WCB Resources Ltd. Announces Highly Encouraging Initial Rock Sample Results, Misima EL1747
04 Juni 2012 - 6:46PM
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WCB Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:WCB) -
Summary
-- Rock chip sample results upgrade prospectivity for a significant Copper
Gold porphyry project
-- Two spatially separate hydrothermal systems requiring further
exploration identified
-- Peak Cu to 1.14%, Au to 2.12 g/t and Ag to 854 g/t
-- Soil results anticipated shortly for comparison with rock chip data
-- Mineralised intrusive phases recognised
As previously announced, WCB Resources Ltd. ("WCB" or the "Company") has entered
into an exploration Farm-In Agreement with Pan Pacific Copper ("PPC") covering
EL1747 located on Misima Island, Papua New Guinea. EL 1747 is held by PPC's
wholly owned subsidiary Gallipoli Exploration (PNG) Ltd ("Gallipoli").
The results from initial rock chip grab sampling completed in conjunction with
the systematic regional soil sampling program on EL1747 are now available. A
total of 46 rock chip grab samples have been collected whilst exploration teams
have been undertaking the previously announced systematic regional soil program.
The result highlights are described below.
Results from these (rock chip) samples confirm WCB's concepts and indicate
extensive further detailed exploration is required. Initial data confirm and
indicate the existence of two (2) metal bearing spatially separate hydrothermal
systems (Target Areas). The principle target is porphyry style or related Cu Au
mineralisation. Results include:
Target Area 1 - Porphyry Cu Au
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778569 Skarn 0.16% Cu 0.79 g/t Au 109 g/t Ag
778921 Diorite 0.41% Cu 2.12 g/t Au 21.5 g/t Ag
778922 Diorite 0.98% Cu 0.26 g/t Au 14.1 g/t Ag
778924 Schist 0.62% Cu 0.36 g/t Au 177 g/t Ag
778926 Schist 1.14% Cu 6.4 g/t Ag
Target Area 2 - Quartz Mountain
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784731 Breccia 0.11% Cu 367 ppm Mo
784836 Vein 0.08% Cu 0.3 g/t Au 854 g/t Ag 0.79% Pb
Interpretation of this initial data at Target Area 1 indicates the presence of a
mineralised intrusive diorite phase with coincident highly encouraging copper,
gold and silver levels. Other positive indications include the existence of
mineralised host rocks including skarn material.
Target Area 2 results at Quartz Mountain suggest a gold related system with high
order Ag and Mo.
Commenting on these results, Cameron Switzer, President and CEO said, "This data
is the first indication of the scope and scale of this exploration project. The
encouraging component of this is that these (rock chip) samples have been
collected as a secondary component of a broader more systematic program which
was focussed on the collection of soil samples which will no doubt define a more
refined interpretation of the region. Importantly the high levels of anomalism
in these rocks with Au to 2.12 g/t, Cu to 1.14% and Ag to 854 g/t suggest that
the metal carrying capacity of these systems is significant. Importantly, the
existence of mineralised intrusive phases with high order results has been
demonstrated. If a correlation of these results with soil results and broader
geological data can be demonstrated, the definition of drill targets should be
established at an early stage. To be able to announce these results within four
months of exploration commencement is a credit to the exploration team and
further demonstrates the project upside."
It is anticipated that data pertaining to soil results will be available
immediately upon confirmation of quality assurance and quality control standards
and validation techniques. A detailed table of all rock chip data is shown in
Table 1 below (GDA94 Z56).
About the Misima JV and EL1747
In December 2011, WCB entered into an exploration Farm-In Agreement with Pan
Pacific Copper ("PPC") covering EL1747 located on Misima Island, Papua New
Guinea. Under the terms and conditions of the exploration Farm-In Agreement, WCB
can earn up to a 70% interest in EL1747 Misima by spending a total of AUD9.0M
within a 4 year timeframe.
PPC, owned by JX Nippon Mining and Metals (66%) and Mitsui Mining and Smelting
(34%), is a global mining, smelting, refining and international copper producer.
The Company is targeting Porphyry copper gold and Epithermal gold silver
mineralisation on EL 1747.
From a geological and mineral deposits perspective, EL 1747 is located in the
same terrain and geological region that includes the deposits of Grasberg, Ok
Tedi, Hidden Valley, Wafi-Golpu, Lihir, Simberi and Panguna as well as
significant projects such as Tolukuma, Kainantu and Woodlark Island. Importantly
Misima Island has previously demonstrated mineral deposit pedigree through the
past production of 4.0M ounces of gold and 20M ounces of silver from various
operations but most recently the Misima Mine owned by Placer Dome Asia Pacific
(now Barrick Gold). This mine ceased open pit production in 2001 and closed in
2004.
EL1747 Misima consists of 53 sub blocks covering an area of 180km2. The
exploration licence is located on the eastern portion of the island and
surrounds and overlays the historic SML (Special Mining Lease). The exploration
licence was targeted by WCB due to the presence of a significant high order
copper stream sediment anomaly in multiple drainages which has received limited
detailed follow up activity. Furthermore, additional high order gold and zinc
anomalies have been identified and require follow up detailed work.
Further details of this announcement or information pertaining to the Misima
Farm In Agreement and further technical information regarding Misima Island and
EL 1747, can be located at www.wcbresources.com/news-releases/.
Mr. Cameron Switzer, BSc (Hons), MAIG (3384), MAUSIMM (112798), President and
Chief Executive Officer of WCB Resources Ltd., is a qualified person as defined
by National Instrument 43-101. He is responsible for quality control of
exploration undertaken by WCB. Mr. Switzer has reviewed and approved the
technical information in this release.
About WCB Resources
WCB is an aggressive minerals exploration and development company that brings
together a strong, interdisciplinary, and proven management team with the
ability to take a project from discovery right through to operation.
WCB's strategy is to build shareholder value through acquisition, exploration
and development of copper gold projects. This strategy is being developed by a
synthesis of WCB's core skills in project evaluation, structured acquisition,
exploration and project development and operations, areas where WCB directors
and executives have significant experience.
We believe that our capabilities and experience, combined with an efficient
corporate structure, provide tremendous potential upside for investors. WCB is
engaged in an ongoing search and evaluation of additional copper gold projects
in the Asia Pacific region.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Cameron Switzer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Forward Looking Statements: This news release includes certain statements that
may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release,
other than statements of historical facts, including, without limitation,
statements potential mineralization, the estimation of mineral resources, the
realization of mineral resource estimates, interpretation of prior exploration
and potential exploration results, the timing and success of exploration
activities generally, the timing and results of future resource estimates,
permitting time lines, metal prices and currency exchange rates, availability of
capital, government regulation of exploration operations, environmental risks,
reclamation, title, and future plans and objectives of the company are
forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. .
Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking
statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not
guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ
materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions. Factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in
forward-looking statements include failure to obtain necessary approvals in
respect of the transaction, unsuccessful exploration results, changes in project
parameters as plans continue to be refined, results of future resource
estimates, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on
acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, risks
associated with operating in foreign jurisdictions, uninsured risks, regulatory
changes, defects in title, availability of personnel, materials and equipment on
a timely basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, delays in receiving
government approvals, unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and
costs to remedy same, and other exploration or other risks detailed herein and
from time to time in the filings made by the companies with securities
regulators. Mineral exploration and development of mines is an inherently risky
business. Accordingly the actual events may differ materially from those
projected in the forward-looking statements. For more information on the
Company, investors should review their annual filings that are available at
www.sedar.com.
Table 1 Rock Chip Sample Results
SAMPLE AMGN94 AMGE94 Au g/t Ag g/t As ppm Cu ppm Mo ppm Pb ppm Zn ppm
777295 8824328 477386 0.005 0.5 1 2 1 1 33
777296 8824338 477429 0.005 0.9 1 3 1 1 47
777297 8824331 477475 0.005 0.2 1 1 1 1 13
777298 8824322 477514 0.005 1.3 1 1 1 7 76
777299 8824321 477562 0.005 1.2 5 2 0.5 8 69
777995 8819745 476287 0.005 0.3 1 0.5 0.5 8 98
777997 8819784 476320 1.86 5.5 6 77 0.5 244 386
777998 8819821 476348 0.005 0.7 2 1 0.5 3 540
777999 8819848 476370 0.02 0.8 10 17 9 22 142
778343 8819002 473943 0.01 0.3 8 11 0.5 28 36
778346 8819007 474041 0.02 1.4 11 9 0.5 99 86
778440 8820352 475163 0.02 0.1 5 7 0.5 4 24
778545 8822331 479821 0.005 0.1 1 57 0.5 60 239
778569 8822195 479628 0.79 109 422 1620 9 25 59
778570 8822272 479658 1.97 7.4 11 675 1 6430 9840
778654 8822057 475496 0.005 0.1 2 0.5 0.5 5 51
778919 8821840 479250 0.05 3.3 3 462 0.5 23 274
778920 8821786 479186 0.04 4.4 1 370 0.5 1 84
778921 8822225 478874 2.12 21.5 127 4060 5 514 1040
778922 8822225 478874 0.26 14.1 20 9780 6 61 605
778923 8822229 478951 0.02 0.6 4 36 2 1 11
778924 8824058 479219 0.36 177 1420 6220 136 111 13
778925 8824046 479204 0.01 0.9 3 39 5 18 49
778926 8824011 479167 0.01 6.4 2 11400 1 3 57
778927 8823793 478767 0.01 0.5 4 547 0.5 4 203
784615 8817581 475235 0.005 0.2 5 3 0.5 5 17
784685 8818678 474313 0.005 0.6 64 4 2 4 57
784716 8818230 474810 0.52 0.4 1 2 1 5 9
784718 8818325 474796 0.005 0.2 4 8 0.5 29 28
784719 8818375 474787 0.005 0.2 3 5 0.5 2 15
784724 8818618 474822 0.005 0.1 1 0.5 0.5 1 24
784725 8818625 474838 0.02 1.7 14 6 4 24 41
784726 8818655 474841 0.005 0.2 1 3 0.5 3 60
784727 8818692 474877 0.005 0.1 1 10 0.5 1 28
784728 8818371 474898 0.005 0.1 1 1 0.5 1 37
784729 8818359 474904 0.07 0.1 1 1 0.5 2 43
784730 8818356 474917 0.005 0.1 14 7 4 16 59
784731 8818289 474938 0.005 2.8 2 1110 367 8 44
784754 8819504 475645 0.05 0.1 7 10 1 6 174
784756 8819179 475562 0.005 0.1 1 5 0.5 16 47
784805 8818781 475765 0.005 0.1 1 3 0.5 5 80
784806 8818781 475765 0.07 0.4 1 35 0.5 127 184
784807 8818991 475640 0.01 0.1 1 5 0.5 8 48
784819 8819213 475342 0.005 0.4 6 49 0.5 4 79
784836 8818988 475439 0.3 854 5 791 0.5 7940 409
Samples were prepared and assayed by Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd,
Minerals Division in Brisbane, Australia. Gold was measured using a 30 gram
sample weight by method Au-AA25, comprising fire assay with AAS finish.
Other elements were analysed by method ME-ICP41 using aqua regia digest and
ICP-AES. Copper greater than 10,000 ppm and silver greater than 100 ppm were
re assayed by methods Cu-OG46 and Ag-OG46, using aqua regia digest and
ICP-AES.
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