Discovery Silver Corp. (TSX-V: DSV, OTCQX: DSVSF)
(“Discovery” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce results from
the first 13 holes from its Phase 2 drill program on its flagship
Cordero silver project (“Cordero” or “the Project”) located in
Chihuahua State, Mexico. This current set of holes is focused on
upgrading resources for inclusion in a prefeasibility study planned
for 2022.
The Company also wishes to advise that its
resource update, originally scheduled for release at the end of
this month, has been delayed slightly due to the inclusion of
additional drill metres and is now expected to be completed in the
middle of October. The preliminary economic assessment (“PEA”) is
on track for completion in 4Q 2021.
Highlight intercepts include:
- 73.1 m
averaging 241 g/t AgEq1 from 75.0 m (104 g/t Ag, 0.06 g/t
Au, 0.8% Pb and 2.5% Zn) in hole C21-510
-
133.8 m averaging 103 g/t AgEq1 from 69.0 m (39
g/t Ag, 0.07 g/t Au, 0.8% Pb and 0.7% Zn) in hole C21-523
-
28.6 m averaging 300 g/t AgEq1 from 265.5 m (101
g/t Ag, 0.12 g/t Au, 1.6% Pb and 3.2% Zn) including 9.4 m
averaging 759 g/t AgEq1 (257 g/t Ag, 0.26 g/t Au, 4.1% Pb
& 8.1% Zn) in hole C21-519
-
22.6 m averaging 298 g/t AgEq1 from 409.8 m (94
g/t Ag, 0.11 g/t Au, 1.7% Pb and 3.3% Zn) in hole C21-537
Taj Singh, President and CEO, states: “Highlight
intercepts from this release are from both the North and South
Corridors and demonstrate the potential to expand the higher-grade
resource as we tighten up the drill spacing across the deposit
through our Phase 2 drill program.
The slight delay in delivering our resource
estimate to mid-October is due to incorporating approximately
15,000 m of additional drill data completed subsequent to the
cut-off date for the Phase 1 drill program. This additional drill
data is expected to result in better definition of high-grade zones
and enhance the overall classification of the resource estimate for
the deposit.”
DRILL RESULTS:
The initial drill holes from Phase 2 drilling
were predominantly focused on the South Corridor and in the
Northeast Extension of the North Corridor. This set of holes were
targeting improved definition of high-grade zones within the
bulk-tonnage domain and will be included in a prefeasibility study
on the Project planned for 2022.
Hole C21-510, drilled in the northeast section
of the South Corridor, targeted the up-dip extension of the
mineralized zone intercepted in C20-375 (37.1 m of 223 g/t AgEq1
from 143.7 m within 131.6 m of 128 g/t AgEq1) and returned 73.1 m
of 241 AgEq1 from 75.0 m. Hole C21-525 confirmed the down-dip
continuity of disseminated mineralization along the Josefina vein
trend at depth returning 29.1 m of 208 g/t AgEq1 from 484.6 m and
27.8m of 146 g/t AgEq1 from 529.1 m.
Other holes drilled in the central part of the
South Corridor were also successful in confirming continuity of
higher-grade zones with highlight intercepts including 28.6 m of
300 g/t AgEq1 from 265.5 m (C21-519), 50.4 m of 125 g/t AgEq1 from
233.2 m (C21-515) and 31.2 m of 160 g/t AgEq1 from 378.1 m
(C21-507). In the Northeast Extension zone in the North Corridor,
hole C21-523 confirmed the up-dip extension of the mineralized zone
intercepted in C20-319 (168.8 m of 207 g/t AgEq1 from 140.0 m)
returning 133.8 m of 103 g/t AgEq1 from 69.0 m.
Drill hole locations are shown in Figure 1 (see
links below) and detailed drill highlights from the holes in this
release are provided in the table below.
Hole ID |
From (m) |
To (m) |
Width(m) |
Ag (g/t) |
Au (g/t) |
Pb (%) |
Zn (%) |
AgEq1(g/t) |
Location |
C21-510 |
75.0 |
148.1 |
73.1 |
104 |
0.06 |
0.8 |
2.5 |
241 |
SouthCorridor |
including |
80.6 |
82.2 |
1.6 |
2,295 |
0.31 |
11.6 |
17.2 |
3,446 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
C21-519 |
196.0 |
215.8 |
19.8 |
61 |
0.07 |
0.4 |
0.5 |
104 |
SouthCorridor |
and |
265.5 |
294.0 |
28.6 |
101 |
0.12 |
1.6 |
3.2 |
300 |
including |
283.7 |
293.1 |
9.4 |
257 |
0.26 |
4.1 |
8.1 |
759 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
C21-525 |
484.6 |
513.7 |
29.1 |
68 |
0.07 |
0.6 |
2.7 |
208 |
SouthCorridor |
and |
529.1 |
556.9 |
27.8 |
49 |
0.04 |
0.9 |
1.5 |
146 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
C21-537 |
409.8 |
432.4 |
22.6 |
94 |
0.11 |
1.7 |
3.3 |
298 |
SouthCorridor |
including |
424.7 |
426.6 |
2.0 |
485 |
0.53 |
9.2 |
20.1 |
1,689 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
C21-515 |
117.8 |
160.1 |
42.3 |
34 |
0.09 |
0.5 |
0.7 |
86 |
SouthCorridor |
and |
233.2 |
283.6 |
50.4 |
44 |
0.08 |
0.7 |
1.2 |
125 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
C21-507 |
131.4 |
226.0 |
94.7 |
29 |
0.07 |
0.4 |
0.9 |
87 |
SouthCorridor |
and |
378.1 |
409.3 |
31.2 |
59 |
0.09 |
0.9 |
1.5 |
160 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
C21-517 |
292.5 |
436.6 |
144.1 |
25 |
0.12 |
0.3 |
0.6 |
70 |
NEExtension |
and |
627.5 |
636.7 |
9.2 |
102 |
0.08 |
2.9 |
4.3 |
389 |
and |
687.0 |
725.0 |
38.0 |
54 |
0.07 |
1.3 |
2.9 |
229 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
C21-523 |
69.0 |
202.8 |
133.8 |
39 |
0.07 |
0.8 |
0.7 |
103 |
NEExtension |
and |
230.8 |
255.6 |
24.9 |
38 |
0.05 |
0.8 |
1.1 |
114 |
and |
273.6 |
314.3 |
40.8 |
24 |
0.11 |
0.6 |
1.0 |
96 |
1All results in this news release are rounded.
Assays are uncut and undiluted. Widths are drilled widths, not true
widths, as a full interpretation of the actual orientation of
mineralization is not complete. As a guideline, intervals with
disseminated mineralization were chosen based on a 25 g/t AgEq
cutoff with no more than 10 m of dilution. AgEq calculations are
used as the basis for total metal content calculations given Ag is
the dominant metal constituent as a percentage of AgEq value in
approximately 70% of the Company’s mineralized intercepts. AgEq
calculations for reported drill results are based on USD $16.50/oz
Ag, $1,350/oz Au, $0.85/lb Pb, $1.00/lb Zn. The calculations assume
100% metallurgical recovery and are indicative of gross in-situ
metal value at the indicated metal prices. Refer to Technical Notes
below for metallurgical recoveries assumed in the 2018 PEA
completed on Cordero.
DRILL PROGRAM UPDATE:
The Company has now completed 22,000 m (44
holes) as part of its Phase 2 drill program (excluding drill metres
used to support the updated resource). Assays from 32 holes are
pending. Phase 2 drilling will continue through the remainder of
the year and will be focused on three key areas: (1) upgrading
inferred resources for inclusion in a prefeasibility study planned
for 2022; (2) resource expansion of bulk-tonnage mineralization;
and (3) testing of the width, grade and continuity of the extensive
high-grade vein systems that transect the deposit.
There are currently four drill rigs operating on
site. Despite the increased risk that the Delta variant poses to
future exploration at the Project, Phase 2 drilling is progressing
as planned.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
Supporting maps and sections, drill hole locations and full
assay results can be found at the following link:
https://discoverysilver.com/site/assets/files/5744/20210930_sections_assays.pdf
A PDF of this release with supporting maps and sections included
as appendices can be found at the following link:
https://discoverysilver.com/site/assets/files/5744/20210930_cordero_pr_w_sections_final.pdf
About Discovery
Discovery’s flagship project is its 100%-owned
Cordero project, one of the few silver projects globally that
offers margin, size and scaleability. Cordero is located close to
infrastructure in a prolific mining belt in Chihuahua State,
Mexico, and is supported by an industry leading balance sheet with
over C$80 million available for aggressive exploration, resource
expansion and future development. Discovery was a recipient of the
2020 TSX Venture 50 award and the 2021 OTCQX Best 50 award.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors,
Taj Singh, M.Eng, P.Eng, CPA, President, Chief
Executive Officer and Director
For further information contact:
Forbes Gemmell, CFAVP Corporate
Development & Investor RelationsPhone: 416-613-9410Email:
forbes.gemmell@discoverysilver.comWebsite:
www.discoverysilver.com
Sample analysis and QA/QC ProgramThe true width
of the veins is estimated to be approximately 70% of the drilled
width. Assays are uncut except where indicated. All core assays are
from HQ drill core unless stated otherwise. Drill core is logged
and sampled in a secure core storage facility located at the
project site 40km north of the city of Parral. Core samples from
the program are cut in half, using a diamond cutting saw, and are
sent to ALS Geochemistry-Mexico for preparation in Chihuahua City,
Mexico, and subsequently pulps are sent to ALS Vancouver, Canada,
which is an accredited mineral analysis laboratory, for analysis.
All samples are prepared using a method whereby the entire sample
is crushed to 70% passing -2mm, a split of 250g is taken and
pulverized to better than 85% passing 75 microns. Samples are
analyzed for gold using standard Fire Assay-AAS techniques
(Au-AA24) from a 50g pulp. Over limits are analyzed by fire assay
and gravimetric finish. Samples are also analyzed using thirty
three-element inductively coupled plasma method (“ME-ICP61”). Over
limit sample values are re-assayed for: (1) values of zinc > 1%;
(2) values of lead > 1%; and (3) values of silver > 100 g/t.
Samples are re-assayed using the ME-OG62 (high-grade material
ICP-AES) analytical package. For values of silver greater than
1,500 g/t, samples are re-assayed using the Ag-CON01 analytical
method, a standard 30 g fire assay with gravimetric finish.
Certified standards and blanks are routinely inserted into all
sample shipments to ensure integrity of the assay process. Selected
samples are chosen for duplicate assay from the coarse reject and
pulps of the original sample. No QAQC issues were noted with the
results reported herein.
Qualified
PersonGernot Wober, P.Geo, VP Exploration,
Discovery Silver Corp., is the Company's designated Qualified
Person for this news release within the meaning of National
Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI
43-101”) and has reviewed and validated that the information
contained in this news release is accurate.
TECHNICAL NOTES & FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS:
The most recent technical report for the Cordero
Project is the 2018 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) authored
by M3 Engineering and Technology Corp and includes the most recent
resource estimate, completed by Independent Mining Consultants,
Inc. It is available on Discovery’s website and on SEDAR under
Levon Resources Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Discovery. The
PEA assumes metallurgical recoveries of 89% for Ag, 84% for Pb, 72%
for Zn and 40% for Au.
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Statements
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All statements within this news release, other than statements of
historical fact, are to be considered forward looking. Although
Discovery 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 described
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results to differ materially from those described in
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financing, and general economic, market or business conditions.
There can be no assurances that such statements will prove accurate
and, therefore, readers are advised to rely on their own evaluation
of such uncertainties. There can be no assurance that the Private
Placement will close on the announced terms. Discovery does not
assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements
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