Los Andes Copper Ltd. ("Los Andes" or the "Company", TSX Venture
Exchange: LA) is pleased to provide an update on the geological
mapping and geophysics work programs conducted on the Company’s
Vizcachitas Project (“Vizcachitas” or the “Project”).
The geological and geophysical work programs
have demonstrated evidence of extensions to known mineralisation to
the north, east and south-east of the current resources.
Over the past months, a program of geological
mapping, geochemical sampling and induced polarisation (IP) /
resistivity and magneto-telluric (MT) surveys have been
completed.
The geological mapping has shown that the
phyllic shell extends 750 metres to the north of the current
resources, indicating the potential for mineralised systems to
extend further north than currently drilled. The mapping also
showed sheeted D‑type veinlets extending north around 1,000 metres
towards Breccia Roja and to the east of the resources.
Surface geochemical rock sampling confirmed that
Breccia Roja and the area within the phyllic shell have the same
geochemical signature as the area of the current resources. This
indicates that the area is part of the same intrusive complex, and
that the northern extension is likely associated with the same
mineralising system as the area of the current resources.
A total of 15 line-kilometres of IP /
Resistivity and MT data were captured. The data shows good
correlation to the current resource model reflecting the central
core and intermineral intrusives. The conductive resistivity
extends 750 metres to the north of last drill hole in the north, to
the east of the current resources and also to the east along the
Campamento fault that defines the southern limit of the deposit
(see the presentation described below).
The geological, geochemical and geophysical
results all show the potential of extensions to known
mineralisation to the north, east and south-east of the current
resource estimate. This new data in conjunction with the historical
data will be used to outline drill priorities that will be carried
out as part of the Pre-Feasibility Study (“PFS”) drill program.
A presentation has been prepared with further
details on the geological mapping and geophysics work programs and
is available on the Company’s website:
https://www.losandescopper.com/
Antony Amberg, CEO – Chief Geologist of Los
Andes, commented:
“I am very excited with the results of this work
program. The geological, geochemical and geophysical data have all
demonstrated evidence of extensions to known mineralisation to the
north, east and south-east of the of the current resource estimate.
This confirms our belief that the project has the potential to
continue to grow as we advance the PFS study.”
Fernando Porcile, Executive Chairman of Los
Andes, commented:
“We successfully carried out a geological
mapping and geophysics program over the winter season, where strict
COVID-19 measures were implemented in order to protect our
employees and the local community. The results of the program have
confirmed our expectations and demonstrate the potential for
extensions of the current mineralisation. We continue to progress
the PFS and this data will be used to outline priorities for the
drill program.”
For more information please contact:
Fernando
Porcile, Executive Chairman |
Tel: +56 2 2954-0450 |
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Antony J. Amberg, President & CEO |
Tel: +56
2 2954-0450 |
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Blytheweigh, Financial PR |
Tel: +44
207 138 3203 |
Megan Ray |
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Rachael Brooks |
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E-Mail: info@losandescopper.com
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About Los Andes Copper Ltd.
Los Andes Copper Ltd. is an exploration and
development company with an 100% interest in the Vizcachitas
Project in Chile. The Company is focused on progressing the
Project, which is located along Chile’s most prolific copper belt,
into production.
The Project is a copper-molybdenum porphyry
deposit, located 120 km north of Santiago, in an area of very
good infrastructure. The Company’s Preliminary Economic Assessment
(the “PEA”), delivered in June 2019, highlights that the Project
has a post tax NPV (at 8%) of $1.8 billion and an IRR of 20.77%,
based on a $3 per pound copper price. It also has a Measured
Resources of 254.4 million tonnes having a grade of 0.439% copper
and Indicated Resource of approximately 1.03 billion tonnes having
a grade of 0.385% copper. Mineral resources that are not mineral
reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Please refer
to the technical report dated June 13, 2019, with an effective date
of May 10, 2019 and titled "Preliminary Economic Assessment of the
Vizcachitas Project", prepared by Tetra Tech.
The PEA is preliminary in nature, it includes
inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative
geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them
that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves, and
there is no certainty that the PEA will be realized.
Additionally, there is significant exploration
upside at Vizcachitas with potential to increase the resource base
beyond the initial 45-year mine life modeled in the PEA.
Los Andes Copper Ltd. is listed on the TSX-V
under the ticker: LA.
Qualified Persons
Antony Amberg CGeol FGS, the Company’s President
and CEO is the qualified person who has reviewed and approved the
scientific and technical information contained in this news
release.
Certain of the information and statements
contained herein that are not historical facts, constitute
“forward-looking information” within the meaning of the Securities
Act (British Columbia), Securities Act (Ontario) and the Securities
Act (Alberta) (“Forward-Looking Information”). Forward-Looking
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“expect” and “intend”; statements that an event or result is “due”
on or “may”, “will”, “should”, “could”, or might” occur or be
achieved; and, other similar expressions. Forward-looking
Information in this news release includes, without limitation,
statements regarding the Project becoming Chile’s next major copper
mine, the demonstrated evidence of extensions and the potential for
mineralised systems to extend further north than currently drilled,
that the northern extension is likely associated with the same
mineralising system as the area of the current resource, that the
results show the potential of extension to known mineralisation to
the north, east and south-east of the current resource estimate,
the potential for the Project to continue to grow and the
advancement of the PFS. Forward-Looking Information involves known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause
the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or
industry results, to be materially different from any future
results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such
Forward-Looking Information; including, without limitation, the
achievement and maintenance of planned production rates, the
evolving legal and political policies of Chile, the volatility in
the Chilean economy, military unrest or terrorist actions, metal
and energy price fluctuations, favourable governmental relations,
the availability of financing for activities when required and on
acceptable terms, the estimation of mineral resources and reserves,
current and future environmental and regulatory requirements, the
availability and timely receipt of permits, approvals and licenses,
industrial or environmental accidents, equipment breakdowns,
availability of and competition for future acquisition
opportunities, availability and cost of insurance, labour disputes,
land claims, the inherent uncertainty of production and cost
estimates, currency fluctuations, expectations and beliefs of
management and other risks and uncertainties, including those
described in Management’s Discussion and Analysis in the Company’s
financial statements. Such Forward-Looking Information is based
upon a number of assumptions, including assumptions regarding the
timing and receipt of regulatory approvals; global and Chilean
economic, political and market conditions; the ability of the
Company and other relevant parties to satisfy regulatory
requirements; the availability of financing for proposed
transactions and programs on reasonable terms acceptable to the
Company; the price of metals and energy; and the ability of third
parties service providers to deliver service in a timely manner.
Among the factors that have a direct bearing on the Company’s
future results of operations and financial conditions are changes
in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, a change in
government policies, competition, currency fluctuations and
restrictions and technological changes, among other things. Should
one or more of any of the aforementioned risks and uncertainties
materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect,
actual results may vary materially from any conclusions, forecasts
or projections described in the Forward-Looking Information.
Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on
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securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to
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result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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