Pacific Empire samples 4.0 g/t gold over 8.0 metres in trench at Jean Marie
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Pacific Empire samples 4.0 g/t gold over 8.0 metres in trench at Jean Marie
August 11, 2020 - Vancouver, BC, Canada - Pacific Empire Minerals Corp. (TSXV: PEMC) (“Pacific
Empire”, “PEMC” or the “Company”) is pleased to report assays received from its Jean Marie Copper-
Gold-Silver-Molybdenum porphyry project (the “Jean Marie”) in north-central British Columbia, located
50 kilometres west of Centerra Gold Ltd.’s Mt. Milligan copper-gold mine.
Highlights:
• Continuous chip sampling of hand trench 300 m south of the C zone yields 4.0 g/t gold over 8 metres,
with the entire 20 metre length of trench averaging 1.7 g/t gold;
• Rock sampling at A Zone includes 0.442 g/t gold and 1.3% copper; and
• Rock sampling at C Zone includes 0.525 g/t gold and 1.1% copper.
An initial rock sampling program was completed on the Jean Marie for the purpose of evaluating the
potential for gold in and around the historical drill -indicated copper zones. An a rea south of the C zone,
where a 2008 rock sample along a road cut exhibited significant gold mineralization , was followed up
with a 20 m hand excavated trench and systematically chip sampled over 2 metre intervals.
Anomalous gold results are associated with oxidized, locally semi -massive pyrite, arsenopyrite, and
sporadic quartz -sulphide veinlets. Moderate to strong hematite, limonite and scorocite with localized
jarosite comprise the oxides that are associated with gold mineralization. Further follow up is clearly
warranted at this intriguing mineralized showing, both on the north and south side of the exposure at the
road cut.
“We always believed there was potential for significant gold mineralization at Jean Marie
and these initial results clearly support this. With a project of this scale, these results are
a significant revelation for us and we will work to further expand and develop the potential
for a gold-enriched copper deposit on this project,” commented Pacific Empire’s President
and CEO, Brad Peters. “As we progress towards drilling in the fall it is encouraging to
uncover new mineralized areas concealed beneath shallow cover, at surface.”
Table 1. Continuous chip sampling results from hand trench south of C zone (start of trench at 377,703 E /
6,106,027 N, end of trench at 377,721 E / 6,106,031 N, UTM NAD 83 zone 10).
From
(m)
To
(m)
Interval
(m)
Gold
(g/t)
Silver
(g/t)
Copper
(ppm)
Sample
ID
Sample
type
0.0 2.0 2.0 0.017 0.43 268.5 2089957 Rock chip
2.0 4.0 2.0 0.281 0.25 340.7 2089958 Rock chip
4.0 6.0 2.0 0.033 0.12 108.5 2089959 Rock chip
6.0 8.0 2.0 0.009 0.06 55.7 2089960 Rock chip
8.0 10.0 2.0 0.159 0.11 139.3 2089961 Rock chip
10.0 12.0 2.0 2.706 0.29 270.7 2089962 Rock chip
12.0 14.0 2.0 0.773 0.23 275.4 2089963 Rock chip
14.0 16.0 2.0 3.968 0.68 438.9 2089964 Rock chip
16.0 18.0 2.0 8.679 1.37 508.3 2089965 Rock chip
18.0 20.0 2.0 0.031 0.04 34.6 2089966 Rock chip
Historically, the A and C zones did not see systematic analyses for gold. Entire hole composites from
1974 percussion holes were assayed for gold with a high detection limit and, as such, gold was not
detected. The recent collected rock samples show that t here is, in fact, a significant precious metal
component associated with copper mineralization, at least in part, at the A and C zones.
Table 2. Rock sampling results from A and C zones (UTM NAD 83 zone 10).
Sample
ID
Easting
(m)
Northing
(m)
Copper
(%)
Gold
(g/t)
Silver
(g/t) Area Source
2089951 374651 6108289 1.534 0.012 3.3 A zone Subcrop
2089952 374653 6108290 1.304 0.442 15.16 A zone Subcrop
2089953 377043 6106669 0.292 0.006 1.63 C zone west Outcrop
2089954 377043 6106669 0.418 0.046 6.79 C zone west Outcrop
2089955 377353 6106608 3.730 0.019 8.63 C zone Outcrop
2089956 377353 6106608 1.101 0.525 54.48 C zone Outcrop
2089967 377716 6106025 0.133 6.193 48.45 Road cut Subcrop
Figure 1. Key map showing sampled areas with gold values relative to known historical zones at Jean Marie.
Figure 2. Key map showing sampled areas with copper values relative to known historical zones at Jean Marie.
Figure 3. Detailed map showing trench location and gold values at Jean Marie.
Figure 4. Location map of Jean Marie property.
About the Jean Marie Project
The Jean Marie consists of 7,350 ha of contiguous mineral claims in north -central British Columbia
situated 50 kilometres west of Centerra Gold Ltd.’s Mt. Milligan copper-gold mine. PEMC holds an option
to earn a 100% interest in the Jean Marie. The Jean Marie straddles the contact between the Jean Marie
multiphase stock and andesitic volcanics of the Late Triassic to Early Jurassic Witch Lake. Several drill-
indicated zones exist on the Jean Marie, two of which have only been historically drilled to a maximum
depth of 92 metres. Recent logging operations and associated infrastructure have made road-based drilling
activities possible. The most recent drilling at any of the three drill indicated zones was completed
at the B zone in 1997. The final hole of the 1997 program intersected 184 m @ 0.33% copper, which
includes an interval of hydrothermal breccia grading 1.2 % copper over 27 metres .** Numerous
additional exploration targets exist on the Property, particularly along a 9 kilometre trend that extends
southeasterly from the A zone.
** The Company has not verified historical drilling results but has reviewed the historical sampling and
analytical procedures and has no reason to believe the historically reported results are unreliable or
misleading.
QA/QC Procedures
Continuous chip samples and rock grab samples were collected and placed in polyethylene bags before
being shipped to MS Analytical (“MSA”) in Langley, BC. Internal laboratory standards are checked upon
analysis as a means of quality assurance. Samples were analyzed us ing MSA’s IMS-130 multi-element
analytical package, whereby 0.5 g aliquots are subjected to an aqua-regia digest and subsequently analyzed
with ICP-AES/MS. Sample were also assayed using MSA’s FAS-111 fire assay gold package, whereby a
30 g fusion is ultimately finished with AAS.
Qualified Person
Rory Ritchie , P.Geo., Vice President of Exploration for the Company, serves as a qualified person as
defined by National Instrument 43 -101 and has reviewed the scientific and technical information in this
news release, approving the disclosure herein.
About Pacific Empire Minerals Corp.
PEMC is an exploration company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, that employs a "hybrid prospect
generator" business model and trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol PEMC. The
Company’s strong portfolio of projects is a result of continuou s generative work conducted since the
Company’s inception in 2012.
By integrating the project generator business model with low -cost RC drilling, the company intends to
leverage its portfolio by identifying, and focusing on, the highest quality projects f or partnerships and
advancement.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD,
“Brad Peters”
President and Chief Executive Officer
Pacific Empire Minerals Corp.
Tel: +1-604-356-6246
www.pemcorp.ca
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