VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 29,
2022 /PRNewswire/ - GoldMining Inc. (the
"Company" or "GoldMining") (TSX: GOLD) (NYSE
American: GLDG) is pleased to announce assay results from the final
hole of its recently completed five hole 3,485 metre drilling
program on the La Garrucha target, located less than one kilometre
to the east of existing mineral resources on the Company's 100%
owned La Mina Project ("La Mina") in the Middle Cauca
Porphyry Belt, Antioquia, Colombia.
Highlights
Drill Hole LME1111 results include;
- 251.46 m @ 0.60 g/t Au and
0.08% Cu, or alternatively expressed as 0.72 g/t gold equivalent
(AuEq), from 166.04 m;
including
- 118.31 m @ 0.89 g/t Au and
0.08% Cu, or 1.01 g/t AuEq from 256.85
m
Including higher-grade intersections:
-
-
- 13.55 m @ 1.32 g/t Au and
0.10% Cu, or 1.47 g/t AuEq from 266.85
m
- 29.80 m @ 1.10 g/t Au and
0.07% Cu, or 1.20 g/t AuEq from 297.95
m
- 35.49 m @ 1.03 g/t Au and
0.11% Cu, or 1.19 g/t AuEq from 339.67
m
Alastair Still, CEO, commented,
"The 2022 drilling program has successfully discovered extensions
of previously identified gold-copper porphyry mineralization at the
La Garrucha target and has almost doubled the strike and depth of
the system, which remains open to the southeast and at depth. The
latest drill results help demonstrate the geological continuity and
higher-grade core of this mineralized system. These results along
with drilling from historic exploration programs will be used to
initiate an updated mineral resource estimate for the La Mina
Project in the fourth quarter of 2022 with the intention to
complete an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") in
2023."
Tim Smith, VP Exploration,
commented, "LME1111 provides geological continuity between the
previous Bellhaven drill holes and the recently announced step out
drill holes completed by GoldMining, which include intercepts of
207.95 m at 0.62 g/t AuEq in LME1107
and 431.23 m at 0.73 g/t AuEq in
LME1108. LME1111 intersected the hanging wall of the La
Garrucha porphyry at the depth modelled, providing confirmation of
our three-dimensional geological model and adding confidence to
future mineral resource estimation including the presence of a
higher-grade core of the system."
Drill Program Details and
Geological Description
From late March through to mid-August
2022, GoldMining completed a diamond core drilling program
comprising five drill holes for 3,485
m at its La Garrucha target within the La Mina Project (see
Figures 1 & 2). Comprehensive assay intercepts for the entire
drill program, including the last hole of program LME1111, can be
found in Table 1.
LME1111 was drilled to improve confidence in the continuity of
the porphyry mineral system between the previous Bellhaven drilling
and the recently completed GoldMining step out drilling (see Figure
2). Additionally, LME1111, was oriented to drill orthogonally
across the steep easterly dip of the overall system compared with
previous Bellhaven drilling, which drilled obliquely. LME1111
intersected the core of the porphyry system providing important
information about the continuity and geometry of the higher-grade
portions of the porphyry system.
Gold and copper mineralization in the La Garrucha porphyry
intrusive complex is accompanied by strong potassic alteration,
characterized by secondary potassium feldspar and biotite,
disseminated and vein magnetite, quartz stockwork veining and both
vein-hosted and disseminated sulphides that include pyrite,
chalcopyrite and lesser bornite. LME1111 intersected a core zone of
more intensive A-vein type quartz veining associated with higher
gold grades.
The La Garrucha porphyry mineral system now measures over
400 m in strike length by
300 m in width and deeper drilling
has extended mineralization from a previously intersected maximum
depth of 450 m to approximately
775 m below surface where the
porphyry mineral system remains open.
Geological interpretation of the La Garrucha drilling program is
now underway and includes comprehensive lithological, alteration
and structural logging of new core and re-logging of historic
Bellhaven core. This work will be used to place the copper and gold
mineralization in spatial and temporal context with the hosting La
Garrucha porphyry intrusive complex and other La Mina porphyry
deposits at La Cantera and Middle Zone. Metallurgical testwork,
three-dimensional modelling of geology and subsequent
geostatistical modelling will be completed during fourth quarter
2022 to initiate an updated pit constrained mineral resource
estimate by year-end. Current plans are to complete an updated PEA
for La Mina in 2023 that will include resources outlined at Middle
Zone, La Cantera and La Garrucha.
Additional information regarding the La Mina Project, including
existing resource estimates and historical work at the project, is
set out in the technical report titled "NI 43-101 Technical Report
and Preliminary Economic Assessment, La Mina Project, Antioquia,
Republic of Colombia" with an
effective date of January 12, 2022
("La Mina Technical Report and PEA"), which is available on the
Company's website at www.goldmining.com and under the Company's
profile on www.sedar.com.
Table 1 – La Garrucha assay intercepts from the 2022
drilling program received as of September
28, 2022.
Hole Number
|
Interval
From
(m)
|
Interval
To
(m)
|
Core
Length
(m)
|
Gold
Grade
(g/t)
|
Copper
Grade
(%)
|
Au Eq
(g/t)
|
LME1107
|
186.05
|
236.85
|
50.80
|
0.32
|
0.10
|
0.46
|
And
|
261.60
|
473.45
|
207.95
|
0.48
|
0.10
|
0.62
|
Including
|
282.75
|
339.92
|
57.17
|
0.60
|
0.13
|
0.79
|
And
|
387.21
|
458.10
|
70.89
|
0.60
|
0.10
|
0.74
|
LME1108
|
136.20
|
890.87
|
754.67
|
0.40
|
0.11
|
0.56
|
Including
|
181.27
|
612.50
|
431.23
|
0.55
|
0.12
|
0.73
|
Incl. High Grade
|
328.92
|
388.37
|
59.45
|
0.76
|
0.19
|
1.04
|
And
|
463.36
|
612.50
|
149.14
|
0.69
|
0.09
|
0.82
|
And
|
733.47
|
825.90
|
92.43
|
0.31
|
0.13
|
0.51
|
LME1109
|
473.49
|
813.2
|
339.71
|
0.16
|
0.03
|
0.21
|
Including
|
473.49
|
491.93
|
18.44
|
0.34
|
0.06
|
0.42
|
And
|
526.35
|
551.00
|
24.65
|
0.23
|
0.04
|
0.29
|
And
|
572.35
|
602.00
|
29.65
|
0.22
|
0.06
|
0.31
|
And
|
614.32
|
625.40
|
11.08
|
0.26
|
0.05
|
0.33
|
And
|
727.55
|
813.20
|
85.65
|
0.17
|
0.02
|
0.20
|
LME1110
|
368.05
|
663.22
|
295.17
|
0.13
|
0.05
|
0.20
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Including
|
368.05
|
387.95
|
19.90
|
0.21
|
0.09
|
0.34
|
And
|
557.19
|
621.11
|
63.92
|
0.21
|
0.06
|
0.29
|
And
|
642.93
|
663.22
|
20.29
|
0.18
|
0.07
|
0.28
|
LME1111
|
166.04
|
417.50
|
251.46
|
0.60
|
0.08
|
0.72
|
Including HW
Zone
|
173.97
|
239.50
|
65.53
|
0.50
|
0.08
|
0.62
|
Incl. High
Grade
|
188.30
|
208.04
|
19.74
|
0.87
|
0.04
|
0.93
|
And
|
220.26
|
225.55
|
5.29
|
1.28
|
0.05
|
1.35
|
Including Main Zone
|
256.85
|
375.16
|
118.31
|
0.89
|
0.08
|
1.01
|
Incl. High Grade
|
266.85
|
280.40
|
13.55
|
1.32
|
0.10
|
1.47
|
And
|
297.95
|
327.75
|
29.80
|
1.10
|
0.07
|
1.20
|
And
|
339.67
|
375.16
|
35.49
|
1.03
|
0.11
|
1.19
|
Notes:
|
- AuEq calculated using metal prices of
US$1,600/oz gold and US$3.39/lb copper, as per the La Mina
Technical Report and PEA (see January 12, 2022 press release and
the La Mina Technical Report and PEA). Results are presented as
core length and assays are uncut as there are no high-grade
outliers in the sample population.
Results to date are insufficient to determine true
width.
|
Table 2 – La Garrucha 2022 drill hole collar location
coordinates.
Hole Number
|
Easting Metres
(UTM Zone
18)
|
Northing
Metres (UTM Zone
18)
|
Elevation (m above
sea level)
|
Depth (m)
|
Azimuth (Degrees)
|
Dip
(Degrees)
|
Status
|
LME1107
|
420,207
|
654691
|
1,999.5
|
500.49
|
225°
|
-50°
|
All assays
received
|
LME1108
|
420,207
|
654,691
|
1,999.5
|
914.70
|
225°
|
-70°
|
All assays
received
|
LME1109
|
420,356
|
654,723
|
2,088.0
|
818.12
|
221°
|
-50°
|
Partial assays
received
|
LME1110
|
420,356
|
654,723
|
2,088.0
|
701.37
|
221°
|
-40°
|
Partial assays
received
|
LME1111
|
420,207
|
654,691
|
1,999.5
|
550.17
|
250°
|
-45°
|
All assays
received
|
Qualified Person
Paulo Pereira, P. Geo., President
of GoldMining, has reviewed and approved the technical information
contained in this news release. Mr. Pereira is a Qualified Person
as defined in National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure
for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101").
Data Verification
For this drill core sampling program, samples were taken from
the NQ/HQ core by sawing the drill core in half, with one-half sent
to ALS Colombia LTDA in Medellín for assaying and the other half
retained for future reference. Sample lengths downhole range from a
minimum of 0.50 m to a maximum of
2.10 m. ALS Colombia LTDA is a
certified commercial laboratory located in Medellín, Antioquia,
Colombia, independent of
GoldMining. GoldMining has implemented a stringent quality
assurance and quality-control (QA/QC) program for the sampling and
analysis of drill core including insertion of duplicates,
mineralized standards and blank samples for each batch of 100
samples. The gold analyses were completed by ALS Au-AA23 method
(fire-assay with an atomic absorption finish on 30 grams of
material). Copper analyses were completed by ALS ME-ICP61 method
(four acid digest with ICP analysis).
About GoldMining Inc.
GoldMining Inc. is a public mineral exploration company focused
on the acquisition and development of gold assets in the Americas.
Through its disciplined acquisition strategy, GoldMining now
controls a diversified portfolio of resource-stage gold and
gold-copper projects in Canada,
U.S.A., Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. The Company also owns more than 20
million shares of Gold Royalty Corp. (NYSE American: GROY).
Abbreviations
Gold
|
Au
|
|
Grams per
tonne
|
g/t
|
Copper
|
Cu
|
|
Gold
equivalent
|
AuEq
|
Metres
|
m
|
|
|
|
Forward-looking
Statements
This document contains certain 'forward-looking information' and
'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of applicable
Canadian and U.S. securities laws ("forward-looking statements")
that reflect the current views and/or expectations, including
statements regarding the future work programs and planned
activities and studies at the Company's La Mina Project and
expectations regarding the La Mina Project. Forward-looking
statements are based on the then-current expectations, beliefs,
assumptions, estimates and forecasts about the business and the
markets in which GoldMining operates. Investors are cautioned that
all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties,
including: delays to plans caused by restrictions and other future
impacts of COVID-19 or any other inability of the Company to meet
expected timelines for planned project activities; results of
exploration programs may not confirm expectations; the inherent
risks involved in the exploration and development of mineral
properties, fluctuating metal prices, unanticipated costs and
expenses, risks related to government and environmental regulation,
social, permitting and licensing matters, and uncertainties
relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the
future. These risks, as well as others, including those set forth
in GoldMiningꞌs Annual Information Form for the year ended
November 30, 2021, and other filings
with Canadian securities regulators and the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), could cause actual results and
events to vary significantly. Accordingly, readers should not place
undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information. There
can be no assurance that forward-looking information, or the
material factors or assumptions used to develop such
forward-looking information, will prove to be accurate. The Company
does not undertake any obligations to release publicly any
revisions for updating any voluntary forward-looking statements,
except as required by applicable securities law.
Cautionary Note to US
Investors
The disclosure in this news release and referred to herein was
prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 which differs significantly
from the requirements of the SEC. The terms "proven mineral
reserve", "probable mineral reserve" and "mineral reserves" used in
this news release are in reference to the mining terms defined in
the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
Standards (the "CIM Definition Standards"), which definitions have
been adopted by NI 43-101. Accordingly, information contained in
this news release providing descriptions of our mineral deposits in
accordance with NI 43-101 may not be comparable to similar
information made public by other U.S. companies subject to
the United States federal
securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.
Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part or all of
mineral resources will ever be converted into reserves. Pursuant to
CIM Definition Standards, "Inferred mineral resources" are that
part of a mineral resource for which quantity and grade or quality
are estimated on the basis of limited geological evidence and
sampling. Such geological evidence is sufficient to imply but not
verify geological and grade or quality continuity. An inferred
mineral resource has a lower level of confidence than that applying
to an indicated mineral resource and must not be converted to a
mineral reserve. However, it is reasonably expected that the
majority of inferred mineral resources could be upgraded to
indicated mineral resources with continued exploration. Under
Canadian rules, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not
form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, except in
rare cases. Investors are cautioned not to assume that all or
any part of an inferred mineral resource is economically or legally
mineable. Disclosure of "contained ounces" in a resource is
permitted disclosure under Canadian regulations; however, the SEC
normally only permits issuers to report mineralization that does
not constitute "reserves" by SEC standards as in place tonnage and
grade without reference to unit measures.
Canadian standards, including the CIM Definition Standards and
NI 43-101, differ significantly from standards in the SEC Industry
Guide 7. Effective February 25, 2019,
the SEC adopted new mining disclosure rules under subpart 1300 of
Regulation S-K of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the "SEC Modernization Rules"), with compliance required
for the first fiscal year beginning on or after January 1, 2021. The SEC Modernization
Rules replace the historical property disclosure requirements
included in SEC Industry Guide 7. As a result of the adoption of
the SEC Modernization Rules, the SEC now recognizes estimates of
"Measured Mineral Resources", "Indicated Mineral Resources" and
"Inferred Mineral Resources". In addition, the SEC has
amended its definitions of "Proven Mineral Reserves" and "Probable
Mineral Reserves" to be substantially similar to corresponding
definitions under the CIM Definition Standards. During the period
leading up to the compliance date of the SEC Modernization Rules,
information regarding mineral resources or reserves contained or
referenced in this news release may not be comparable to similar
information made public by companies that report according to U.S.
standards. While the SEC Modernization Rules are purported to be
"substantially similar" to the CIM Definition Standards, readers
are cautioned that there are differences between the SEC
Modernization Rules and the CIM Definitions Standards. Accordingly,
there is no assurance any mineral reserves or mineral resources
that the Company may report as "proven mineral reserves", "probable
mineral reserves", "measured mineral resources", "indicated mineral
resources" and "inferred mineral resources" under NI 43-101 would
be the same had the Company prepared the reserve or resource
estimates under the standards adopted under the SEC Modernization
Rules.
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