.87 2.84 16.99 3.05
and 135.00 138.00 3.00 0.35 0.21 0.01 18.15 9.32 5.47 32.94 5.89
and 141.00 144.00 3.00 0.05 0.05 0.01 1.56 1.92 0.60 4.08 0.83
MCB-24-029 109 FW 0.00 6.33 6.33 0.93 2.89 0.02 3.88 4.16 1.43 9.47 3.90
MCB-24-030 109 FW 0.00 5.35 5.35 0.41 0.40 0.01 2.93 2.50 0.65 6.08 1.65
Including 4.44 5.35 0.91 1.95 0.71 0.03 9.15 9.49 1.02 19.66 5.80
MCB-24-031 109 FW 0.08 7.12 7.04 0.68 0.84 0.01 2.45 3.58 0.77 6.80 2.33
Including 5.00 7.12 2.12 1.91 2.34 0.04 1.65 8.46 0.83 10.93 5.30
MCB-24-032 109 FW 1.00 10.95 9.95 0.13 0.16 0.00 3.34 1.59 0.94 5.87 1.16
MCB-24-033 109 FW 1.25 5.77 4.52 0.17 2.01 0.01 5.30 4.29 1.69 11.28 3.00
MCB-24-034 109 FW 0.00 4.00 4.00 0.04 0.07 0.00 1.90 0.62 0.33 2.84 0.51
MCB-24-035 109 FW 0.00 6.86 6.86 0.42 1.58 0.01 0.47 1.82 1.16 3.45 1.82
MCB-24-036 109 FW 1.00 4.63 3.63 0.12 0.66 0.00 0.81 1.05 0.56 2.43 0.87
and 7.47 8.73 1.26 0.23 1.94 0.01 0.57 1.56 0.85 2.97 1.66
No Significant Values
Table 2: Drillhole Collar Coordinates
*Drillhole Coordinates are in coordinate system NAD 83 Zone 17
Figure 1: Plan View of the Crean Hill 109 FW Zone at the 100ft level, Showing Location of Magna Drilling.
Figure 2: Oblique Longitudinal Section of the Crean Hill 109 FW Zone looking Northwest.
Qualified Person
The technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by David King, M.Sc.,
P.Geo. Mr. King is the Senior Vice President, Technical Services for Magna Mining Inc. and is a qualified
person under Canadian National Instrument 43-101.
QA/QC
Sample QA/QC procedures for Magna have been designed to meet or exceed industry standards. Drill
core is collected from the diamond drill and placed in sealed core trays for transport to Magna’s core
facilities. The core is then logged, and samples marked in intervals of up to 1.5m. Samples are then put
into plastic bags with 10 bagged samples being placed into rice bags for transport to Swastika
Laboratories in Kirkland Lake Ontario via Gardewine Transport for preparation and analysis. Samples are
submitted in batches of 50 with 5 QA/QC samples including, 2 certified reference material standards, 2
samples of blank material and 1 lab duplicate.
About Magna Mining Inc.
Magna Mining is an exploration and development company focused on nickel, copper and PGM projects
in the Sudbury Region of Ontario, Canada. The Company’s flagship assets are the past producing
Shakespeare and Crean Hill Mines. The Shakespeare Mine is a feasibility stage project which has major
permits for the construction of a 4,500 tonne per day open pit mine, processing plant and tailings
storage facility and is surrounded by a contiguous 180km2 prospective land package. Crean Hill is a past
producing nickel, copper and PGM mine with a technical report dated July 2023. Additional information
about the Company is available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and on the Company’s website
(www.magnamining.com).
For further information, please contact:
Jason Jessup
Chief Executive Officer
or
Paul Fowler, CFA
Senior Vice President
Email: [email protected]
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defined in applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts and are subject
to several risks and uncertainties beyond the Company's control, including statements regarding the
production at the Shakespeare and Crean Hill Mines, the economic and operational potential of the
Shakespeare and Crean Hill Mines, potential acquisitions, plans to complete exploration programs,
potential mineralization, exploration results and statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations, or
intentions of the Company. Resource exploration and development is highly speculative, characterized by
several significant risks, which even a combination of careful evaluation, experience and knowledge may
not eliminate. All forward-looking statements herein are qualified by this cautionary statement.
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