Copper Fox Announces Second Quarter Results
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Jun 18, 2014) - Copper Fox
Metals Inc. ('Copper Fox' or the 'Company') (TSX-VENTURE:CUU) is
pleased to announce its second quarter operating and financial
results as well as a summary of activities completed during the
quarter. Copper Fox had a net loss for the quarter of $768,651
($0.00 income per share). The Company also incurred $795,304 in
expenditures toward furthering the exploration of its Van Dyke
copper project in Arizona. Copies of the financial statements,
notes and related management discussion and analysis may be
obtained on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, the Company web site at
www.copperfoxmetals.com or by contacting the Company directly. The
technical information provided in this news release has been
previously disclosed and are available on SEDAR. All amounts are in
Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.
Highlights:
Schaft Creek Project
During the quarter, the results for the 2013 Schaft Creek Joint
Venture exploration and geotechnical program were released. The
objectives of the program were achieved in that mineralization was
intersected approximately 300 metres ('m') east of the 2012
resource block model in the Paramount zone and also to the west.
Results of the geotechnical studies to provide updated data on
slope stability were positive.
The Schaft Creek Joint Venture approved a 2014 program
consisting of a comprehensive series of studies to review all
aspects (including metallurgical, pit slope design, geological
modelling and environmental) of the Schaft Creek project and to
update and optimize various parameters with a goal to improving the
economics of the Schaft Creek deposit. In addition to the ongoing
optimization work; a field program of mapping and core re-logging
is planned to collect additional structural information for pit
slope design purposes and to update the geological model for the
Schaft Creek deposit. The geological modelling on Schaft Creek
could have implications on the potential size of this deposit as
well as provide indicators that would aid future exploration on the
other targets identified within the Schaft Creek property.
Environmental monitoring studies will also continue through 2014.
The 2014 Schaft Creek program is estimated to cost approximately
$2.5 million.
Van Dyke Copper Project
During the quarter, the diamond drilling program (6-8 holes
approximately 5,000m) to verify the historical estimate completed
by Occidental in the 1970's commenced. Contracts were also executed
with various contactors to review the historical data and provide
input on the geotechnical, metallurgical, hydrogeological,
environmental and resource aspects of the oxide portion of the Van
Dyke copper deposit.
Drilling Activities:
The first drill hole (DDH VD2014-01) of the verification
drilling program was completed to a depth of 639.3metres (2,097
feet) and intersected a 167m metre thick zone with visible oxide
copper minerals in the Pinal Schist and a lower interval of
sulphide mineralization (from 338.8m to end of hole at 639.3m)
consisting of vein and fracture controlled chalcopyrite-molybdenite
mineralization hosted in the Pinal Schist and a granodiorite/quartz
monzonite porphyry. This hole was terminated in weak
chalcopyrite-molybdenite mineralization. A second diamond drill has
been added to the Van Dyke drilling program to reduce the time
required to complete the verification drilling program and lower
costs associated with the drilling.
Corporate Investments
In line with the Corporate strategy to acquire equity or working
interest in copper projects in North America, subsequent to the
quarter, Copper Fox through its wholly owned subsidiary Northern
Fox Copper Inc. ('Northern Fox'), on May 29, 2014, closed a
non-brokered private placement, for 20,000,000 units of Carmax
Mining Corp. ('Carmax') (TSX-VENTURE:CXM) for an aggregate
subscription price of $1,000,000. Units (each a "Unit") were
subscribed for a price of $0.05 per Unit and consist of one
previously unissued common share of Carmax and one common share
purchase warrant ('Warrant'). Northern Fox owns approximately 38.9%
of the shares of Carmax. Each Warrant is exercisable until May 29,
2016 and entitles Northern Fox, on exercise, to purchase one
additional common share of Carmax at a price of $0.075 per
share.
In connection with the private placement, Carmax has granted
Northern Fox certain rights, including, but not limited to:
- The right to nominate two members to the Board of Carmax at
each annual meeting of Carmax's shareholders;
- The pre-emptive right to participate in any equity financing of
Carmax, so as to maintain its pro rata percentage shareholding in
Carmax; and
- The right to make top-up investments in Carmax, by way of
future private placements, so as to maintain its pro rata
percentage shareholding in Carmax.
The aforementioned rights are, however, subject to Copper Fox
and its affiliates maintaining ownership of 20% of Carmax's issued
and outstanding common shares.
Sombrero Butte Copper Project
During the quarter, an archeological survey was completed and
approval was received from regulatory agencies to complete a
geophysical survey over a portion of the project. The proposed
survey would cover that areas of the project that host multiple
mineralized breccia pipes as well as altered, mineralized intrusive
rocks (see news release dated March 19, 2014).
In addition to the above work, efforts commenced to acquire the
historical exploration data collected by various
exploration/production companies that may have explored this area
for porphyry copper style mineralization in the late 1960's and
early 1970's.
Selected Financial Results
|
Net Loss |
|
Net (loss)/income per share - basic and diluted |
2014 |
|
|
|
|
|
Second Quarter |
$ |
(768,651 |
) |
$ |
0.00 |
First Quarter |
$ |
(182,095 |
) |
$ |
0.00 |
2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
Fourth Quarter |
$ |
(636,715 |
) |
$ |
0.00 |
Third Quarter |
$ |
3,117,445 |
|
$ |
0.01 |
Second Quarter |
$ |
(697,664 |
) |
$ |
0.00 |
First Quarter |
$ |
(525,595 |
) |
$ |
0.00 |
2012 |
|
|
|
|
|
Fourth Quarter |
$ |
(812,324 |
) |
$ |
0.00 |
Third Quarter |
$ |
(1,328,328 |
) |
$ |
0.00 |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At April 30, 2014, the Company had working capital of
$10,428,020 and a deficit of $16,916,533 and had a net loss and
comprehensive loss of $948,089 for the six months ended April 30,
2014.
About Copper Fox
Copper Fox is a Canadian based resource company listed on the
TSX-Venture Exchange (TSX-VENTURE:CUU) with offices in Calgary,
Alberta and Miami, Arizona. Copper Fox holds a 25% interest in a
joint venture (the 'Schaft Creek Joint Venture') with Teck
Resources Limited ('Teck') on the Schaft Creek
copper/gold/molybdenum/silver project located in northwestern
British Columbia. On January 23, 2013, a National Instrument 43-101
Technical Report was prepared by Tetra Tech under the direction of
Copper Fox comprising a feasibility study of a 130,000 tonne per
day-open pit mine with a Proven and Probable Reserve of 940.8
million tonnes grading 0.27% copper, 0.19 g/t gold, 0,018%
molybdenum and 1.72 g/t silver; (recoverable CuEq 0.40 over a 21
year mine life with contained metal of 5,611.7 million pounds of
copper, 5.8 million ounces of gold, 363.5 million pounds of
molybdenum and 51.7 million ounces of silver.
The Schaft Creek deposit host a Measured and Indicated Resource
of 1,228.6 tonnes grading 0.26% copper, 0.017% molybdenum, 0.19 g/t
gold and 1.69 g/t silver and a 597.2 million tonne Inferred
Resource grading 0.22% copper, 0.016% molybdenum, 0.17 g/t gold and
1.65 g/t silver. The above stated Proven and Probable Reserves for
the Schaft Creek project are included within the stated Measured,
Indicated and Inferred Resources for this project.
In addition to Copper Fox's 25% interest in the Schaft Creek
Joint Venture, Copper Fox holds through Desert Fox Copper Inc. (a
wholly owned subsidiary of Copper Fox) and its wholly-owned
subsidiaries, 100% interest in the Sombrero Butte copper project in
the Bunker Hill Mining District, Arizona and the Van Dyke oxide
copper project in the Globe-Miami Mining District, Arizona. Desert
Fox Copper Inc. has opened an operations office in Miami, Arizona
to complete the work required with the objective of completing a
Preliminary Economic Assessment on the Van Dyke copper project.
Copper Fox holds through Northern Copper (a wholly owned subsidiary
of Copper Fox) a 40% equity interest in Carmax Mining Corp. who in
turn, owns 100% of the Eaglehead copper/gold/molybdenum project
located in northwestern British Columbia. For further information
on these projects, please refer to the Company's website at
www.copperfoxmetals.com.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Elmer B. Stewart, President and Chief Executive Officer
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services
Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX
Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" and
"forward-looking information" (collectively, "forward-looking
information") within the meaning of applicable securities laws.
Forward-looking information is generally identifiable by use of the
words "believes," "may," "plans," "will," "anticipates," "intends,"
"budgets", "could", "estimates", "expects", "forecasts", "projects"
and similar expressions, and the negative of such expressions.
Forward-looking information in this MD&A includes statements
about
Desert Fox's future exploration/development activities as well
as any equity or working interest acquired in other significant
copper projects in North America; the utilization of unallocated
cash to advance Arizona copper assets (with the majority of effort
on the Van Dyke oxide copper deposit); historical data on the Van
Dyke deposit; the efficacy of in-situ recovery method (with respect
to the environment, lower capital costs and low operating costs);
Desert Fox's objective (including timing) to complete the work
required to prepare a Preliminary Economic Assessment technical
report on the Van Dyke project to estimate a preliminary valuation;
timing of the finalization of the 2014 plans for the Schaft Creek
project; the recommendation of a program of optimization studies as
well as a field program to update the geological model and better
define certain parameters of the Schaft Creek project; the program
to verify the historical results from the Van Dyke oxide copper
deposit and the completion of a NI 43-101 compliant resource
estimation for the Van Dyke copper deposit; collection of hydro
geological, metallurgical and geotechnical data required for a
Preliminary Economic Assessment on the Van Dyke project; a
follow-up 25 hole drilling program for the Van Dyke deposit; timing
of the expected drilling program on the Van Dyke project; the
upgrade of the Van Dyke historical estimate as a current mineral
resource; objective on the Sombrero Butte project to assess its
potential to host a large porphyry copper-molybdenum deposit; plans
for a deep penetrating geophysical survey (Induced Polarization) to
identify chargeability/resistivity anomalies indicative of porphyry
copper systems at the Sombrero Butte project; expected capital
requirements to continue planned activities; expected capital
requirements to continue planned activities; expected sources and
the adequacy of required capital resources; geological
interpretations and potential mineral recovery processes.
In connection with the forward-looking information contained in
this News Release, Copper Fox has made numerous assumptions,
regarding, among other things: the geological, metallurgical,
engineering, financial and economic advice that Copper Fox has
received is reliable, and is based upon practices and methodologies
which are consistent with industry standards; and the continued
financing of Copper Fox and Desert Fox's operations. While Copper
Fox considers these assumptions to be reasonable, these assumptions
are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and
contingencies. Additionally, there are known and unknown risk
factors which could cause Copper Fox's actual results, performance
or achievements to be materially different from any future results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by the
forward-looking information contained herein. Known risk factors
include: the Schaft Creek Joint Venture may not result in a
Production Decision being made, or the construction of a mine;
further exploration and development of the Schaft Creek property
may not occur as expected; cash payments to Copper Fox may not be
paid by Teck in the quantum or timing expected, or at all;
financing commitments may not be sufficient to advance the Schaft
Creek project as expected, or at all; proven and probable reserves
at Schaft Creek may not be in the quantum as currently expected, or
result in economic mining thereof; the possibility that future
obligations with respect to the Sombrero Butte property may not be
met on a timely basis, or at all; planned activities for the Van
Dyke and Sombrero Butte properties many not commence as currently
planned, or at all; a current (43-101 compliant) resource estimate,
and a Preliminary Economic Assessment may never be obtained by the
Company for the Van Dyke property; fluctuations in metal prices and
currency exchange rates; conditions in the financial markets and
overall economy may continue to deteriorate; uncertainties relating
to interpretation of drill results and the geology, continuity and
grade of mineral deposits; uncertainty of the metallurgical
testwork; the uncertainty of the estimates of capital and operating
costs, recovery rates, and estimated economic return; the need to
obtain additional financing and uncertainty as to the availability
and terms of future financing; the possibility of delay in
exploration or development programs; and uncertainty of meeting
anticipated program milestones.
A more complete discussion of the risks and uncertainties facing
Copper Fox is disclosed in Copper Fox's continuous disclosure
filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities at
www.sedar.com. All forward-looking information herein is qualified
in its entirety by this cautionary statement, and Copper Fox
disclaims any obligation to revise or update any such
forward-looking information or to publicly announce the result of
any revisions to any of the forward-looking information contained
herein to reflect future results, events or developments, except as
required by law.
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