Serengeti Announces Filing of Kwanika Technical Report and Provides Update on the Pre-Feasibility Study
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Serengeti Announces Filing of Kwanika Technical Report and Provides Update on
the Pre-Feasibility Study
Vancouver, B.C., April 18, 2019, Serengeti Resources Inc. (SIR: TSX-V) is pleased to announce that it has filed on
SEDAR the NI 43 -101 Technical Report for the Kwanika Project; Resource Estimate Update 2019. The mineral
resource estimate was previously announced March 3 rd, 2019 . A copy of the report is also available on Serengeti’s
website. The Kwanika Project is controlled by Kwanika Copper Corporation (“KCC”), a private company jointly owned
by Serengeti Resources Inc. (65%) and Posco International Corporation (35%).
Pre-Feasibility Study Update
Serengeti’s pre -feasibility study (PFS) is targeting a proposed open -pit and bulk underground copper -gold mine at
Kwanika and is scheduled for completion in early Q3, 2019. The current status of the PFS is outlined briefly below.
Mine Design
The independent mining engineering consultants are currently working on the open pit design, incorporating
geotechnical data from the 2018 drill program into the detailed design work. A trade -off study has established the
optimal bottom limit of the open -pit relative to the top of the proposed block cave underground mine, and a preliminary
assessment of the nature and extent of any subsidence from the block cave operation is also underway. The
underground ore transportation study is also well advanced and near completion.
Metallurgical Test Work
Metallurgical test work on copper-gold mineralized core samples has focused on comminution via SAG mill simulation
and Bond Work Index testing, which has demonstrated that the ore is medium hardness and only moderately abrasive .
Flotation test work on three composite samples from the areas of the proposed open pit and underground block cave
has focused to date on process condition optimization , and open-cycle testing ; work continues and will be reported
when definitive results are available.
Infrastructure
The project’s infrastructure requirements are a crucial aspect of the PFS. The Company has held positive preliminary
discussions with the owners of the nearest grid-connected powerline. To access the project, the use of existing forestry
service roads is feasible, requiring only modest local upgrading.
Waste Rock and Water Management
Preliminary design of the preferred tailings storage site is underway. The consultants have completed geochemical
testing of the potential waste rock ty pes. The results will be used to design the appropriate waste rock storage facilities
at a site adjacent to the mine. Surface water management concepts will be developed once the waste rock
management scheme has been set out.
Environmental Baseline Studies
Data from a baseline program initiated in 2018, consisting of surface and groundwater hydrology and water quality
studies, fish and benthic studies, terrain and ecosystem mapping has been integrated in to project planning. A
continuation of hydrology, water quality and climate programs is planned for 2019. The Takla Nation, our First Nations
partner at Kwanika, has been involved in the collection of environmental data, associated with the baseline program.
The Company will provide additional updates as the study progresses.
Qualified Persons
Resource Statement
In accordance with National Instrument 43 -101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects , the Independent and
Qualified Persons for the Kwanika Technical Report are as follows: 1) Central Zone mineral resource update; Sue Bird,
P. Eng., of Moose Mountain Technical Services ( Cranbrook, British Columbia ) who has reviewed, validated and
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approved the Resource Estimate Update for the Central Zone of the Kwanika Project ; 2) Marek Nowak, P. Eng. of SRK
Consulting Inc. (Vancouver) who has reviewed, validated and approved the restatement of the South Zone resource on
the property which was previously reporte d on October 14, 2016 ; 3) Tracey Meintjes, P. Eng., of Moose Mount ain
Technical Services (Cranbrook, British Columbia) who reviewed the metallurgical aspects of the current report.
Other Technical Content
David W. Moore, P. Geo., President and CEO of Serengeti Resources Inc has supervised the preparation of the
scientific and technical information in the Pre-Feasibility update section of this news release.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
David W. Moore, P. Geo.
President, CEO and Director
About Serengeti Resources Inc.
Serengeti is a mineral exploration company managed by an experienced team of professionals with a solid track record
of exploration success. The Company is currently advancing its Kwanika copper -gold project in partnership with P osco
International and exploring its extensive portfolio of properties in north -central British Columbia. A number of these
other projects are available for option or joint venture and additional information can be found on the Company’s website
at www.serengetiresources.com.
Cautionary Statement
This document contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities regulations. All statements
other than statements of historical fact herein, including, without limitation, statements regarding exploration plans and other future
plans and objectives, are forward -looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that
such statements will prove to be accurate and future events and actual results could differ materially from tho se anticipated in such
statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations as well as a compre hensive list
of risk factors are disclosed in the Company’s documents filed from time to time via SEDAR with the Canadian regulatory agencies to
whose policies we are bound. Forward -looking statements are based on the estimates and opinions of management on the date the
statements are made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements should conditions or our estimates
change, other than as required by law and readers are further advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts respon sibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this
release.
For further information, please contact:
Serengeti Resources Inc. Suite 520 – 800 West Pender St., Vancouver, BC, V6C 2V6
Tel: 604-605-1300 / Email: [email protected] / Website: www.serengetiresources.com