Fancamp Exploration Ltd. (“Fancamp” or the “Corporation”) (TSX
Venture Exchange: FNC) is pleased to announce the completion of its
spring drilling program at the Stoke Project, situated in the
Eastern Townships of Quebec (Figure 1). Notably, this work,
representative of over 1,100 metres of drilling, led to the
intersection of the widest sulphide mineralization discovered at
the project to date, validating the potential the Stoke-Weedon belt
provides for the discovery of copper-rich VMS type deposits (refer
to press release dated March 22, 2022).
Fancamp has drilled a total of 1,119 metres in 3
holes during June, over the Grand Prix and Copper Zone of the Stoke
property. This program aimed to evaluate the down-dip and
down-plunge extension of hole ST-2013-06, which had intersected 6.4
metres @ 7.29% Cu and 17.6 g/t Ag (refer to Hole ST-2011-06, MRN
Report GM 66485, 2012) and has now defined mineralization to a
vertical depth of approximately 250 metres.
Highlights
- Hole STDD-22-05 intersected 98.0
metres @ 0.12% Cu (from 275 to 373 metres – downhole length) (Table
1, Figure 2).
- Hole STDD-22-06 intersected 98
meters of disseminated to semi massive pyrite with specs and
stringer of chalcopyrite within a broader zone of 110 metres of
intense black chlorite and sericite alteration. Within that
interval, several zones exhibiting up to 20% pyrite with trace to
2-3% chalcopyrite were noted.
“Fancamp’s 2022 drilling programs have been
providing positive and sustainable results which substantiate
management’s exploration plans and corporate strategy, especially
on the back of Fancamp’s recently announced strategic sale of the
Company’s interests in its Koper Lake mining claims (as reported in
press releases dated July 21, 2022, August 10, 2022, September 1,
2022, and September 2, 2022). Today’s announcement of our latest
exploration results continues to highlight the prospective
extension and proof of mineralization potential of our Stoke
Project, building on known historical exploration indicators to new
exploration targets and areas of interest. The continuous
investment in geological study and exploration by the Company
continues to deliver high quality results on which to leverage
future exploration and growth initiatives.” – Rajesh Sharma,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Fancamp.
Figure 1 – Stoke Regional Map is available
at: https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/b48a293c-4185-43fa-b40a-2b69241d0915
Table 1: Stoke Project Drill
Results
Hole ID |
Prospect |
East |
North |
From |
To |
Width |
Grade |
|
|
|
|
|
|
UTM |
UTM |
(m) |
(m) |
(m) |
Cu (%) |
Zn (%) |
Pb (%) |
Ag (g/t) |
Au (g/t) |
STDD-22-04 |
Stoke |
285227 |
5044781 |
190 |
192 |
3 |
0.24 |
0.1 |
0.25 |
1.3 |
0.03 |
STDD-22-05 |
Stoke |
285639 |
5044860 |
19 |
20 |
1 |
0 |
0.01 |
0.01 |
<0.2 |
1.41 |
|
|
|
|
275 |
373 |
98 |
0.12 |
0.02 |
0 |
0.4 |
0.01 |
|
|
|
|
Including |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
297 |
298 |
1 |
1.12 |
0.01 |
0 |
2.6 |
0.01 |
|
|
|
|
317.25 |
322 |
4.75 |
0.27 |
0.05 |
0.01 |
1.5 |
0.02 |
|
|
|
|
348 |
353 |
5 |
0.28 |
0.01 |
0 |
0.8 |
0.01 |
|
|
|
|
And |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
401.35 |
402.35 |
1 |
0.6 |
0.01 |
0.01 |
2.4 |
0.03 |
STDD-22-06 |
Stoke |
284166 |
5044426 |
No significant assay results |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outlook
Fancamp and Mira Geoscience Ltd. previously
completed the construction of a 3D model for the Stoke project
which indicated the property geology is comprised of a main
stratigraphic sequence consisting of a volcano-sedimentary
succession of bi-modal volcanic units overlain by sedimentary
packages. A breakthrough from the 3D modelling interpretation was
the development of paleo reconstruction of the stratigraphical
units which led to the discovery of a series of either potential
synvolcanic faults and/or graben type depression at the paleo
surface defined by the exhalative horizon situated at the
mafic–felsic contact. These depressions are often the focus of
metals deposition and synvolcanic growth faults are often the
first-order control on the flow of metal-bearing hydrothermal
fluids. Supported by this analysis, the spring drill program at
Stoke aimed to test the paleosurface to uncover potential metal
concentrations and to test the exhalative horizon associated with
interpreted syn volcanic growth faults.
Historical drilling highlights of the Stoke
Project includes 7.29% Cu over 6.40 metres in the depth extension
of Phelps Dodge’s “Copper Zone”, (DH 2011-06) and 6.21 gpt Au in
the “Grand Prix” gold zone; including a 1.0 metre interval with
22.4 gpt Au, 7.73% Zn, 1.73% Cu, and 2.62% Pb (DH ST-2010-06).
The results of the H1 2022 drilling program will
allow Fancamp to pursue the interpretation of the unique
Stoke-Weedon volcano sedimentary VMS rich sequence. In particular,
Fancamp will explore the geochemical alteration patterns as well as
potential structural trap in the area of Hole STDD 22-05 to
determine if a favourable deposition environment could be
(re)traced. The Corporation’s next steps involve better defining
the gravity anomaly and the down-dip extension of STDD-22-05 to
extend the Copper Zone and to concurrently test the Grand Prix area
(Figure 2). Fancamp has conducted a VTEM survey on the Grasset
Project, a property comprised of 664 mining claims located
northwest of Matagami, Québec, along the Detour-Fenelon Gold Trend
which covers the northern margin of the Abitibi greenstone belt.
Grasset is a highly prospective project of the Corporation, with
development plans that include follow-up work on geophysical
anomalies highlighted by the VTEM survey.
Figure 2 – Longitudinal Section – Grand Prix
and Copper Zones is available
at: https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/2b0ab1ee-fb5a-4e8c-99d5-eb40b6bb17cf
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical information
contained in this press release was reviewed and approved by
François Auclair, PGeo, M.Sc. Vice President Exploration of
Fancamp, designated as a Qualified Person under National Instrument
43-101.
Quality Control
Assays for the diamond drill programs were
analyzed by Activations Laboratories Ltd. in Ancaster, Ontario. The
Corporation inserts quality control samples (blanks, standard
reference material, and duplicates) at regular intervals to monitor
laboratory performance. Standard samples are inserted every 15-20
samples, with additional standard material added to mineralized
zones. Reference samples are obtained from OREAS (Ore Research and
Exploration P/L ABN) and comprised OREAS 620 (0.173% Cu), and OREAS
624 (3.10% Cu). Blanks are inserted every 15-20 samples and are
obtained from a deposit of pure quartzite. Field duplicates are
inserted every 20 samples.
About Fancamp Exploration Ltd. (TSX-V: FNC)
Fancamp is a growing Canadian mineral
exploration corporation dedicated to its value-added strategy of
advancing its priority mineral properties through exploration and
innovative development. The Corporation owns numerous mineral
resource properties in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick, including
chromium, strategic rare-earth metals, gold, zinc, titanium and
more. Fancamp’s chromium properties in the highly sought-after Ring
of Fire in Northern Ontario are strategically located. Its rare
earth element properties in Quebec are a special focus. Fancamp has
investments in an existing iron ore operation in the
Quebec-Labrador Trough, in addition to an investment in a zinc mine
planned to be restarted in Nova Scotia. Fancamp is developing
energy reduction technology with its advanced Titanium extraction
strategy. The Corporation is managed by a focused leadership team
with decades of mining, exploration and complementary technology
experience.
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For Further Information
Rajesh
Sharma, President & Chief
Executive Officer |
Debra
Chapman, Chief Financial
Officer |
+1 (604) 434 8829 |
+1 (604) 434 8829 |
info@fancamp.ca |
info@fancamp.ca |
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Tara Asfour, Director of Investor
Relations |
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+1 (604) 434 8829 |
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tasfour@fancamp.ca |
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