Miranda Acquires a Large Epithermal Project in Colombia
May 13 2014 - 7:30AM
Business Wire
Miranda Gold Corp. ("Miranda") (TSX-V: MAD) is pleased to
announce the acquisition of the Oribella project, in the Antioquia
Department of Colombia. This new project lies about 40km southwest
of Medellin and was acquired through a purchase agreement with
Antioquia Gold Inc. (“Antioquia Gold”).
The Oribella project comprises approximately 10,700 hectares
including one exploration license and one application on which the
technical study is complete and the canon already paid.
Oribella falls within the Western Cordillera close to the
convergence of regional structures which reflect a suture zone
between Cretaceous oceanic rocks and mixed oceanic-continental
rocks to the east. Miranda was attracted to the area by
mineralization controls inferred to be related to the suture zone
and reported geologic features which suggested a large area of
high-sulfidation epithermal Au-Cu mineralization. The target
concept at Oribella is analogous to the California Vetas District
in the Santander Department where both large, low-grade (Angostura)
and very high-grade (La Bodega) deposits occur in the same system.
High sulfidation systems in the Andes, particularly in Colombia are
commonly overprinted by low-sulfidation bonanza gold veins.
The local geology consists of volcanic and volcano-clastic
sequences, sedimentary rocks, and hypabyssal andesite and dacite
intrusives that appear related to gold mineralization. Of
particular interest is a large kilometer-scale area of alteration
that includes strong silicification, brecciation, alunite and
pyrophyllite and clays associated with anomalous grades of gold and
copper. This alteration is consistent with high sulfidation style
of gold mineralization.
Anomalous rock samples are found in an area of poor exposure
approximately 2km by 1km long, with gold values from 0.160 g Au/t
to 9 g Au/t. Copper values range from 30 ppm to over the detection
limit of 10,000 ppm or 1.0% Cu. Tellurium, barium and bismuth are
commonly associated trace elements.
During its reconnaissance, Miranda noted significant areas where
vegetation appeared distressed and or limited to one predominant
species suggesting high metal grades in soils. In some of these
areas, road cuts showed alteration and intense fracturing filled
with hematite. These areas are unsampled but may indicate
extensions of alteration zones where metals in the soils have
influenced vegetation.
Agreement Details
Miranda acquired the Oribella project through an agreement with
Antioquia Gold. Oribella is subject to a 0.5% royalty to Antioquia
Gold that can be purchased for US$1,500,000 and a 2% royalty to
Soratama Gold (a wholly owned subsidiary of Barrick Gold
Corporation). Miranda acquired the property, subject to the
royalties, by agreeing to pay the license canon due on May 14, 2014
of COP110,803,026 (approximately US$58,000) and to reimburse
Antioquia Gold for the application payment of 101,136,976
(approximately US$53,000) when it is registered with the ANM as a
contract. If the application is converted to a license on or before
the anniversary of the agreement Miranda will pay Antioquia Gold an
additional US$30,000 payment on the anniversary date. No other
obligations are required to keep the project in good standing and
Miranda may drop or reduce the lands at any time.
Data disclosed in this press release, have been reviewed and
verified by Miranda’s Executive Vice President Joseph Hebert,
C.P.G., B.Sc. Geology and Qualified Person as defined by National
Instrument 43-101.
About Miranda
Miranda Gold Corp. is a gold exploration company active in
Nevada, Alaska and Colombia and whose emphasis is on generating
gold exploration projects with world-class discovery potential.
Miranda performs its own grass roots exploration and then employs a
joint venture business model on its projects in order to maximize
exposure to discovery while minimizing exploration risk. Miranda
has ongoing relationships with Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., Prism
Resources, Montezuma Mines Inc., and Red Eagle Mining
Corporation.
For more information related to Miranda: Joe Hebert, Executive
Vice President775-738-1877www.mirandagold.com
Neither the 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.
U.S. investors are cautioned that mineral deposits on adjacent
properties are not indicative of mineral deposits on our
properties. We advise U.S. investors that the SEC's mining
guidelines strictly prohibit information of this type in documents
filed with the SEC. This news release contains forward-looking
statements that are based on the Company's current expectations and
estimates. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized
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"anticipate", "estimate", "suggest", "indicate" and other similar
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"will" occur. Such forward-looking statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause
actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or
anticipated events or results implied or expressed in such
forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others: the
actual results of current exploration activities; conclusions of
economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans to
continue to be refined; possible variations in ore grade or
recovery rates; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the
mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or
financing; and fluctuations in metal prices. There may be other
factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as
anticipated, estimated or intended. Any forward-looking statement
speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may
be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims
any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement,
whether as a result of new information, future events or results or
otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on
such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein
Miranda Gold Corp.Joe Hebert, 775-738-1877Executive Vice
President
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