Ongoing Drilling of Kiena Deep a Zone Confirms Multiple High Grade Lenses and Extends Zone Down Dip
Ongoing Drilling of Kiena Deep a Zone Confirms Multiple High Grade Lenses
and Extends Zone Down Dip
TORONTO, May 17, 2018 -- Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX:WDO) (“Wesdome” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide the
results from the ongoing underground drilling of the Kiena Deep A Zone completed from the exploration ramp at its 100%
owned Kiena Mine Complex, in Val d'Or, Quebec.
Development of the Kiena Deep exploration ramp and associated drilling platforms from the 1000 metre level was recently
completed and drilling of the Kiena Deep A Zone is ongoing with three drill rigs. The initial drilling of 7 holes returned a number
of encouraging intersections, including 39.6 g/t Au over 18.2 m core length (12.6 g/t cut, 10.4 m true width) in hole 6275 (See
news release dated April 24, 2018). Drilling is ongoing and to date a total of twenty holes totaling approximately 6,850 metres
have been completed into the A Zone.
Results Highlights:
Kiena Deep A Zone
• Hole 6295: 9.9 g/t Au over 8.9 m core length (6.2 g/t cut, 6.4 m true width)
• Hole 6296: 43.3 g/t Au over 6.5 m core length (6.8 g/t cut, 5.5 m true width)
• Hole 6290 - Zone A: 28.8 g/t Au over 3.2 m core length (10.5 g/t cut, 2.7 m true width)
• Hole 6290 - Zone A1: 26.0 g/t Au over 25.7 m core length (7.3 g/t cut, 20 m true width)
• Hole 6299 – Zone A1: 29.6 g/t Au over 10.2 m core length (9.8 g/t cut, 7.7 m true width)
• Hole 6299 – Zone A2: 77.4 g/t Au over 14.4 m core length (12.8 g/t cut, 10.8 m true width
All assays cut to 34.28 g/t Au. True widths are estimated.
Mr. Duncan Middlemiss, President and CEO, commented “Assay results of Kiena Deep Zone A continue to return high grade
results and further confirm continuity in this area. We are particularly excited that the drilling has extended the known
mineralization at least 50 metres down plunge, and confirms the presence of three high grade lenses. This hole may represent
a new style of mineralization at Kiena Deep and it indicates the potential for discovering additional mineralization in this wider
and higher grade geologic horizon, that remains open down plunge and down dip. We plan to drill a twin hole in the near term
to test this highly prospective area of the Kiena Deep deposit, and test for additional lenses within the A Zone. Additionally we
have just moved a drill to a new platform which will concentrate on the Upper Quartz Vein Zone interpreted to be located above
the ramp elevation. A fourth drill rig continues to test the VC Zone and S-50 Extension Zone auxiliary targets. Our goal
remains to continue to better define the extent and geometry of gold mineralization in these areas in advance of an updated
resource estimate by the end of the year.”
Drilling continues to trace the Kiena Deep mineralized system along an altered and deformed north-northwest trending
("NNW") basalt-komatiite contact zone in order to better define the known mineralization and possible extensions, and also to
identify new zones. Visible gold was observed in majority of the drill holes within predominantly shear zone hosted quartz
veins. The drilling has confirmed the continuity of the mineralized zones, and one hole has extended the known mineralization
at least 50 metres down plunge in an area that was previously thought to be truncated at the mafic-ultramafic contact. The dip
of the contact is now interpreted to flatten to the east and provides additional potential for down plunge mineralization as
mineralizing fluids pooled against the mafic-ultramafic contact. This drilling, intersected alteration, veining and gold
mineralization over a down hole length of over 100 metres and is host to three main mineralized zones. Additionally, the
degree of alteration in this hole is amphibolite, which may represent a higher degree of metamorphic grade than previously
identified. It is interpreted that these potentially different mineralizing fluids contributed to the higher grades being encountered
in multiple zones. This area remains open down plunge and remains a focus for ongoing drilling. The results are highlighted
below and summarized in Table 1 and illustrated in Figures 1, 1b and 2.
With completion of the ramp development and drilling platforms, drilling has commenced to test the Upper Quartz Zone, where
previous drilling encountered an intercept of 94.4 g/t Au ( 18.03 g/t Au cut) over 17.4 m core length (See news releases dated
August 24, 2016).
In addition, one drill continues to follow up on near-mine, auxiliary targets including the VC and S-50 Zones, as they are
important components of any potential re-start plan since they are located close to existing mine infrastructure and
development. Cross-cut development on the 670 metre level has commenced and is scheduled to be completed in June 2018
to provide drilling platforms to test the VC1 and VC6 zones.
THE KIENA COMPLEX
The Kiena Mine Complex is a fully permitted, integrated mining and milling infrastructure which includes a 930 metre
production shaft and 2,000 tonne per day capacity mill. From 1981 to 2013 the mine produced 1.75 million ounces of gold from
12.5 million tonnes at a grade of 4.5 g/t. The bulk of this production came from the S-50 Zone between depths of 100 and
1,000 metres. In 2013, operations were suspended due to a combination of declining gold prices and lack of developed
reserves. The infrastructure has been well preserved on care and maintenance status. An independent 43-101 report dated
December 16, 2015 for the first time assessed the exploration potential and known resources for the entire property. Measured
and Indicated resources below a 100 metre crown pillar total 2,500,600 tonnes at 5.59 grams per tonne for 449,000 ounces.
Additional inferred resources below a 100 metre crown pillar total 1,563,300 tonnes at a 7.97 grams per tonne for 400,400
ounces.
Technical Report for the Quebec Wesdome Project (according to National Instrument 43-101 and Form 43-101F1) dated
December 16, 2015 prepared by Bruno Turcotte, P.Geo., Denis Gourde, Eng., Pierre-Luc Richard, P.Geo. of InnovExplo Inc.
TECHNICAL DISCLOSURE
The technical and geoscientific content of this release has been compiled, reviewed and approved by Bruno Turcotte, P.Geo.,
Consulting Geologist for InnovExplo Inc. in Val d’Or, and Michael Michaud, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration of the
Company and both "Qualified Persons" as defined in National Instrument 43-101 -Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
Analytical work was performed by Techni-Lab (ActLabs) of Ste-Germaine-Boulé (Quebec), a certified commercial laboratory
(SCC Accredited Lab #707). Sample preparation was done at Techni-Lab (ActLabs) in Val d'Or (Quebec). Assaying was done
by fire assay methods and all samples with visible gold were assayed by metallic sieve method at Techni-Lab (ActLabs)
laboratory in Ste-Germaine-Boulé (Quebec). In addition to laboratory internal duplicates, standards and blanks, the geology
department inserts blind duplicates, standards and blanks into the sample stream at a frequency of one in twenty to monitor
quality control.
ABOUT WESDOME
Wesdome Gold Mines has had over 30 years of continuous gold mining operations in Canada. The Company is 100%
Canadian focused with a pipeline of projects in various stages of development. The Eagle River Complex in Wawa, Ontario is
currently producing gold from two mines, the Eagle River Underground Mine and the Mishi Open pit, from a central mill.
Wesdome is actively exploring its brownfields asset, the Kiena Complex in Val d’Or, Quebec. The Kiena Complex is a fully
permitted former mine with a 930 metre shaft and 2,000 tonne per day mill. The Company has further upside at its Moss Lake
gold deposit, located 100 kilometres west of Thunder Bay, Ontario. The Company has approximately 133.9 million shares
issued and outstanding and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “WDO.”
For further information, please contact:
Duncan Middlemiss or Lindsay Carpenter Dunlop
President and CEO VP Investor Relations
416-360-3743 ext. 29 416-360-3743 ext. 25
[email protected] [email protected]
Michael Michaud 8 King St. East, Suite 811
VP, Exploration Toronto, ON, M5C 1B5
416-360-3743 ext. 22
905-410-3191 Toll Free: 1-866-4-WDO-TSX
[email protected] Phone: 416-360-3743
Website: www.wesdome.com
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the future financial or operating performance of the Company and its projects. Often, but not always, forward-looking
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opinions should change, except as required by securities legislation. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue
reliance on forward-looking statements.
Table 1: Kiena Deep Zone A Drilling Results
Composites
Hole No.
From
(m)
To
(m)
Core
Length (m)
Estimated True
width (m)
Grade
(g/t Au)
Cut Grade
(g/t Au)
Name
Zone
6295 186.3 195.2 8.9 6.4 9.94 6.16 A Zone
Including 193.0 195.2 2.2 1.6 34.93 19.65 A Zone
6296 216.5 223.0 6.5 5.5 43.32 6.84 A Zone
Including 216.5 218.0 1.5 1.2 181.38 23.29 A Zone
6290 292.1 295.3 3.2 2.7 28.77 10.47 A Zone
Including 292.1 292.9 0.8 0.7 107.47 34.28 A Zone
6290 303.0 328.7 25.7 20.0 25.95 7.27 A1 Zone
Including 314.0 322.9 8.9 7.2 44.36 15.15 A1 Zone
6291 385.0 385.6 0.6 0.5 155.81 34.28 A2 Zone
6299 364.8 365.5 0.7 0.5 90.16 34.28 A Zone
6299 376.5 387.9 11.4 8.2 3.22 3.22 A1 Zone
6299 397.0 407.2 10.2 7.7 29.58 9.75 A1 Zone
Including 399.0 405.6 6.6 5.0 44.75 14.10 A1 Zone
Including 399.0 403.3 4.3 3.2 65.86 18.80 A1 Zone
6299 429.0 443.4 14.4 10.8 77.37 12.78 A2 Zone
Including 433.0 442.2 9.2 6.9 119.28 18.19 A2 Zone
Including 438.8 442.2 3.4 2.5 304.77 34.28 A2 Zone
Assays
Hole No.
From
(m)
To
(m)
Core
Length (m)
Grade
(g/t Au)
Cut Grade
(g/t Au)
Name
Zone
6295 186.3 187.1 0.8 1.35 1.35 A Zone
6295 187.1 188.0 0.9 0.19 0.19 A Zone
6295 188.0 188.9 0.9 2.93 2.93 A Zone
6295 188.9 189.7 0.8 3.66 3.66 A Zone
6295 189.7 190.5 0.8 4.26 4.26 A Zone
6295 190.6 191.1 0.5 0.31 0.31 A Zone
6295 191.1 192.0 0.9 1.01 1.01 A Zone
6295 192.0 193.0 1.0 0.31 0.31 A Zone
6295 193.0 194.1 1.1 5.02 5.02 A Zone
6295 194.1 195.2 1.1 64.83 34.28 A Zone
6296 216.5 217.2 0.7 373.04 34.28 A Zone
6296 217.2 218.0 0.8 13.68 13.68 A Zone
6296 218.0 219.0 1.0 0.89 0.89 A Zone
6296 219.0 220.0 1.0 2.22 2.22 A Zone
6296 220.0 221.0 1.0 0.58 0.58 A Zone
6296 221.0 222.0 1.0 2.44 2.44 A Zone
6296 222.0 223.0 1.0 3.36 3.36 A Zone
6290 292.1 292.9 0.8 107.47 34.28 A Zone
6290 292.9 293.7 0.8 1.05 1.05 A Zone
6290 293.7 294.5 0.8 0.95 0.95 A Zone
6290 294.5 295.3 0.8 5.60 5.60 A Zone
6290 303.0 304.0 1.0 2.90 2.90 A1 Zone
6290 304.0 305.0 1.0 2.45 2.45 A1 Zone
6290 305.0 306.0 1.0 1.24 1.24 A1 Zone
6290 306.0 307.0 1.0 1.57 1.57 A1 Zone
6290 307.0 308.0 1.0 2.32 2.32 A1 Zone
6290 308.0 309.0 1.0 2.45 2.45 A1 Zone
6290 309.0 310.0 1.0 1.75 1.75 A1 Zone
6290 310.0 311.0 1.0 16.25 16.25 A1 Zone
6290 311.0 312.0 1.0 0.25 0.25 A1 Zone
6290 312.0 313.0 1.0 0.07 0.07 A1 Zone
6290 313.0 314.0 1.0 0.88 0.88 A1 Zone
6290 314.0 315.0 1.0 5.90 5.90 A1 Zone
6290 315.0 316.0 1.0 88.69 34.28 A1 Zone
6290 316.0 316.9 0.9 0.37 0.37 A1 Zone
6290 316.9 317.9 1.0 2.38 2.38 A1 Zone
6290 317.9 318.9 1.0 51.49 34.28 A1 Zone
6290 318.9 319.4 0.5 410.92 34.28 A1 Zone
6290 319.4 320.1 0.7 0.96 0.96 A1 Zone
6290 320.1 321.0 0.9 27.75 27.75 A1 Zone
6290 321.0 322.0 1.0 9.74 9.74 A1 Zone
6290 322.0 322.9 0.9 5.74 5.74 A1 Zone
6290 327.0 327.6 0.6 1.20 1.20 A1 Zone
6290 327.6 328.1 0.5 474.78 34.28 A1 Zone
6290 328.1 328.7 0.6 1.18 1.18 A1 Zone
6291 354.0 355.0 1.0 5.05 5.05 A1 Zone
6291 355.0 356.0 1.0 5.28 5.28 A1 Zone
6291 356.0 356.7 0.7 2.81 2.81 A1 Zone
6291 356.7 357.3 0.6 1.16 1.16 A1 Zone
6291 385.0 385.6 0.6 155.81 34.28 A2 Zone
6299 364.8 365.5 0.7 90.16 34.28 A Zone
6299 376.5 378 1.5 1.09 1.09 A1 Zone
6299 378 379.3 1.3 9.8 9.8 A1 Zone
6299 379.3 380.6 1.3 0.25 0.25 A1 Zone
6299 380.6 381.1 0.5 0.64 0.64 A1 Zone
6299 381.1 382.1 1.0 5.92 5.92 A1 Zone
6299 382.1 382.8 0.7 1.48 1.48 A1 Zone
6299 382.8 383.7 0.9 6.84 6.84 A1 Zone
6299 383.7 384.7 1.0 2.35 2.35 A1 Zone
6299 384.7 385.7 1.0 0.43 0.43 A1 Zone
6299 385.7 386.8 1.1 0.59 0.59 A1 Zone
6299 386.8 387.9 1.1 4.73 4.73 A1 Zone
6299 397.0 398.0 1.0 1.78 1.78 A1 Zone
6299 398.0 399.0 1.0 3.52 3.52 A1 Zone
6299 399.0 400.0 1.0 11.25 11.25 A1 Zone
6299 400.0 400.9 0.9 14.85 14.85 A1 Zone
6299 400.9 401.8 0.9 5.36 5.36 A1 Zone
6299 401.8 403.3 1.5 169.16 34.28 A1 Zone
6299 403.3 404.0 0.7 0.23 0.23 A1 Zone
6299 404.0 404.8 0.8 0.32 0.32 A1 Zone
6299 404.8 405.6 0.8 14.69 14.69 A1 Zone
6299 405.6 406.4 0.8 0.31 0.31 A1 Zone
6299 406.4 407.2 0.8 1.04 1.04 A1 Zone
6299 429.0 430.0 1.0 2.35 2.35 A2 Zone
6299 430.0 430.8 0.8 15.32 15.32 A2 Zone
6299 430.8 432.0 1.2 0.24 0.24 A2 Zone
6299 432.0 433.0 1.0 0.1 0.1 A2 Zone
6299 433.0 434.0 1.0 15.05 15.05 A2 Zone
6299 434.0 435.0 1.0 0.07 0.07 A2 Zone
6299 435.0 436.3 1.3 7.43 7.43 A2 Zone
6299 436.3 437.6 1.3 6.36 6.36 A2 Zone
6299 437.6 438.1 0.5 55.09 34.28 A2 Zone
6299 438.1 438.8 0.7 0.86 0.86 A2 Zone
6299 438.8 439.5 0.7 171.15 34.28 A2 Zone
6299 439.5 440.0 0.5 76.91 34.28 A2 Zone
6299 440.0 441.1 1.1 432.77 34.28 A2 Zone
6299 441.1 442.2 1.1 365.38 34.28 A2 Zone
6299 442.2 443.4 1.2 1.38 1.38 A2 Zone
* Composite intervals include assay values cut to 1 oz / ton or 34.28 g/t Au
NSA = No significant value
ABD = Hole abandoned
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