Azincourt Energy Receives Results of 2023 Drilling Program at the East Preston Uranium Project
Azincourt Energy Receives Results of 2023 Drilling Program at the East Preston Uranium Project
Figure 1: East Preston Project Location – Western Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, Canada
圖1：東普雷斯頓專案位置-加拿大薩斯喀徹溫省阿薩巴斯卡盆地西部
Figure 2: 2023 Target areas and Drill Hole Locations at the East Preston Uranium Project with the area of dravite and kaolinite clay alteration highlighted in red.
圖2：2023東普雷斯頓鈾礦專案的目標區和鑽孔位置，以紅色突出顯示的是斜長石和高嶺石黏土蝕變區域。
- Elevated uranium, dravite clay alteration identified in K and H-Zones
- K帶和H帶中發現的高鈾、鎂鋁黏土蝕變
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AZINCOURT ENERGY CORP. ("Azincourt" or the "Company") (TSX.V: AAZ, OTCQB: AZURF), is pleased to announce that the sample analysis has finally been received from the 2023 exploration program at the East Preston uranium project in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, Canada.
溫哥華，不列顛哥倫比亞省，2023年8月17日(環球通訊社)阿辛考特能源公司。(“AzinCourt”或“公司”)(TSX.V：AAZ，OTCQB：AZURF)很高興地宣佈，加拿大薩斯喀徹溫省阿薩巴斯卡盆地的East Preston鈾礦專案的2023年勘探專案最終收到了樣品分析。
Drilling for the 2023 program at the East Preston Project consisted of a total of 3,066 meters completed in 13 drill holes between February and March 2023. Drilling was focused on the G, K, H, and Q zones (Figure 3) with results reported in a news release dated March 28th, 2023.
東普雷斯頓專案2023年計劃的鑽井包括2023年2月至3月期間在13個鑽孔中完成的總計3066米的鑽探。鑽探的重點是G、K、H和Q區(圖3)，結果在3月28日的新聞稿中報告這是，2023年。
Winter 2023 Diamond Drilling Program Highlights
2023年冬季鑽石鑽探計劃亮點
A total of 687 samples were collected throughout the program and sent to the Geoanalytical Laboratory at the Saskatchewan Research Council in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for analysis. As was reported in a news release dated July 11, 2023, there was a delay with the analytical results. After a review of the initial data received from the lab, there were significant quality control issues noted within the results. As part of the quality control process, standards with a known concentration of uranium are inserted in the sample batches. These samples are analyzed to confirm that the results for that batch of samples are within an acceptable range based on the results of the standards. The issues noticed manifested as anomalous results occurring in the samples analyzed immediately following several of the standards. As a result, these samples were reanalyzed. Once the issue was identified, confirmed, and resolved, the company requested that all samples of the affected batches be run through the process to ensure a complete consistent data set.
在整個專案中總共收集了687個樣本，並將其送往薩斯喀徹溫省薩斯喀徹溫省研究委員會的地質分析實驗室進行分析。據日期為2023年7月11日的新聞稿報道，分析結果出現了延遲。在審查了從實驗室收到的初始數據後，結果中注意到了重大的質量控制問題。作為質量控制過程的一部分，在樣品批次中插入已知鈾濃度的標準。對這些樣品進行分析，以根據標準的結果確認該批次樣品的結果在可接受的範圍內。注意到的問題表現為在緊接著幾個標準之後分析的樣品中出現異常結果。因此，對這些樣本進行了重新分析。一旦問題被確定、確認和解決，該公司要求所有受影響批次的樣本都通過該過程運行，以確保完整一致的數據集。
Analysis of the results shows uranium enrichment within the previously identified clay alteration zones along the K, and H- target zones. Uranium enrichment is identified as uranium (U) values and a uranium/thorium ratio (U/Th) above what would normally be expected in the given rock type or area.
對結果的分析表明，鈾在以前發現的黏土蝕變帶中沿著K和H目標區進行了濃縮。鈾濃縮被確定為鈾(U)值和鈾/釷比(U/Th)高於給定岩石類型或地區的正常預期。
Drilling on the northeast trending G-Zone (Figure 2) identified extensive hydrothermal alteration and evidence of east-west cross-cutting structures along the southern portion of the zone. The primary rock types in the alteration zone are granodiorite and diorite gneiss with average expected values of 2-3 ppm U and U/Th ratios of 0.25-0.3. Elevated radioactivity was intersected in EP0045 and EP0047 and EP0047 returned elevated U and U/Th values. While this is a good sign, the alteration zone does not display the upgraded clay alteration halo seen at Zones K and H.
在東北方向的G區(圖2)上的鑽探發現了廣泛的熱液蝕變，並有證據表明沿該區南部有東西交叉的構造。蝕變帶主要岩石類型為花崗閃長巖和閃長巖片麻岩，U平均期望值為2~3ppm，U/Th比值為0.25~0.3。放射性升高與EP0045和EP0047相交，EP0047返回U和U/Th值升高。雖然這是一個好的跡象，但蝕變帶並沒有顯示在K區和H區看到的升級的黏土蝕變暈。
Illite and kaolinite are both indicators of hydrothermal alteration typically found within alteration halos of unconformity uranium deposits. Dravite is a boron-rich clay which is typically found within a larger clay package in close proximity to uranium mineralization in the system. Both illite and dravite have been identified as being significant vectors for the recent Patterson Lake North discovery by F3 Uranium approximately 60 km to the northwest of the East Preston project.
伊利石和高嶺石都是熱液蝕變的指示物，通常在不整合鈾礦床的蝕變暈中發現。德拉維特是一種富含硼的黏土，通常存在於系統中靠近鈾礦化的較大黏土包中。在東普雷斯頓專案西北約60公里處，F3鈾礦發現了北帕特森湖，伊利石和德維石都被確認為最近發現的重要載體。
On the north end of the K-Zone (Figure 2), drilling intersected extensive structure and hydrothermal clay alteration within the structural zone. Samples of clay alteration were analyzed by Short Wavelength Infrared Reflectance (SWIR, sometimes referred to as "PIMA") to confirm the clay species. All three holes contained illite and kaolinite clay species, with EP0049 also having dravite identified within the structural zone. EP0049 also returned elevated Thorium.
在K帶的北端(圖2)，鑽探與構造帶內的廣泛構造和熱液黏土蝕變相交。對蝕變黏土樣品進行了短波紅外反射分析(SWIR，有時稱為PIMA)以確定黏土的種類。所有三個孔都含有伊利石和高嶺石黏土物種，EP0049也在構造帶內發現了德拉維石。EP0049也返回了升高的釷。
The H-Zone covers a change in orientation of the structural and conductive trend from north south to southwest trending (Figure 2). Drilling intersected an intense graphitic fault zone with hydrothermal alteration. The Illite clay alteration halo identified in the K-Zone extends south into the H Zone as far south as EP0053. Hole EP0053 intersected elevated radioactivity and both kaolinite and dravite are also present within the illite alteration package. Dravite was also identified in hole EP0052. Rocks in this zone are expected to return values of 0.5-1.5 ppm U and U/Th ratios of 0.25-0.5. Holes EP0052 and EP0056 returned the best analytical results of the program with U/Th ratios of 1.0 and 1.8 respectively, and uranium in the 5-6 ppm range.
H區涵蓋了構造和導電趨勢從北向南向西南方向的方向變化(圖2)。鑽探與熱液蝕變強烈的石墨質斷裂帶相交。在K帶中發現的伊利石黏土蝕變暈向南延伸到H帶，直到EP0053。EP0053孔與放射性升高相交，在伊利石蝕變包中也存在高嶺石和德拉維石。在EP0052孔中也發現了德拉維特。預計該帶岩石的鈾值為0.5-1.5ppm，U/Th比值為0.25-0.5。EP0052和EP0056孔返回了程式的最佳分析結果，U/Th比分別為1.0和1.8，鈾在5-6ppm範圍內。
The company considers the drilling results to date to be significant, as major uranium discoveries in the Athabasca Basin such as McArthur River, Key Lake, and Millennium were primarily the result of drill testing of strong alteration zones related to conductor features. Identifying and upgrading the strong alteration zones is a significant step forward in identifying the key areas along the conductor trends where more attention is required.
該公司認為，迄今為止的鑽探結果意義重大，因為在阿薩巴斯卡盆地(如麥克阿瑟河、基湖和千禧)發現的主要鈾礦主要是對與導體特徵相關的強烈蝕變帶進行鑽探測試的結果。識別和升級強烈蝕變帶是在識別導體趨勢上需要更多關注的關鍵區域方面向前邁出的重要一步。
"The alteration we are seeing in the K and H Zones is very encouraging" said VP, Exploration, Trevor Perkins. "The associated elevated uranium present is also very promising and shows that we are vectoring towards something in this area. The identification of dravite and illite clays with the elevated uranium emphasizes that we are on the right track and getting close. This target area will be a top priority moving forward and based on results we may see the north-northwest trending structures taking on more significance for targeting on this trend and others on the property," continued Mr. Perkins.
“我們在K區和H區看到的變化是非常令人鼓舞的，”勘探副總裁特雷弗·珀金斯說。“相關的高鈾礦藏也非常有前景，表明我們正朝著這一地區的方向發展。在高鈾礦層中發現了德拉維石和伊利石黏土，這說明我們正處在正確的軌道上，而且正在接近。這一目標區域將是未來的首要任務，根據研究結果，我們可能會看到北西北走向的構造對這一趨勢和該礦區的其他目標具有更大的意義，”珀金斯繼續說道。
"We're encouraged by the appropriate clay content in the alteration zones. If you're hunting for a uranium deposit, this is what you need to see," said CEO, Alex Klenman. "The elevated uranium values from the last two drill programs, combined with the confirmed presence of relevant clays and strong U/Th ratios, within these systems, are substantial developments in the progression of the project and should not be underestimated. Although we'd certainly welcome encountering significant mineralization we continue to be well within a practical discovery timeline. We are eager to continue moving the project forward and will begin formulating the next phase of drilling at East Preston. In the meantime, we're active at the Big Hill lithium project in Newfoundland and are awaiting results of the current work program. A follow up program is in the planning stage and will be announced shortly," continued Mr. Klenman.
首席執行官亞歷克斯·克倫曼表示：“蝕變帶中適當的黏土含量令我們感到鼓舞。如果你正在尋找鈾礦，這是你需要看到的。”最近兩次鑽探專案的鈾值升高，再加上在這些系統中證實存在相關的黏土和強勁的鈾/釷比，這些都是專案進展中的重大進展，不應被低估。儘管我們當然歡迎遇到重大的礦化，但我們繼續在實際發現的時間線內。我們渴望繼續推進該專案，並將開始制定東普雷斯頓鑽探的下一階段計劃。與此同時，我們正積極參與紐芬蘭的Big Hill鋰專案，並正在等待當前工作計劃的結果。後續專案正在規劃階段，很快就會宣佈。
East Preston Targets
東普雷斯頓目標
The primary target area on the East Preston Project is the conductive corridors from the A-Zone through to the G-Zone (A-G Trend) and the K-Zone through to the H and Q-Zones (K-H-Q Trend) (Figure 2). The selection of these trends is based on a compilation of results from the 2018 through 2020 ground-based EM and gravity surveys, property wide VTEM and magnetic surveys, and the 2019 through 2022 drill programs, the 2020 HLEM survey indicates multiple prospective conductors and structural complexity along these corridors.
East Preston專案的主要目標區域是從A區到G區的導電走廊(A-G趨勢)和從K區到H區和Q區的導電走廊(K-H-Q趨勢)(圖2)。這些趨勢的選擇是基於2018年至2020年地面電磁和重力調查、全物業VTEM和磁力調查以及2019年至2022年鑽探計劃的結果匯編，2020年HLEM調查顯示這些走廊沿線有多個潛在導體和結構複雜性。
Drilling has confirmed that identified geophysical conductors comprise structurally disrupted zones that are host to accumulations of graphite, sulphides, and carbonates. Hydrothermal alteration, anomalous radioactivity, and elevated uranium have been demonstrated to exist within these structurally disrupted conductor zones.
鑽探證實，已識別的地球物理導體包括構造破碎帶，這些帶是石墨、硫化物和碳酸鹽堆積的宿主。熱液蝕變、異常放射性和高鈾已被證明存在於這些構造破碎的導體帶中。
Permitting and Community Engagement
許可和社區參與
The permitting process is underway for the 2024-2026 drill programs. Azincourt Energy continues to be engaged in regular meetings with the Clearwater River Dene Nation and other rights holders to ensure that concerns of the local communities are addressed with regards to the East Preston project. A more in-depth engagement process will also be commencing within the next couple of months with the La Loche Metis Local #39. Azincourt looks forward to a continued close working relationship with CRDN and other rights holders to ensure that any potential impacts and concerns are addressed and that the communities can benefit from activities in the area through support of local business, employment opportunities, and sponsorship of select community programs and initiatives. Local businesses are engaged to provide services and supplies and members of the Clearwater River Dene Nation and surrounding communities have been directly employed on site or to provide support and services to keep the camp and programs running.
2024-2026年鑽探計劃的許可程式正在進行中。AzinCourt Energy繼續定期與Clearwater River Dene Nation和其他權利持有人舉行會議，以確保解決當地社區對East Preston專案的關切。更深入的接觸過程也將在未來幾個月內與La Loche Metis Local#39開始。AzinCourt期待著與CRDN和其他權利持有者繼續保持密切的工作關係，以確保解決任何潛在的影響和關切，並通過支持當地商業、就業機會和贊助選定的社區專案和倡議，使社區能夠從該地區的活動中受益。當地企業受僱提供服務和用品，Clearwater River Dene Nation和周圍社區的成員直接受僱於現場或提供支持和服務，以維持營地和方案的運行。
Figure 1: East Preston Project Location – Western Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, Canada
圖1：東普雷斯頓專案位置-加拿大薩斯喀徹溫省阿薩巴斯卡盆地西部
Figure 2: 2023 Target areas and Drill Hole Locations at the East Preston Uranium Project with the area of dravite and kaolinite clay alteration highlighted in red.
圖2：2023東普雷斯頓鈾礦專案的目標區和鑽孔位置，以紅色突出顯示的是斜長石和高嶺石黏土蝕變區域。
About East Preston
關於東普雷斯頓
Azincourt controls a majority 78.4% interest in the 25,000+ hectare East Preston project as part of a joint venture agreement with Skyharbour Resources (TSX.V: SYH), and Dixie Gold. Three prospective conductive, low magnetic signature corridors have been discovered on the property. The three distinct corridors have a total strike length of over 25 km, each with multiple EM conductor trends identified. Ground prospecting and sampling work completed to date has identified outcrop, soil, biogeochemical and radon anomalies, which are key pathfinder elements for unconformity uranium deposit discovery.
作為與天港資源公司(多倫多證券交易所股票代碼：SYH)和Dixie Gold的合資協定的一部分，AzinCourt控制著25,000公頃East Preston專案78.4%的多數股權。在這處房產上已經發現了三條預期的導電性、低磁性特徵走廊。這三條不同的走廊總走向長度超過25公里，每條走廊都確定了多個電磁導體趨勢。迄今已完成的地面勘探和採樣工作已查明露頭、土壤、生物地球化學和氡異常，它們是發現不整合鈾礦床的關鍵勘查元素。
The East Preston Project has multiple long linear conductors with flexural changes in orientation and offset breaks in the vicinity of interpreted fault lineaments – classic targets for basement-hosted unconformity uranium deposits. These are not just simple basement conductors; they are clearly upgraded/enhanced prospectively targets because of the structural complexity.
東普雷斯頓專案有多個長線性導體，它們在解釋的斷層構造附近具有彎曲的方向變化和偏移斷裂，這些斷裂構造是基底賦存的不整合鈾礦床的經典目標。這些不只是簡單的地下室導體；由於結構的複雜性，它們顯然是升級/增強的預期目標。
The targets are basement-hosted unconformity related uranium deposits similar to NexGen's Arrow deposit and Cameco's Eagle Point mine. East Preston is near the southern edge of the western Athabasca Basin, where targets are in a near surface environment without Athabasca sandstone cover – therefore they are relatively shallow targets but can have great depth extent when discovered. The project ground is located along a parallel conductive trend between the PLS-Arrow trend and Cameco's Centennial deposit (Virgin River-Dufferin Lake trend).
這些目標是與NexGen的Arrow礦床和Cameco的Eagle Point礦類似的基底不整合相關鈾礦。東普雷斯頓靠近西部阿薩巴斯卡盆地的南緣，那裡的目標處於沒有阿薩巴斯卡砂岩覆蓋的近地表環境中--因此它們是相對較淺的目標，但在被髮現時可以有很大的深度。該專案的場地位於一條平行的導電走向上，這條走向介於LS-Arrow走向和Cameco的百年礦藏之間(維爾京河-達弗林湖走向)。
Qualified Person
有資格的人
The technical information in this news release has been prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed on behalf of the company by C. Trevor Perkins, P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration of Azincourt Energy, and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
本新聞稿中的技術資訊是根據國家儀器43-101中規定的加拿大法規要求準備的，並由C.Trevor Perkins，P.Geo，AzinCourt Energy勘探副總裁和國家儀器43-101定義的一名合格人員代表公司進行審查。
About Azincourt Energy Corp.
關於阿辛考特能源公司
Azincourt is a Canadian-based resource company specializing in the strategic acquisition, exploration, and development of alternative energy/fuel projects, including uranium, lithium, and other critical clean energy elements. The Company is currently active at its joint venture East Preston uranium project located in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, and the Big Hill lithium project, located in southwestern Newfoundland.
AzinCourt是一家總部位於加拿大的資源公司，專門從事替代能源/燃料專案的戰略性收購、勘探和開發，包括鈾、鋰和其他關鍵的清潔能源元素。該公司目前活躍在其位於薩斯喀徹溫省阿薩巴斯卡盆地的合資企業East Preston鈾專案和位於紐芬蘭西南部的Big Hill鋰專案。
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF AZINCOURT ENERGY CORP.
代表AzinCourt能源公司董事會。
"Alex Klenman"
Alex Klenman, President & CEO
《亞歷克斯·克倫曼》
亞歷克斯·克倫曼，總裁首席執行官
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For further information please contact:
欲瞭解更多資訊，請聯繫：
Alex Klenman, President & CEO
Tel: 604-638-8063
info@azincourtenergy.com
亞歷克斯·克倫曼，總裁首席執行官
電話：604-638-8063
郵箱：Info@azinCourt tenergy.com
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