Terra Balcanica Drills 1168 G/T Ageq over 1.35 M at Cumavici Ridge and Confirms New Mineralization over 600 M Northwest
TERRA BALCANICA DRILLS 1168 G/T AGEQ OVER 1.35 M AT CUMAVICI RIDGE
AND CONFIRMS NEW MINERALIZATION OVER 600 M NORTHWEST
News Release Video: Terra Balcanica produced a technical webinar to explain the drill results.
Vancouver, British Columbia – November 7 th, 2023 – Terra Balcanica Resources Corp.
(“Terra” or the “Company ”) ( CSE:TERA; F RA:UB1) is pleased to announce initial assay
results from the Phase II drill campaign confirming continuation of the high-grade Cumavici Ridge
epithermal vein within its principal Viogor-Zanik project in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Highlights
• Drillhole CMV23004 intersected 1,168 g/t AgEq (including 452 g/t Ag, 3.49 g/t Au, and
3.36% Zn) over 1.35 m from 36.2 m downhole (Table 1);
• Successful results from CMV23004 add approximately 50 m strike length SE of
previously reported CMVDD002 which returned 816.1 g/t AgEq over 2 m (see company
news release dated 22 nd October 2022) with mineralization remaining open and untested
down-dip (Figures 1 and 2);
• A discovery was made by 600 m step outs to the northwest of Cumavici Ridge where
CMV23007 and CMV23009 returned 531 g/t AgEq over 0.75 m and 355 g/t AgEq over
1.10 m, respectively with more 2023 Cumavici Ridge assay intervals to follow shortly.
Terra Balcanica CEO, Dr. Aleksandar Mišković, comments: “It is very exciting to continue
proving up high grade silver -dominated mineralization this close to surface. The CMV23004
drillhole now confirms over 100 m of continuous high- grade mineralization at the centre of the
Cumavici Ridge target. Moreover, the newly detected mineralized structure over half a kilometer
to northwest speaks to the lateral extent of this prospect and provides plenty of opportunity for
infill drilling to delineate its full scale, width, and grade. Our subsurface 3D geological model has
been proven and is continuously refined with each successive drill hole. We are thrilled to highlight
the remaining drill results from Cumavici Ridge upon completion of internal QA/QC protocol.”
Hole ID From
(m)
To
(m)
Length
(m)
Ag
(g/t)
Au
(g/t)
Pb
(%)
Sb
(%)
Zn
(%)
AgEq*
(g/t)
CMV23004 36.20 37.55 1.35 452 3.49 2.14 1.98 3.36 1168
CMV23007 39.05 39.80 0.75 31 0.17 0.15 2.95 0.72 531
CMV23009 39.40 40.50 1.10 88 0.26 0.19 1.17 2.03 355
Table 1. Assay results of key mineralized intervals from the preliminary 2023 Phase II Cumavici drillholes.
Interval lengths reported are drilled lengths, not true widths. Silver equivalent s (“AgEq”) are based on
assumed metal prices of US$1,950/oz for gold (Au), US$22.60/oz for silver (Ag), US$1.10/lb for zinc (Zn),
US$5.44/lb for antimony (Sb) and US$1. 00/lb for lead (Pb). *Assumed metal recoveries of 90% Au, 93%
Ag, 9 5% Sb, 94% Pb and Zn are based on published metallurgical tests on analogous intermediate
sulphidation epithermal vein deposits.
Figure 1. Geological map illustrating the drillholes CMV23004, 007 and 009 highlighting the 42 m SE step
out achieved by CMV23004 and the > 600 m NW extension to mineralization at the Cumavici Ridge locality
(click here to view image).
Hole ID Easting Northing Elevation
(m) Dip Azimuth Depth
(m)
Recovery
(%)
CMV23004 360206.6 4888465.3 593.5 -50 050 58.1 100.00
CMV23007 359868.2 4888877.0 637.3 -63 046 59.7 99.35
CMV23009 359828.2 4888939.2 640.1 -58 041 73.8 100.00
Table 2. Collar locations for reported P hase II drillholes. Coordinates and elevation were taken by local
consultant surveyors using a differential GPS unit. (WGS84/UTM Zone 34N).
Ongoing Exploration Program
Exploration efforts at the Viogor -Zanik Project are ongoing with results pending from 5 2023
diamond drillholes at the Brezani skarn system where 2022 results reported 88 m at 0.61 g/t
AuEq from surface last year (see company news release dated 24 th January 2023). Drilling was
focussed on stepping out within the 800 m strike length Au-bearing calc-silicate trend on surface.
Figure 2. Drillhole section through step out drill fence located 42 m SE of the 2022 discovery holes at
Cumavici Ridge. Assay interval reported for CMV23004 (click here to view image).
QAQC
Half core (PQ3 and HQ3) samples were delivered by truck to ALS Bor, Serbia for sample
preparation and analysis at the ALS laboratory Loughrea, Ireland an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certified
testing laboratory. Sample preparation PREP -31BY method was used on all core samples. This
involves crushing to 70% less than 2 mm, rotary split 1kg and pulverizing the split to greater than
85% passing 75 microns. Gold was assayed by 30g fire assay with ICP -AES finish (Au-ICP21).
Analyses of silver and base metals were completed by highly oxidising digestion with HNO 3,
KClO3 and HBr (ASY-ORE) and the final solution in dilute aqua regia is determined by ICP-AES
(ME-ICPORE). Control samples, comprising certified reference materials (CDN -ME-1811),
quarter core field duplicate s and blanks were inserted at a rate of 9 % and investigated as part of
the company’s quality assurance and quality control program.
Qualified Person
Dr. Aleksandar Mišković, P.Geo, is the Company’s designated Qualified Person for this news
release within the meaning of National Instrument 43 -101 Standards of Disclosure of Mineral
Projects (“NI 43-101”) and has reviewed and validated that the information contained in this news
release as accurate.
About the Company
Terra Balcanica is a polymetallic exploration company targeting large -scale mineral systems in
the Balkans of southeastern Europe. The Company has 90% interest in the Viogor -Zanik Project
in eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina, 100% of the Kaludra and Ceovishte mineral exploration
licences in southern Serbia. The Company emphasizes responsible engagement with local
communities and stakeholders. It is committed to proactively implementing Good International
Industry Practice (GIIP) and sustainable health, safety, and environmental management.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Terra Balcanica Resources Corp.
“Aleksandar Mišković”
Aleksandar Mišković
President and CEO
For further information, please contact Alex Mišković at [email protected], or
visit our website at www.terrabresources.com.
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a result of numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors. The Company
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