お知らせ • Jan 28
AbraSilver Resource Corp. Reports Encouraging Drill Results from Diablillos Porphyry Complex Including 36 Metres Grading 1.9 g/t Gold At Cerro Viejo Target
AbraSilver Resource Corp. announced assay results from four initial reconnaissance drill holes at the porphyry complex, located approximately 3.5 km northeast of the Oculto deposit, on its wholly-owned Diablillos project in Argentina (the "Project"). Results indicate that drilling has tested the upper part of a major porphyry system that is estimated to span up to approximately 3 km in length and 2 km in width, hosting zones of gold, silver and copper, including some high-grade intervals. The porphyry mineralisation appears to have a high-grade gold epithermal overprint. Key highlights from the latest assay results include: Cerro Viejo: Initial reconnaissance drilling at the Cerro Viejo target in the Diablillos porphyry complex, included three holes confirming widespread gold mineralization. Notably, hole DDH 24-056 showcases a high- sulphidation overprint over a porphyry system. Significant drill intercepts included: Hole DDH 24-056 intersected 36.0 m at 1.91 g/t Au, starting at a downhole depth of only 87 m, with a higher-grade interval of 5.0 m at 7.22 g/t Au. This intercept highlights a shallow, high-grade gold zone easily accessible for future exploration. Surface chip/channel samples further revealed enriched gold values. Hole DDH 24-059, located 450 m north of hole 24-056, intersected broad zones of lower-grade gold and copper mineralization with 81.0 m grading 0.25 g/t Au and 0.01% Cu from a downhole depth of 130 m. Together with hole DDH 24-071 and the epithermal overprint, this appears to demonstrate the upper part of a robust porphyry system. Hole DDH 24-071, located 500 m south of hole 24-056, intersected multiple zones of gold, copper and silver mineralization, including a broad intercept of 106.0 m grading 0.15 g/t Au starting at a down-hole depth of 104 m. Porphyry style gold mineralization is shown by drilling to extend over a distance of more than 1 km north-south. Cerro Blanco: Due to rugged terrain, drilling in Cerro Blanco was limited to one hole, DDH 24-081, which was not ideally positioned and intercepted only short intervals of gold and copper mineralization. However, historical and recent surface sampling revealed high-grade zones with copper-rich intervals, offering promising targets for future exploration. Additional Details on Drill Results Cerro Viejo target: The high-grade, shallow gold result in hole DDH 24-056 (36m @ 1.91 g/t Au) and the gold results in surface chip/channel sampling of associated siliceous outcrops (including 16.36 g/t Au, 12.14 g/t Au, 2.3 g/t Au, 3.2 g/t Au etc.) outline a zone measuring almost 1 km in length with potential for gold resources at shallow depths. Core from hole DDH 24-056 has been submitted for metallurgical testing and a program of shallow holes will be planned to explore this new zone. Cerro Blanco target: One additional drill hole is being planned south of Cerro Blanco to test at depth, and into the geophysical chargeability high. It is interpreted that Cerro Blanco is an upfaulted part of the porphyry system and the higher-grade porphyry mineralization potassic zone is believed to be shallower in this area. Phase IV Exploration Program Update The ongoing Phase IV drill program is focused on expanding the existing Diablillos Mineral Resource estimate at a number of target areas with known mineralization as well as exploring newly identified prospective exploration targets within the broader Diablillos land package. The Company has two drill rigs operating and, to date, has completed approximately 19,000 m of drilling in 96 holes. Several assay results are awaited and will be released on an ongoing basis pending review and meeting Company quality assurance-quality control protocols. Definitive Feasibility Study ("DFS") Update The DFS will be managed by a team of experienced engineers and consultants, supported by the Company's technical team. The Company will undergo a competitive tendering process to select qualified Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Management firms, with the award anticipated by no later than April 2025. Regular progress updates will be provided by the Company as the DFS advances, with results expected to further showcase the Company's potential to become a key low-cost silver-gold producer.