Vior Discovers over 16.5 Km of Phosphate Horizons at Foothills Project, Quebec
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VIOR DISCOVERS OVER 16.5 km of PHOSPHATE HORIZONS
at FOOTHILLS PROJECT, QUEBEC
Montreal, Canada, September 20, 2023 – Vior Inc. (“Vior” or the “Corporation”), (TSX-V:
VIO, OTC: VIORF and FRANKFURT: VL51) is pleased to report some outstanding initial field
exploration results from a 2023 Summer exploration program at its 100% owned district-scale
Foothills Pro ject (the “Pro ject” or “Foothills” ). Field exploration sampling has confirmed an
extensive mineralized igneous anorthosite-related phosphate (P2O5) system on the Pro ject. In
addition to this new phosphate discovery, the Project is also known for its high -grade mineral
content in rutile-bearing massive ilmenite oxide (Titanium (TiO2)).
The Foothills Pro ject is comprised of 532 claims and encompasses an area of 287 square
kilometres (“ km"). It is located north of the town of Saint-Urbain, Quebec (“QC”), and
approximately 100 km northeast of Quebec City , QC. The Project benefits from a quality road
network and is in close proximity to a deep-water port located approximately 90 km at Saguenay,
QC.
Mark Fedosiewich, Vior’s President and CEO commented, “This previously unplanned exploration
program at Foothills is a testament to the adaptability and experience of Vior’s outstanding
technical team as we pivoted to this project in response to summer wildfires in Quebec. Given the
outstanding initial exploration results and Foothills’ significant mineralized surface footprint, along
with its favourable location, this Project could rapidly become an important component of Vior’s
overall value creation strategy. Anorthosite -type phosphate deposits represent only a small
fraction of global phosphate reserves and production . These higher-purity deposits are more
environmentally desirable for both the lithium iron phosphate (“LFP”) battery and fertilizer markets.
The Foothills Project is Vior’s third project, along with our Skyfall Nickel and our Belleterre Critical
Mineral Project that uniquely positions Vior shareholders for the exciting opportunities in the
battery metals revolution.”
HIGHLIGHTS
• Vior has identified two corridors of 9 and 7.5 kms respectively, along the S aint-Urbain
anorthosite contact, and they remain open along strike (see Figures 1, 2 & photos). These
corridors encompass a series of outcroppings with high P2O5 grades of more than 4%
along the contact rim between the anorthositic complex of St -Urbain and the Grenville
country rocks. This contact is recognized as being the primary mineralized exploration
target.
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• These oxide and apatite-rich layers have been identified over several meters in thickness
and in numerous locations along strike.
• These mineralized horizons are associated with an anorthositic complex and are situated
in a geological environment similar to other known economic phosphate deposit systems.
• 139 outcrop samples were collected, of which 67 have returned values of 4 to 6.3% P2O5;
in addition, the Project hosts some historic higher-grade mineralization of over 10% P2O5
that has been recognized in boulders (Sigeom, QC).
• Additionally, occurrences of s trongly anomalous Zirconium ( Zr) and heavy R are Earth
Elements (REE) were sampled in nearby magnetic country rocks at two different locations
(Figure 2). These occurrences deserve and will receive additional exploration work.
Click HERE to access the Foothills Project technical presentation.
Additional fieldwork is planned to further evaluate and expand on the full potential of this exciting
new phosphate discovery. Also, management is looking at ways to potentially realize value for the
other mineral potential on the Project.
Figure 1: Foothills Project location and P2O5 results.
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Figure 2: Detailed maps of P2O5 results.
Photos: Samples taken from Foothills Project.
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Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QAQC)
Vior has implemented a quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) program to ensure
sampling and analysis of all exploration work is conducted in accordance with industry best
practices, including certified reference material (Oreas CRM) inserted into sample batches, at a
rate of approximately 5%. All samples collected were transported directly by Vior personnel to the
SGS Canada laboratory in Val-d’Or, QC, for standard sample preparation ( Code PRP89), which
includes: drying at 105°C; crushing to 75%, passing 2 mm; riffle splitting to 250 g: and pulverizing
85%, passing 75 microns. Following the preparation, pulps were shipped to SGS Canada
laboratory in Burnaby, BC for analys is, where samples were homogenized and subsequently
analyzed for multi -element using Na2O2/NaOH fusion using glassy carbon crucibles with ICP-
AES and ICP -MS finish ( Code GE_ICM91A50). Major oxides were analyzed by XRF ( Code
GO_XRF72) using borate fusion method.
Qualified Persons
The technical content disclosed in this press release was reviewed and approved by Laurent
Eustache, Executive Vice-President of Vior and Christian Blanchet, Operations Manager of Vior,
and Qualified Persons as per National Instrument 43-101.
About Vior
Vior is a junior mining exploration corporation based in Quebec whose corporate strategy is to
generate, explore, and develop high-quality projects in proven and favourable mining jurisdictions
in North America. Through the years, Vior’s management and technical teams have demonstrated
their ability to discover several gold deposits and many high -quality mineral prospects. Vior is
rapidly advancing three district -scale projects in Quebec , including its flagship Belleterre Gold
Project, the Belleterre Critical Minerals Project (Lithium) and its Skyfall Nickel Project.
For further information, please contact:
Mark Fedosiewich Laurent Eustache
President and CEO Executive Vice-President
613-898-5052 514-442-7707
[email protected] [email protected]
www.vior.ca
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