ExGen Resources Inc. (TSX.V: EXG; OTC: BXXRF)
(“ExGen”, the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on its DOK
project in northern British Columbia which is currently under
option to Mountain Boy Minerals Ltd. Under the terms of the option
Mountain Boy may acquire a 60% interest in the DOK claims by paying
$230,000 and issuing 1,500,000 shares to ExGen and by spending
$2,500,000 on the DOK claims by January 2026.
Jason Riley, CEO of ExGen commented: “We are
excited about the large potential scale of the DOK property and
have been encouraged by the systematic approach taken by Mountain
Boy. ExGen is eagerly awaiting the assay results for the four drill
holes completed this year and the subsequent IP survey
analysis.”
In a news release dated November 6, 2023,
Mountain Boy reported soil assays and the results of new induced
polarization (IP) geophysical work on the DOK claims, now part of
its Telegraph porphyry project, “assays for soil geochemistry
samples along the Dok Trend infill and extend the mineralized
trend. Assays are pending for four drill holes recently completed
in the area. Additional induced polarization (IP) geophysical work
was also carried out along Dok Trend and the results are now being
processed.
The combined drilling, soil geochemistry
anomalies and IP chargeability anomalies have so far outlined a
prospective area that extends for at least 5 kms. The recent
drilling tested 4 widespread targets along 3 kms of that trend
(Figures 1 and 2).
The geological setting of the Telegraph property
is similar to four world-class porphyry copper-gold deposits in the
same region, all of which are being advanced by major mining
companies. MTB assembled a 344 square kilometer land package
beginning in 2021 and is now exploring this area for the first time
on a consolidated basis.
The Telegraph porphyry mineralization exhibits
alkalic affinity, a subgroup of porphyry deposits with typically
copper and gold mineralization. They are found in only a few
locations worldwide, including British Columbia. Alkalic porphyries
frequently occur in clusters, typically several hundred meters
across. Alteration halos are less extensive than typical
calc-alkalic porphyries. The Galore Creek deposit, 30 km south of
the Telegraph property, hosts a cluster of porphyries and is
currently being advanced in a joint venture between Teck and
Newmont. The neighboring other porphyry deposits, Shaft Creek, Red
Chris, and Saddle North highlight the prospectivity of the
Telegraph area.
In the DOK trend, 648 soil samples were
collected during the 2023 field season. Samples were analyzed in
camp using a portable X-ray fluorescence instrument (pXRF). This
allowed real-time estimates of copper content without having to
wait for assays from the laboratory. The samples were then sent to
ALS laboratories for analysis of 49 elements including gold.
Drill targets in 2023 were chosen using a
ranking system that included results of the pXRF copper soil
geochemistry, the historic IP surveys, Short-wave infrared analysis
(SWIR) and geological mapping.
Core from the drill holes has clear visual
evidence of copper. The success of the 2023 drill program has
highlighted the importance of overlapping soil geochemistry
anomalies and high IP chargeability. The recent soil geochemistry
assay results have confirmed the reliability of the pXRF data for
copper. The gold values are particularly significant as they
highlight the presence of gold in the porphyry system and show a
moderate correlation between copper and gold. The copper and gold
values are shown in Figures 1 and 2.
Soil samples taken along a 2012 IP line traces a
400-metre copper and gold in soil anomaly coincident with a high IP
chargeability anomaly. Copper values up to 0.7% are associated with
gold values up to 0.45 grams per tonne. The location of DK2023-01
was chosen to test this anomaly (MTB NR September 28, 2023.)
Another copper and gold soil geochemistry
anomaly was identified to the northwest of drill hole DK2023-04.
The 300 meter by 150 meter anomaly is on the margin of a high IP
chargeability feature and has not been tested by drilling.
A broad copper and gold soil anomaly occurs
between the two historic IP grids. The soil anomaly includes a high
of 0.39% copper and 0.357 grams per tonne gold. The southeast end
of the anomaly is coincident with the IP chargeability high
identified in the 2022 survey and drill hole DK2023-03. Due to the
success of coincident soil geochemistry anomalies and IP high
chargeability, an IP survey was commissioned in October over this
broad soil anomaly which fills in the gap between the two historic
IP surveys. The results are currently being processed. This area
will be a high priority area to further evaluate in advance of
drilling in 2024.
Beyond the copper and gold values, the soil
samples provided an enormous amount of information in the form of
trace element geochemistry. Over the coming months, the geological
team will be compiling and evaluating this information as a basis
for the next phase of drilling.”
Figure 1: Dok ridge copper in soils with 2014
and 2023 drill hole collars. These data represent all the samples
taken since the acquisition of the property in 2021.
Figure 2: Dok ridge gold in soils with 2014 and
2023 drill hole collars. These data represent all the samples taken
since the acquisition of the property in 2021.
The reader is cautioned that visible
copper and/or porphyry style mineralization does not necessarily
equate to significant concentrations of copper and there is no
assurance that the assay results of the samples from these drill
holes will yield significant copper grades.
QUALIFIED PERSON Kieran Downes,
Ph.D., P. Geo., a Qualified Person as defined by National
Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and verified the technical
information provided in this release.
ABOUT EXGEN RESOURCES
INC.ExGen, formerly Boxxer Gold Corp, is a project
accelerator that seeks to fund exploration and development of our
projects through joint ventures and partnership agreements. This
approach significantly reduces the technical and financial risks
for ExGen, while maintaining the upside exposure to new discoveries
and potential cash flow. The company intends to build a diverse
portfolio of projects across exploration stages and various
commodity groups. ExGen currently has 5 projects in Canada and the
US.
For more information on ExGen please contact
ExGen Resources Inc.
Jason TongChief Financial OfficerEmail:
jason@catapultgroup.caPhone: 604-889-7827
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Forward-Looking Information:
This news release may contain certain forward-looking information.
All statements included herein, other than statements of historical
fact, are forward-looking information and such information involves
various risks and uncertainties. In particular, this news release
contains forward-looking information regarding: the observations
made on drill core from the diamond drilling program and the
proposed drilling and exploration program on the DOK claims and
larger Telegraph Creek Project. There can be no assurance that such
forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, and actual
results and future events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such forward-looking information. This
forward-looking information reflects ExGen’s current beliefs and is
based on information currently available to ExGen and on
assumptions ExGen believes are reasonable. Known risk factors
include, among others: the possibility that the analytical results
from the core sampling does not return significant grades of
copper; uncertainties relating to interpretation of drill results
and the geology; continuity and grade of mineralization, the
exploration and drilling program on the DOK project may be delayed
or not completed at all; the exploration and drilling program may
not intersect any mineralization or mineralization as favorable as
suggested by the current and historical exploration; ExGen may not
be able to comply with its ongoing obligations regarding the DOK
Property; fluctuations in copper and gold prices and demand;
currency exchange rates; conditions in the financial markets and
the overall economy may continue to deteriorate; uncertainties
relating to interpretation of the previous exploration results, the
need to obtain additional financing and uncertainty of meeting
anticipated program milestones; uncertainty as to timely
availability of permits and other governmental approvals.
Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results,
levels of activity, performance or achievements of ExGen to be
materially different from those expressed or implied by such
forward-looking information. Such risks and other factors may
include, but are not limited to: the early stage development of
ExGen and its projects, and in particular, the early stage of the
DOK Project; general business, economic, competitive, political and
social uncertainties; capital market conditions and market prices
for securities, junior market securities and mining exploration
company securities; commodity prices, in particular copper, gold,
silver, and zinc prices; competition; changes in project parameters
as plans continue to be refined; accidents and other risks inherent
in the mining industry; lack of insurance; delay or failure to
receive board or regulatory approvals; changes in legislation,
including environmental legislation, affecting ExGen; conclusions
of economic evaluations; and lack of qualified, skilled labour or
loss of key individuals. A description of additional assumptions
and risk factors used to develop such forward-looking information
that may cause actual results to differ materially from
forward-looking information can be found in ExGen's disclosure
documents on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com. Although ExGen has
attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those contained in
forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause
results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking information. ExGen does not undertake to update any
forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable
securities laws.
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