Marimaca Announces Infill Drilling Results Further Confirming Consistency of Mineralization at the MOD

Marimaca Announces Infill Drilling Results Further Confirming Consistency of Mineralization at the MOD

 

Vancouver, British Columbia, September 7, 2022 – InvestorsHub NewsWire -- Marimaca Copper Corp. ("Marimaca Copper" or the "Company") MARI is pleased to announce further results from the 2022 infill and extensional drilling campaign at the Marimaca Oxide Deposit (the "MOD"). Results reflect a total of 6,130m across 31 drill holes.

The drilling intersected mineralization in-line with the current geological interpretation of the MOD. Drilling in the south-east zone of the MOD, on trend with the Sierra and Sorpresa satellite targets, continues to demonstrate extensions to green-oxide rich mineralization beyond the previously interpreted limits of the 2019 Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE"). Copper oxide mineralization also remains open to the east of the MOD. Hole MAR-158 was drilled on a ~150m step-out from the eastern pit limits and intersected continuations of shallow green oxide mineralization. Drilling on the western boundary of the MOD confirmed limits of copper oxide mineralization with lower-grade intersections of thinning mineralization. In the central MOD, hole MAR-65Ext intersected extensions of higher-grade mineralization into the MAMIX zone.

 

Highlights

  • Infill drilling intersected extensions to known green-oxide mineralization in the south-east zone of the MOD, consistent with previous 2022 results (see release dated March 28, 2022)
  • MAMIX drilling intersected extensions to higher grade oxide and mixed mineralization at depth, improving confidence in the higher-grade core of the MOD and MAMIX
  • Oxide intersections from step-out drilling on the north-eastern boundary of the MOD (MAR-158) demonstrates a material broadening of the MOD's oxide halo to the east which is consistent with previous step-out drilling (MAR-126, see release dated May 5, 2021)
  • Notable intersections include
  • MAR-65Ext intersected 332m at 0.44% CuT from 36m, including a higher-grade extension of 78m at 0.90% CuT from 218m
  • LAR-96 intersected 98m at 0.41% CuT from surface including 22m at 1.14% CuT from surface
  • MAR-172 intersected 200m at 0.25% CuT from 12m including 66m at 0.51% CuT from 38m
  • MAR-171 intersected 164m at 0.37% CuT from 2m including 96m at 0.53% CuT from 70m
  • MAR-158 intersected 72m at 0.36% CuT from 120m
  • LAR-03 intersected 346m at 0.32% CuT from 2m including 40m at 0.34% CuT from 272m
  • LAR-25 intersected 340m at 0.33% CuT from 12m
  • The 2022 drilling program is now finalized with 38,570m of RC and 3,000m of diamond drilling complete
  • 21,992m of remaining drilling to be released pending final assay results

Sergio Rivera, VP Exploration of Marimaca Copper, commented:

"We have now completed the 2022 Marimaca drilling campaign with our work now focused on the upcoming mineral resource update planned for late September or early October.

"Overall, the 2022 program was a success. All our objectives going into the program were met and results continue to be in-line with our geological interpretation at the MOD, with the consistency of the Marimaca mineralization demonstrated again in this latest batch of results."

Overview of Drilling Campaign Objectives

Marimaca's 2022 RC drilling campaign consists of over 38,570m of drilling between the MOD infill and the MAMIX zone, the depth extension of the MOD.

Geological interpretation and resource modelling is currently underway ahead of the planned 2022 Mineral Resource Update ("MRE") expected in late Q3. The 2022 MRE will capture drilling data completed up to June 30th, 2022, with the balance of the infill drilling (targeting conversion to Measured and Indicated Resource categories) to be captured in a subsequent MRE planned for early 2023.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 1: Plan View of Infill Drilling Results, Pending Holes and MOD PEA Pit Shell

Table 1. Summary of Infill Drill Results

Hole

TD (m)

 

From (m)

To (m)

m

%CuT

MAR-158

200

 

8

192

184

0.23

including

8

68

60

0.22

including

8

28

20

0.23

and

46

64

18

0.41

 

120

192

72

0.36

including

120

146

26

0.44

and

174

192

18

0.71

MAR-159

200

 

72

84

12

0.21

 

150

172

22

0.25

MAR-160

160

 

24

38

14

0.14

 

92

104

12

0.52

MAR-161

210

 

112

164

52

0.27

MAR-162

180

 

2

12

10

0.29

 

122

134

12

0.25

MAR-163

180

 

2

8

6

0.22

 

88

150

62

0.14

MAR-164

200

 

2

8

6

0.32

 

126

192

66

0.24

including

152

192

40

0.31

MAR-165

200

 

118

148

30

0.23

including

124

138

14

0.34

MAR-166

300

 

12

300

288

0.19

including

12

30

18

0.23

and

56

88

32

0.32

 

98

138

40

0.21

 

164

172

8

0.36

 

230

300

70

0.29

including

230

258

28

0.49

and

282

300

18

0.27

MAR-167

300

 

98

154

56

0.15

including

98

122

24

0.20

 

188

292

104

0.20

including

188

252

64

0.20

 

270

292

22

0.33

MAR-168

200

 

14

150

136

0.20

including

14

104

90

0.16

and

124

150

26

0.46

MAR-169

250

 

96

200

104

0.27

including

12

52

40

0.20

and

96

140

44

0.23

 

150

200

50

0.35

including

150

176

26

0.21

and

186

200

14

0.81

 

222

242

20

0.17

MAR-170

250

 

14

102

88

0.28

including

14

42

28

0.50

and

80

102

22

0.42

 

206

214

8

0.48

MAR-171

200

 

2

166

164

0.37

including

2

20

18

0.21

and

38

54

16

0.32

 

70

166

96

0.53

including

70

118

48

0.71

and

140

166

26

0.62

MAR-172

220

 

12

212

200

0.25

including

12

28

16

0.16

 

38

104

66

0.51

including

38

60

22

0.51

and

72

104

32

0.67

 

134

170

36

0.22

LAR-88

200

 

62

74

12

0.12

 

146

156

10

0.29

LAR-89

170

 

12

24

12

0.41

 

144

168

24

0.18

LAR-90

200

 

18

34

16

0.18

 

114

130

16

0.16

LAR-91

150

 

4

36

32

0.21

 

116

134

18

0.15

LAR-93

260

 

58

82

24

0.21

LAR-94

150

 

34

148

114

0.17

including

34

76

42

0.16

 

110

148

38

0.28

including

126

148

22

0.41

LAR-95

300

 

28

190

162

0.20

including

40

80

40

0.41

and

160

182

22

0.27

 

228

252

24

0.18

LAR-96

270

 

0

98

98

0.41

including

0

22

22

1.14

and

70

98

28

0.38

 

156

164

8

0.53

 

236

266

30

0.17

including

236

248

12

0.27

LAR-97

170

 

4

18

14

0.26

ATR-113

160

 

24

152

128

0.22

including

24

38

14

0.31

and

50

92

42

0.33

 

136

152

16

0.33

 

Table 2. Summary of MAMIX Drill Results

Hole

TD (m)

 

From (m)

To (m)

m

%CuT

LAR-03ext

350

Historic + New 

2

348

346

0.32

 

262

348

86

0.25

 

272

312

40

0.34

LAR-15ext

450

Historic + New 

12

428

416

0.15

 

302

320

18

0.30

 

416

428

12

0.13

LAR-25ext

 

400

 

Historic + New 

12

352

340

0.33

 

256

352

96

0.24

MAR-65ext

400

Historic + New 

36

368

332

0.44

 

218

368

150

0.61

including

218

296

78

0.90

ATR-89ext

400

Historic + New 

10

374

364

0.21

 

318

374

56

0.24

including

340

374

34

0.34

Table 3. Infill collars and survey

Hole

Easting

Northing

Elevation

Azimuth

Inclination

Depth

MAR-158

375363.6

7435943.5

1127.3

220

-60

200

MAR-159

375219.2

7435932.4

1119.5

220

-60

200

MAR-160

375256.0

7435905.7

1109.6

310

-60

160

MAR-161

375176.6

7435902.6

1114.7

310

-60

210

MAR-162

375235.7

7435861.8

1093.6

310

-60

180

MAR-163

375148.1

7435868.5

1110.4

310

-60

180

MAR-164

375234.3

7435853.9

1093.3

220

-60

200

MAR-165

375146.0

7435861.8

1110.4

220

-60

150

MAR-166

375163.7

7435000.1

1050.8

310

-60

300

MAR-167

375110.5

7435834.2

1104.6

310

-60

300

MAR-168

375224.9

7434945.9

1036.6

310

-60

200

MAR-169

375268.1

7435159.1

1061.5

220

-60

250

MAR-170

374974.0

7435243.1

1051.4

220

-60

250

MAR-171

374991.9

7435297.5

1060.7

220

-60

200

MAR-172

375158.0

7435199.7

1080.0

220

-60

220

LAR-88

374572.7

7435553.3

1026.6

220

-60

200

LAR-89

374665.8

7436069.2

961.9

310

-60

170

LAR-90

374557.6

7435609.9

1023.8

220

-60

200

LAR-91

374494.5

7435937.8

964.0

220

-60

150

LAR-92

374443.3

7435844.1

972.0

220

-60

150

LAR-93

374556.1

7435697.0

1014.9

220

-60

260

LAR-94

374608.2

7435588.3

1050.8

220

-60

150

LAR-95

374639.3

7435579.1

1064.0

220

-60

300

LAR-96 (*)

374762.0

7435919.0

1015.0

220

-60

270

LAR-97

374522.7

7435811.0

984.6

220

-60

170

ATR-113

374771.6

7436325.5

1047.4

310

-60

160

(*) unsurveyed collar location

 

 

 

 

Table 4. MAMIX collars and survey

Hole

Easting

Northing

Elevation

Azimuth

Inclination

Extension

Final Depth

LAR03-EXT

374684.6

7435736.1

1084.7

310

-60

100

350

LAR15-EXT

374839.0

7435824.8

1068.2

220

-60

200

450

LAR25-EXT

374765.1

7435781.1

1076.1

220

-60

150

400

MAR65-EXT

374902.1

7435647.2

1112.9

220

-60

200

400

ATR89-EXT

375062.3

7435866.5

1093.2

310

-60

100

400

 

Sampling and Assay Protocol

True widths cannot be determined with the information available at this time. RC holes were sampled on a 2m continuous basis, with dry samples riffle split on site and one quarter sent to the Andes Analytical Assay preparation laboratory in Calama and the pulps then sent to the same company laboratory in Santiago for assaying. A second quarter was stored on site for reference. Samples were prepared using the following standard protocol: drying; crushing to better than 85% passing -10#; homogenizing; splitting; pulverizing a 500-700g subsample to 95% passing -150#; and a 125g split of this sent for assaying. All samples were assayed for %CuT (total copper) and %CuS (acid soluble copper) by AAS. A full QA/QC program, involving insertion of appropriate blanks, standards and duplicates was employed with acceptable results. Pulps and sample rejects are stored by Marimaca Copper for future reference.

Qualified Person

The technical information in this news release, including the information that relates to geology, drilling and mineralization  was prepared under the supervision of, or has been reviewed by Paola Kovacic, Exploration Manager, Marimaca Copper Corp, a geologist with more than 20 years of experience and a member of the Colegio de Geólogos de Chile and of the Society of Economic Geologist USA, , and who is the Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101 responsible for the design and execution of the drilling program.

The QP confirms she has visited the project area, has reviewed relevant project information, is responsible for the information contained in this news release, and consents to its publication.

Contact Information

For further information please visit www.marimaca.com or contact:

 

Tavistock

+44 (0) 207 920 3150

Jos Simson / Emily Moss / Nick Elwes

marimaca@tavistock.co.uk

 

Forward Looking Statements

This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements" under applicable Canadian securities legislation. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by Marimaca Copper, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and the parties have made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: risks related to share price and market conditions, the inherent risks involved in the mining, exploration and development of mineral properties, the uncertainties involved in interpreting drilling results and other geological data, fluctuating metal prices, the possibility of project delays or cost overruns or unanticipated excessive operating costs and expenses, uncertainties related to the necessity of financing, the availability of and costs of financing needed in the future as well as those factors disclosed in the annual information form of the Company dated March 28, 2022, the final short form base prospectus and other filings made by the Company with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities (which may be viewed at www.sedar.com). Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Marimaca Copper undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements contained herein whether as a result of new information or future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange nor the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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