Romios-Copperhead Option Discovers Highly Prospective Intrusions on the Red Line Claims Project, Golden Triangle, B.C.
Romios-Copperhead Option Discovers Highly
Prospective Intrusions on the Red Line Claims
Project, Golden Triangle, B.C.
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 12, 2023) -
Romios Gold Resources Inc. (TSXV: RG)
(OTCQB: RMIOF) (FSE: D4R) ("Romios") and Copperhead Resources Inc. ("Copperhead")
are
pleased to report that they have discovered three highly prospective intrusions on the Red Line claims in
the mineral rich Golden Triangle area of NW British Columbia. These intrusions include 2 areas of K-
feldspar porphyritic syenite similar to one of the key units found at the giant Galore Creek porphyry Cu-
Au deposit owned by Teck and Newmont.
Romios' VP of Exploration, Mr. John Biczok, P. Geo, commented, "The 2023 exploration program on the
Red Line claims has made a very important step forward by discovering what appears to be the same
type of intrusive rocks that are associated with the alkalic porphyry Cu-Au-Ag deposits of this region, as
well as large areas of the epidote and pyritic alteration typically found in the outer shells around such
mineralization. We are looking forward to exploring these exciting targets during the next phase of the
field work."
HIGHLIGHTS:
A previously undocumented K-feldspar porphyritic syenite pluton believed to be more than 300 m
wide was discovered <1.5 km south of the Red Line claims and immediately staked. This large
body of highly gossanous syenite closely resembles one of the key intrusions associated with the
Galore Creek alkalic porphyry Cu-Au-Ag deposits.
Numerous K-feldspar syenite boulders were located on the Red Line 2 claim, derived from the
upper part of a steep ridge of metasediments and lesser volcanics which are often pervasively
altered to epidote. The association of strong epidote alteration with the syenite dykes may be
indicative of a porphyry copper type system at depth here.
A second, previously unknown pluton was located on the Red Line 2 and 3 claims, in this case a
>700 m long body of pervasively altered hornblende granodiorite.
The discovery of these 2 highly prospective plutons, and the numerous syenite dykes associated
with widespread epidote alteration, has significantly improved the odds of locating a porphyry Cu-
Au-Ag type occurrence on the Red Line claims.
BACKGROUND
Original Claims
: The original Red Line claims were staked in 2020 to cover a portion of the so-called
"Red Line" stratigraphic contact between lower Jurassic Hazelton Group rocks and upper Triassic
Stuhini Group rocks. Many of the major ore deposits in the northern Golden Triangle of NW British
Columbia occur within 2 km of this contact. In addition, the claims cover the northern projection of the
same Eskay Rift strata that host the historic Eskay Creek mine 32 km to the south. This phenomenally
high-grade gold and silver former-producer is now being explored anew by Skeena Resources.
During the 2022 field program, a number of porphyritic syenite boulders and other intrusive rocks were
found in creeks draining the area south of the claims. This area was staked as the Red Line 2, 3 and 4
claims in 2022 and 2023. The syenite dyke swarm and granodiorite pluton discovered in July 2023 were
found on these new claims.
Porphyritic Syenite Pluton
: During the recent 2023 exploration program, a very gossanous, K-feldspar
porphyritic syenite intrusion (field name), thought to be at least 300 m wide, was noted on open ground
south of the Red Line claims. The syenite intrusion has numerous large patches of pyritic gossans
throughout, potentially indicative of the pyrite shell around a porphyry Cu-Au system. After a brief
examination the area was immediately staked and added to the Red Line property.
The probable southern contact of the intrusion is marked by a major gossan that occurs in a rugged area
not examined on the ground as yet. The other margins of the intrusion have yet to be defined but may be
partially concealed under a small glacier and glacial till outwash plains. Mineralization in alkalic porphyry
deposits such as Galore Creek is often best developed in the margins of the intrusions and the adjacent
host rocks.
Photo 1: One of the many pyritic gossans throughout the newly discovered porphyritic syenite
pluton.
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There is no public record of any significant exploration work in the immediate area and this important
syenite porphyry is not shown on any government geological map. It is possible that much of the intrusion
was covered by the glacier during the government geological mapping programs. The syenite closely
resembles a member of the Galore Creek intrusive suite associated with porphyry copper prospects
elsewhere in this region (e.g. Enduro Metals Burgundy Ridge occurrence, the Galore Creek deposit,
etc.). The intrusion on the new Red Line claim is by far the largest and most gossanous that Romios'
geologists are familiar with anywhere in the region outside of Galore Creek. A sample was collected and
sent to the University of British Columbia geochronology centre to determine if it is indeed the same age
as the Galore Creek suite.
Syenite Dyke Swarm and Associated Epidote Alteration:
A 1 km long ridge on the Red Line 4
claim is notable for the prominent and relatively pervasive epidote alteration, potentially part of the
propylitic alteration zone around the periphery of a porphyry centre. Numerous coarse-grained K-
feldspar porphyritic boulders occur along the lower slopes of this steep ridge, presumably derived from a
dyke swarm at higher elevations. Minor secondary copper mineralization was noted on fracture surfaces
in some of the local sedimentary talus. The valley floors on either side of the ridge are occupied by small
glaciers but the association of the epidote alteration, syenite dyke swarm, and local copper
mineralization warrants a detailed examination of the lower elevations for further indications of a
porphyry system at depth beneath this ridge. A sample of the syenite has also been sent for age-dating
at the University of British Columbia.
Photo 2: Secondary copper staining on volcaniclastic conglomerate boulders, Red Line 2
claim.
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Hornblende Granodiorite Pluton:
A previously unknown pluton of hornblende granodiorite (field
name) was discovered on the Red Line 2 and 3 claims during the July program. The pluton has been
mapped out for over 700 m in length so far and is at least 150 m wide. It is notable for the pervasive
green alteration and the disseminated pyrite found throughout most of the unit. Lithogeochemical
analyses and thin section studies are planned to determine if the alteration is part of a porphyry-type
system and if this pluton is part of the Galore Creek suite.
Property Size And Ownership:
Following the integration of the Red Line 5 claim into the Project, the
property size of the Project has been expanded to a total of 10 claims, covering a combined area of
3,989 hectares. Pursuant to an Option Agreement signed on April 6th, 2022, Romios has granted
Copperhead Resources the exclusive right and option to acquire a 75% ownership interest in the Project
over a 3 year term by financing annual exploration programs beginning in 2022 and making certain cash
payments and stock grants to Romios (
see Press Release April 6, 2022
).
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Qualified Person
The technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by John Biczok, P.
Geo., VP-Exploration for Romios Gold and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
In addition to his extensive experience with several major mining companies exploring for a wide variety
of ore deposit types across Canada and India, Mr. Biczok spent 12 years conducting exploration and
research at the Musselwhite gold mine in NW Ontario.
About Romios Gold Resources Inc.
Romios Gold Resources Inc. is a progressive Canadian mineral exploration company engaged in
precious- and base-metal exploration, focused primarily on gold, copper and silver. It has a 100%
interest in the Lundmark-Akow Lake Au-Cu property plus 4 additional claim blocks in northwestern
Ontario and extensive claim holdings covering several significant porphyry copper-gold prospects in the
"Golden Triangle" of British Columbia. Additional interests include the Kinkaid claims in Nevada
covering numerous Au-Ag-Cu workings and two former producers: the Scossa mine property (Nevada)
which is a former high-grade gold producer and the La Corne molybdenum mine property (Quebec). The
Company retains an ongoing interest in several properties including a 20% carried interest in five of
Honey Badger Mining's claim blocks in the Thunder Bay silver district of northwestern Ontario; a 2%
NSR on McEwen Mining's Hislop gold property in Ontario; a 2% NSR on Enduro Metals' Newmont Lake
Au-Cu-Ag property in BC, and the Company has signed a definitive agreement with Copperhead
Resources Inc. ("Copperhead") whereby Copperhead can acquire a 75% ownership interest in Romios'
Red Line Property in BC.
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