Highlights include 58.3m at 3.88g/t PGM+Au, 0.12% Ni including
15m at 6.41g/t PGM+Au, 0.11%
Ni,and 45.7m at 3.60g/t
PGM+Au, 0.08% Ni including 13.7m at 8.47g/t PGM+Au, 0.13% Ni
VANCOUVER, BC, March 13,
2024 /CNW/ - Bravo Mining Corp. (TSXV: BRVO)
(OTCQX: BRVMF), ("Bravo" or the "Company")
announced that it has received assay results from eight diamond
drill holes ("DDH"), five from the North Sector and three from the
Southwest Sector at its 100% owned Luanga palladium + platinum +
rhodium + gold + nickel project ("Luanga" or "Luanga
PGM+Au+Ni Project"), located in the Carajás Mineral Province,
state of Pará, Brazil.
"Drilling in the North Sector continues to be encouraging,
with wider and higher-grade PGM+Au+Ni mineralization at shallow
depths. DDH24LU235 is now the best drill hole intercept to date at
Luanga and starts at only 10.5m from
surface. In comparison, the Central Sector, which currently
contains the largest proportion of Mineral Resource Estimate
("MRE") tonnage at Luanga, has been extended to depths in excess of
400m, suggesting considerable room
for further extensions to depth in the North Sector," said
Luis Azevedo, Chairman and CEO of
Bravo. "We also continue to see some evidence of copper sulphide
mineralization at depth in the North, as seen in drill hole
DDH24LU235, suggesting potential for different styles of
mineralization at Luanga."
Highlights Include:
- Drilling in the North Sector continues to improve in grade
and thickness compared to previously reported drilling and/or
drilling on adjacent drill sections as seen in DDH24LU235 on
Section 1:
- 58.3m at 3.88g/t PGM+Au, 0.12%
Ni including 15m at 6.41g/t PGM+Au,
0.11% Ni
- 45.7m at 3.60g/t PGM+Au, 0.08%
Ni including 13.7m at 8.47g/t PGM+Au,
0.13% Ni
- Shallow mineralization in the North Sector (Sections 1 and
2) is currently being defined at depths of +/-100m and remains open down dip.
- The North Sector has significant potential below
100m from surface, given that the
Central Sector extends to depths of more than 400m, which also supports a significant
opportunity for MRE growth at shallower depths.
- Bore-hole Electromagnetic ("EM") survey team working in
parallel with exploration drilling over the priority HeliTEM
(airborne electromagnetics) targets, with multiple off-hole
conductors ready to be modelled.
HOLE-ID
|
From
|
To
|
Thickness
(m)
|
Pd
|
Pt
|
Rh
|
Au
|
PGM +
Au
|
Ni* (%)
Sulphide
|
Cu (%)
Sulphide
|
TYPE
|
(m)
|
(m)
|
(g/t)
|
(g/t)
|
(g/t)
|
(g/t)
|
(g/t)
|
DDH23LU222
|
41.80
|
43.32
|
1.52
|
0.02
|
<0.01
|
<0.01
|
<0.01
|
0.02
|
0.88
|
|
FR
|
DDH24LU233
|
46.50
|
56.80
|
10.30
|
1.30
|
0.78
|
0.18
|
0.02
|
2.28
|
0.13
|
|
FR
|
DDH24LU234
|
54.40
|
92.40
|
38.00
|
0.98
|
0.63
|
0.12
|
0.06
|
1.79
|
0.06
|
|
FR
|
DDH24LU235
|
10.50
|
20.50
|
10.00
|
2.32
|
0.86
|
0.14
|
0.04
|
3.36
|
NA
|
|
Ox
|
And
|
21.50
|
79.80
|
58.30
|
2.18
|
1.41
|
0.25
|
0.04
|
3.88
|
0.12
|
|
FR
|
Including
|
49.80
|
64.80
|
15.00
|
3.74
|
2.23
|
0.37
|
0.07
|
6.41
|
0.11
|
|
FR
|
And
|
93.80
|
139.50
|
45.70
|
2.10
|
1.20
|
0.26
|
0.05
|
3.60
|
0.08
|
|
FR
|
Including
|
102.85
|
116.50
|
13.65
|
5.13
|
2.67
|
0.56
|
0.11
|
8.47
|
0.13
|
|
FR
|
And
|
236.30
|
239.30
|
3.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.03
|
0.04
|
0.01
|
1.01
|
FR
|
Notes:
|
All 'From', 'To'
depths, and 'Thicknesses' are downhole. 'NA' Not applicable for
Oxide material.
|
|
Given orientation of
drilling and mineralization, intercepts are estimated at 125% to
140% of true thickness.
|
|
Type: Ox = Oxide. FR
= Fresh Rock. Recovery methods and results will differ based on the
type of mineralization.
|
|
* Bravo's nickel
grades are sulphide nickel, and do not include non-recoverable
silicate nickel, unlike historical total nickel
assays.
|
Luanga Drilling Update
Results from eight diamond drill holes have been received from
the North and Southwest Sectors. All the drill holes
herein reported are angled holes (-60 degrees), towards a 090°
azimuth in the North and 360° azimuth in the Southwest. Together,
this set of drill holes comprise a total of 1,865 metres of diamond
drilling.
Section 1 (Figure 1) in the North Sector shows a new infill
drill section with DDH24LU235 being the deepest drill hole on the
section, clearly showing significantly better mineralization at
depth, both in thickness and grade, in all three distinct zones of
mineralization. Two of the mineralised zones now contain
significant high-grade portions within the broader mineralised
zones. This high-grade mineralization is still only defined to
approximately 120m below surface,
with additional drilling now planned to test for potential
extension at depth. Results bode well for future MRE growth.
- 58.3m at 3.88g/t PGM+Au, 0.12%
Ni, including 15m at 6.41g/t PGM+Au,
0.11% Ni
- 45.7m at 3.60g/t PGM+Au, 0.08%
Ni, including 13.7m at 8.47g/t
PGM+Au, 0.13% Ni
Section 2 (Figure 2) in the North Sector also shows evidence of
increasing widths and grades at shallow depths, with mineralization
still open at depth. DDH24LU234 (38.0m at 1.79g/t PGM+Au, 0.06% Ni) is a
significant improvement over the up-dip intercept in DDH24LU232
(9.8m at 0.86g/t PGM+Au) and, as with
Section 1, these results also bode well for future MRE growth, with
significant potential open at depth.
Drill Results Status Update
A total of 269 drill holes have been completed by
Bravo to date, for 57,648.45 metres, including 8 metallurgical
holes (not subject to routine assaying). Results have been
reported for 235 Bravo drill holes to date. Assay results
for 26 Bravo drill holes that have been completed are currently
outstanding (excluding the metallurgical holes).
Complete Table of Recent Intercepts.
HOLE-ID
|
From
|
To
|
Thickness
(m)
|
Pd
|
Pt
|
Rh
|
Au
|
PGM +
Au
|
Ni* (%)
Sulphide
|
Cu (%)
Sulphide
|
TYPE
|
(m)
|
(m)
|
(g/t)
|
(g/t)
|
(g/t)
|
(g/t)
|
(g/t)
|
DDH23LU220
|
No significant
results
|
DDH23LU222
|
41.80
|
43.32
|
1.52
|
0.02
|
<0.01
|
<0.01
|
<0.01
|
0.02
|
0.88
|
|
FR
|
And
|
226.00
|
238.00
|
12.00
|
0.79
|
0.31
|
0.05
|
0.02
|
1.16
|
0.13
|
|
FR
|
DDH23LU225
|
212.35
|
221.35
|
9.00
|
0.62
|
0.24
|
0.03
|
0.01
|
0.91
|
0.07
|
|
FR
|
DDH23LU231
|
9.00
|
44.90
|
35.90
|
0.65
|
0.32
|
0.05
|
0.02
|
1.03
|
NA
|
|
Ox
|
And
|
53.75
|
60.00
|
6.25
|
0.76
|
0.38
|
0.07
|
0.07
|
1.27
|
0.25
|
|
FR
|
And
|
65.00
|
76.00
|
11.00
|
0.67
|
0.39
|
0.07
|
0.01
|
1.13
|
0.17
|
|
FR
|
DDH23LU232
|
0.00
|
3.00
|
3.00
|
0.59
|
0.29
|
0.05
|
0.01
|
0.93
|
NA
|
|
Ox
|
And
|
8.00
|
11.00
|
3.00
|
0.54
|
0.26
|
0.04
|
0.02
|
0.86
|
NA
|
|
Ox
|
And
|
24.05
|
31.80
|
9.75
|
0.53
|
0.27
|
0.04
|
0.02
|
0.86
|
0.13
|
|
FR
|
And
|
92.80
|
118.80
|
26.00
|
0.83
|
0.39
|
0.07
|
0.10
|
1.39
|
0.13
|
|
FR
|
DDH24LU233
|
0.00
|
15.90
|
15.90
|
0.79
|
0.34
|
0.06
|
0.02
|
1.21
|
NA
|
|
Ox
|
And
|
27.90
|
38.90
|
11.00
|
0.82
|
0.29
|
0.07
|
0.02
|
1.19
|
0.03
|
|
FR
|
And
|
46.50
|
56.80
|
10.30
|
1.30
|
0.78
|
0.18
|
0.02
|
2.28
|
0.13
|
|
FR
|
And
|
91.80
|
109.40
|
17.60
|
0.39
|
0.15
|
0.02
|
0.02
|
0.58
|
0.17
|
|
FR
|
And
|
168.75
|
171.90
|
3.15
|
0.65
|
0.28
|
0.05
|
0.04
|
1.02
|
0.09
|
|
FR
|
DDH24LU234
|
0.00
|
5.20
|
5.20
|
0.77
|
0.24
|
0.04
|
0.03
|
1.08
|
NA
|
|
Ox
|
And
|
54.40
|
92.40
|
38.00
|
0.98
|
0.63
|
0.12
|
0.06
|
1.79
|
0.06
|
|
FR
|
DDH24LU235
|
10.50
|
20.50
|
10.00
|
2.32
|
0.86
|
0.14
|
0.04
|
3.36
|
NA
|
|
Ox
|
And
|
21.50
|
79.80
|
58.30
|
2.18
|
1.41
|
0.25
|
0.04
|
3.88
|
0.12
|
|
FR
|
Including
|
49.80
|
64.80
|
15.00
|
3.74
|
2.23
|
0.37
|
0.07
|
6.41
|
0.11
|
|
FR
|
And
|
93.80
|
139.50
|
45.70
|
2.10
|
1.20
|
0.26
|
0.05
|
3.60
|
0.08
|
|
FR
|
Including
|
102.85
|
116.50
|
13.65
|
5.13
|
2.67
|
0.56
|
0.11
|
8.47
|
0.13
|
|
FR
|
And
|
149.10
|
191.20
|
42.10
|
0.53
|
0.22
|
0.03
|
0.04
|
0.82
|
0.04
|
|
FR
|
And
|
236.30
|
239.30
|
3.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.03
|
0.04
|
0.01
|
1.01
|
FR
|
Notes:
|
All 'From', 'To'
depths, and 'Thicknesses' are downhole. 'NA' Not applicable for
Oxide material.
|
|
Given orientation of
drilling and mineralization, intercepts are estimated at 125% to
140% of true thickness.
|
|
Type: Ox = Oxide. FR =
Fresh Rock. Recovery methods and results will differ based on the
type of mineralization.
|
|
* Bravo's nickel
grades are sulphide nickel, and do not include non-recoverable
silicate nickel, unlike historical total nickel
assays
|
About Bravo Mining Corp.
Bravo is a Canadian and Brazil-based mineral exploration and
development company focused on advancing its Luanga PGM+Au+Ni
Project in the world-class Carajás Mineral Province of Brazil.
The Luanga Project is situated on mature freehold farming land
and benefits from being in a location close to operating mines and
a mining-experienced workforce, with excellent access and proximity
to existing infrastructure, including road, rail, and clean
renewable hydro grid power. A fully funded 63,000m infill, step out and exploration drilling
and trenching program is well advanced for 2024. Bravo's current
Environmental, Social and Governance activities includes planting
more than 18,000 high-value trees in the project area, hiring and
contracting locally, and ensuring protection of the environment
during its exploration activities.
Technical Disclosure
Technical information in this news release has been reviewed and
approved by Simon Mottram, F.AusIMM
(Fellow Australia Institute of Mining and Metallurgy), President of
Bravo Mining Corp. who serves as the Company's "qualified person"
as defined in National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure
for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"). Mr. Mottram has
verified the technical data and opinions contained in this news
release.
Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking information which
is not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking information
is characterized by words such as "best", "better", "encouraging",
"wider", "higher-grade", "considerable", "extension", "potential",
"significant", "opportunity", "priority", "bodes well", variants of
these words and other similar words, phrases, or statements that
certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. This news
release contains forward-looking information pertaining to the
Company's ongoing drill program and the results thereof;
comparisons to historical and prior Bravo drilling; the potential
for extensions to mineralization at depth; the potential for
greater thicknesses and/or higher grades at depth and the
implications of higher copper grades in certain areas; and the
Company's plans in respect thereof. Forward-looking information
involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause
actual events, results, and opportunities to differ materially from
those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to,
unexpected results from exploration programs, changes in the state
of equity and debt markets, fluctuations in commodity prices,
delays in obtaining required regulatory or governmental approvals,
environmental risks, limitations on insurance coverage; and
other risks and uncertainties involved in the mineral exploration
and development industry. Forward-looking information in this news
release is based on the opinions and assumptions of management
considered reasonable as of the date hereof, including, but not
limited to, the assumption that the assay results confirm that the
interpreted mineralization contains significant values of nickel,
PGMs and Au; that the mineralization remains open to depth, that
PGM and/or Ni grades and mineralized thicknesses are improving to
depth; that final drill and assay results will be in line with
management's expectations; that activities will not be adversely
disrupted or impeded by regulatory, political, community, economic,
environmental and/or healthy and safety risks; that the Luanga
Project will not be materially affected by potential supply chain
disruptions; and general business and economic conditions will not
change in a materially adverse manner. Although the Company
believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the
forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable,
undue reliance should not be placed on such information. The
Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise
any forward-looking information, other than as required by
applicable securities laws.
Schedule 1: Drill Hole Collar Details
HOLE-ID
|
Company
|
East
(m)
|
North
(m)
|
RL
(m)
|
Datum
|
Depth
(m)
|
Azimuth
|
Dip
|
Sector
|
DDH23LU220
|
Bravo
|
657800.01
|
9339871.28
|
221.471
|
SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S
|
200.05
|
360.00
|
-60.00
|
Southwest
|
DDH23LU222
|
Bravo
|
657000.42
|
9339411.47
|
243.035
|
SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S
|
340.35
|
360.00
|
-60.00
|
Southwest
|
DDH23LU225
|
Bravo
|
656849.98
|
9339305.59
|
232.687
|
SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S
|
356.60
|
360.00
|
-60.00
|
Southwest
|
DDH24LU231
|
Bravo
|
659505.03
|
9343323.01
|
259.557
|
SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S
|
150.65
|
90.00
|
-60.00
|
North
|
DDH24LU232
|
Bravo
|
659517.04
|
9343422.99
|
240.554
|
SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S
|
160.55
|
90.00
|
-60.00
|
North
|
DDH24LU233
|
Bravo
|
659457.20
|
9343323.05
|
260.188
|
SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S
|
223.20
|
90.00
|
-60.00
|
North
|
DDH24LU234
|
Bravo
|
659464.78
|
9343422.96
|
243.986
|
SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S
|
180.40
|
90.00
|
-60.00
|
North
|
DDH24LU235
|
Bravo
|
659401.00
|
9343322.99
|
254.545
|
SIRGAS2000_UTM_22S
|
253.60
|
90.00
|
-60.00
|
North
|
Schedule 2: Assay Methodologies and QAQC
Samples follow a chain of custody between collection,
processing, and delivery to the SGS Geosol laboratory in
Parauapebas, state of Pará, Brazil. The drill core is delivered to the
core shack at Bravo's Luanga site facilities and processed by
geologists who insert certified reference materials, blanks, and
duplicates into the sampling sequence. Drill core is half cut and
placed in secured polyurethane bags, then in security-sealed sacks
before being delivered directly from the Luanga site facilities to
the Parauapebas SGS Geosol laboratory by Bravo staff. Additional
information about the methodology can be found on the SGS Geosol
website (SGS) in their analytical guides. Information regarding
preparation and analysis of historic drill core is also presented
in the table below, where the information is known.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control ("QAQC") is
maintained internally at the lab through rigorous use of internal
certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates. An
additional QAQC program is administered by Bravo using certified
reference materials, duplicate samples and blank samples that are
blindly inserted into the sample batch. If a QAQC sample returns an
unacceptable value an investigation into the results is triggered
and when deemed necessary, the samples that were tested in the
batch with the failed QAQC sample are re-tested.
Bravo SGS
Geosol
|
Preparation
|
Method
|
Method
|
Method
|
Method
|
For All
Elements
|
Pt, Pd,
Au
|
Rh
|
Sulphide Ni,
Cu
|
Trace
Elements
|
PRPCLI
(85% at 200#)
|
FAI515
|
FAI30V
|
AA04B
|
ICP40B
|
SOURCE Bravo Mining Corp.