TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2017 /CNW/ - Enforcer Gold Corp
("Enforcer" or the "Company") (TSX-V: VEIN – FSE: N071) is pleased
to report the final results of diamond drilling in 2017, a review
of the exploration program and proposed follow-up in 2018 at the
Montalembert Gold Project.
Highlights of the 2017 Program:
- 133 sawn channels were collected on the Galena-No.2-3 vein
exposures; notable channel sample assays include:
-
- 3,310.00 g/t Au over 1.0 m in
MCH225702
- 105.00 g/t Au over 1.0 m in
MCH223576
- 104.68 g/t Au over 1.0 m in
MCH225996
- 13.50 g/t Au over 1.0 m in
MCH223539
- 45 HQ core holes totalling 5,784
m were drilled on the Galena and No. 2-3 vein
structures
- All drill holes intersected structures with quartz+/-carbonate
veining, sulphides and alteration
- Gold mineralization above 0.5 g/t was returned in 27 of 45
holes
- Visible gold was intersected in 5 holes drilled on the No. 2
vein: MDD170004, 170006, 170022, 170032 and 170039
- Notable drill hole assays on the No. 2 vein include:
-
- 197.13 g/t Au over 1.2 m
including 782 g/t Au over 0.30
m in MDD170006
- 13.70 g/t Au over 0.5 m
and 17.50 g/t Au over 1.0 m in
MDD170022
- 4.71 g/t over 0.85 m in
MDD170028
- 17.5 g/t over 0.37 m in
MDD170032
- 8.51 g/t over 1.0 m in
MDD170043
- Historic No. 3 vein was determined to be the southern strike
extension of the No. 2 vein
- Drill testing of interpreted geophysical anomalies intersected
the southern extension of the No. 2-3 vein structure and additional
shear veins to the east
- Prospecting led to discovery of the northern extension of the
No. 2 vein structure approximately 140
m from the end of the existing trench; channel sampling
returned 3.46 g/t over 0.7 m
- No. 2 vein structure is now exposed on surface and/or
intersected by drilling over a 600 m
strike length (open) and up to 140 m
vertical depth (open)
- Galena vein structure is exposed at surface over a 300 m strike length (open)
- High-resolution aeromagnetic VLF-EM survey flown over the
entire 7300-hectare property
- 45 line-kilometre induced polarization survey completed over
main vein occurrences
Discussion & 2018 Planning
The Galena and No. 2 veins represent classic shear-hosted
quartz-carbonate gold mineralization, which is the most significant
source of gold in the Abitibi greenstone belt. This style of
mineralization is well known to be erratic in terms of grade and
continuity and the presence of coarse gold makes sampling and
assaying of this style of mineralization especially challenging.
The potential understatement or overstatement of grade is commonly
referred to as the "nugget effect".
The No. 2 vein structure has proven to be the most continuous
and productive of the two main vein structures. Historically, the
Galena vein received the most attention based on its more robust
surface expression. A 1973 surface bulk sampling program by
Rochelon Mines Ltd. on the Galena vein returned 12.69 g/t gold
(0.37 oz/T) over a 108.2 m strike
length with an average 0.65 m width
and 0.6 m depth (Reference: Rochelon
Mines Bulk Sampling Report). Drill testing of the Galena vein at
depth did not intersect the same degree of shearing and quartz
veining that is present at surface, suggesting that the structure
diminishes at depth where tested. The No. 2 vein structure however,
does persist at depth to at least 140
m (open) and has a much greater strike extension of
600 m (open).
Based on a structural analysis by SRK Consulting, the shear
zones at Montalembert form an anastomosing network and define a
deformation corridor that is more than 100 metres wide. Ten
discrete shear zones were modelled within the deformation corridor.
Gold is mainly associated with shear veins that parallel their host
shear zone and vary in thickness from less than 10 cm to
2 m wide. At surface, gold
mineralization above 1 g/t gold primarily occurs in flexures where
the veins bend, their dip shallows, and vein thickness increases.
This is interpreted to result from dilation caused by the change in
orientation of the shear veins and the dextral-reverse kinematics
of the shear zone. Some quartz vein intervals are barren despite
having intense alteration and sulphide mineralization. This is
interpreted to be caused by a strong gold nugget effect within the
vein system. Overall, drill hole assay results are similar to
surface channel samples but are significantly lower than the grades
of the historical bulk samples.
SRK has made the following recommendations for a follow-up
exploration program at Montalembert:
At deposit scale:
- Target the more shallow-dipping parts of shear zones
- Investigate the discrepancies between the gold grades of drill
hole and channel assays relative to the historical bulk samples to
better understand the gold nugget effect
At property scale:
- Explore the extensions of the currently-defined deformation
corridor, paying particular attention to variations in the dip of
the shear zones
- Map the distribution and orientation of all shear zones and
shear veins on the property and integrate it with the distribution
of lithological contacts, folds, and faults to generate a
comprehensive geological map that can be used for targeting
In addition to SRK's recommendations, Enforcer is contemplating
a surface bulk sample of the No. 2 vein to get a better indication
of the gold mineralization that potentially continues with depth.
Enforcer is in the process of requesting bids from local
contractors and labs to design and execute a surface bulk sample
program.
During the 2017 field program the Company's exploration team
also undertook a property-wide reconnaissance prospecting program.
Results will be released following full compilation and review.
President & CEO, Steve
Roebuck, comments:
"The No. 2 vein is an impressive and well mineralized geological
structure that is open along strike and at depth. We expect to
continue drill testing on the No. 2 vein in 2018 and are
considering a bulk sampling program to obtain a better
representation of the gold mineralization at surface. Follow-up on
new targets generated this year will also be a priority in the 2018
exploration program. The Company remains in a strong cash position
with $3.9 M is its treasury."
Plan maps showing channel sample locations and assay highlights
are available on the Montalembert Map Gallery. A drill hole
location map is available at: Drill Plan - Dec 2017.
Table 1. 2017 Diamond Drilling – Significant Results in Final
Holes
Drill
Hole
ID
|
Target
Vein
|
Azm
(Deg)
|
Dip
(Deg)
|
From
(m)
|
To
(m)
|
Width
(m)
|
Au
(g/t)
|
MDD170024
|
No. 2-3
|
274
|
-45
|
27.00
|
28.00
|
1.00
|
1.35
|
|
|
|
|
115.00
|
116.80
|
1.60
|
0.97
|
MDD170027
|
No. 2-3
|
271
|
-63
|
No Significant
Results
|
MDD170028
|
No. 2-3
|
273
|
-45
|
84.86
|
85.71
|
0.85
|
4.71
|
MDD170029
|
No. 2-3
|
273
|
-64
|
No Significant
Results
|
MDD170032
|
No. 3
|
244
|
-44
|
25.68
|
26.05
|
0.37
|
17.50
|
MDD170033
|
No. 3
|
246
|
-64
|
No Significant
Results
|
MDD170034
|
No. 3
|
246
|
-79
|
38.25
|
39.25
|
1.00
|
1.44
|
MDD170036
|
No. 2
|
274
|
-65
|
26.00
|
27.00
|
1.00
|
0.55
|
MDD170037
|
No. 2
|
273
|
-46
|
No Significant
Results
|
MDD170038
|
No. 2
|
274
|
-46
|
16.00
|
17.00
|
1.00
|
0.90
|
MDD170039
|
No. 2-3
|
272
|
-45
|
195.86
|
196.66
|
0.80
|
2.56
|
MDD170040
|
No. 2
|
270
|
-45
|
30.00
|
31.00
|
1.00
|
0.6
|
MDD170041
|
No. 2
|
269
|
-65
|
85.05
|
86.05
|
1.00
|
1.28
|
MDD170042
|
No. 2
|
262
|
-81
|
114.00
|
114.57
|
0.57
|
0.76
|
MDD170043
|
No. 2
|
282
|
-46
|
36.30
|
37.30
|
1.00
|
8.51
|
|
|
|
|
48.30
|
50.22
|
1.92
|
0.56
|
MDD170044
|
No. 2
|
273
|
-70
|
68.00
|
69.00
|
1.00
|
0.55
|
MDD170045
|
No. 2
|
269
|
-45
|
No Significant
Results
|
Qualified Person & QAQC
All holes presented in Table 1 were completed by HQ diamond
(core) drilling. Widths are presented as down hole core lengths;
true widths are unknown at this time. Sample preparation, fire
assays (gravimetric finish) and metallic sieve assays were
performed by Activation Laboratories Ltd. of Ancaster, Ontario, an ISO/IEC 17025
(CAN-P-1579) accredited testing laboratory. Details of the
analytical procedure and Enforcer's Quality Assurance/Quality
Control ("QAQC") program are available on the Enforcer website at:
Montalembert QAQC.
About Enforcer Gold Corp
Enforcer Gold Corp is earning a 100% interest in the
Montalembert Gold Project from Globex Mining Enterprises Inc. (TSX:
GMX, FSE: GIMN, OTCQX: GLBXF). The 7,300-hectare property is
located 125 km west of Chibougamau
in Quebec's prolific Abitibi
greenstone belt. The property lies 5 km from a paved highway and
hydro-electric power and has easy access to skilled labour, fuel,
accommodation and other industry-related services, allowing for
relatively low exploration costs.
Enforcer's President & CEO, Steve
Roebuck, PGeo, is a Qualified Person as defined by National
Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the content of this
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