Hemlo Explorers Announces Drill Results From Project Idaho
Hemlo Explorers Announces Drill Results From Project Idaho
The drill program consisted of 6 diamond drill holes along a 3-kilometre strike length on the western side of Project Idaho. The program was designed to drill test geophysical VTEM anomalies situated along an inferred north-south trending Coldwell Complex-Archean boundary, as interpreted by geophysics. Ni-Cu-PGE bearing grab and soil samples, taken in the 2022 field season coincided with the VTEM anomalies. A portion of the north-south trend exhibited a strong magnetic reversal signature, that is a magnetic attribute of the Marathon Cu-PGE deposit. A total of 1,121 metres were drilled with an average vertical depth of 151.6 metres (Table 1) in "Idaho West". Figure 1
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TORONTO, Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hemlo Explorers Inc. (the "Company") (TSXV: HMLO) is pleased to provide an update on the results of its diamond drill program on Project Idaho, located two (2) kilometres southeast of Generation Mining's Marathon Palladium-Copper Deposit ("Marathon Deposit").
多倫多，2023年11月21日（GLOBE NEWSWIRE）——Hemlo Explorers Inc.（“公司”）（多倫多證券交易所股票代碼：HMLO）很高興提供其愛達荷項目鑽石鑽探項目的最新結果，該項目位於世代礦業馬拉松鈀銅礦牀（“馬拉松礦牀”）東南兩（2）公里處。
The drill program consisted of 6 diamond drill holes along a 3-kilometre strike length on the western side of Project Idaho. The program was designed to drill test geophysical VTEM anomalies situated along an inferred north-south trending Coldwell Complex-Archean boundary, as interpreted by geophysics. Ni-Cu-PGE bearing grab and soil samples, taken in the 2022 field season coincided with the VTEM anomalies. A portion of the north-south trend exhibited a strong magnetic reversal signature, that is a magnetic attribute of the Marathon Cu-PGE deposit. A total of 1,121 metres were drilled with an average vertical depth of 151.6 metres (Table 1) in "Idaho West".
鑽探計劃包括沿愛達荷項目西側3千米的鑽探長度上的6個鑽石鑽孔。根據地球物理學的解釋，該項目旨在鑽探位於推斷的南北向傾向的科德威爾綜合體-太古界邊界沿線的地球物理VTEM異常。在2022年野外季節採集的含有抓取物和土壤樣本的鎳銅-鉑鍺與VTEM異常相吻合。南北趨勢的一部分表現出強烈的磁反轉特徵，這是 Marathon Cu-PGE 礦牀的磁特性。在 “愛達荷州西部” 共鑽探了1,121米，平均垂直深度爲151.6米（表1）。
A seventh hole, which was not part of the geological model for Project Idaho, was drilled to twin a 1983 drill hole containing a high sulfide zone within Archean feldspar porphyry. DDH PI-23-007 did not yield any significant mineralization and was therefore not sampled.
第七個鑽孔不是愛達荷項目地質模型的一部分，該鑽孔是爲了將1983年的 Archean 長石斑岩中一個含有高硫化物區的鑽孔配對。DDH PI-23-007 沒有產生任何明顯的礦化作用，因此未進行採樣。
Table 1. DDH information
表 1。DDH 信息
| Hole ID | Northing* (mN) | Easting* (mE) | Dip (°) | Azimuth (°) | End of Hole Depth (m) | Vertical Depth (m) |
| PI-23-001 | 5,400,464 | 551,682 | -45 | 050 | 253.3 | 179.1 |
| PI-23-002 | 5,401,583 | 551,999 | -85 | 032 | 101.0 | 100.6 |
| PI-23-003 | 5,401,583 | 551,999 | -85 | 215 | 83.2 | 82.9 |
| PI-23-004 | 5,401,914 | 552,172 | -60 | 330 | 266.2 | 230.5 |
| PI-23-005 | 5,403,367 | 552,183 | -49 | 320 | 256.8 | 193.8 |
| PI-23-006 | 5,403,202 | 552,232 | -50 | 210 | 160.5 | 123.0 |
| PI-23-007 | 5,403,809 | 552,998 | -75 | 090 | 269.1 | 259.9 |
| Total | 1,390.1 | |||||
| 洞 ID | 北方* (mN) | Easting* (mE) | 傾角 (°) | 方位角 (°) | 孔端深度 (m) | 垂直深度 (m) |
| PI-23-001 | 5,400,464 | 551,682 | -45 | 050 | 253.3 | 179.1 |
| PI-23-002 | 5,401,583 | 551,999 | -85 | 032 | 101.0 | 100.6 |
| PI-23-003 | 5,401,583 | 551,999 | -85 | 215 | 83.2 | 82.9 |
| PI-23-004 | 5,401,914 | 552,172 | -60 | 330 | 266.2 | 230.5 |
| PI-23-005 | 5,403,367 | 552,183 | -49 | 320 | 256.8 | 193.8 |
| PI-23-006 | 5,403,202 | 552,232 | -50 | 210 | 160.5 | 123.0 |
| PI-23-007 | 5,403,809 | 552,998 | -75 | 090 | 269.1 | 259.9 |
| 總計 | 1,390.1 | |||||
*Coordinates are in UTM NAD83 Zone 16N.
*座標位於 UTM NAD83 區域 16N 中。
Figure 1. Diamond Drill Hole Locations, Total Magnetic Field, and Modeled VTEM Plates.
圖 1。金剛石鑽孔位置、總磁場和建模的 VTEM 板。
Key indicators of success for this initial drill program on "Idaho West" was to discover lithologies, sulfide mineralization, gabbroic textures, and pathfinder geochemistry that are directly related to the mineralized portions of the Eastern Gabbro within the Coldwell Complex. This is also known as the Two Duck Lake Gabbro ("TDLG"). Such an advancement would support our geological model of emplacement, in which sulfide-bearing mafic magma emanated from the Coldwell Complex, flowing along conduits and channels that correspond to deep-seated structures and major lithological contacts. Highlights of the selectively sampled drill results from DDH PI-23-001 through -006 are outlined below (Table 2).
在 “愛達荷州西部” 進行的初步鑽探計劃的成功關鍵指標是發現了巖性、硫化物礦化、輝長岩質地和探路者地球化學，這些都是與Coldwell綜合體內東輝巖的礦化部分直接相關的巖性、硫化物礦化、輝長岩質地和探路者地球化學。這也被稱爲 Two Duck Lake Gabbro（“TDLG”）。這樣的進步將支持我們的地質陣地質模型，在該模型中，含硫化物的基質岩漿從考德威爾綜合體流出，沿着與深層結構和主要巖性接觸相對應的管道和通道流動。下文概述了從 DDH PI-23-001 到 -006 的選擇性採樣鑽探結果的要點（表 2）。
It is important to note that the geological team discovered TDLG-style lithologies, sulfide mineralization, gabbroic textures, and pathfinder geochemistry as noted below:
值得注意的是，地質小組發現了TDLG式巖性、硫化物礦化、輝長岩質地和探路者地球化學，如下所示：
- Coldwell Complex-type mafic gabbroic lithologies were found in all assayed drill holes;
- Sulfide mineralization was found in all assayed drill holes, confirming the validity of the modeled VTEM "plates";
- Importantly, two horizons of semi-massive to massive sulfide mineralization were intersected near surface in holes PI-23-002 and -003;
- Anomalous coincident Ni, Cu, Pt, Pd and Au was found in high mag zones (holes PI-23-001, -005, and -006); and
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Rare-Earth Element ("REE") geochemical "fingerprint" similar to the mineralized portion of the TDLG of the Marathon Deposit was discovered in 5 of the 6 drill holes [O'Neill, H. (2016) J. Petrology 57 no 8, 1463-1508].
- 在所有化驗的鑽孔中都發現了Coldwell複合型的鐵質輝長岩性；
- 在所有化驗的鑽孔中都發現了硫化物礦化，證實了模擬的VTEM “板塊” 的有效性；
- 重要的是，在 PI-23-002 和 -003 孔中，兩個半塊狀至塊狀硫化物礦化層在地表附近相交；
- 在高磁區（孔洞 PI-23-001、-005 和 -006）中發現了異常重合的鎳、銅、鉑、鈀和金；以及
- 在6個鑽孔中的5箇中發現了與馬拉松礦牀TDLG的礦化部分相似的稀土元素（“REE”）地球化學 “指紋” [O'Neill，H.（2016）J. Petrology 57 no 8，1463-1508]。
Table 2. Significant Intercepts and Geological Significance
表 2.重要的截距和地質意義
| Hole ID | Target | Assays | Geological Significance |
| PI-23-001 | -VTEM plate in CWC gabbros | -263 ppm Cu over 13.7 m (200.25-213.95m), 192 ppm Ni over 22.6 m (213.95-236.5 m) -One sample returned 17 ppb Pd and 16 ppb Pt within Cu-enriched zone -Pathfinders: Cd, Co, Cr, Re, V |
-anomalous Cu and Ni values straddling contact between Coldwell Complex ("CWC") gabbros and Archean metavolcanics |
| PI-23-002 | -VTEM plate in low mag | -121 ppm Cu, 105 ppm Ni over 2.0 m (3.81-5.86 m) -147 ppm Cu, 97 ppm Ni over 1.6 m (11.8-13.4 m) -Pathfinders: Ag, As, Bi, Cd, Co, Mn, Mo, Sb, Te, W |
-two horizons of semi-massive to massive sulfide with pyrrhotite and pyrite mineralization -1 gabbroic sample with REE affinity to TDLG |
| PI-23-003 | -VTEM plate in low mag | -154 ppm Cu, 133 ppm Ni over 2.2 m (4.7-6.93 m) -235 ppm Ni over 2.2 m (75-77.2 m) -Pathfinders: Ag, Cd, Co, Mn, Mo, Re, Se, Te, W |
-22 gabbroic samples with REE affinity to TDLG |
| PI-23-004 | -VTEM plate in breccia zone | -123 ppm Ni over 3.4 m (164.45-167.88 m) -168 ppm Ni over 3.0 m (220-223 m) -Pathfinders: Cd, Co, Cr, Se, V, W, Zn |
-"rheological breccia" intercepted within interlayered gabbros and volcanics -gabbroic unit containing fault/shear texture -9 gabbroic samples with REE similarity with TDLG |
| PI-23-005 | -VTEM plate in central banded iron formation ("BIF") | -169 ppm Cu over 1.7 m with accompanying Pd (15 ppb) and Pt (17 ppb) anomalies (159.2-160.87 m) -Pathfinders: Ba, Be, Co, V, Zn |
-elevated Pd and Pt found within a mafic intrusive body in contact with BIF -3 gabbroic samples with REE affinity to TDLG |
| PI-23-006 | -VTEM plate in northern BIF | -173 ppm Cu over 3.6 m with 15 ppb Pd in one sample within the intercept (22.9-26.51 m) -Pathfinders: Co, Re, Se, V |
-elevated Cu found at the contact between two gabbros having different textures -5 gabbroic samples with REE affinity to TDLG |
| PI-23-007 | Twinning historic DDH | -no samples assayed | -historic log from 1983 DDH recorded sulfide-bearing porphyry |
| 洞 ID | 目標 | 化驗 | 地質意義 |
| PI-23-001 | -CWC gabbros 中的 VTEM 牌照 | 13.7 m（200.25-213.95 m）以上 -263 ppm Cu，22.6 m（213.95-236.5 m）以上 192 ppm Ni -一個樣本在富銅區內返回了 17 ppb Pd 和 16 ppb Pt -探路者：鎘、鈷、鉻、雷、伏 |
-跨越Coldwell複合體（“CWC”）輝長岩和太古代化火山岩之間接觸的異常銅和鎳值 |
| PI-23-002 | -VTEM 板處於低彈性狀態 | 在 2.0 m（3.81-5.86 m）以上，銅含量爲 -121 ppm，鎳含量爲 105 ppm 在 1.6 m（11.8-13.4 m）以上，銅含量爲 -147 ppm，鎳含量爲 97 ppm -探路者：銀、砷、雙、鎘、鈷、錳、鉬、錫、鐵、鎢 |
-半塊狀至塊狀硫化物的兩個層次，含硫鐵礦和黃鐵礦礦化 -1 個 REE 與 TDLG 有親和力的輝長樣本 |
| PI-23-003 | -VTEM 板處於低彈性狀態 | 銅含量爲 -154 ppm，鎳含量超過 2.2 m（4.7-6.93 m） 在 2.2 m（75-77.2 m）以上，鎳含量爲 -235 ppm -探路者：銀、鎘、鈷、錳、鉬、雷、硒、鐵、鐵、鎢 |
-22 個 REE 與 TDLG 具有親和力的輝長樣本 |
| PI-23-004 | -VTEM 板位於角礫岩區域 | -123 ppm 鎳含量超過 3.4 m（164.45-167.88 m） -168 ppm 鎳含量超過 3.0 m（220-223 m） -探路者：鎘、鈷、鉻、硒、V、W、鋅 |
-在層間輝長岩和火山岩中截獲的 “流變角礫岩” -包含斷層/剪切紋理的輝光單元 -9 個 REE 與 TDLG 相似的 Gabbroic 樣本 |
| PI-23-005 | -中心帶狀鐵層（“BIF”）中的 VTEM 板 | -169 ppm 銅超過 1.7 m，伴隨有 Pd (15 ppb) 和 Pt (17 ppb) 異常 (159.2-160.87 m) -探路者：Ba、Be、Co、V、Zn |
-在與 BIF 接觸的魔性侵入體內發現鈀和鉑升高 -3 個 REE 與 TDLG 具有親和力的輝長樣本 |
| PI-23-006 | -BIF 北部的 VTEM 牌照 | 在 3.6 m 以上，銅含量爲 -173 ppm，截距 (22.9-26.51 m) 內的一個樣品中含有 15 ppb 鈀值 -探路者：Co、Re、Se、V |
-在兩個具有不同紋理的輝長石接觸處發現銅含量升高 -5 個 REE 與 TDLG 具有親和力的輝長樣本 |
| PI-23-007 | Twinning 歷史悠久的 DDH | -未對樣本進行檢測 | -1983 年 DDH 的歷史記錄記錄了含硫化物的斑岩 |
Exploration Planning for 2024
2024 年的勘探規劃
Drill results from the 2023 program are encouraging due to confirmation of CWC-type mafic intrusives in all assayed drill holes, many of which also exhibit REE geochemistry similar to the mineralized TDLG at the Marathon Deposit. Also encouraging is the discovery of semi-massive to massive sulfide mineralization within the reversed magnetic portion of the N-S trending magnetic anomaly, and the elevated coincident Ni-Cu-PGE values that suggest a primary igneous source.
2023年項目的鑽探結果令人鼓舞，這是因爲所有測定的鑽孔中都證實了CWC型的基質侵入物，其中許多鑽孔還表現出類似於馬拉松礦牀礦化TDLG的稀土地球化學。同樣令人鼓舞的是，在N-S趨勢磁異常的反向磁性部分中發現了半質量到塊狀的硫化物礦化，同時Ni-Cu-PGE值升高，這表明存在主要的火成源。
The team also observed TDLG-style textures such as "pegmatitic gabbroic pods" within more fine-grained CWC-gabbros. Planning is underway for the 2024 season to follow-up on these results on the west side of the project ("Idaho West"). The exploration team will trace out the path of the massive sulfide horizons near surface from holes -002 and -003 with overburden stripping and channel sampling to better define the sulfide horizons to the west and at depth. Holes -001, -005, and -006 contain gabbroic intrusives with elevated coincident Ni, Cu, Pt, Pd, and Au. Further targeting to the west and at depth is also underway for these areas.
研究小組還在更細粒度的CWC-Gabbros中觀察到了 TDLG 風格的紋理，例如 “偉晶閃爍的豆莢”。2024賽季的計劃正在進行中，以跟蹤該項目西側（“愛達荷州西部”）的這些結果。勘探小組將通過覆蓋層剝離和河道採樣，從-002和-003號孔追蹤地表附近的巨大硫化物地平線的路徑，以更好地定義向西和深處的硫化物地平線。-001、-005 和 -006 孔中含有輝閃侵入物，重合的鎳、銅、鉑、鈀和金含量升高。對這些區域的進一步瞄準西部和深度也在進行中。
Sulfide mineralization causing the high-conductance VTEM anomalies modeled from the 2022 airborne geophysical survey have been identified as either massive and/or coarse-grained in nature within holes PI-23-001 to -006. We will revisit the Maxwell plate modeling to identify areas of lower conductance, which may be caused by more disseminated sulfide mineralization, similar to that of the Marathon Deposit. Historic IP anomalies will also be incorporated in order to determine whether any disseminated targets, similar to TDLG, lie within the reversed magnetic and REE-geochemically-favourable zones. A 3D magnetic inversion completed by Dr. Alan King of Geoscience North will also be used to generate deeper drill targets for "Idaho West", especially in the northwest corner of the project area.
導致 2022 年航空地球物理調查建模的高電導 VTEM 異常的硫化物礦化已被確定爲自然界中在 PI-23-001 至 -006 孔內的塊狀和/或粗顆粒。我們將重新審視麥克斯韋板塊建模，以確定電導率較低的區域，這可能是由更多的浸染硫化物礦化引起的，類似於馬拉松礦牀。還將納入歷史IP異常，以確定是否有任何散射目標（類似於TDLG）位於反向磁區和稀土資源地球化學有利的區域內。地球科學北部的艾倫·金博士完成的三維磁反演也將用於爲 “愛達荷州西部” 生成更深的鑽探目標，尤其是在項目區域的西北角。
Project Idaho lies along the eastern flank of the CWC and contains both radial and concentric faults related to the eruptive event and volcanic caldera collapse. One such regional fault runs E-W across the project area connecting "Idaho West" to "Idaho East" (see red arrow on Figure 1). Also present along this regional "conduit" are six historic diamond drill holes drilled by Stillwater Canada Inc. within ground now held by Generation Mining. These drill holes contain highly elevated platinum and palladium values ( Along the same regional structure is a significant "jog" in the Pic River, which coincides with a VTEM plate at the eastern bend in the river.
愛達荷項目位於化學武器公約的東側，包含與噴發事件和火山口倒塌有關的徑向和同心斷層。其中一個區域性斷層橫跨連接 “愛達荷州西部” 和 “愛達荷州東部” 的項目區域（參見圖 1 上的紅色箭頭）。沿着這條區域 “管道” 的還有加拿大斯蒂爾沃特公司在地下鑽探的六個歷史悠久的金剛石鑽孔，這些鑽孔現在由Generation Mining持有。這些鑽孔的鉑金和鈀值都很高（沿着同樣的區域結構是皮克河的一次重要的 “慢跑”，這與河東彎處的VTEM板塊重合。
A larger VTEM plate in Idaho East occurs along strike from these Stillwater holes. Surface grabs collected by the Company in 2023 above the VTEM plate contain anomalous Pt and Pd values (see Press Release from October 2, 2023; This regional E-W structure is interpreted to be a magma "channel" or "conduit", potentially carrying Cu-Ni-PGE-bearing sulfide liquid from the eruptive centre of the CWC from west to east. We are excited and ready to explore for potential sulfide "traps" along this new channel pathway in our 2024 program.
愛達荷州東部的VTEM板塊在這些死水洞的撞擊中出現。該公司於2023年在VTEM板塊上方收集的地表抓物含有異常的鉑和鈀值（見2023年10月2日的新聞稿）；這種區域E-W結構被解釋爲岩漿 “通道” 或 “管道”，可能從西向東攜帶含銅鎳鉑的硫化物液體。我們很興奮，並準備在2024年計劃中探索這條新通道路徑上潛在的硫化物 “陷阱”。
QA/QC
QA/QC
Drill core samples were tagged, cut, and bagged, then sent to Activation Laboratories ("ActLabs") in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Samples were prepared by coarse crushing and pulverizing, then sent for Au-Pt-Pd analysis by fire assay and ICP-OES, or multi-element analysis by total acid digestion and ICP-MS/ICP-OES finish. Analyses were completed in both Thunder Bay and Ancaster, Ontario. Standards and blanks were inserted into the sample stream every 20 and 40 samples, respectively, in order to test the lab's accuracy and precision.
鑽芯樣本經過標記、切割和裝袋，然後送往安大略省桑德貝的活化實驗室（“ActLabs”）。樣品通過粗碎和粉碎製備，然後通過火焰分析和ICP-OES送去進行金鉑鈀分析，或通過總酸消解和ICP-MS/ICP-OES完成進行多元素分析。安大略省桑德貝和安卡斯特都完成了分析。爲了測試實驗室的準確性和精度，每隔 20 個和 40 個樣本分別向樣品流中插入標準品和空白。
Technical Information
技術信息
Dr. Lesley Rose, P.Geo., Senior Exploration Geologist for the Company, is the "Qualified Person" as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, responsible for the accuracy of all technical information contained in this news release.
該公司高級勘探地質學家Lesley Rose博士是National Instrument 43-101礦業項目披露標準所定義的 “合格人員”，負責本新聞稿中包含的所有技術信息的準確性。
About Hemlo Explorers Inc.
關於 Hemlo Explorers Inc.
Hemlo Explorers is a Canadian-based mineral exploration company with a portfolio of properties in Ontario and Nunavut. We are focused on generating shareholder value through the advancement of our main Hemlo area, including Project Idaho, the Pic and North Limb Projects. Currently a portion of the Pic Project is being explored by Barrick Gold Inc. under an option agreement.
Hemlo Explorers是一家總部位於加拿大的礦產勘探公司，在安大略省和努納武特地區擁有房地產投資組合。我們專注於通過發展我們的主要Hemlo領域，包括愛達荷項目、Pic和North Limb項目，爲股東創造價值。目前，巴里克黃金公司正在根據期權協議探索Pic項目的一部分。
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Brian Howlett, President & CEO
Hemlo Explorers Inc.
brian@hemloexplorers.ca
1-647-227-3035
布萊恩·霍利特，總裁兼首席執行官
Hemlo Explorers Inc
brian@hemloexplorers.ca
1-647-227-3035
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前瞻性信息
Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking information that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, exploration results, potential mineralization, statements relating to mineral resources, the advancement of the Pic Project and the Company's plans with respect to the exploration and development of its properties. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of the Company, including, but not limited to, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, volatility of commodity prices, risks associated with the uncertainty of exploration results and estimates, currency fluctuations, dependency upon regulatory approvals, due diligence risks, the uncertainty of obtaining additional financing, exploration risk and Covid-19 pandemic related orders. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update such forward-looking information except as required by applicable securities laws.
本新聞稿中列出的某些信息可能包含前瞻性信息，涉及大量已知和未知的風險和不確定性，包括但不限於勘探結果、潛在礦化情況、與礦產資源有關的聲明、Pic項目的進展以及公司有關其物業勘探和開發的計劃。這些前瞻性陳述受到許多風險和不確定性的影響，其中某些風險和不確定性是公司無法控制的，包括但不限於總體經濟狀況的影響、行業狀況、大宗商品價格的波動、與勘探結果和估計的不確定性相關的風險、貨幣波動、對監管批准的依賴、盡職調查風險、獲得額外融資的不確定性、勘探風險和Covid-19疫情相關訂單。請讀者注意，編制此類信息時使用的假設雖然在編寫時被認爲是合理的，但可能被證明是不準確的，因此，不應過度依賴前瞻性信息。除非適用的證券法要求，否則公司不承諾更新此類前瞻性信息。
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
多倫多證券交易所風險投資交易所及其監管服務提供商（該術語在多倫多證券交易所風險投資交易所的政策中定義）均不對本新聞稿的充分性或準確性承擔責任。
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