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Nova 礦物公司在其Estelle黃金-銻項目的RPm礦牀表面鑽取了3900萬噸@5.4克/噸的黃金。阿拉斯加

 

阿拉斯加州安克雷奇,2024年10月16日 - Nova Minerals有限公司 (nova或公司) (納斯達克:nva)(ASX:NVA)(FRA:QM3) 高興地宣佈,來自2024年RPm初始礦坑區域的21個鑽孔逆循環(RC)鑽探計劃的另外7個鑽孔獲得了更多高品位的厚型攔截截面結果,位於阿拉斯加鈿金帶內面積超過500平方公里的旗艦Estelle黃金項目。這項淺層鑽探計劃的重點是支持當前進行中的RPm初始礦場可行性研究(FS),針對深度不超過50米的近地表礦化。

 

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淺層補充鑽探的結果持續命中目標區,將RPm的當前高品位核心區擴展到表面,並獲得重要的寬攔獲,品位>5克/噸黃金。
   
瞄準當前高品位已探明和指示資源核心上方的高品位黃金交叉口在RPM北部繼續進行,所有鑽孔均以礦化結束。顯著結果包括(表1和圖1至4):

 

RPMRC-24016

 

    39米 @5.4克/噸金從地表開始,包括;
    25米 @8.2克/噸金從地表開始
    20米 @10.2克/噸金從5米處開始
    12米 @15.3克/噸金從12米處開始
    11米 @ 16.4克每噸的金,從12米深度處

 

 RPMRC-24015

 

    26米 @ 表層3.7克/噸金,包括;
    18米 @ 8米處4.8克/噸金
     5米 @ 19米處14.0克/噸金 從19米處

 

 RPMRC-24009

 

    46 米 @ 1.9 克/噸金 100萬起包括;
    39 米 @ 2.1 g/t Au 從 1m 起
    24 米 @ 2.8 克/噸金 從 1m 起
    2 米 @ 14.4 g/t Au 從 7 分鐘起

 

 RPMRC-24012

 

    38m @ 1.9 g/t 金 來自300萬,包括;
    33m @ 2.1 g/t 金 距離3m處
    17m @ 2.7 g/t 金 從11m處
    5m @ 5.8 g/t 金 距離22m處

 

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所有鑽孔最終都有黃金礦化。
   
RPm鑽探計劃的剩餘6個孔的化驗結果即將公佈。
   
將報告2024年廣泛表面勘探和製圖計劃中收集的超過500個土壤和225個岩石樣本的化驗結果,目標是黃金、銻和其他關鍵礦物,樣本來自Stibium、Wombat、West Wing、Stoney、Muddy Creek、RPm、Styx以及2023年新增聲明區域,待接收和處理後將按區域進行報告。
   
資源更新,包括2023和2024年的鑽探結果,將在收到所有結果後完成。
   
RPM 啓動礦山可行性研究(FS),並在進行Estelle wide項目的經濟研究更新,旨在儘快啓動規模較小、低資本支出、高利潤的RPM啓動礦山,以便爲擴大Estelle項目提供現金流。
   
Whittle 諮詢公司參與項目優化,METS工程公司負責完成冶金和工藝設計工作,Roughstock Mining負責採礦和工程設計。

 

nova 礦業首席執行官Christopher Gerteisen先生髮表了評論: 我們持續獲得大面積高品位礦化截獲,這對即將到來的資源更新和以RPm爲重點的PFS非常有利,因爲它是一個可以通過現金流實現未來擴張計劃的可擴展低資本支出/高利潤項目。

 

更多 2024年鑽探結果仍在等待中,一旦所有結果出來,我們將開始進行資源更新工作。我們期待在前往Estelle黃金和關鍵礦產區域內的RPm項目實現生產和早期現金流的過程中,向所有利益相關者更新這些方面的進展。

 

RPM 鑽探討論

 

根據2024年鑽井計劃,總共在RPm進行了21個RC孔的鑽探,目前已經收到了15個孔的化驗結果,在本公告中報告了7個孔,而在2024年10月9日的公告中報告了8個孔。鑽探重點放在近地表礦化物<5000萬深度,並有兩個主要目標。

 

1.首要目標是填補和證明近地表推斷資源,定義了RPm North高品位核心區域的傾斜至垂直延伸。在RPm North之間的兩個以前的鑽探墊(鑽探墊1和鑽探墊23-1)之間定位了一個新的鑽探墊(墊24-1)以填補這一數據差距並證實這種高品位材料。來自墊24-1的化驗結果,包括之前宣佈的RPMRC-24005到RPMRC-24008孔,現在是孔RPMRC-009和RPMRC-011到RPMRC-016,繼續支持這個目標。

 

2.2024年淺層鑽探計劃的次要目標是將鑽探延伸至目前RPm North資源的南部和西南部,開始測試與RPm谷區(位於西南方向約15000萬)可能存在聯繫的潛在鏈接。最近的地質勘探中觀察到了具有極高潛力的礦化侵入岩體,並通過異常地表樣品結果進行了確認。先前宣佈的鑽孔RPMRC-24001至RPMRC-24004返回的結果表明RPm North礦牀在南-西南方向仍具有較大的潛力,並可能與RPm谷區相連(圖1)。這需要進一步進行金剛石鑽探以測試可觀的資源上行潛力。

 

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這些最新的結果繼續證明了現有RPm North資源區域厚層高品位黃金礦化 (+2g/t) 的區域,確認了高品位富礦核心區的連續性,並表明了現有資源的潛在重大擴展。代表性的橫截面 (圖2、3和4) 清楚地展示了最新的鑽孔在當前資源等級殼體之外與礦化的向上和向下延伸連續性。這有潛力在即將到來的MRE更新中顯著擴大資源。

 

地質觀測還表明,礦化侵入單元呈陡傾斜的漏斗狀體,朝向地表擴展,使得在靠近地表處保留了相當大的上傾潛力。

 

In the central core zone where the intrusive unit is thick and continuous the deposit remains wide open with further significant resource upside potential, up-dip, down-dip, and throughout the intrusive, particularly to the South which remains largely untested by drilling.

 

The majority of the holes drilled in 2024 were collared in granodiorite intrusive rocks, the primary host of mineralization at RPM. The granodiorite-hornfels contact was intercepted to the north from Pad 24-1 and to the south from Pad 23-1 where gold mineralization is encountered in both the intrusive and the hornfels. The drillhole intersections as well as observed outcrop between these two drill pads consist entirely of granodiorite crosscut by quartz-tourmaline-sulfide veins, with massive quartz zones of over 1-m thick hosting samples up to 291 g/t Au. The holes announced in this release covered southeast (145) to southwest (250) azimuths and were comprised entirely of the mineralized granodiorite intrusive with the exception of the bottom 15 meters of hole RPMRC-016 which ended in mineralized hornfels.

 

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Figure 1. RPM North plan view with all drill holes to date

 

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Figure 2. RPM North Section A-A’_250azi showing continuity of mineralization

 

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Figure 3. RPM North Section B-B’_220azi showing continuity of mineralization

 

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Figure 4. RPM North Section C-C’_145azi showing continuity of mineralization

 

Table 1. Significant intercepts*

 

Hole_ID   From (m)   To (m)   Interval (m)   Au g/t
RPMRC-24009   1   47   46   1.9
including   1   40   39   2.1
    1   25   24   2.8
    7   9   2   14.4
RPMRC-24011   2   20   18   2.6
including   14   21   7   3.3
RPMRC-24012   3   41   38   1.9
including   3   36   33   2.1
    11   28   17   2.7
    22   27   5   5.8
RPMRC-24013   0   34   34   1.4
including   14   34   20   1.5
RPMRC-24014   0   24   24   2.1
including   3   8   5   3.0
    16   25   9   2.6
RPMRC-24015   0   26   26   3.7
including   8   26   18   4.8
    19   24   5   14.0
RPMRC-24016   0   39   39   5.4
including   0   25   25   8.2
    5   25   20   10.2
    12   24   12   15.3
    12   23   11   16.4

 

  * At 0.1 g/t Au cutoff and a minimum 10m width

 

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Table 2. Drill hole details

 

Hole_ID   UTM_E   UTM_N  

ELEV

(m)

 

EOH

(m)

  AZI   DIP   Assays
RPMRC-24001   501995   6848795.9   1772   31   180   -45   Reported 9/10/24
RPMRC-24002   501991   6848802.8   1772   48   270   -60   Reported 9/10/24
RPMRC-24003   501992   6848801   1771   42   210   -60   Reported 9/10/24
RPMRC-24004   501993   6848802   1773   34   0   -90   Reported 9/10/24
RPMRC-24005   501955   6848871   1743   45   70   -60   Reported 9/10/24
RPMRC-24006   501955   6848869.6   1744   23   100   -50   Reported 9/10/24
RPMRC-24007   501954   6848868.4   1746   16   130   -50   Reported 9/10/24
RPMRC-24008   501954   6848868.7   1742   47   0   -90   Reported 9/10/24
RPMRC_24009   501954   6848869.5   1746   47   145   -50   Reported 16/10/24
RPMRC_24010   501954   6848869.5   1746   43   145   -70   Pending
RPMRC_24011   501954   6848870   1744   21   150   -50   Reported 16/10/24
RPMRC_24012   501954   6848869   1743   40   160   -50   Reported 16/10/24
RPMRC_24013   501953   6848870.1   1744   34   175   -50   Reported 16/10/24
RPMRC_24014   501952   6848871   1745   24   190   -50   Reported 16/10/24
RPMRC_24015   501953   6848870.2   1743   26   220   -60   Reported 16/10/24
RPMRC_24016   501953   6848870.2   1744   39   250   -60   Reported 16/10/24
RPMRC_24017   501954   6848869.9   1743   29   280   -70   Pending
RPMRC_24018   501956   6848868.9   1745   16   130   -50   Pending
RPMRC_24019   501955   6848869.8   1744   66   130   -70   Pending
RPMRC_24020   501957   6848869.4   1743   28   115   -60   Pending
RPMRC_24021   501956   6848870.2   1742   34   85   -70   Pending

 

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Qualified Persons

 

Vannu Khounphakdee, Professional Geologist and member of Australian Institute of Geoscientists contracted by Nova Minerals to provide geologic consulting services. Mr. Khounphakdee holds a Master of Science in Mine Geology and Engineering. He is a qualified person with at least 5 years experience with this type of project. By reason of education, affiliation with a professional association, and past relevant work experience, Mr. Khounphakdee fulfills the requirements of Qualified Person (QP) for the purposes of SEC Regulation SK-1300 for data QA/QC checks relevant to this announcement.

 

Hans Hoffman is a State of Alaska Certified Professional Geologist contracted by Nova Minerals to provide geologic consulting services. Mr. Hoffman is a member of the American Institute of Professional Geologists and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geological Engineering with a double major in Geology and Geophysics. He is a qualified person with at least 5 years of experience with these types of projects. By reason of education, affiliation with a professional association, and past relevant work experience, Mr. Hoffman fulfills the requirements of Qualified Person (QP) for the purposes of SEC Regulation SK-1300 for the technical information presented in this announcement.

 

Christopher Gerteisen, Chief Executive Officer of Nova Minerals, is a Professional Geologist and member of Australian Institute of Geoscientists, and has supervised the preparation of this news release and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained herein. Mr. Gerteisen is a “qualified person” for the purposes of SEC Regulation S-K 1300.

 

Data Verification

 

For the 2024 reverse circulation drilling program, 1.52m chip samples were riffle split (dry) to obtain 3-5 kg samples at the drill site, these samples were crushed to achieve >90% passing a 2mm sieve and split down to 225 g to 275 g samples at Nova’s on-site prep facility. Samples were then sent to ALS Fairbanks for additional prep and chemical analysis. Field duplicates (RC) for recent data were collected every 1 in 20 samples at the same time using the same method (riffle split) as the parent sample. Blank material was inserted 1 in 40 samples. Standard Reference Material (SRM) was inserted 1 in 20 samples. Three different SRMs at three different grades levels were used.

 

ALS is a certified commercial laboratory and is independent of Nova Minerals. Gold analyses were completed by Au-ICP21 which is gold by fire assay and ICP-AES. For overlimits greater than 10 g/t Au analyses were completed by fire assay and gravimetric finish.

 

About Nova Minerals Limited

 

Nova Minerals Limited is a Gold, Antimony and Critical Minerals exploration and development company focused on advancing the Estelle Project, comprised of 514 km2 of State of Alaska mining claims, which contains multiple mining complexes across a 35 km long mineralized corridor of over 20 advanced Gold and Antimony prospects, including two already defined multi-million ounce resources, and several drill ready Antimony prospects with massive outcropping stibnite vein systems observed at surface. The 85% owned project is located 150 km northwest of Anchorage, Alaska, USA, in the prolific Tintina Gold Belt, a province which hosts a >220 million ounce (Moz) documented gold endowment and some of the world’s largest gold mines and discoveries including, Barrick’s Donlin Creek Gold Project and Kinross Gold Corporation’s Fort Knox Gold Mine. The belt also hosts significant Antimony deposits and was a historical North American Antimony producer.

 

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Further discussion and analysis of the Estelle Gold Project is available through the interactive Vrify 3D animations (which will be updated for the new drill data once the assays for all holes have been received back), presentations, and videos, all available on the Company’s website. www.novaminerals.com.au

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “aim,” “should,” “will” “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on Nova Minerals Limited’s current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the section titled “Risk Factors” in the final prospectus related to the public offering filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and Nova Minerals Limited undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.

 

For Additional Information Please Contact

 

Craig Bentley

Director of Finance & Compliance & Investor Relations

E: craig@novaminerals.com.au

M: +61 414 714 196

 

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