Juggernaut Exploration Ltd (JUGR.V) (OTCQB: JUGRF) (FSE:
4JE) (the “Company” or “Juggernaut”) is pleased to report the
discovery of an extensive chargeability and resistivity anomaly
underlying the recently discovered Eskay-style Volcanogenic Hosted
Massive Sulphide (VHMS) Target (Kokomo showing) on its 100%
controlled Midas Property. The new 3D inversion of the Induced
Polarization data performed by an independent geophysical company
highlighted a 120 m by 150 m chargeability anomaly and a 350 by 200
resistivity anomaly from surface to 200 m depth that remains open
to the South and East conducive for semi-massive to massive
sulphides like those confirmed at surface on Kokomo. The
Kokomo showing contains high-grade gold-silver polymetallic
mineralization in semi-massive to massive sulphides (chalcopyrite,
sphalerite and pyrite) where a 1 m chip sample assayed 9.343 gpt
Au, 117 gpt Ag, 1.58 % Cu and 1.77 % Zn. The outcrop remains open
in all directions where outcrops of the same or similar lithology
extend over several hundred meters. The Kokomo showing is located
in the headwaters of a drainage where the best Bulk Leach
Extractable Gold (BLEG) stream sediment sample collected on the
property assayed 29 ppb Au, 613 ppb Ag, 137 ppm Cu, 54.4 ppm Pb and
462 ppm Zn strongly indicating Kokomo as the source.
(Map -
3D-IP-inversion-map_v6)
-
Eskay-style VHMS Target (Kokomo showing)
highlights:
- The new 3D
inversion of the 2018 Induced Polarization (IP) data performed by
an independent geophysical company highlighted a 120 m by 150 m
chargeability anomaly and a 350 m by 200 m resistivity anomaly from
surface to 200 m depth that remains open to the South and East
conducive for semi-massive to massive sulphides like those
confirmed on surface at Kokomo. (Map -
3D-IP-inversion-map_v6)
- Kokomo is an
Eskay-style VHMS showing with a 1 m chip sample assaying 9.343 gpt
Au, 117 gpt Ag, 1.58 % Cu and 1.77 % Zn. The outcrop remains open
in all directions where outcrops of the same or similar lithology
extend over several hundred meters. (photo -
VHMS_Y606015v2)
- A BLEG sample
collected 700 m down-slope in the drainage of the Kokomo showing
assayed 29 ppb Au, 613 ppb Ag, 137 ppm Cu, 54.4 ppm Pb and 462 ppm
Zn, by far the highest BLEG sample recorded on the property and is
coincident with a similar geochemical signature as the Kokomo
showing. (Map -
VHMS_NWSE_TRENDv2)
- Two outcrop grab
samples collected within 50 m of the Kokomo showing in 2017 and
2018 assayed 1.835 gpt Au (with 34.4 gpt Ag, 0.84 % Cu, 0.03 % Pb
and 0.79 % Zn) and 2.29 gpt Au (with 21.3 gpt Ag, 0.01 gpt Cu, 0.00
% Pb and 0.02 % Zn). (Photo -
B066625_labelled)
- The host rock to
the Kokomo showing has been mapped by Juggernaut former senior
geologist S. Roach as well as the British Columbia Geological
Survey (BCGS; M. McKeown, J. Nelson and R.
Friedman, 2007) as a rhyolitic tuff with
strong phyllic alteration (quartz-sericite-pyrite) from the Mt
Attree volcanics, a unit highly prospective for VHMS deposits
(map - VHMS_SPENNYv2.jpeg, VHMS_NELSONv2.PNG)
- In 2019, hole
MD-19-24 collared 300 m Southwest of the Kokomo showing with an
azimuth of 090 and a dip of 50 intersected the fringes of the
chargeability and resistivity anomalies highlighted by the recent
3D inversion of the IP data containing disseminated sulphide
mineralization (mainly pyrite and minor sphalerite) in the bottom
half of the hole assaying up to 0.293 gpt Au and 2.8 % Zn closest
to the Kokomo discovery outcrop. (See news
release September 30, 2019)
- In 2018, drill
hole MD-18-16 intersected 0.21 gpt Au, 1.77 gpt Ag and 0.32 % Zn
over 35.35 m and was collared 530 m south of the new Kokomo
showing. This hole was drilled at an azimuth of 270 and a dip of 50
likely intersecting the distal parts of the system outcropping at
the Kokomo showing. (See news release October 9,
2018)
- The geology,
geochemistry, alteration, and extensive underlying geophysical
anomaly coupled with the high-grade polymetallic Au, Ag, Cu and Zn
mineralization in semi-massive to massive sulphides seen in outcrop
at Kokomo strongly indicates the potential of a new Eskay-style
VHMS discovery.
- The follow up
exploration program on Kokomo is planned to commence in August 2022
in final preparation for an inaugural drill program on the
high-grade Kokomo discovery.
- Midas is within
a world class geologic setting with strong potential for
Eskay-style VHMS mineralization.
The new 3D inversion of the 2018 Induced
Polarization data performed by an independent geophysical company
highlighted a 120 m by 150 m chargeability anomaly and 350 m by 200
resistivity anomalies from surface to 200 m depth that remain open
to the South and East conducive for semi-massive to massive
sulphides like those confirmed on surface at Kokomo. Most likely
the chargeability (30-70 mrads) and resistivity (100-500 Ohm-m)
signature are due to a combination of relatively large volumes of
interconnected metallic sulphides such as chalcopyrite and pyrite
in combination with slightly more resistive material such as
sphalerite and strongly silicified domains.
The Kokomo showing is located northeast of the
King Solomon trend and has been mapped by the British Columbia
Geological Survey (BCGS; M. McKeown, J. Nelson and R.
Friedman, 2007) as a conformable sequence of layered
Paleozoic felsic to mafic subaqueous volcaniclastic rocks including
lenses of massive sulphide surrounded by an extensive alteration
zone consistent with VHMS deposits as described at the nearby Sub
showing located 400 m NW from the Kokomo showing. Samples collected
by the BCGS from the Sub showing returned 0.275 gpt Au, 18.3 gpt
Ag, 0.02 % Cu, 0.31 % Pb and 0.44 % Zn
(photo - BCGS_Nelson_Figure8). Joanne Nelson
stated in her report (on page 112) that the Sub and Gazelle
showings demonstrate mineralization indicative of a VHMS deposit,
most likely peripheral VHMS feeder zone below the seafloor, that
have been discovered in an intensely altered body within the Mt
Attree volcanics. The stratigraphy in the area includes andesiste,
rhyolite and rhyolitic tuff of the Mt Attree formation which are
Mississipian in age known to host the majority of significant VHMS
deposits (Midas_Age). Alteration includes
quartz-sericite-pyrite (phyllic alteration), silicification and
Fe-rich chlorite (including an intense depletion of Na2O and CaO)
increasing in intensity from west to east. This alteration pattern
is useful in providing a vector to the centre of the system
(Midas_Alteration) The area is characterized by a
widespread Zn signature with secondary Au, Ag, Pb, Cu and trace
element signature (elevated Au, Te, As, Sb, Bi, Cd, Hg, Ba)
indicative of VHMS systems
(Midas_Geochemistry).
The Kokomo showing has strong potential
to evolve into a significant new VHMS discovery which is supported
by known mineralization, grade, alteration and textures observed at
surface and most recently by the chargeability and resistivity
anomalies highlighted by the 3D inversion of the IP data. The
latter is confirmation of the continuation of the system at depth
which remains open to the east and to the south making the Kokomo
showing a strong drill target.
The Company has previously exposed the strong
potential of the King Solomon Trend showing that rocks and soil
samples have geochemistry consistent with VHMS deposits. Strong IP
and Magnetotellurics (MT) chargeability and resistivity anomalies
along the King Solomon trend have been tested during drill
campaigns in 2018 and 2019 further improving the characterization
of this VHMS system (see news release from October 9,
2018; January 8,
2019; September 30,
2019). In 2018, drill hole MD-18-16 intersected 0.21 gpt
Au, 1.77 gpt Ag and 0.32 % Zn over 35.35 m and was collared 530 m
south of the new Kokomo showing. This hole was drilled at an
azimuth of 270 and a dip of 50 likely intersecting the distal parts
of the system outcropping at the Kokomo showing (see news
release from October 9, 2018). In 2019, hole MD-19-21
located 800 m southeast of Kokomo, closest to the East Creek fault,
displayed textures consistent with VHMS including a 0.5 m interval
of semi massive to massive pyrite from 47 to 47.5m containing 0.213
gpt Au with 6.03 gpt Ag and 0.368 % Cu hosted within strongly
sericite to silica altered rock (see news release September
30, 2019). Also in 2019, hole MD-19-24 collared 300 m
Southwest of the Kokomo showing with an azimuth of 090 and a dip of
50 intersected disseminated sulphide mineralization (mainly pyrite
and minor sphalerite) in the bottom half of the hole assaying up to
0.293 gpt Au and 2.8 % Zn. This hole most likely intersected the
fringes of the chargeability and resistivity anomalies highlighted
by the recent 3D inversion of the IP data.
2022 Exploration Program
Several untested IP chargeability and
resistivity, and magnetic anomalies surrounding the new Kokomo
showing and the King Solomon trend remain untested
(VHMS_IPv2,
VHMS_SKYTEMv2,
VHMS_TMIv2). A systematic follow up surface
sampling and mapping program will be executed during the 2022 field
season in order to further delineate the Kokomo showing at surface
in preparation for drilling.
Midas Property
The Midas property is located 24 km southeast of
Terrace, British Columbia in close proximity to logging access
roads, power, railway and major infrastructure. The property is 100
% controlled by Juggernaut Exploration.
Dan Stuart, President and CEO of
Juggernaut Exploration, states: “We are very excited about
all the evidence accumulated indicating the presence of an
extensive VHMS system at the Kokomo target, including
mineralization, alteration, textures, grade, and the new results
from the 3D inversion of the IP data. Through systematic
exploration it appears we have been able to vector into a key part
of the mineralizing system present on the Midas property. We
believe there is strong potential for VHMS Eskay-style
mineralization on Midas that remains to be drill tested. We look
forward to the fully funded 2022 Exploration season and beyond with
much anticipation.”
Qualified Person
Rein Turna P. Geo is the qualified person as
defined by National Instrument 43-101, for Juggernaut Exploration
projects, and supervised the preparation of, and has reviewed and
approved, the technical information in this release.
Other
Oriented HQ-diameter diamond drill core from the
drill campaign is placed in core boxes by the drill crew contracted
by the Company. Core boxes are transported by helicopter to the
staging area, and then transported by truck to the core shack. The
core is then re-orientated, meterage blocks are checked, meter
marks are labelled, Recovery and RQD measurements taken, and
primary bedding and secondary structural features including veins,
dykes, cleavage, and shears are noted and measured. The core is
then described and transcribed in MX Deposit™. Drill holes were
planned using Leapfrog Geo™ and QGIS™ software and data
from the 2017-2019 exploration campaigns. Drill core containing
quartz, chlorite-schist, sulphide(s), or notable alteration are
sampled in lengths of 0.5 to 1.0 meters. Core samples are cut
lengthwise in half, one-half remains in the box and the other half
is inserted in a clean plastic bag with a sample tag. Standards,
blanks and duplicates were added in the sample stream at a rate of
20%.
Grab, channels, chip and talus samples were
collected by foot with helicopter assistance. Prospective areas
included, but were not limited to, proximity to MINFile locations,
placer creek occurrences, regional soil anomalies, and potential
gossans based on high-resolution satellite imagery. The rock grab
and chip samples were extracted using a rock hammer, or hammer and
chisel to expose fresh surfaces and to liberate a sample of
anywhere between 0.5 to 5.0 kilograms. All sample sites were
flagged with biodegradable flagging tape and marked with the sample
number. All sample sites were recorded using hand-held GPS units
(accuracy 3-10 meters) and sample ID, easting, northing, elevation,
type of sample (outcrop, subcrop, float, talus, chip, grab, etc.)
and a description of the rock were recorded on all-weather paper.
Samples were then inserted in a clean plastic bag with a sample tag
for transport and shipping to the geochemistry lab. QA/QC samples
including blanks, standards, and duplicate samples were inserted
regularly into the sample sequence at a rate of 10%.
All samples, including core, rock grabs,
channels, and talus samples, are transported in rice bags sealed
with numbered security tags. A transport company takes them from
the core shack to the ALS labs facilities in North Vancouver (or
MSA labs facilities in Langley). ALS (and MSA) is either certified
to ISO 9001:2008 or accredited to ISO 17025:2005 in all of its
locations. At ALS (and MSA), samples were processed, dried,
crushed, and pulverized before analysis using the ME-ICP61 and
Au-ICP21 (ICP-130, ICA-5Ag, and FAS-124) methods. Overlimits were
re-analyzed using the ME-ICP61, Au-ICP21, and Ag-GRA21 (FAS-428,
ICA-6Ag, and FAS-425) methods. If Gold was higher than 5 gpt, the
labs would re-analyze using Metallic Screening Au-SCR24C (MSC-150)
method.
The reader is cautioned that grab samples are
spot samples which are typically, but not exclusively, constrained
to mineralization. Grab samples are selective in nature and
collected to determine the presence or absence of mineralization
and are not intended to be representative of the material
sampled.
For more information, please
contact:
Juggernaut Exploration Ltd.
Dan Stuart
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tel: (604)-559-8028
www.juggernautexploration.com
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