Power Nickel Releases Initial NI 43-101 Compliant Mineral Resource Estimate on the Nisk Project
Power Nickel Releases Initial NI 43-101 Compliant Mineral Resource Estimate on the Nisk Project
More than 2.5 Million Indicated Tonnes at 1.20 %NiEq and 1.4 Million Inferred Tonnes at 1.29 %NiEq
超過250萬噸指示噸的NiEq為1.20%，140萬噸的推斷噸的NiEq為1.29%
TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / July 19, 2022 / Power Nickel Inc . (the "Company" or "Power Nickel") (TSXV:PNPN)(OTCQB:CMETF)(Frankfurt:IVVI) and Critical Elements Lithium Corporation ("Critical Elements") (TSX.V:CRE)(OTCQX:CRECF)(FRA:F12) are pleased to release the initial NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE") on their "Nisk" Nickel Sulphide project near James Bay, Québec.
多倫多，ON/ACCESSWIRE/2022年7月19日/Power Nickel Inc. .(“公司”或“電力鎳”)(TSXV：PNPN)(OTCQB：CMETF)(法蘭克福：IVVI)和關鍵元素鋰公司(“關鍵要素)(多倫多證券交易所股票代碼：CRE)(場外交易市場代碼：CRECF)(法蘭克福證券交易所股票代碼：F12)高興地發佈了魁北克省詹姆斯灣附近鎳硫化物項目符合NI 43-101標準的初步礦產資源評估(“MRE”)。
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6IX投資者網絡研討會
7月19日，星期二，美國東部時間上午10：30/太平洋標準時間上午7：30
Power Nickel公司將於美國東部時間7月19日(星期二)上午10：30/太平洋標準時間上午7：30在6IX主持一個投資者網絡研討會，討論發佈關於Nisk鎳項目的首個重要文件NI 43-101。
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The Nisk Project is located south of James Bay, a region that is the site of a number of mining projects (Figure 1) and improving infrastructure (Figure 2).
Nisk項目位於詹姆斯灣以南，該地區有多個採礦項目(圖1)和改善基礎設施(圖2).
Figure 1 - Location of the Nisk Project with respect to the location of other known deposits.
圖1-Nisk項目相對於其他已知礦藏的位置。
Figure 2 - Location of the Nisk Project with respect to the current infrastructure available in the area.
圖2-NISK項目相對於該地區現有基礎設施的位置。
Power Nickel completed the acquisition of its option to acquire up to 80% of the Nisk Project from Critical Elements Lithium Corp. (CRE:TSXV). The Nisk Project comprises a large land position (20 kilometers of strike length) with numerous high-grade Nickel intercepts. Since completion of the option, Power Nickel retained 3DGeo Solution Inc to create a geological model of the Nisk Project and used this as a guide to the very successful initial Power Nickel 2400-metre drill program completed last December and reported in March of 2022.
Power Nickel完成了從Critical Elements Lithium Corp.(CRE：TSXV)手中收購Nisk項目高達80%股權的選擇權。Nisk項目包括一個大的陸地陣地(20公里的走向長度)，有許多高品位鎳攔截。自該選項完成後，Power Nickel聘請了3DGeo Solution Inc來創建Nisk項目的地質模型，並將其作為非常成功的初始Power Nickel 2400米鑽探項目的指南，該項目於去年12月完成，並於2022年3月報告。
On the basis of this drill program and the historical drill results, 3DGeo Solution Inc was mandated to produce a NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate and Technical Report. Engineering work related to defining a constraining pit shell and underground mineable shapes was contracted to InnovExplo Inc. The Highlights of the Mineral Resource Estimate are below. The full technical report, prepared in accordance with the provisions of National Instrument 43-101, will be available on SEDAR under the company's issuer profile within 45 days.
根據該鑽探計劃和歷史鑽探結果，3DGeo Solution Inc受命編制一份符合NI 43-101標準的礦產資源評估和技術報告。與定義約束礦坑外殼和地下可開採形狀相關的工程工作與InnovExplo Inc.簽訂了合同。礦產資源估計的要點如下。完整的技術報告是根據國家文書43-101的規定編寫的，將在45天內在SEDAR上的公司發行人簡介下提供。
Table 1 - 2022 Nisk Project Mineral Resource Estimate.
表1-2022年NISK項目礦產資源估算。
Note: NiEq = Nickel Equivalent, Ni = Nickel, Cu = Copper, Co = Cobalt, Pt = Platinum, Pd = Palladium, Au = Gold, Ag = Silver, % = Percent, g = Gram, t = Metric tonne
注：NiEq=鎳當量，鎳=鎳，銅=銅，鈷=鈷，鉑=鉑，鈀=鈀，金=金，銀=銀，%=百分比，g=克，t=公噸
Notes to Accompany Mineral Resource Table:
礦產資源表附註：
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1. The Independent Qualified Persons for the purposes of this Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE), as defined in NI 43-101, are Kenneth Williamson, P.Geo.. (OGQ # 1490) and Matthew DeGasperis, P.Geo. (OGQ # 2261), of Solution 3DGéo inc. The effective date of the estimate is May 17, 2022. 2. The estimate of the mineral resources of the Nisk Project complies with the "CIM Estimation of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves Best Practice Guidelines" of November 29, 2019. The Mineral Resources were estimated in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM), CIM Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves, Definitions (2014) and Best Practices Guidelines (2019) prepared by the CIM Standing Committee on Reserve Definitions and adopted by the CIM Council. 3. These mineral resources are not mineral reserves since their economic viability has not been demonstrated. 4. The resources are presented before dilution and in-situ and are considered to have reasonable prospects of economic extraction. Isolated and discontinuous blocks with a grade greater than the selected cut-off grade are excluded from the estimate of underground mineral resources. The blocks that must be included, i.e., isolated blocks with a grade below the cut-off grade located within potentially mineable volumes, have been included in the mineral resource estimate. 5. As of May 17, 2022, the database included a total of 66 drillholes (59 historic and 7 recent 2021 drillholes) totaling 15,266.3 meters of drilling. 6. A value of half of the assay lab detection limit for each element was used as a grade for the un-assayed core. 7. The assays were grouped within the mineralized domains in composites of 1.00 meters in length. 8. The block model was prepared using Leapfrog® Geo and Edge software. The block model consists of 2-meter parent blocks and sub-blocks of 1 meter. The block model has a dip azimuth of 340°. 9. An interpolation according to the "inverse distance squared" ("ID 2 ") method was performed to estimate the grades in the interpreted mineralized volume. 10. An interpolation according to the "inverse distance squared" ("ID 2 ") method was performed to estimate the Density (SG) in the interpreted mineralized volume. Sample intervals with missing SG values were calculated based on a strong correlation with %Ni. The calculation used was SG = (0.7001 x %Ni) + 2.6751. 11. The "Open Pit" mineral resources are presented at a cut-off grade of 0.33 %NiEq and are confined within a "Whittle" pit shell. The "Underground" mineral resources are presented at a cut-off grade of 0.91 %NiEq and are confined within volumes defined using "DSO" (Deswick Shape Optimizer). These volumes correspond to groups of contiguous blocks with a reasonable size to be exploited by underground mining methods. 12. The engineering work required for the cut-off grade estimation and the creation of the DSO volumes were performed by InnovExplo Inc., and the following economic parameters were used : US $8.00/lb Nickel, $3.00/lb Cu, $25.00/lb Cobalt, $1000/Oz Platinum, $1000/Oz Palladium, $1300/Oz Gold, and $17.00/Oz Silver; Exchange rate of USD / CAD 1.30, metallurgical recovery of 85%, total processing cost CA $40.00/t, mining cost CA $6.00/t, mining overburden cost CA $4.20/t, underground mining cost CA $110.00/t, G&A cost CA $12.20/t, northern logistics costs CA $10.00/t.. It should be noted that the G&A cost could be underestimated depending on the extraction sequence chosen. 13. The independent qualified persons are not aware of any environmental, licensing, legal, title-related, tax, socio-political or marketing-related issue, or any other relevant issue that could have a material impact on the estimate of mineral resources. 14. The numbers of tonnes are rounded to the nearest hundred to reflect uncertainties, which may cause slight differences. "Power Nickel was extremely pleased with the inaugural Mineral Resource Estimate. When taken in context with our very conservative assumptions and the clear infill drilling opportunities, as outlined below in the two figures showing isometric views of the potentially economic pit constrained and underground stope constrained mineral resources, we feel we have shown Nisk has significant commercial potential. The resource update has clearly indicated some additional infill drilling is needed and these holes are now in process of being permitted as part of our upcoming fully funded drill program" commented Power Nickel CEO Terry Lynch. "We already have permitted several drill targets to the flanks of the current deposit designed to extend the deposit and test new potential pods for additional resources. Historically, Nickel Sulfide deposits don't exist in isolated solo deposits but typically have a string of pearl formation where multiple pearls or pods of resources are congregated in a close geographic area. The next round of drilling will focus on infill drilling targets as outlined by the Mineral Resources Estimate and on this search to extend and discover new Nickel pods. We expect drilling to commence in August and to be completed in September." Figure 3 shows the grade of the Nickel Equivalent (%NiEq) mineral resources and Figure 4 shows the mineral resource classification (indicated and inferred). Note that portions of the deposit still contain unclassified mineral potential and requiring more in-fill drilling to potentially include this in a future updated MRE. Figure 3 - Isometric view of the 2022 Nisk Project Mineral Resource Estimate, showing both the open pit constrained resources (using a cut-off grade of 0.33 %NiEq) and the underground constrained resources (at a cut-off grade of 0.91 %NiEq). |
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1.根據NI 43-101的定義，就本礦產資源評估(MRE)而言，獨立合格人士為Kenneth Williamson，P.Geo。(OGQ#1490)和Matthew DeGasperis，P.Geo(OGQ#2261)，Solution 3DGéo Inc.的。估計的生效日期為2022年5月17日。 2、NISK項目礦產資源量估算符合2019年11月29日《CIM礦產資源儲量估算最佳實踐指南》。礦產資源是根據加拿大采礦、冶金和石油學會(CIM)、CIM礦產資源和儲量標準、定義(2014)和最佳實踐準則(2019年)進行評估的，該準則由CIM儲量定義常設委員會編制，並由CIM理事會通過。 3.這些礦產資源不是礦產儲量，因為它們的經濟可行性尚未得到證明。 4.資源在稀釋前和原地呈現，被認為具有合理的經濟開採前景。品位大於所選截止品位的孤立和不連續區塊被排除在地下礦產資源評估之外。必須包括的區塊，即品位低於邊際品位的孤立區塊，位於潛在可開採儲量範圍內，已包括在礦產資源估計中。 5.截至2022年5月17日，該數據庫共包括66個鑽孔(59個歷史鑽孔和7個最近的2021年鑽孔)，總計15266.3米。 6.每種元素的實驗室檢測下限的一半的值被用作未被分析的核心的等級。 7.化驗結果歸類於長1.00米的複合體中的礦化域。 8.用LeapFrog Geo®Edge軟件製作塊體模型。區塊模型由2米長的父塊和1米長的子塊組成。塊體模型傾角為340°。 9.根據“距離平方倒數”(“ID”)的插值法 2“)方法被用來估計解釋的礦化體積的品位。 10.根據“距離平方倒數”(“ID”)的插值法 2“)方法被用來估計解釋的礦化體積中的密度(SG)。根據與%Ni的強相關性來計算缺少SG值的樣本間隔。所用的計算為SG=(0.7001 x%Ni)+2.6751。 11.“露天礦坑”礦產資源的邊際品位為0.33%NiEq，並被限制在“白色”礦坑殼內。“地下”礦產資源的邊際品位為0.91%NiEq，並限制在使用“DSO”(Deswick Shape Optimizer)定義的體積內。這些體積相當於一組具有合理大小的連續區塊，可供地下采礦方法開採。 12.由InnovExplo Inc.進行下限品位估算和建立DSO容量所需的工程工作，並使用下列經濟參數：每磅鎳8.00美元、每磅銅3.00美元、每磅鈷25.00美元、每盎司鉑1000美元、每盎司鈀1000美元、每盎司黃金1300美元和每盎司白銀17.00美元；美元兑加元匯率為1.3加元，冶金回收率為85%，總加工成本為40加元/噸，採礦成本為6.0加元/噸，開採覆巖成本為4.2加元/噸，地下采礦成本為110.00加元/噸，G&A成本為12.20加元/噸，北方物流成本為10.00加元/噸。應該注意的是，根據所選擇的提取順序，G&A成本可能被低估。 13.獨立合格人士不瞭解任何環境、許可、法律、與所有權有關、與税收、社會政治或營銷有關的問題，或可能對礦產資源估計產生實質性影響的任何其他相關問題。 14.公噸數四捨五入為最接近的百元，以反映可能造成輕微差異的不確定因素。 Power Nickel首席執行官Terry Lynch評論道：“Power Nickel對首次礦產資源評估非常滿意。在我們非常保守的假設和明確的填充鑽探機會的背景下，正如下面兩張顯示潛在經濟礦坑約束和地下采場約束礦產資源的等角圖所概述的那樣，我們認為我們已經證明瞭Nisk具有巨大的商業潛力。資源更新明確表明需要一些額外的加密鑽探，這些孔現在正在被允許作為我們即將到來的全額資助鑽探計劃的一部分。”“我們已經允許在當前礦藏的側翼進行幾個鑽探目標，旨在擴大礦藏範圍，並測試新的潛在礦藏以尋找更多資源。從歷史上看，硫化鎳礦藏不存在於孤立的單獨礦藏中，但通常有一串珍珠地層，其中多顆珍珠或豆莢資源聚集在一個接近的地理區域。下一輪鑽探將專注於礦產資源評估報告概述的填充鑽探目標，以及擴大和發現新的鎳礦豆莢的搜尋工作。我們預計鑽探工作將於8月開始，9月完成。” 圖3 顯示鎳當量(%NiEq)礦產資源的品位和圖4 顯示礦產資源分類(指示和推斷)。請注意，部分礦藏仍含有未分類的礦產潛力，需要更多的充填鑽探，以可能在未來更新的MRE中包括這一點。 圖3-2022年NISK項目礦產資源估算的等軸測圖，顯示了露天受限資源(使用0.33%的截止品位NiEq)和地下受限的資源(截止品位0.91%的NiEq)。 |
Figure 4 - Isometric view of the 2022 Nisk Project Mineral Resource Classification, showing both the open pit constrained resources (using a cut-off grade of 0.33 %NiEq) and the underground constrained resources (at a cut-off grade of 0.91 %NiEq).
圖4-2022年NISK項目礦產資源分類的等軸測圖，顯示了露天受限資源(使用0.33%的截止品位NiEq)和地下受限的資源(截止品位0.91%的NiEq)。
Table 2 shows the different cut-off grade (CoG) sensitivities based on Nickel Price (+/- 10% and 20% of the base case scenario). The base case scenario is highlighted in light yellow. Table 3 shows the CoG and correlated Nickel metal prices in USD$ per pound.
表2 顯示了基於鎳價的不同邊際品位(COG)敏感性(基本情況下的+/-10%和20%)。基本情況場景以淡黃色突出顯示。表3 顯示齒輪和相關的鎳金屬價格，單位為美元/磅。
Table 2 - 2022 Nisk Project Mineral Resource Estimate Cut-off Grade Sensitivity.
表2-2022年NISK項目礦產資源估算截止品位敏感度。
Note: NiEq = Nickel Equivalent, Ni = Nickel, Cu = Copper, Co = Cobalt, Pt = Platinum, Pd = Palladium, Au = Gold, Ag = Silver, % = Percent, g = Gram, t = Metric tonne; Base Case highlighted in light yellow.
注：NiEq=鎳當量，Ni=鎳，銅=銅，鈷=鈷，鉑=鉑，鈀=鈀，金=金，銀=銀，%=百分比，g=克，t=公噸；基本情況突出顯示為淺黃色。
Table 3 - 2022 Nisk Project Mineral Resource Estimate Cut-off Grade Sensitivity with Correlated Nickel Price Sensitivity.
表3-2022 NISK項目礦產資源估算截止品位敏感性與相關鎳價敏感性。
About Power Nickel Inc.
關於Power Nickel Inc.
Power Nickel is a Canadian junior exploration company focusing on high-potential copper, gold, and battery metal prospects in Canada and Chile.
Power Nickel是一家加拿大初級勘探公司，專注於加拿大和智利的高潛力銅、金和電池金屬勘探。
On February 1, 2021, Power Nickel (then called Chilean Metals) completed the acquisition of its option to acquire up to 80% of the Nisk project from Critical Elements Lithium Corp. (CRE:TSXV)
2021年2月1日，Power Nickel(當時稱為智利金屬公司)完成了從Critical Elements Lithium Corp.(CRE：TSXV)手中收購Nisk項目80%股權的選擇權。
The NISK property comprises a large land position (20 kilometers of strike length) with numerous high-grade intercepts. Power Nickel, formerly Chilean Metals is focused on confirming and expanding its current high-grade nickel-copper PGE mineralization historical resource by preparing a new Mineral Resource Estimate in accordance with NI 43-101, identifying additional high-grade mineralization, and developing a process to potentially produce nickel sulfates responsibly for batteries to be used in the electric vehicles industry.
NISK的財產包括一個大的陸地陣地(20公里的打擊長度)，有許多高級攔截。Power Nickel，前身為智利金屬公司，專注於確認和擴大其目前的高品位鎳銅PGE礦化歷史資源，方法是根據NI 43-101編制新的礦產資源評估報告，確定更多的高品位礦化，並開發一種可能生產用於電動汽車行業電池的硫酸鎳的工藝。
Power Nickel (then called Chilean Metals) announced on June 8 th , 2021 that an agreement has been made to complete the 100% acquisition of its Golden Ivan project in the heart of the Golden Triangle. The Golden Triangle has reported mineral resources (past production and current resources) in a total of 67 million ounces of gold, 569 million ounces of silver, and 27 billion pounds of copper. This property hosts two known mineral showings (gold ore and magee), and a portion of the past-producing Silverado mine, which was reportedly exploited between 1921 and 1939. These mineral showings are described to be Polymetallic veins that contain quantities of silver, lead, zinc, plus/minus gold, and plus/minus copper.
電力鎳(當時稱為智利金屬)於6月8日宣佈這是2021年，已達成協議，完成對其位於金三角中心的Golden Ivan項目的100%收購。金三角報告的礦產資源(過去的生產和現在的資源)總共有6700萬盎司的黃金，5.69億盎司的銀和270億磅的銅。這裏有兩個已知的礦藏(金礦和Magee)，以及過去生產的Silverado礦的一部分，據報道，該礦在1921年至1939年間被開採。這些礦脈被描述為多金屬礦脈，含有大量的銀、鉛、鋅、加/減金和加/減銅。
Power Nickel is the 100-per-cent owner of five properties comprising over 50,000 acres strategically located in the prolific iron-oxide-copper-gold belt of northern Chile. It also owns a 3-per-cent NSR royalty interest on any future production from the Copaquire copper-molybdenum deposit, recently sold to a subsidiary of Teck resources Inc. Under the terms of the sale agreement, Teck has the right to acquire one-third of the 3-per-cent NSR for $3-million at any time. The Copaquire property borders Teck's producing Quebrada Blanca copper mine in Chile's first region.
Power Nickel是五處物業的100%所有者，總面積超過50,000英畝，戰略上位於智利北部多產的鐵氧化物銅金礦帶。它還對科帕奎爾銅鉬礦未來的任何生產擁有3%的NSR特許權使用費權益，該礦藏最近被出售給泰克資源公司的一家子公司。根據出售協議的條款，泰克有權隨時以300萬美元收購3%的NSR特許權使用費。科帕奎爾銅礦毗鄰泰克在智利第一地區生產的Quebrada Blanca銅礦。
About Critical Elements Lithium Corporation
關於關鍵元素鋰公司
Critical Elements aspires to become a large, responsible supplier of lithium to the flourishing electric vehicle and energy storage system industries. To this end, Critical Elements is advancing the wholly-owned, high-purity Rose lithium project in Quebec. Rose is the Corporation's first lithium project to be advanced within a land portfolio of over 700 square kilometers. On June 13 th, 2022, the Corporation announced the results of a feasibility study on Rose for the production of spodumene concentrate. The after-tax internal rate of return for the project is estimated at 82.4%, with an estimated after-tax net present value of US$1.9 B at an 8% discount rate. In the Corporation's view, Quebec is strategically well-positioned for US and EU markets and boasts good infrastructure including a low-cost, low-carbon power grid featuring 93% hydroelectricity. The project has received approval from the Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change on the recommendation of the Joint Assessment Committee, comprised of representatives from the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and the Cree Nation Government; the Corporation is working to obtain similar approval under the Quebec environmental assessment process. The Corporation also has a good, formalized relationship with the Cree Nation.
Critical Elements立志成為蓬勃發展的電動汽車和儲能系統行業負責任的大型鋰供應商。為此，Critical Elements正在推進魁北克全資擁有的高純度玫瑰鋰項目。Rose是該公司在超過700平方公里的土地組合內推進的第一個鋰項目。6月13日這個，2022年，該公司宣佈了用Rose生產鋰輝石精礦的可行性研究結果。該項目的税後內部收益率估計為82.4%，按8%的貼現率計算，估計税後淨現值為19億美元。在該公司看來，魁北克在戰略上處於有利地位，可以進入美國和歐盟市場，並擁有良好的基礎設施，包括以93%的水力發電為特色的低成本、低碳電網。根據聯合評估委員會的建議，該項目已獲得聯邦環境和氣候變化部部長的批准，該委員會由加拿大影響評估局和克里民族政府的代表組成；該公司正在努力根據魁北克環境評估程序獲得類似的批准。該公司還與克里民族建立了良好的正式關係。
For further information on Power Nickel Inc., please contact:
欲獲知更多有關Power Nickel公司的信息，請聯繫：
Mr. Terry Lynch, CEO
647-448-8044
terry@powernickel.com
首席執行官Terry Lynch先生
647-448-8044
郵箱：terry@Powerickel.com
For further information, readers are encouraged to contact:
如需進一步資料，歡迎讀者聯絡：
Power Nickel Inc.
The Canadian Venture Building
82 Richmond St East, Suite 202
Toronto, ON
Power鎳公司。
加拿大風險投資大廈
裏士滿大街東82號，202號套房
多倫多
For further information on Critical Elements, please contact:
有關關鍵要素的更多信息，請聯繫：
Patrick Laperrière
Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Development
514-817-1119
plaperriere@cecorp.ca
帕特里克·拉佩裏埃爾
投資者關係與企業發展的董事
514-817-1119
郵箱：plperriere@cecorp.ca
SOURCE: Power Nickel Inc.
資料來源：Power鎳公司。
譯文內容由第三人軟體翻譯。