VR Resources Ltd. (TSX.V: VRR, FSE: 5VR; OTCBB: VRRCF), the
"
Company", or “
VR”, is pleased to
announce it has completed the first two holes of the maiden drill
program at its Empire Project in Northwestern Ontario. Drilling now
confirms the Westwood magnetic target is a large mafic-ultramafic
complex, showing magmatic sulfide segregations consistent with the
showing over 600m to the west on the Trans Canada Highway, and
shown in
Photo 1. At least one more drill hole is
planned at Empire before the holiday break, approximately 700 m to
the north of Holes 1 and 2 to test the opposing margin of the
intrusive complex.
IP Drill TargetingDrilling to date on the
Westwood target has focused on testing integrated features from the
three independent surveys over the target shown in Figure
1, namely strong IP chargeability on Lines 1 and 3
correlating with the 2km long magnetic anomaly with coincident
DIGEM conductivity.
Drill hole 1, WW24-001, 249 metres, focused on
the strongest chargeability response of 18mV/V on Line 3,
coinciding with strong vertical gradients on the eastern margin of
the 2km long, NE-striking Westwood magnetic anomaly. Drilling
intersected 240m of leucocratic gabbro and 1-2% pyrite-pyrrhotite
with strong evidence of mafic-ultramafic magma mixing and
brecciation throughout the hole (Photo 2).
Drill hole 2, WW24-002, 495 metres, was drilled
from the same pad as Hole 1 but directed to the southwest into the
coincident magnetic high and airborne DIGEM conductivity anomaly
with a 10-15 mV/V chargeability anomaly. The hole began in the same
leucocratic gabbro before transitioning at 45m into a gradually
coarsening mafic-ultramafic intrusive with magmatic sulfide through
to the end of the hole. 4 rush samples of the strongest sulfide are
now at the lab in Thunder Bay for gold, copper, PGE and trace
element analysis.
From VR's CEO Justin Daley: “The first two holes
ever drilled at the Empire project have now given us a proof of
concept for the large mafic-ultramafic intrusions inferred from the
magnetic survey flown last winter. The goal for this drill program
was simple: to test our integrated geophysical targets for a larger
interval of the mafic rock with sulfides observed along the Trans
Canada exposure, and Holes 1 and 2 have shown us just that. We look
forward to providing further updates as we complete remaining holes
planned on the other side of the complex, and as we receive assay
results on this first batch of samples of sulfide in the first two
holes.”
Photo 1. Trans Canada highway
exposure sample in upper photo, from the southwestern end of the
2km long magnetic anomaly shown in Figure 1, alongside similar
mafic-ultramafic intrusive rock from 318m depth in Hole 2 shown in
the lower photo. In both photos, the coarse-grained texture
contains disseminated or interstitial sulfides. Continuous sampling
is underway through the mafic intrusion with sulfide, with rush
samples sent on a 4 select samples.
Figure 1. Drill hole locations
shown on a total magnetic intensity map for the Westwood target at
the Empire Project, with Photo 1 sample location, overlain 900Hz
DIGEM anomalies, and completed IP section lines. The surface
showing near the highway of copper-gold mineralization is on the
western edge of a large, magnetic anomaly over 2km in length. The
lower panels highlight the direct correlation of chargeability and
resistivity in the new DCIP survey.
About the Empire Project
The Empire project consists of 313 mineral
claims in 1 contiguous block covering 10,254
hectares. The project is located on Federal crown land,
with mineral rights administered by the Ontario Ministry of Mines.
There is a 2% net smelter royalty on the claims. There are no
annual payments, but the Ministry requires certain annual
exploration expenditures and reporting (ie. mineral assessment
reports) in order to maintain a mineral claim in good standing. The
project falls within the Lac de Mille Lacs First Nation traditional
territories.
Technical Information
Surface grab samples and drill core samples were
submitted for geochemical analysis to the AGAT laboratory in
Thunder Bay, Ontario. Drill core was logged, cut and sampled at the
Holbik Exploration warehouse in Upsala, Ontario, with sample
preparation completed by AGAT in Thunder Bay alongside gold and PGE
determination by atomic absorption assay. ICP-MS analyses for base
metals, whole rock, and trace elements is performed at AGAT’s
laboratory in Calgary, AB. Analytical results are subject to
industry-standard and NI 43-101 compliant QAQC sample procedures,
including the systematic insertion of sample duplicates, blanks and
certified reference material (CRM) done both externally and
internally at the laboratory by AGAT, as described by AGAT.
Technical information for this news release has
been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory
requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101. Justin Daley,
P.Geo., President & CEO at VR and a non-independent Qualified
Person oversees and/or participates in all aspects of the Company’s
mineral exploration projects, and the content of this news release
has been reviewed on behalf of the Company by the Executive
Chairman, Dr. Michael Gunning, P.Geo., a non-independent Qualified
Person.
About VR Resources Ltd.
VR is an established junior exploration company
based in Vancouver (TSX.V: VRR; Frankfurt: 5VR; OTCQB: VRRCF). VR
evaluates, explores and advances opportunities in copper, gold and
critical metals in Nevada, USA, and Ontario, Canada. VR applies
modern exploration technologies, in-house experience, and expertise
in greenfields exploration to large-footprint systems in
underexplored areas/districts. The foundation of VR is the proven
track record of its Board in early-stage exploration, discovery and
M&A. The Company is financed for its mineral exploration and
corporate obligations. VR owns its projects outright and evaluates
new opportunities on an ongoing basis, whether by staking or
acquisition.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
“Justin Daley”
Justin Daley, MSc, P.GeoPresident & CEO
For general information please use the following:
Website: www.vrr.ca
Email:
info@vrr.ca
Phone:
778-731-9292
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Photo 2. (left) Evidence for magma mixing just
east of the mineralized mafic-ultramafic rock shown in Photo 1 from
the Trans Canada Highway exposure, as part of a gradational change
from leucocratic gabbro with fine-grain mafic enclaves to
medium-grain mafic intrusion to coarse, sulfide-rich
mafic-ultramafic rock. (Right) Interval from 130-150m in Hole 1
showing the same dynamic magma mixing textures and mafic enclaves,
roughly 750m to the east of photo at left, on the outer margin of
the magnetic mafic intrusion intersected in Hole 2.
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