VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / February 10, 2021 / MGX Minerals Inc. ("MGX" or the "Company") (CSE:XMG)(FKT:1MG)(OTC PINK:MGXMF) is pleased to announce project geochemical analysis results of rock chip samples taken from the Grizzly, Silver Queen (Photo 1), Arnie Flats, East Ridge, Jennie and Road Zones.
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Zone Name
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Sample no
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Au g/t
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Au oz/t
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Ag g/t
|
Ag oz/t
|
Cu ppm
|
Pb ppm
|
Zn ppm
|
|
Grizzly
|
20GRIZ1
|
10.55
|
0.308
|
16
|
0.47
|
1665
|
345
|
456
|
|
Grizzly
|
20GRIZ2
|
3.52
|
0.103
|
10.55
|
0.31
|
274
|
355
|
416
|
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Grizzly
|
20GRIZ5
|
14.25
|
0.416
|
6.21
|
0.18
|
208
|
23.4
|
86
|
|
Arnie Flats
|
20AF1
|
4.17
|
0.122
|
430
|
12.54
|
460
|
1085
|
403
|
|
Arnie Flats
|
20AF2
|
3.47
|
0.101
|
421
|
12.28
|
462
|
889
|
278
|
|
Silver Queen
|
20SQ1
|
1.48
|
0.043
|
19
|
0.55
|
57.5
|
40.2
|
62
|
|
Silver Queen
|
20SQ2
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2.87
|
0.084
|
9.06
|
0.26
|
37.7
|
45.5
|
73
|
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Silver Queen
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20SQ7
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1.08
|
0.032
|
2590
|
75.54
|
807
|
110500
|
180000
|
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East Ridge
|
20EAST1
|
1.33
|
0.039
|
13.95
|
0.41
|
2170
|
15.5
|
13300
|
|
East Ridge
|
20EAST2
|
2.32
|
0.068
|
47.8
|
1.39
|
961
|
2350
|
4520
|
|
Jennie
|
20JEN1
|
1.13
|
0.033
|
42.4
|
1.24
|
295
|
6990
|
13300
|
|
Jennie
|
20JEN4
|
1.46
|
0.043
|
3.02
|
0.09
|
99
|
177.5
|
3690
|
|
Road
|
20ROAD1
|
2.28
|
0.067
|
7.55
|
0.22
|
109
|
396
|
2700
|
(analytical data reported by ALS Canada Ltd, method ME-MS41, and Au-GRA22)
Grizzly- Located 0.6 kilometers east and southeast of Tillicum Mountain, shear-related calc-silicate-quartz skarn zones host sulphide mineralization consists primarily of massive pyrrhotite, pyrite-marcasite, sphalerite, chalcopyrite, galena, and traces of free gold hosted in conformable bands to pods within pelitic schist (shale protolith), tuffaceous basalt and feldspar porphyry (hybrid diorite) intrusion. The Grizzly mineralization closely resemble the Heino-Money & East Ridge Zones. In 1989, diamond drilling Grizzly Zone yielded values up to 10.4 grams per tonne gold over 1.2 metres in hole G89-214; 19.9 grams per tonne gold over 0.9 metre in hole G89-213 and 2.6 grams per tonne gold with 15.3 grams per tonne silver over 14.4 metres in hole G89-220, including 3.3 metres yielding 5.1 grams per tonne gold and 15.8 grams per tonne silver. Rock chip sampling from a roadcut near the 1989 drilling obtained gold values of 14.52 g/t Au (0.424 ounces/ton Au) across a sample interval of 0.35 meters (1.15 feet). This area in the southern portion of the Grizzly Zone, and several drill holes are planned to intersect extensions of the southern (higher elevation) gold-bearing portions of the Grizzly Zone.
Silver Queen- Locally tuffs and limy/sandy sediments strike east to northeast, dipping steeply south, have been intruded by numerous dikes. The gold and silver mineralization is related to hornfelsing associated with various dykes and sills and the mid-Jurassic Goatcanyon granitic stock. Mineralization is stratiform and hosted in limy and garnetiferous greenstone. Mineralization has been traced over a strike length of 950 metres. Drilling on the zone has identified several 20- metre thick mineralized skarn zones hosted in a 30- metre wide sequence of impure calcareous quartzites, siltstones and thin marble beds marginal to feldspar porphyry sills. Sulphide mineralization consisted of pyrite, pyrrhotite, tetrahedrite, sphalerite, galena, pyrargyrite and arsenopyrite. Alteration minerals include quartz, tremolite, actinolite and anhedral garnet. Grab sample 20SQ-7, located near the north portion of the NE trending Silver Queen trend, consisted of massive sphalerite-galena, and returned assay values of 2,590 grams/tonne Ag (75.54 ounces/ton Ag), 11.05% Pb, 18.0% Zn.
Arnie Flats- Locally, tuffaceous and meta-basaltic andesites near a hybrid diorite sill host two sub-parallel calc-silicate skarn zones. The zones trend east to northeast with moderate dip to southwest, and have been traced for 120 metres along strike. Sulphide mineralization consists of disseminated and stringer pyrite with pyrrhotite and trace argentite or tetrahedrite. Alteration minerals include epidote, quartz and chlorite. Rock chip samples 20AF-1 & 2 returned assay values of 4.17 & 3.47 g/t Au (0.122 & 0.101 ounces/ton Au), and 430 & 421 g/t Ag (12.54 & 12.3 ounces/ton Ag).
The Grizzly, Silver Queen and Arnie Flats Zones qualify as extension and exploration targets for further drill testing where drilling is planned for Grizzly in 2021. The Jennie and Road Zones also have good exploration potential, and they align as north extensions of the high-grade gold Heino-Money Zone.
Recent Exploration
As announced July 24th, 2020, six 0.5kg to 1kg, samples were taken at the 2030 Portal of the Heino-Money Pit Zone at the Heino Gold Deposit during the SRK Consulting (Canada) Site Visit July 8th, 2020. Samples were shipped under direct chain of custody to ALS Canada Ltd. in Kamloops, British Columbia, crushed and pulverized, with further shipment to ALS Canada Ltd, North Vancouver, BC under custody of ALS Canada Ltd. The samples have undergone gold analysis by fire assay and gravimetric finish up to 6 ounces per tonne Au are reported. Previous silver, lead, and zinc assays from press release issued July 20 are included. Bulk Samples are of selected mineralized material and are not representative of the deposit as no mineral resource estimate at any level of confidence has been completed:
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Sample #
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Weight kg
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Au ppm
|
Au oz/ton
|
Ag ppm
|
Ag oz/ton
|
Pb %
|
Zn %
|
|
301
|
.78
|
138.5
|
4.04
|
1090
|
31.8
|
9.05
|
3.92
|
|
302
|
.61
|
87.4
|
2.56
|
522
|
15.2
|
4.75
|
4.94
|
|
303
|
.94
|
207.0
|
6.04
|
94
|
2.7
|
1.015
|
3.38
|
|
304
|
.93
|
114.0
|
3.33
|
1080
|
31.5
|
9.13
|
4.49
|
|
305
|
.94
|
85.5
|
2.49
|
1080
|
31.5
|
7.5
|
5.35
|
|
306
|
.51
|
7.52
|
0.22
|
295
|
8.6
|
3.45
|
12.55
|
Historical Work
Summary of recorded surface and underground drilling from the NI 43-101 compliant technical report (the "SRK Report") are reported below:
Table 10-1: Summary of recorded drilling
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Year(s)
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Mineral Zone
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Surface Drilling
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Underground Drilling
|
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No. of Holes
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Meterage
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No. of Holes
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Meterage
|
||
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1981-1987
|
Heino-Money
|
100
|
7,060
|
9
|
177
|
|
1988
|
|
|
92
|
3,079
|
|
|
1993
|
|
|
8
|
284
|
|
|
1981-1984
|
East Ridge
|
26
|
1,586
|
|
|
|
1988
|
75
|
13,149
|
14
|
610
|
|
|
1989
|
10
|
1,446
|
|
|
|
|
1984
|
Silver Queen
|
12
|
?
|
|
|
|
1984
|
Grizzly
|
4
|
615
|
|
|
|
1984
|
Arnie Flats
|
5
|
292
|
|
|
|
Totals
|
232
|
24,148
|
123
|
4,150
|
|
Small scale production occurred in 1981, 1984, and 1993 from the Heino-Money Zone. Table 6-4 from the SRK Report summarizes tonnages and metal content recovered per year of extraction.
Table 6-4: Summary of bulk sampling conducted on the Heino-Money Zone
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Year
|
Mined Tonnes
|
Milled Tonnes
|
Au Grams Recovered
|
Au Ounces Recovered
|
Ag Grams Recovered
|
Ag Ounces Recovered
|
|
1981
|
58
|
58
|
4,570
|
145
|
3,259
|
105
|
|
1984
|
227
|
168
|
48,351
|
1,554
|
51,570
|
1,658
|
|
1985/1986
|
2,972
|
2,972
|
98,910
|
3,180
|
|
|
|
1993
|
6,800
|
5,503
|
102,455
|
3,294
|
164,071
|
5,275
|
|
Total
|
10.057
|
8,701
|
254,286
|
8,173
|
218,900
|
7,038
|
Qualified Person
Andris Kikauka (P. Geo.), Vice President of Exploration for MGX Minerals, has prepared, reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this press release. Mr. Kikauka is a non-independent Qualified Person within the meaning of NI 43-101.
About MGX Minerals Inc.
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