Metallic Minerals Initiates 2024 Exploration Programs at La Plata and Keno Silver Projects
Metallic Minerals Initiates 2024 Exploration Programs at La Plata and Keno Silver Projects
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / June 13, 2024 / Metallic Minerals Corp. (TSXV:MMG);(OTCQB:MMNGF) ("Metallic Minerals" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the commencement of the 2024 exploration programs at both the Keno Silver project in the Yukon Territory, Canada, and the La Plata copper-silver-gold-PGE project in southwest Colorado, USA.
位於加拿大育空地區的Keno銀礦項目和美國科羅拉多州西南部的La Plata銅-銀-金-鉑族金屬項目均於2024年啓動勘探計劃。MMG股份(TSXV:MMG;OTCQB:MMNGF,以下簡稱“公司”)很高興宣佈這一消息。
At the Keno Silver project, where the Company announced an inaugural resource of 18.2 million ounces of silver equivalent1 in 2024, preparations are in the final stages for a diamond drilling program set to begin in July. This drilling initiative aims to expand existing resources and test the potential to define new resources at the highest priority drill-ready targets (see Figure 1). An important focus of the program will be on resource expansion at the Formo target, which is the largest current resource at the Keno Silver project. All four deposits comprising the existing mineral resource, including Formo, start at surface and remain open for further expansion.
在Keno銀礦項目中,公司宣佈了初始資源量爲1820萬盎司銀等價品。17月份將開始進行鑽探計劃,旨在擴大現有資源並檢驗最高優先鑽探目標(見圖1)的新資源潛力。該計劃的重點之一是擴大Formo目標的資源,該目標是Keno銀礦項目當前最大的資源。現有礦產資源包括Formo在內的四個礦牀從地表開始,仍有擴張空間。
The 171-square-kilometer ("km2") Keno Silver project is directly adjacent to Hecla Mining Company's ("Hecla") high-grade Keno Hill mining operations and mill, which is projected to produce 3-4 million ounces of silver in 20242. The Keno Silver project features excellent infrastructure with access via highway, well-developed and maintained roads on the property and access to the Yukon power grid.
佔地171平方公里("km","4":")的Keno銀礦項目直接毗鄰Hecla Mining Company(“Hecla”)的Keno Hill高品位銀礦工業和礦廠,預計在2024年產銀量將達300-400萬盎司。Keno銀礦項目交通便利,可通過公路、經過開發和維護良好的道路進入公司資源區,並接入育空電網。2在美國科羅拉多州西南部的La Plata銅-銀-金-鉑族金屬項目中,公司已開始野外工作,包括進行繪圖和表面採樣,以推進和優先考慮10公里內的銅斑岩系統內新確定的目標進行鑽探測試(參見圖2)。具有高度表面地球化學特徵的先進目標包括銅山、Renegade和Morningstar。鑽探計劃預計將從擴展Allard資源區較高品位的礦化開始,Allard資源區與5個獨立的鑽孔部位攔截了連續銅和貴金屬礦化的500至900米端面。還計劃進行額外的鑽探,以檢驗Allard資源區之外的優先目標。2MMG股份的總裁Scott Petsel評論道:"我們很高興在2024年初在Keno銀礦和La Plata項目中啓動勘探活動。我們的團隊熱切期望從以往的項目中獲得的知識,應用於今年在選擇的旨在最大化成功機會的目標進行鑽探。在Keno銀礦項目中,一旦在具有生產性構造設置的地區確立初始資源,便有明顯的機會快速增加高品位銀含量,就像該區一再展示的那樣。在我們持有的Keno銀區探勘潛在的40多個有前途的目標區域中,我們看到了顯著增加現有資源以及取得新發現的良好潛能。"
At the La Plata copper-silver-gold-PGE project in southwest Colorado, field programs have commenced, including mapping and surface sampling to advance and prioritize newly identified targets for drill testing within the 10km2 footprint of the district-scale copper porphyry system. Advanced targets include Copper Hill, Renegade and Morningstar (shown in Figure 2), which all show very strong surface geochemical signatures. Drilling is anticipated to start with an initial focus on extending higher-grade mineralization at the Allard resource area, where five separate drill holes have intercepted 500 to 900-meter-thick zones of continuous copper and precious metals mineralization. Additional drilling is planned to test the highest priority targets outside of the Allard resource area.
"同樣,在La Plata項目中,我們已建立了美國關鍵礦產資源,其中包括超過12億磅的銅和1760萬盎司銀。我們可以在現有Allard資源區進行鑽探,從而有機會繼續擴大現有資源;通過首次鑽探重點新目標,我們也有可能進行新的發現。在La Plata已確定並優先考慮了20多個斑岩中心,這些中心具有非常高品位的地表樣品,被地球物理跡象證實。新的礦產資源估算正在進行中,將根據2023年鑽探計劃的良好成果和黃金、鉑族金屬和銀的加入進行更新。雖然項目的潛力仍很初步,但預計這些關鍵礦產的加入將顯著增加Allard資源的規模和穩健性。隨着這些計劃和其他計劃的繼續推進,我們期待提供進一步的更新。"2圖2顯示了La Plata項目的金屬-土壤和岩石樣品值,以突出優先考慮的目標區。
Scott Petsel, President of Metallic Minerals, commented, "We are excited to initiate our exploration activities at both Keno Silver and La Plata for 2024. Our team is eager to apply the knowledge gained from previous programs to this year's drilling at targets selected to maximize opportunity for success. At Keno Silver, there is a clear opportunity to rapidly grow high-grade silver ounces once initial resources are established in such a productive structural setting, as has been repeatedly demonstrated through the long and productive history of the district. With 40+ promising target areas across our prospective Keno Silver district holdings, we see excellent potential to significantly grow our current resources, as well as to make new discoveries."
正如2024年5月8日先前宣佈的,Newmont公司行使了其"top-up right"權利,根據2023年5月18日的投資者權利協議,在$0.33/股的價格上購買了342,750股股份,對該發行股份實施四個月加一天的持有期限,並依照加拿大證監會法規和TSX Venture Exchange的政策進行了購買。這些股份未根據1933年修訂的美國證券法或任何美國州證券法註冊,並且不得在美國或向美國人或爲其帳户或利益提供或出售,除非根據美國證券法和適用美國州證券法的註冊規定或任何適用的豁免條款。發行仍須獲得TSX Venture Exchange的最終批准。
"Similarly, at La Plata, we have established a US-based critical minerals resource consisting of over 1.2 billion pounds of copper and 17.6 million ounces of silver3. We see the opportunity to continue to grow existing resources by drilling at the existing Allard resource area, as well as for new discoveries by first drill testing of major new targets. Over 20 additional porphyry centers with very high-grade surface samples have been identified and prioritized at La Plata that are supported by geophysical indicators. An updated mineral resource estimate for the La Plata Project is underway that will include the addition of gold, platinum, and palladium, along with copper and silver based on the positive results from the 2023 drill program. While it is still early days in terms of the potential of the project, the addition of these critical minerals is anticipated to enhance the size and robustness of the Allard resource considerably. We look forward to providing further updates as these programs and other initiatives advance."
圖1 - Keno銀礦項目的資源和優先目標區3Metallic Minerals將參加2024年6月22日至26日在育空達森市舉行的YMA產業巡迴展及投資會議,並向投資者和媒體介紹其位於Keno District的Keno銀礦項目,該項目毗鄰Hecla的採礦工業。我們期待與育空業內同行、育空和第一民族政府以及投資者、分析師和媒體參會人員重新聯繫。有關育空礦業聯盟的更多信息,請訪問此處
Newmont Top-Up Right Financing Closed
As previously announced on May 8, 2024, Newmont Corporation exercised its 'top-up right' to purchase additional common shares of Metallic Minerals to maintain its 9.5% interest in the Company under the provisions of the Investor Rights Agreement dated May 18, 2023. Newmont Corporation purchased 342,750 shares at $0.33 per share with the issued shares subject to a four-month plus one day hold period from date of issuance, in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws and the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange. The shares have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons, absent registration or any applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. The issuance remains subject to the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.
Newmont Corporation完成了權益融資
正如先前在2024年5月8日宣佈的,Newmont Corporation行使其"top-up right"行權,根據投資者權益協議中規定的條款購買了Univelco Solar Energy AG ("Univelco")發行的普通股,以維持其在Metallic Minerals Corp. ("Metallic Minerals"或"公司")持有的9.5%股權比例。Newmont Corporation以每股0.33美元的價格購買了342,750股,發行股份受到發行後四個月加一天的限售期限制,限售期根據可適用加拿大證券法和交易所政策規定執行。這些股份未根據1933年修訂的美國證券法或任何美國州證券法註冊,並且不得在美國或向美國人或爲其帳户或利益提供或出售,除非根據美國證券法和適用美國州證券法的註冊規定或任何適用的豁免條款。
Figure 1 - Resource and priority target areas for the Keno Silver project
註釋1 - 圖1:Keno銀礦項目資源和優先目標區
Figure 2 - La Plata project metal-in-soil and rock sample values highlighting priority target areas
註釋2 - 圖2:La Plata項目金屬-土壤和岩石樣品值,重點突出的目標區
Yukon Mining Alliance Property Tours and Investment Conference
Metallic Minerals will be participating in the 2024 YMA Property Tours & Investment Conference in Dawson City, Yukon from June 22-26th. This year's event will include Metallic hosting investors and media at our high-grade Keno Silver project adjacent to Hecla's mining operations in the Keno District of Central Yukon. We look forward to reconnecting with our Yukon peers, Yukon and First Nations governments as well as the investors, analysts and media attendees. More information about the Yukon Mining Alliance can be found here:
註釋3 - Yukon Mining Alliance產業巡迴展及投資會議
註釋4 - 全美西部礦業會議及展覽th註釋5 - 所有板塊
National Western Mining Conference & Exhibition
Metallic Minerals is proud to be presenting on Wednesday June 19th at the 126th National Western mining Conference & Exhibition held in Grand Junction, Colorado. The conference, presented by the Colorado Mining Association, is the largest mining related conference in Colorado and will feature an excellent program of expert speakers, a broad range of exhibits and networking opportunities from throughout the industry. More information about the Colorado Mining Association and the conference can be found here:
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註釋7 - 貴金屬爲鉑金、鈀金和銀的統稱;涉礦概念爲一種股票投資策略,尋找股票中涉及物質資源開採、勘探等股票th在科羅拉多大峽谷舉行的第126屆國家西部礦業會議和展覽會。該會議由科羅拉多礦業協會主辦,是科羅拉多州最大的與採礦有關的會議,將展示專家演講的優秀節目,廣泛的展覽和來自整個行業的網絡機會。了解更多有關科羅拉多州礦業協會和會議的信息,請點擊此處:th關於金屬礦產
About Metallic Minerals
Metallic Minerals Corp. is a resource-stage mineral exploration company, focused on copper, silver, gold, and platinum group elements in top North American mining jurisdictions. Our objective is to create shareholder value through a systematic, entrepreneurial approach to making exploration discoveries, growing resources, and advancing projects toward development.
Metallic Minerals Corp.是一家資源級礦產勘探公司,專注於在北美頂級採礦地區探索銅、銀、金和鉑族元素。我們的目標是通過系統的、創業的方法進行勘探發現、擴大資源和推進項目開發,爲股東創造價值。
在公司位於科羅拉多西南部的拉普拉塔項目中,擴大的2023年NI 43-101礦產資源評估凸顯出一個擁有12億磅銅和1760萬盎司銀的重要斑岩銅銀礦產資源,並有許多其他目標表明具有區域性斑岩系統的潛力。2023年5月,公司宣佈由Newmont Corporation(之前是Newcrest Mining,於2023年11月被Newmont Corporation收購)擁有的9.5%的戰略投資。美國地質調查局已將拉普拉塔礦區確定爲地球勘探資源計劃下的關鍵礦產資源區,並在2023年完成了顯著的地質和地球物理研究,以加強對該地區關鍵礦產資源的認識。拉普拉塔項目位於科羅拉多州曼科斯和杜蘭戈社區之間,位於160號公路北側。
At the Company's La Plata project in southwestern Colorado, the expanded 2023 NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate highlights a significant porphyry copper-silver resource containing 1.2 Blbs copper and 17.6 Moz of silver3, with numerous additional targets showing potential for a district-scale porphyry system. In May 2023, the Company announced a 9.5% strategic investment by Newmont Corporation (previously Newcrest Mining which was acquired by Newmont Corporation in November 2023). The U.S. Geological Survey has identified the La Plata mining district as a critical minerals resource area under the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative program and in 2023 completed significant geologic and geophysical studies to enhance understanding of the critical mineral occurrence in the district. The La Plata project is located between the communities of Mancos and Durango, Colorado, north of Highway 160.
在美國科羅拉多州的拉普拉塔項目,擴大的2023年NI 43-101礦產資源評估強調一個包含12億磅銅和1760萬盎司銀的重要斑岩銅銀礦產資源,並有許多其他目標表明具有區域性斑岩系統的潛力。3在美國科羅拉多州的拉普拉塔項目,擴大的2023年NI 43-101礦產資源評估凸顯了一個包含12億磅銅和1760萬盎司銀的重要斑岩銅銀礦產資源,並有許多其他目標表明具有區域性斑岩系統的潛力。美國地質調查局已將拉普拉塔礦區確定爲地球勘探資源計劃下的關鍵礦產資源區,並在2023年完成了顯著的地質和地球物理研究,以加強對該地區關鍵礦產資源的認識。拉普拉塔項目位於科羅拉多州曼科斯和杜蘭戈社區之間,位於160號公路北側。
In Canada's Yukon Territory, Metallic Minerals has the second-largest land position in the historic high-grade Keno Hill silver district, directly adjacent to Hecla's operations, with more than 300 Moz of high-grade silver in past production and current M&I resources. The new 2024 Resource Estimate at the Company's Keno Silver project adds 18.2 Moz silver equivalent1 to the Company's total resources. Hecla is the largest primary silver producer in the USA and soon to be Canada's largest with full production at its Keno Hill operations in 2024.
在加拿大育空地區,金屬礦物公司在歷史悠久的高品位Keno Hill銀礦區擁有第二大土地位置,直接鄰接Hecla的運營,過去生產了超過300 Moz的高品級銀和現有的M&I資源。公司Keno Silver項目的2024年新資源估算增加了18.2 Moz的銀當量。Hecla是美國最大的初級白銀生產商,很快將成爲加拿大最大的白銀生產商,在其2024年Keno Hill運營全面生產。1在加拿大育空地區,金屬礦物公司在歷史悠久的高品位Keno Hill銀礦區擁有第二大土地位置,直接鄰接Hecla的運營,過去生產了超過300 Moz的高品級銀和現有的M&I資源。公司Keno Silver項目的2024年新資源估算增加了18.2 Moz的銀當量。Hecla是美國最大的初級白銀生產商,很快將成爲加拿大最大的白銀生產商,在其2024年Keno Hill運營全面生產。
The Company is also one of the largest holders of alluvial gold claims in the Yukon and is building a production royalty business by partnering with experienced mining operators.
該公司還擁有育空地區最大的河流金礦權,通過與經驗豐富的採礦運營商合作,建立生產版稅業務。
Metallic Minerals is led by a team with a track record of discovery and exploration success on several major precious and base metal deposits in North America, as well as having large-scale development, permitting and project financing expertise. The Metallic Minerals team is committed to responsible and sustainable resource development and has worked closely with Canadian First Nation groups, US Tribal/Native Corporations, and local communities to support successful project development.
金屬礦產公司由一個在北美幾個主要貴金屬和基礎金屬礦牀上有發現和勘探成功記錄的團隊領導,同時具備大規模開發、許可和項目融資專業知識。金屬礦產團隊致力於負責任和可持續的資源開發,並與加拿大第一民族團體、美國部落 / 原住民公司和當地社區密切合作,支持成功的項目開發。
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Footnote 1: Keno Silver Mineral Resource Estimate
See news release dated February 24, 2024 and associated NI 43-101 Technical Report
腳註1:Keno Silver礦產資源評估。請參閱2024年2月24日的新聞發佈和相關的NI 43-101技術報告。
請參閱2024年2月24日的新聞發佈和相關的NI 43-101技術報告
Footnote 2: Hecla Mining Keno production guidance
See Hecla news release dated February 14, 2024 and First Quarter 2024 Report
腳註2:Hecla Mining Keno生產指導。請參閱2024年2月14日的Hecla新聞發佈和第一季度2024年報告。
請參閱2024年2月14日的Hecla新聞發佈和第一季度2024年報告。
Footnote 3: La Plata Mineral Resource Estimate:
See news release dated July 31, 2023 and associated NI 43-101 Technical Report
腳註3:La Plata礦產資源估算:。請參閱2023年7月31日的新聞發佈和相關的NI 43-101技術報告。
請參閱2023年7月31日的新聞發佈和相關的NI 43-101技術報告。
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts including, without limitation, statements regarding potential mineralization, historic production, estimation of mineral resources, the realization of mineral resource estimates, interpretation of prior exploration and potential exploration results, the timing and success of exploration activities generally, the timing and results of future resource estimates, permitting time lines, metal prices and currency exchange rates, availability of capital, government regulation of exploration operations, environmental risks, reclamation, title, statements about expected results of operations, royalties, cash flows, financial position and future dividends as well as financial position, prospects, and future plans and objectives of the Company are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. Although Metallic Minerals believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include failure to obtain necessary approvals, unsuccessful exploration results, unsuccessful operations, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, results of future resource estimates, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, risks associated with regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of personnel, materials and equipment on a timely basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, uninsured risks, delays in receiving government approvals, unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to remedy same and other exploration or other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulators. Readers are cautioned that mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Mineral exploration, development of mines and mining operations is an inherently risky business. Accordingly, the actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For more information on Metallic Minerals and the risks and challenges of their businesses, investors should review their annual filings that are available at .
前瞻性聲明
本新聞發佈中包含的某些聲明可能被視爲“前瞻性聲明”。本透露中的除歷史事實之外的所有陳述,包括但不限於潛在礦化、歷史生產、礦產資源估計、礦產資源估計的實現、對先前勘探和潛在勘探結果的解釋、勘探活動的時間和成功程度、未來資源估計的時間和結果、許可時間線,金屬價格和貨幣匯率,資金可用性,政府對勘探運營的監管風險,環境風險,恢復,權利,關於預期經營業績,版稅,現金流,財務狀況和未來股利以及該公司的財務狀況、前景和未來計劃和目標的聲明均屬於前瞻性聲明。這些前瞻性聲明涉及各種風險和不確定性。儘管金屬礦產認爲這些前瞻性聲明表達的期望是基於合理假設的,但這些聲明並不構成未來績效的保證,實際結果或發展可能與前瞻性聲明中的結果或發展存在實質性差異。前瞻性聲明基於許多實質因素和假設。使實際結果與前瞻性聲明中的結果存在差異的因素包括未獲得必要的批准,勘探結果失敗,運營失敗,隨着計劃不斷改進,未來資源估計結果,未來金屬價格、資本和融資可用性達到可接受的條件,總體經濟、市場或業務條件,監管變化的風險,權利的缺陷,及時獲得人員、物資和設備的風險,事故或設備故障,未經保險的風險,接收政府批准的耽誤,勘探運營環境的預期影響以及費用以及本文所述探勘或其他風險和從時間到時間的公司提交證券監管機構的備案中。讀者應該注意,未證明經濟可行性的礦產資源不構成礦牀儲量。礦產勘探、開發礦山和採礦業本質上是一項高風險的工作。因此,實際事件可能與預測的前瞻性聲明存在實質性差異。有關金屬礦產及其業務風險和挑戰的更多信息,投資者應查閱其年度備案,這些備案可在網站獲得。
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SOURCE: Metallic Minerals Corp.
資料來源:金屬礦產公司。
譯文內容由第三人軟體翻譯。