Trailbreaker Resources Ltd. (TBK.V)
(“Trailbreaker” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that it
has completed a high-resolution ground magnetic survey over the
Moffat zone at the Eagle Lake property. The survey covers an area
of approximately 4 km2 comprising overlapping multi-element
mobile-metal ion (MMI) soil anomalies, induced-polarization (IP)
chargeability high features, and historic drill results, including
3.52 g/t gold (Au) over 9.9 m in drillhole MOF-5. The Moffat zone
is located directly south of, and in a similar geological setting
associated with the Takomkane Batholith, to the Woodjam project
held by Vizsla Copper Corp. (“Vizsla Copper”), which has an
inferred resource of 1.71 billion pounds of copper (Cu) and 968,100
ounces of Au.
The ground magnetic survey has highlighted two
sets of magnetic lineaments; one which trends northwest-southeast,
and the other north-northwest (Figure 1). Historic mineralized
drill results and multi-element MMI anomalies occur near the
intersection of these lineaments. The magnetic survey results also
highlight multiple intrusive phases with distinct concentrations of
magnetite and corresponding alteration assemblages. Geological
observations associated with strong magnetic high features indicate
the presence of magnetite ± chalcopyrite ± malachite on northwest
trending joint surfaces.
In addition, Vizsla Copper has informed
Trailbreaker that they intend to exercise the terms of the first
anniversary of the option agreement for four claim blocks north of
the Moffat zone that are a part of the Eagle Lake property (see
news release dated June 12, 2023). Vizsla Copper will issue 50,000
common shares to Trailbreaker to meet the first-year requirements
of the option agreement.
Message from the President
“The ground magnetic survey has created a great
value-add data set which highlights potential mineralization
controls at the Moffat zone. It provides another layer of
coincident data which reinforces our exploration model and will
improve future targeting. We are also excited to continue being
exposed to the exploration efforts of Vizsla Copper.” – Daithi Mac
Gearailt
Moffat Zone Target
Description
The Moffat zone is the primary target on the
Eagle Lake property and is defined by an 850 x 700 m
gold-copper-silver-molybdenum (Au-Cu-Ag-Mo) MMI soil anomaly. This
anomaly extends east and north of historic drillhole MOF-5, which
returned 3.52 g/t Au over 9.9 m from 253 m depth. Mineralization in
MOF-5 is associated with quartz vein stockwork and hydrothermal
breccia, interpreted to be associated with regional-scale
structures cutting the host Takomkane Batholith. The ground
magnetic survey highlights these structures and important
structural intersections at the Moffat zone.
Figure 1: Total magnetic field (TMI)
over the Moffat zone with magnetic lineaments and magnetic low
features highlighted, showing potential controls on mineralization,
such as 3.52 g/t Au over 9.9 m in MOF-05. Multi-element MMI soil
anomalies are coincident with the intersection of the northwest and
north-northwest lineaments and local magnetic lows.
About the Eagle Lake Property
The Eagle Lake property covers over 11,100
hectares of ground across seven claim blocks prospective for
porphyry copper-gold and mesothermal gold mineralization in the
Cariboo Mining district. The property is located approximately 55
km east of Williams Lake, British Columbia (BC) and is fully
accessible by an extensive network of forest service roads.
The four northern claim blocks, totaling ~6,500
hectares, are under an option agreement with Vizsla Copper (see
news release dated June 12, 2023). The optioned claims are subject
to a 2% NSR (Net Smelter Return royalty). Teck Resources Limited
(“Teck”) holds an underlying 1% NSR on three of the four claim
blocks, splitting the 2% NSR into 1% each for Teck and Trailbreaker
on these three blocks. Trailbreaker retains the entirety of the 2%
NSR on the fourth claim block. Half of the 1% NSR on three claim
blocks may be bought from Trailbreaker for $500,000. Half of the 2%
Trailbreaker royalty may be purchased for $1,000,000.
The remaining three claim blocks, covering the
Moffat zone, are 100%-owned by Trailbreaker, with a portion subject
to a 1% NSR retained by Teck. These claim blocks cover an area of
~4,700 hectares.
The Eagle Lake property is situated within the
Quesnel terrane, which is host to several of BC’s large tonnage
copper-gold porphyry deposits (e.g. Mount Polley and Gibraltar
mines) and notable mesothermal deposits (e.g. Spanish Mountain Gold
and the Cariboo Gold Project). The property is underlain by Late
Triassic to Early Jurassic intrusive rocks of the Takomkane
Batholith, with minor late Triassic volcanic rocks of the Nicola
Group. This is a similar geological setting to the Woodjam project
directly to the north, which has an inferred resource of 1.71
billion pounds of Cu and 968,100 ounces of Au.
Golden Sable Option
Agreement
Trailbreaker has opted to decline the first
anniversary payment and to terminate its option agreement to
acquire the Golden Sable property. The property and data have been
returned to the optionor. Following compilation of 2023 results,
Trailbreaker determined that the project did not meet the company’s
requirements for continued exploration moving forward.
About Trailbreaker
Resources
Trailbreaker Resources is a mining exploration
company focused primarily on mining-friendly British Columbia and
Yukon Territory, Canada. Trailbreaker is committed to continuous
exploration and research, allowing maintenance of a portfolio of
quality mineral properties which in turn provides value for
shareholders. The company has an experienced management team with a
proven track record as explorers and developers throughout the
Yukon Territory, British Columbia, Alaska and Nevada.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Daithi Mac GearailtPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Carl Schulze, P. Geo., Consulting Geologist with
Aurora Geosciences Ltd, is a qualified person as defined by
National Instrument 43-101 for Trailbreaker's BC and Yukon
exploration projects, and has reviewed and approved the technical
information in this release.
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the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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