Highlights include: 6m @ 8.9 g/t PGM + Au (with 1.81 g/t
Rh),
Including 2m @
24.4 g/t PGM + Au (with 5.07 g/t Rh)
VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 12,
2022 /CNW/ - Bravo Mining Corp. (TSXV: BRVO), (OTCQX:
BRVMF), ("Bravo" or the "Company") today
announced that it has received the overlimit (>1.0 g/t) rhodium
("Rh") assay results from drill hole PPT-LUAN-FD0065 at its wholly
owned Luanga palladium + platinum + rhodium + gold + nickel project
("Luanga" or "Luanga PGM+Au+Ni"), located in the
Carajás Mineral Province, state of Pará, Brazil. Preliminary results for
PPT-LUAN-FD0065 were announced in the news release dated
September 27th, 2022,
reporting re-assay of samples from historic diamond drill holes
("DDH"). These results included a 2m interval that exceeded the upper limit of
1.0g/t rhodium for the assay methodology used. This sample
was re-assayed for rhodium using the applicable methodology for
higher rhodium grades and has returned exceptional rhodium
values.
"We are highly encouraged that PGM intercepts are proving to
not only correlate well with historic results in thickness but can
show significant improvements in grade on re-assay," said
Luis Azevedo, Chairman and CEO of
Bravo. "We are particularly excited by the high rhodium assay
results and believe that the Luanga deposit could be a rare example
globally due to its concentration of valuable rhodium metal,
particularly in some parts of the deposit."
Highlights
- Mineralized intercepts from the re-assay of historic drill core
continue to correlate with the historic intercepts, including
intervals where rhodium assay results were >1.0 g/t Rh.
- Highlights from drill hole PPT-LUAN-FD0065, which now include
overlimit rhodium re-assays, are tabulated below, with details and
comparisons attached:
HOLE-ID
|
From
(m)
|
To
(m)
|
Thickness
(m)
|
Pd
(g/t)
|
Pt
(g/t)
|
Rh
(g/t)
|
Au
(g/t)
|
PGM +
Au
(g/t)
|
Ni %
(Sulphide)
|
Type
|
PPT-LUAN-FD0065
|
21.0
|
27.0
|
6.0
|
0.95
|
6.16
|
1.81
|
0.01
|
8.93
|
NA
|
Ox/LS
|
Including
|
25.0
|
27.0
|
2.0
|
2.28
|
17.06
|
5.07
|
0.01
|
24.42
|
NA
|
Ox/LS
|
Notes: All
'From', 'To' depths, and 'Thicknesses' are
downhole.
Given the orientation of the hole and the mineralization, the
intercept is estimated to be 85% of true
thickness.
Type: Ox = Oxide. LS = Low Sulphur. Recovery methods and results
will differ based on the type of
mineralization.
NA: Not Applicable as intercept is oxide or a mix of oxide and
fresh rock mineralization.
|
- 84 drill holes have been completed for a total of 14,579 metres
(or 57% of Phase 1 Drilling Program). Currently, samples from 34
drill holes are at the laboratory pending results.
- 13,910 samples submitted for assay to date including 2,964
re-assay samples from historic drill core.
- 6 drill rigs continue to operate onsite.
Luanga Re-Assay and Phase 1 Drilling Progress
A comparison of the historic intercept with the Bravo re-assay
result for PPT-LUAN-FD0065 is tabulated below, with a plan showing
the location of the drill hole. The thickness for the overall
intercept and the higher-grade section within it correlate well
with the historic intercepts, with the exception of Rh which
significantly exceeds the historic values.
Comparison of Re-Assayed Intercepts – Historic Intercept (SGS
Laboratory) versus Bravo Intercept (ALS Laboratory)
HOLE-ID
|
From
(m)
|
To
(m)
|
Thickness
(m)
|
HISTORIC
SGS
PGM + Au
(g/t)
|
BRAVO
ALS
PGM + Au
(g/t)
|
HISTORIC
Ni %
(Total)
|
BRAVO**
Ni %
(Sulphide)
|
TYPE
|
PPT-LUAN-FD0065
|
21.0
|
27.0
|
6.0
|
7.74
|
8.93
|
0.03
|
NA
|
Ox/LS
|
Including
|
25.0
|
27.0
|
2.0
|
18.29
|
24.42
|
0.04
|
NA
|
Ox/LS
|
And
|
109.0
|
120.0
|
11.0
|
0.85
|
0.85
|
0.09
|
0.09
|
FR
|
Individual Re-Assay Grades of Intercections
(PPT-LUAN-FD0065) – Bravo, ALS Laboratory
HOLE-ID
|
From
(m)
|
To
(m)
|
Thickness
(m)
|
Pd
(g/t)
|
Pt
(g/t)
|
Rh
(g/t)
|
Au
(g/t)
|
PGM +
Au
(g/t)
|
Ni %
(Sulphide)
|
TYPE
|
PPT-LUAN-FD0065
|
21.0
|
27.0
|
6.0
|
0.95
|
6.16
|
1.81
|
0.01
|
8.93
|
NA
|
Ox/LS
|
Including
|
25.0
|
27.0
|
2.0
|
2.28
|
17.06
|
5.07
|
0.01
|
24.42
|
NA
|
Ox/LS
|
And
|
109.0
|
120.0
|
11.0
|
0.41
|
0.33
|
0.07
|
0.04
|
0.85
|
0.09
|
FR
|
Individual Original Assay Grades of Intersections
(PPT-LUAN-FD0065) – Vale, SGS Laboratory
HOLE-ID
|
From
(m)
|
To
(m)
|
Thickness
(m)
|
Pd
(g/t)
|
Pt
(g/t)
|
Rh
(g/t)
|
Au
(g/t)
|
PGM +
Au
(g/t)
|
Ni %
(TOTAL)
|
TYPE
|
PPT-LUAN-FD0065
|
21.0
|
27.0
|
6.0
|
1.07
|
5.78
|
0.88
|
0.01
|
7.74
|
0.03
|
Ox/LS
|
Including
|
25.0
|
27.0
|
2.0
|
2.33
|
14.03
|
1.93
|
0.01
|
18.29
|
0.04
|
Ox/LS
|
And
|
109.0
|
120.0
|
11.0
|
0.44
|
0.30
|
0.05
|
0.06
|
0.85
|
0.09
|
FR
|
Notes: All
'From', 'To' depths, and 'Thicknesses' are
downhole.
Given the orientation of the hole and the mineralization, the
intercept is estimated to be 85% of true
thickness.
Type: Ox = Oxide. FR = Fresh Rock. LS = Low Sulphur. Recovery
methods and results will differ based on the type of
mineralization.
NA: Not Applicable as intercept is oxide or a mix of oxide and
fresh rock mineralization.
* = Note that Bravo's nickel grades are for
sulphide nickel, which is representative of potentially recoverable
(by froth flotation treatment) nickel, and does not include
non-recoverable
silicate nickel, unlike
historic total nickel assays.
|
The Phase 1 diamond drill program continues as planned at
Luanga. Six drill rigs are on site, with drilling progressing in
various locations along the entire 7km strike length of the known
Luanga mineralized envelope (as defined by historic drilling). To
date, 84 drill holes have been completed, for a total of 14,579
metres of the planned 25,500 metre Phase 1 drill program.
Location of Historic Drill Hole Results Discussed in this
Report
About Bravo Mining Corp.
Bravo is a Canada and
Brazil-based mineral exploration
and development company focused on advancing its Luanga PGM + Au +
Ni Project in the world-class Carajás Mineral Province of
Brazil.
The Luanga Project benefits from being in a location close to
operating mines, with excellent access and proximity to existing
infrastructure, including road, rail and clean and renewable hydro
grid power. The project area was previously de-forested for
agricultural grazing land. Bravo's current Environmental, Social
and Governance activities include replanting trees in the project
area, hiring and contracting locally, engagement with local
communities, and ensuring protection of the environment during its
exploration activities.
Technical Disclosure
Technical information in this news release has been reviewed and
approved by Simon Mottram, F.AusIMM
(Fellow Australia Institute of Mining and Metallurgy), President of
Bravo Mining Corp. who serves as the Company's "qualified person",
as defined in National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure
for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"). Mr. Mottram has
verified the technical data and opinions contained in this news
release.
Forward Looking
Statements
This news release contains forward-looking information which
is not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking information
is characterized by words such as "believe", "exceptional",
"highly encouraged", "correlate", "significant",
"improvement", "highly encouraged", "rare", "valuable", and
other similar words, phrases or statements that certain events or
conditions "could", "should", or "will" occur. In particular, this
news release contains forward-looking information pertaining to the
Company's ongoing re-assay and drill programs and the results
thereof and the potential for a continued increase in grades
relative to historic assays. Forward-looking information involves
risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual
events, results, and opportunities to differ materially from those
expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from such
forward-looking information include, but are not limited to,
changes in the state of equity and debt markets, fluctuations in
commodity prices, delays in obtaining required regulatory or
governmental approvals, environmental risks, limitations on
insurance coverage; and other risks and uncertainties involved in
the mineral exploration and development industry. Forward-looking
information in this news release is based on the opinions and
assumptions of management considered reasonable as of the date
hereof, including, but not limited to, the assumption that the
assay results confirm the interpreted mineralization contains
significant values of nickel, copper and also contain PGMs and Au;
final drill and assay results will be in line with management's
expectations; that re-assayed may continue to outperform historic
grades; that activities will not be adversely disrupted or impeded
by regulatory, political, community, economic, environmental and/or
healthy and safety risks; that the Luanga Project will not be
materially affected by potential supply chain disruptions; and
general business and economic conditions will not change in a
materially adverse manner. Although the Company believes that the
assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking
information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance
should not be placed on such information. The Company disclaims any
intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
information, other than as required by applicable securities
laws.
Schedule 1: Drill Hole Collar Details
HOLE-ID
|
Company
|
East
(m)
|
North
(m)
|
RL
(m)
|
Datum
|
Depth
(m)
|
Azimuth
|
Dip
|
|
|
PPT-LUAN-FD0065
|
Vale SA
|
659497.72
|
9342974.99
|
275.80
|
SIRGAS2000
UTM22S
|
269.75
|
90.00
|
-60.00
|
|
Schedule 2: Assay Methodologies and QAQC
Samples followed chain of custody between collection, processing
and delivery to the ALS laboratory in Parauapebas, state of Pará,
Brazil. The drill core was
delivered to the core shack at Bravo's Luanga site facilities and
processed by geologists who inserted certified reference materials,
blanks and duplicates into the sampling sequence. Drill core was
quarter cut and placed in secured polyurethane bags, then in
security-sealed sacks before being delivered directly from the
Luanga site facilities to the Parauapebas ALS laboratory by Bravo
staff. Additional information about the methodology can be found on
the respective ALS or SGS global websites (ALS, SGS) in their
analytical guides. Information regarding preparation and analysis
of historic drill core is also presented in the table below, where
the information is known.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QAQC") is
maintained internally at the lab through rigorous use of internal
certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates. An
additional QAQC program is administered by Bravo using certified
reference materials, duplicate samples and blank samples that are
blindly inserted into the sample batch. If a QAQC sample returns an
unacceptable value an investigation into the results is triggered
and when deemed necessary, the samples that were tested in the
batch with the failed QAQC sample are re-tested.
Bravo
ALS
|
|
|
Preparation
|
Method
|
Method
|
Method
|
Method
|
|
|
|
|
For All
Elements
|
Pt, Pd,
Au
|
Rh
|
Ni-Sulphide
|
Trace
Elements
|
|
|
PREP-31B
|
PGM-ICP27
|
Rh-MS25
|
Ni-ICP05
|
ME-ICP61
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bravo
SGS
|
|
|
|
|
Rh
>1.0g/t
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FA/AAS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Historic Drill
Assaying SGS Geosol
|
|
|
Preparation
|
Method
|
Method
|
Method
|
Method
|
|
|
|
|
For All
Elements
|
Pt, Pd,
Au
|
Rh
|
TOTAL
Ni
|
Trace
Elements
|
|
|
Crushed to <200#
mesh
|
FA30A
|
FA30B
|
ICP-117
|
ICP-117
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For further information about Bravo, please visit
www.bravomining.com
SOURCE Bravo Mining Corp.