Adventus and Salazar Announce Drilling Results at the El Domo Deposit Highlighted BY 17.38% Copper Equivalent over 5.70 Metres and Provide an Update ON 2021 Exploration and Development Plans IN Ecuador
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ADVENTUS AND SALAZAR ANNOUNCE DRILLING RESULTS AT THE EL DOMO DEPOSIT HIGHLIGHTED BY
17.38% COPPER EQUIVALENT OVER 5.70 METRES AND PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON 2021
EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS IN ECUADOR
Toronto, January 13, 2021 – Adventus Mining Corporation (“Adventus”) (TSX-V: ADZN, OTCQX: ADVZF) and
Salazar Resources Limited (“Salazar”) (TSX-V: SRL ) (collectively the “ Partners”) are pleased to announce
continued infill drilling results from the El Domo volcanogenic massive sulphide deposit located withi n the
21,537-hectare Curipamba project in central Ecuador. Infill drilling continues at El Domo with two diamond drill
rigs with 19 infill definition drill holes having been successfully completed totaling 1, 999 metres from the
planned 4,960 metres, and two drill holes in progress totaling a further 21.2 metres completed. In addition, the
Partners are pleased to provide an update on 20 21 exploration and development plans at their three copper -
gold projects in Ecuador – Curipamba (containing El Domo), Pijili and Santiago.
Highlights – Drill Results from the El Domo Deposit at Curipamba:
• CURI-346 intersected 12.40 metres of 3.37% copper, 4.78 g/t gold, 2.89% zinc, 57.4 g/t silver, and 0.38%
lead for 8.74% CuEq. – including 5.70 metres of 6.29% copper, 9.73 g/t gold, 6.22% zinc, 119.8 g/t silver
and 0.80% lead for 17.38% CuEq
• CURI-348 intersected 2.72 metres of 0.95% copper, 8.93 g/t gold, 12.32% zinc, 673.4 g/t silver, and 6.64%
lead for 20.88% CuEq
• CURI-345 intersected 3.88 metres of 2.78% copper, 9.65 g/t gold, 3.11% zinc, 110.8 g/t silver, and 0.33%
lead for 12.48% CuEq. – including 1.55 metres of 5.92% copper, 21.90 g/t gold, 6. 78% zinc, 250.0 g/t
silver and 0.74% lead for 27.81% CuEq
• CURI-347 intersected 38.10 metres of 0.58% copper, 1.04 g/t gold, 0.64% zinc, 25.8 g/t silver, and 0.13%
lead for 1.90% CuEq
Figure 1 illustrates the drill locations for the four drill hole results outlined in this news release and the holes
currently in the assay lab, or in progress. Drill collar location coordinates are summarized for the infill drilling
program in Table 1 at the end of this news release.
Drill hole CURI-345 intersected well mineralized grainstone with massive sulphide clasts in the hanging wall of
the massive sulphide mineralization from 53.52 to 57.40 metr es, grading 2.78% copper, 9.65 g/t gold, 3.11%
zinc, 110.8 g/t silver, and 0.33% lead (12.48% CuEq). A higher-grade subset was intersected from 54.65 to 56.20
metres, grading 5.92% copper, 21.90 g/t gold, 6.78% z inc, 250.0 g/t silver, and 0.74% lead (27.81% CuEq).
Beneath the well mineralized grainstone, two mineralized fine-grained felsic tuffaceous or sediment units were
intersected from 66.10 to 68.04 metres and 80.18 to 84.62 metres. These units graded respe ctively 2.97%
copper, 6.43 g/t gold, 2.07% zinc, 73.5 g/t silver, and 0.40% lead (9.47% CuEq) and 0.32% copper, 1.41 g/t gold,
2.28% zinc, 55.4 g/t silver, and 0.56% lead (2.93% CuEq). Massive sulphide mineralization was intersected from
84.62 to 87.76 metres, grading 2.30% copper, 1.33 g/t gold, 0.72% zinc, 31.8 g/t silver and 0.02 % lead (3.91%
CuEq).
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Drill Hole
From
(m)
To
(m)
Thickness
(m)
Cu
(%)
Au
(g/t)
Zn
(%)
Ag
(g/t)
Pb
(%)
CuEq (1)
(%)
Approx. True
Thickness (m)
CURI-345 53.52 57.40 3.88 2.78 9.65 3.11 110.8 0.33 12.48 2.72
including 54.65 56.20 1.55 5.92 21.90 6.78 250.0 0.74 27.81 1.09
66.10 68.04 1.94 2.97 6.43 2.07 73.5 0.40 9.47 1.36
80.18 84.62 4.44 0.32 1.41 2.28 55.4 0.56 2.93 3.11
84.62 87.76 3.14 2.30 1.33 0.72 31.8 0.02 3.91 2.20
(1) Metal equivalency based on US$3.62/lb Cu, US$1,888.80/oz Au, US$1.30/lb Zn, US$25.95/oz Ag and US$0.93/lb Pb; noting that no adjustments were made
in the metal equivalency calculation for metal recovery. Prices taken from 6 -month contracts for precious metals and 3 -month contracts for base metals
from the London Metal Exchange, dated December 18, 2020.
Drill hole CURI-346 intersected well mineralized grainstone with massive sulphide clasts in the hanging wall of
the massive sulphide mineralization from 51.64 to 57.50 metres, grading 2.74% copper, 4 .92 g/t gold, 3.66%
zinc, 111.1 g/t silver, and 0.33% lead (9.04% CuEq). A higher-grade subset was intersected from 56.16 to 57.50
metres, grading 4.25% copper, 10.70 g/t gold, 7.00% zinc, 241.0 g/t silver, and 0.56% lead (17.56% CuEq).
Beneath the well m ineralized grainstone, a single mineralized fine-grained felsic tuffaceous or sediment unit
was intersected from 57.50 to 58.32 metres, grading 0.20% copper, 3.40 g/t gold, 0.66% zinc, 64.3 g/t silver, and
0.22% lead (3.74% CuEq). A thick section of massive sulphide mineralization was intersected from 68.70 to 81.10
metres, grading 3.37% copper, 4.78 g/t gold, 2.89% zinc, 57.4 g/t silver and 0.22% lead (8.74% CuEq). A higher -
grade subset was intersected from 69.63 to 72.55 metres, grading 9.03% copper, 15.79 g/t gold, 8.19% zinc,
130.0 g/t silver and 0.59% lead (25.48% CuEq).
Drill Hole
From
(m)
To
(m)
Thickness
(m)
Cu
(%)
Au
(g/t)
Zn
(%)
Ag
(g/t)
Pb
(%)
CuEq (1)
(%)
Approx. True
Thickness (m)
CURI-346 51.64 57.50 5.86 2.74 4.92 3.66 111.1 0.33 9.04 5.27
Including 56.16 57.50 1.34 4.25 10.70 7.00 241.0 0.56 17.56 1.21
57.50 59.32 1.82 0.20 3.40 0.66 64.3 0.22 3.74 1.64
68.70 81.10 12.40 3.37 4.78 2.89 57.4 0.38 8.74 11.16
including 68.70 74.40 5.70 6.29 9.73 6.22 119.8 0.80 17.38 5.13
including 69.63 72.55 2.92 9.03 15.79 8.19 130.0 0.59 25.48 2.63
including 71.58 72.55 0.97 11.70 20.90 11.85 204.0 0.84 34.19 0.87
(1) Metal equivalency based on US$3.62/lb Cu, US$1,888.80/oz Au, US$1.30/lb Zn, US$25.95/oz Ag and US$0.93/lb Pb; noting that no adjustments were made
in the metal equivalency calculation for metal recovery. Prices taken from 6 -month contracts for precious metals and 3 -month contracts for base metals
from the London Metal Exchange, dated December 18, 2020.
CURI-347 intersected massive sulphide mineralization from 52.90 to 91.00 metres, grading 0.58% copper, 1.04
g/t gold, 0.64% zinc, 25.8 g/t silver, and 0. 13% lead (1.90% CuEq). This interval includes a wide section of syn-
mineralization basaltic dyke from 54.00 to 80.54 metres that intruded into the massive sulphide mineralization
resulting in mineralized margins from 54.00 to 56.00 metres, grading 2.64% copper, 3.90 g/t gold, 2.57% zinc,
101.1 g/t silver and 0.26% lead (7.65% CuEq). The massive sulphide mineralization was intersected from 52.90
to 54.00 metres, grading 6.13% copper, 4.01 g/t gold, 1.14% zinc, 39.0 g/t silver, and 0.09% lead (10.02% CuEq)
and from 80.54 to 91.00 metres, grading 0.94% copper, 2.60 g/t gold, 1.71% zinc, 70.1 g/t silver, and 0.41% lead
(4.37% CuEq). A subset of high er-grade massive sulphide occurs near the base of the intercept from 88.50 to
89.60 metres, grading 0.23% copper, 9.30 g/t gold, 6.20% zinc, 363.0 g/t silver and 2.18% lead (13.88% CuEq).
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Drill Hole
From
(m)
To
(m)
Thickness
(m)
Cu
(%)
Au
(g/t)
Zn
(%)
Ag
(g/t)
Pb
(%)
CuEq (1)
(%)
Approx. True
Thickness (m)
CURI-347 50.92 52.90 1.98 0.71 0.63 0.34 15.1 0.06 1.48 1.68
52.90 91.00 38.10 0.58 1.04 0.64 25.8 0.13 1.90 32.39
including 52.90 54.00 1.10 6.13 4.01 1.14 39.0 0.09 10.02 0.94
including 54.00 56.00 2.00 2.64 3.90 2.57 101.1 0.26 7.65 1.70
including 80.54 91.00 10.46 0.94 2.60 1.71 70.1 0.41 4.37 8.89
including 82.95 87.34 4.39 2.05 3.47 2.25 67.0 0.39 6.29 3.73
including 88.50 89.60 1.10 0.23 9.30 6.20 363.0 2.18 13.88 0.94
(1) Metal equivalency based on US$3.62/lb Cu, US$1,888.80/oz Au, US$1.30/lb Zn, US$25.95/oz Ag and US$0.93/lb Pb; noting that no adjustments we re made
in the metal equivalency calculation for metal recovery. Prices taken from 6 -month contracts for precious metals and 3 -month contracts for base metals
from the London Metal Exchange, dated December 18, 2020.
CURI-348 intersected a single mineralized, fine-grained felsic tuffaceous or sediment unit in the hanging wall of
the massive sulphide mineralization from 123.96 to 125.58 metres, grading 0.13% copper, 0.98 g/t gold, 0.65%
zinc, 27.3 g/t silver, and 0.23% lead (1.45% C uEq). Gold- and silver-rich massive sulphide mineralization was
intersected from 125.58 to 128.30 metres, grading 0.95% copper, 8.93 g/t gold, 12.32% zinc, 673.4 g/t silver and
6.64% lead (20.88% CuEq). Stratigraphically beneath the massive sulphide in CURI-348 is a well mineralized felsic
autobreccia in the footwall rocks intersected from 128.30 to 135.10 metres, grading 0.66% copper, 0.22 g/t gold,
5.31% zinc, 20.4 g/t silver and 0.19% lead (2.99% CuEq).
Drill Hole
From
(m)
To
(m)
Thickness
(m)
Cu
(%)
Au
(g/t)
Zn
(%)
Ag
(g/t)
Pb
(%)
CuEq (1)
(%)
Approx. True
Thickness (m)
CURI-348 123.96 125.58 1.62 0.13 0.98 0.65 27.3 0.23 1.45 0.78
125.58 128.30 2.72 0.95 8.93 12.32 673.4 6.64 20.88 1.90
including 128.30 135.10 6.80 0.66 0.22 5.31 20.4 0.19 2.99 4.76
(1) Metal equivalency based on US$3.62/lb Cu, US$1,888.80/oz Au, US$1.30/lb Zn, US$25.95/oz Ag and US$0.93/lb Pb; noting that no adjustments were made
in the metal equivalency calculation for metal recovery. Prices taken from 6 -month contracts for precious metals and 3 -month contracts for base metals
from the London Metal Exchange, dated December 18, 2020.
All results from the current infill definition drilling program will be used to update the Mineral Resource estimate
for the El Domo deposit in 2021. The updated Mineral Resource estimate will be part of the ongoing feasibility
study for the development of the El Domo deposit (see December 2, 2020 news release).
For reference, the last NI 43-101 Mineral Resource estimate for El Domo was published as part of the preliminary
economic assessment report titled : “Technical Report on the Preliminary Economic Assessment for the
Curipamba Project – El Domo Deposit, Central Ecuador”, with an effective date of June 14, 2019 on SEDAR.
Update on 2021 Copper-Gold Exploration & Development Plans in Ecuador
As Adventus and Salazar continue its close and successful partnership now in its fourth year, the Partners are
excited and expect 2021 to include significant milestones for the development of the El Domo copper -gold
deposit into a future mine as well as the potential for major new discovery through greenfield exploration at
the Partners’ three projects in Ecuador. The Partners are in a strong financial position and expect 2021
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development and exploration spending to total approximately US$20 million – highlighted by the completion of
the El Domo copper -gold feasibility study , as well as exploration related activities at the greater Curipam ba
project and the Pijili and Santiago projects. Below is a summary of key 2021 activities expected for each project:
Curipamba
• At El Domo, i nfill and step-out drilling program to continue and be completed during the first quarter ,
with continuous drill assay results into the second quarter
• Greenfield exploration of the 15 regional targets identified by the Partners’ detailed target generation
initiative (see December 21, 2020 news release) is expected to continue throughout 2021 . One drill rig
is currently drilling at the La Vaquera target, approximately 8 km southwest of El Domo, and is expected
to relocate to other targets this year
• The draft environmental and social impact asse ssment on El Domo is underway and expected to be
submitted to the government of Ecuador in the third quarter . This will involve community consultation
sessions and the results of the ongoing environmental monitoring and testing which are being conducted
by the Partners and experienced consultants to international best practice standards
• The El Domo feasibility study underway is expected to be completed in the second half of 2021 and
published in the fourth quarter (see December 2, 2020 news release)
• During 2021, the Partners will be negotiating an investment and exploitation agreement with the
government of Ecuador to provide the framework for the construction of El Domo from 2022 to 2023.
This is an established and transparent process that facilitated the recent financing and construction of
both the Mirador and Fruta del Norte mines in Ecuador
• Adventus has already begun discussions with multiple interested parties with project financing options
to fund the development of El Domo
Pijili
• One drill rig is currently completing the maiden drill program at the Mercy concession – one of three
concessions that constitute the Pijili project. Drilling for this current program is expected to be
completed during the first quarter, with drill assay results to be released when confirmed
• Regional prospecting continues on several targets within the Mercy concession as well as the other two
concessions located approximately 10 km west of Mercy
Santiago
• Community support, including public health initiatives related to the current pandemic, and socialization
of the Partners’ exploration plans for the project are continuing at site
• The Partners expect to mobilize and commence drilling during the second or third quarter for a minimum
2,500 metre initial drill program
Over 2021, the Partners will provide an update on exploration progress at their three projects on a timely basis.
In addition to the three projects, the Partners are currently evaluating several other early -stage porphyry
projects in Ecuador to potentially acquire into their country-wide exploration alliance.
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Technical Information and Quality Control & Quality Assurance (“QAQC”)
The Curipamba project work program is being managed and reviewed by Vice President Exploration, Jason
Dunning, M.Sc., P.Geo., a Qualified Person within the meaning of NI 43 -101. Salazar staff co llect and process
samples that are securely sealed and shipped to Bureau Veritas (“BV”) in Quito for sample preparation that
includes crushing and milling to prepare pulps that are then split for shipment to their facility in Lima, Peru for
analysis. All assay data have undergone internal validation of QAQC; noting there is an established sampling
control program with blind insertion of assay blanks, certified industry standards and sample duplicates for the
Curipamba project. A QAQC program is also in plac e at BV and includes insertion of blanks, standards , and
duplicate reanalysis of selected samples. BV’s quality system complies with the requirements for the
International Standards ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 17025: 1999. At BV, gold is analyzed by classic fire assay
techniques with an AAS finish, while silver and base metals are analyzed by a 44-element aqua regia technique
with ICP-AES finish. Overlimit protocols are in place for gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc.
Qualified Person
The technical information of this news release has been reviewed and verified as accurate by Mr. Jason Dunning,
M.Sc., P.Geo., Vice President Exploration for Adventus, a non- Independent Qualified Person, as defined by NI
43-101.
About Adventus
Adventus Mining Corporation is a unique copper -gold exploration and development company, focused primarily on Ecuador. Its
strategic shareholders include Altius Minerals Corporation, Greenstone Resources LP, Wheaton Precious Metals Corp., and the Nobis
Group of Ecuador. Adventus is leading the exploration and engineering advancement of the Curipamba copper-gold project in Ecuador
as part of an earn -in agreement to obtain a 75% ownership interest. In addition, Adventus is engaged in a country- wide exploration
alliance with its partners in Ecuador, which has incorporated the Pijili and Santiago copper-gold projects to date. Adventus also controls
an exploration project portfolio in Ireland with South32 as funding partner as well as an investment portfolio of e quities in several
junior exploration companies. Adventus is based in Toronto, Canada, and is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol
ADZN and trades on the OTCQX under the symbol ADVZF.
About Salazar
Salazar Resources (SRL.V) (CCG.F) is focused on creating value and positive change through discovery, exploration, and development
in Ecuador. The team has an unrivalled understanding of the geology in- country and has played an integral role in the discovery of
many of the major projects in Ecuad or, including the two newest opera ting gold and copper mines. Salazar Resources has a wholly
owned pipeline of copper-gold exploration projects across Ecuador with a strategy to make another commercial discovery and farm -
out non-core assets. The Company actively engages with Ecuadorian communities and together with the Salazar family it co-founded
The Salazar Foundation, an independent non- profit organization dedicated to sustainable progress through economic development.
The Company already has carried interests in three projects. At its maiden discovery, Curipamba, Salazar Resources has a 25% stake
fully carried through to production. At two copper -gold porphyry projects, Pijil i and Santiago, the Company has a 20% stake fully
carried through to a construction decision.
Neither the TSX V enture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture
Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
This press release contains “forward -looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Any statements
that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assum ptions or
future events or performance (often, but not always, identified by words or phrases such as “believes”, “anticipates”, “expects”, “is
expected”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “pending”, “intends”, “plans”, “forecasts”, “targets”, or “hopes”, or variations of such words and
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phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “will”, “should” “might”, “will be taken”, or
“occur” and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking information herein includes , but is not limited to, statements that address activities, events, or developments that
Adventus and Salazar expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future. Although Adventus and Salazar have attempted to identify
important factors that could cause actual actions, events, or results to differ materially from those described in forward -looking
information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated , or intended. There
can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from
those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Adventus
and Salazar undertake to update any forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
For further information from Adventus, please contact Christian Kargl -Simard, President and Chief Executive
Officer, at +1-416-230-3440 or [email protected]. Please also visit the Adventus website at
www.adventusmining.com with its new 2021 corporate presentation as well as the company’s LinkedIn page at
https://www.linkedin.com/company/adventus-mining-corporation.
For further information from Salazar, please contact [email protected].
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Table 1: Drill Collar Information for Infill Drill Holes at El Domo in News Release 21-01
Hole ID EAST NORTH ELEV AZIMUTH DIP DEPTH COMMENT
CURI-360 694934 9855242 874 25 -48 N/A In Progress
CURI-359 695006 9855134 883 349 -69 N/A In Progress
CURI-358 694934 9855082 867 255 -54 113.0 Successfully completed per design
CURI-357 695057 9855149 894 229 -74 105.0 Successfully completed per design
CURI-356 695006 9855134 883 241 -77 110.6 Successfully completed per design
CURI-355 695057 9855149 894 36 -45 86.3 Successfully completed per design
CURI-354 695057 9855149 894 55 -54 81.0 Successfully completed per design
CURI-353 695094 9855122 908 192 -45 97.4 Successfully completed per design
CURI-352 695057 9855149 894 306 -77 78.0 Successfully completed per design
CURI-351 695057 9855149 894 338 -59 77.0 Successfully completed per design
CURI-350 695094 9855122 908 180 -57 85.7 Successfully completed per design
CURI-349 695094 9855122 908 263 -51 130.2 Successfully completed per design
CURI-348 695094 9855082 910 276 -45 135.1 Successfully completed per design
CURI-347 695094 9855082 910 105 -54 91.0 Successfully completed per design
CURI-346 695094 9855082 910 52 -69 83.4 Successfully completed per design
CURI-345 695094 9855082 910 142 -48 95.7 Successfully completed per design
CURI-344 695094 9855082 910 360 -60 84.1 Successfully completed per design
CURI-343 695094 9855082 910 192 -45 142.0 Successfully completed per design
CURI-342 695041 9854913 888 346 -45 137.1 Successfully completed per design
CURI-341 695134 9854922 917 360 -60 117.4 Successfully completed per design
CURI-340 695134 9854922 917 360 -45 149.0 Successfully completed per design
Note: UTM Datum (Provisional South American 1956, Zone 17)
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Figure 1: Drill Collar Location Map for Drill Holes at El Domo in News Release 21-01