More High-Grade Nickel in the USA: Talon Metals Reports 139% Increase in Thickness of Nickel-Copper Mineralization in the Raptor Zone
More High-Grade Nickel in the USA: Talon
Metals Reports 139% Increase in Thickness of
Nickel-Copper Mineralization in the Raptor
Zone
Tamarack, Minnesota--(Newsfile Corp. - September 29, 2023) - Talon Metals Corp. (TSX: TLO) (OTC
Pink: TLOFF) (
"Talon"
or the
"Company"
), the majority owner and operator of the Tamarack Nickel-
Copper-Cobalt Project ("
Tamarack Nickel Project
") in central Minnesota, continues to progress its
discovery and delineation of high-grade nickel mineralization in the United States with new drill results
from the "Raptor Zone".
These results include a 2.2 meter (7.2 feet) intercept of high-grade massive
nickel and copper mineralization, which represents a 139% increase in the thickness of mineralization
compared to the previous drill hole in the area. Talon's in-house drilling and geophysics teams continue
to grow their understanding of the high-grade mineralization potential in the Raptor Zone as the
exploration and drilling program progresses.
Figure 1: High-grade nickel and copper mineralization intersected in drill hole 23TK0483 at a
depth of 653 meters
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Talon has continued with its drilling program in the Raptor Zone, with a new drill hole that targeted
an off-hole borehole electromagnetic anomaly (geophysics) from previous drill hole 22TK0430.
This previous drill hole had resulted in 0.92 meters (3.0 feet) grading 6.93% Ni and 2.73% Cu
starting at 672.23 meters (see Figure 2 below).
Talon's new drill hole (23TK0483) has successfully resulted in 2.2 meters (7.2 feet) of high-grade
massive nickel and copper mineralization (assays pending, see Figure 1), representing a 139%
increase in thickness compared to previous drill hole 22TK0430. "Thickness" refers to the
contiguous length of high-grade material in a core sample from drilling that shows that in
comparison to previous core samples, the zone of high-grade mineralization has "grown" between
the two drill results.
These results help to show that with more positive drilling results the potential
for a new mineable resource has increased.
The fact that the mineralization appears to be getting thicker is consistent with how the Company
made its last new high-grade nickel-copper discoveries at the Tamarack Nickel Project (CGO
East and CGO West).
Consequently, the Company is extremely encouraged by the continued
positive results in the Raptor Zone, and follow-up drilling continues.
The new drill hole is over 1 km away from the Tamarack Nickel Project Resource Area and
represents significant potential for additional high-grade discoveries within the Tamarack Intrusive
Complex.
On September 12, 2023, Talon and the
US Department of Defense announced that Talon has
received a grant of US$20.6 million
to support and accelerate Talon's exploration efforts in both
Minnesota and Michigan.
Funds from the US Department of Defense will be used to support
additional exploration drilling and geophysical studies in the Raptor Zone.
"This is the second thickest intercept of massive nickel mineralization in the Raptor Zone to date and
again showcases how effective borehole electromagnetics (BHEM) can be in quickly identifying highly
conductive massive sulphides,"
said Brian Goldner, Talon's Chief Exploration Officer.
"There is now
over 125 meters of strike length between the original high-grade intercept in drill hole 15TK0229,
which assayed 1.63 meters at 9.33% Ni and 5.14% Cu, and this new intercept of 2.2 meters of high-
grade nickel (see Figure 2 below). The Raptor Zone has enough undrilled space to fit the footprint of
more than 50 CGO West resources, so our work is just getting started but the results so far are
extremely encouraging."
Talon currently has three drill rigs operating in the Raptor Zone. In addition to drill hole 23TK0483, a
follow-up hole to drill hole 23TK0482 has also been completed and resulted in an increased thickness of
disseminated nickel mineralization from 4.2 meters (13.8 feet) to over 10 meters (32.8 feet) in new drill
hole 23TK0485 (assays pending) (see Figure 2 below). Additional drilling is planned with the goal of
expanding this mineralization in this new and previously untested area.
Figure 2: Analytical signal geophysical plan map over the Raptor Zone showing drill hole
locations (see press releases dated July 13, 2023, April 19, 2023 and September 1, 2015 for
further technical information).
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QUALITY ASSURANCE, QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALIFIED PERSONS
Please see the technical report entitled "November 2022 National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report of
the Tamarack North Project - Tamarack, Minnesota" with an effective date of November 2, 2022
("
November 2022 Technical Report
") prepared by independent "Qualified Persons" (as that term is
defined in National Instrument 43-101 ("
NI 43-101
")) Brian Thomas (P. Geo), Roger Jackson (P. Geo),
Oliver Peters (P. Eng) and Christine Pint (P.G) for information on the QA/QC, data verification, analytical
and testing procedures at the Tamarack Nickel Project. Copies are available on the Company's website
(
www.talonmetals.com
) or on SEDAR at (
www.sedar.com
). The laboratory used is ALS Minerals who is
independent of the Company.
Lengths are drill intersections and not necessarily true widths. True widths cannot be consistently
calculated for comparison purposes between holes because of the irregular shapes of the mineralized
zones. Drill intersections have been independently selected by Talon. Drill composites have been
independently calculated by Talon. The geological interpretations in this news release are solely those of
the Company. The locations and distances highlighted on all maps in this news release are approximate.
Dr. Etienne Dinel, Vice President, Geology of Talon, is a Qualified Person within the meaning of NI 43-
101. Dr. Dinel is satisfied that the analytical and testing procedures used are standard industry operating
procedures and methodologies, and he has reviewed, approved and verified the technical information
disclosed in this news release, including sampling, analytical and test data underlying the technical
information.
ABOUT TALON
Talon is a TSX-listed base metals company in a joint venture with
Rio Tinto
on the high-grade
Tamarack
Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project
located in central Minnesota. Talon's shares are also traded in the US
over the OTC market under the symbol TLOFF. The Tamarack Nickel Project comprises a large land
position (18km of strike length) with additional high-grade intercepts
outside the current resource area
.
Talon has an earn-in right to acquire up to 60% of the Tamarack Nickel Project, and currently owns 51%.
Talon is focused on (i) expanding and infilling its current high-grade nickel mineralization resource
prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 to shape a mine plan for submission to Minnesota regulators,
and (ii) following up on additional high-grade nickel mineralization in the Tamarack Intrusive Complex.
Talon has an agreement with Tesla Inc.
to supply it with 75,000 metric tonnes (165 million lbs) of nickel in
concentrate (and certain by-products, including cobalt and iron) from the Tamarack Nickel Project over
an estimated six-year period once commercial production is achieved. Talon has a
neutrality and
workforce development agreement
in place with the United Steelworkers union. Talon's Battery Mineral
Processing Facility in Mercer County was
selected by the US Department of Energy
for US$114m
funding grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the
US Department of Defense awarded Talon a
grant of US$20.6 million
to support and accelerate Talon's exploration efforts in both Minnesota and
Michigan. Talon has well-qualified experienced exploration, mine development, external affairs and mine
permitting teams.
For additional information on Talon, please visit the Company's website at
www.talonmetals.com
.
Media Contact:
Todd Malan
1-(202)-714-8187
Investor Contact:
Sean Werger
1-(416)-500-9891
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements". All statements, other than statements
of historical fact that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or
anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking
statements reflect the current expectations or beliefs of the Company based on information currently
available to the Company. Such forward-looking statements include statements relating to future
exploration, drilling, assays and the results thereof; the potential for a new mineable resource; and the
potential for additional high-grade discoveries within the Tamarack Intrusive Complex. Forward-Looking
statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual
results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements, and even if such
actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the
expected consequences to, or effects on the Company.
Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be
required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any
forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise.
Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are
reasonable, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue
reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.
Table 1: Collar Locations of New Drill Holes
HOLE ID
Easting (m)
Northing
(m)
Elevation
(masl)
Azimuth
Dip
End
Depth (m)
Raptor's Head
23TK0446
491840.7
5170510.3
388.0
80.4
-77.9
606.0
23TK0480
491900.8
5170337.5
388.0
165.7
-75.6
810.8
23TK0483
491904.6
5170336.2
388.0
211.9
--85.9
734.6
23TK0485
416686.0
5170934.0
388.0
40
-60.0
678.6
Collar coordinates are UTM Zone 15N, NAD83
Azimuths and dips are taken from survey record at collar unless otherwise noted
Table 2: Quick Lithology Log for New Drill Holes
HOLE ID
From(m)
To (m)
Length
(m)
Quick Log
%
Sulphides
Raptor's Head
23TK0446
0
54.56
OB
54.56
246.58
SED
246.58
362.02
GAB/CGO
Traces
362.02
401.12
SED
401.12
552.3
GAB/CGO
Tr-3%
552.3
597.71
SED
23TK0480
0
50.6
OB
50.6
448.7
SED
448.7
745.85
GAB/CGO
Traces
745.85
809.7
SED
23TK0483
0
54.56
OB
54.56
307.31
SED
307.31
647.84
GAB/CGO
Traces
647.84
651.92
4.08
GAB/CGO
2-7%
651.92
654.14
2.22
MMS/MSU
50-98%
654.14
666.6
SED
23TK0485
0
105.77
OB
105.77
253.43
SED
253.43
268.53
CGO
Traces
268.53
278.71
10.18
CGO
1-8%
278.71
280.81
CGO
Traces
280.81
305.56
SED
305.56
308.45
CGO
308.45
406.9
SED
406.9
508
CGO
508
600
SED
Quick lithology log of drill holes: Overburden (OB); Meta-sedimentary rocks (SED); Coarse-grained Orthocumulate (CGO); Gabbro (GAB); Mixed and
Massive sulphide (MMS/MSU)
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