Avala Resources Reports Drilling Results From Korkan East, Timok Gold Project
22 Octubre 2013 - 9:36AM
Marketwired Canada
Avala Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:AVZ) (the "Company" or "Avala") is pleased to
present drill results from additional drilling and assaying on the Korkan East
sector, part of its Timok Gold Project, a recent gold discovery in an emerging
sediment-hosted gold belt located in Eastern Serbia.
1. HIGHLIGHTS
-- Korkan East, in part, comprises a polymetallic style of mineralization,
containing elevated levels of gold, silver, lead, zinc and arsenic. All
drill holes within the Korkan East volume have been re-assayed for
silver, lead, zinc, arsenic and sulfur.
-- A validated database has been delivered to independent mining
consultants AMC Consultants Limited (UK) ("AMC") in order to produce a
National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101) compliant resource estimate.
-- The Korkan East volume was excluded from the recent resource update for
the Timok Gold Project (16th October 2013).
-- Very encouraging gold, silver, lead and zinc intercepts (2 g/t AuEq cut-
off grade) have been returned from the additional drilling and assaying
program. All 2013 drilling (KEDD007 to KEDD011) and selected previously
reported drilling are presented below:
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Hole ID From (m) To (m) Interval (m) Au (g/t) Ag (g/t)
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KEDD007(3) 242 247 5 2.42 88.7
KEDD007(3) 254 264 10 3.46 1.3
KEDD008(3) 297 311 14 8.27 99.9
KEDD009(3) 283 293 10 6.26 165.9
KEDD009(3) 297 302 5 1.96 77.0
KEDD010(3) 236 242 6 2.20 8.8
KEDD011(3) 355 361 6 5.89 10.9
KEDD011(3) 386 396 10 9.22 85.1
KODD058(1) 210 222 12 5.43 114.0
KODD084(1) 422 447 25 10.39 124.6
KODD092(2) 246 257 11 2.46 59.3
KODD100(1) 299 346 47 4.39 146.9
KODD144(2) 296 304 8 7.57 2.9
KODT103(2) 267 271 4 2.66 185.2
KODT103(2) 280 289 9 2.10 116.1
KORC190(2) 174 198 24 2.68 90.9
KORC190(2) 209 227 18 2.37 15.4
KORC208(2) 175 181 6 4.55 109.4
KORC208(2) 197 205 8 11.39 149.4
KORC208(2) 210 218 8 2.79 59.5
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Hole ID Pb (%) Zn (%) As (%) S (%) AuEq (g/t)
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KEDD007(3) 0.20 0.21 0.40 4.7 3.98
KEDD007(3) 0.00 0.01 0.03 2.1 3.48
KEDD008(3) 0.32 0.64 0.60 4.1 11.03
KEDD009(3) 0.99 1.06 0.99 5.9 9.90
KEDD009(3) 0.24 0.27 0.10 1.6 3.38
KEDD010(3) 0.11 0.11 0.02 1.2 2.44
KEDD011(3) 0.31 0.14 0.65 1.8 6.27
KEDD011(3) 0.80 0.56 0.44 5.9 12.15
KODD058(1) 0.66 0.58 0.30 3.7 7.77
KODD084(1) 0.95 0.83 1.08 11.6 14.49
KODD092(2) 0.30 0.28 0.25 2.5 3.65
KODD100(1) 0.73 0.99 1.04 9.7 9.03
KODD144(2) 0.22 0.13 2.02 2.8 7.78
KODT103(2) 2.20 2.34 0.10 10.2 8.53
KODT103(2) 1.51 1.36 0.69 5.2 5.36
KORC190(2) 0.21 0.26 0.51 3.3 4.31
KORC190(2) 0.06 0.07 0.33 3.1 2.67
KORC208(2) 1.24 1.28 0.09 6.8 8.65
KORC208(2) 1.86 1.64 2.04 9.9 16.24
KORC208(2) 1.29 0.92 0.14 4.0 4.75
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-- 2g/t AuEq cut-off ($1,300/oz. Au, $20/oz. Ag, $0.90/lb. Pb, $0.90/lb.
Zn)
-- AuEq = Au_ppm + (Ag_ppm(i)0.01539) + (Pb_pct(i)0.4747) +
(Zn_pct(i)0.4747)
-- Intersections calculated using 3 meter minimum thickness, 2 meter
maximum included waste.
-- Diamond drill samples are HQ or NQ half core, using a nominal 1m
sampling basis and weigh approx. 2-4kg.
-- Reverse Circulation drill samples are collected dry on a 1m sampling
basis and weigh approx. 5kg.
-- Assay method: Fire assay Au (50g); Ag, Pb, Zn and As by aqua regia
digestion with either an AAS or ICP-MS finish.
-- Intercept widths do not necessarily represent true width.
-- No top cut applied.
-- Refer to Table 1 for a full listing of significant intersections and
additional detail on analytical techniques.
-- (1) Drill holes previously reported for Au, Ag, Pb, Zn, As.
-- (2) Drill holes previously reported for Au only.
-- (3) 2013 diamond drilling.
2. DRILLING AT KORKAN EAST
-- The Korkan East sector is located immediately proximal to, and below the
northeast portion of the Korkan deposit; mineralization commences
approximately 170 meters below the surface. Refer to Figure 1 for the
location of Korkan East relative to the Korkan deposit.
-- The polymetallic mineralization has been defined over approximately 300
meters down-plunge and is up to 50 meters wide and 50 meters high. The
mineralization plunges approximately 30 degrees towards the northeast
and remains open down plunge. Refer to Figure 2 for a representative
cross section of Korkan East.
-- The gold and base metal mineralized rocks at Korkan East show
characteristic features of carbonate replacement deposits; the link with
the nearby lower temperature sediment-hosted gold is unclear at this
time.
-- Refer to Table 1 for a summary of all Korkan East sector drilling
intersections at a 2g/t AuEq cut-off grade.
3. NI 43-101 COMPLIANT RESOURCE ESTIMATION
-- Following full internal validation, the updated Korkan East exploration
database has been delivered to AMC in order to undertake an independent
resource estimation update.
-- It is planned to complete a NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate on
Korkan East during Q4, 2013. The resource estimate will use a subset of
the Korkan data as follows:
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DRILLING DATA TO BE USED IN THE KORKAN EAST RESOURCE ESTIMATION
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Item DD DT RC Total
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HOLES 34 1 19 54
METERS DRILLED 5,759.5 159.8 2,683 8,602.3
SAMPLES 5,751 159 2,683 8,593
AVERAGE RECOVERY 99% 98% 97% 98%
PRIMARY ASSAYS (Au) 5,751 159 2,683 8,593
BULK DENSITIES 1,310 47 1,357
TWIN DRILL PAIRS 0
TWIN DRILL METERS 0
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-- All drill holes have been down-hole surveyed at regular intervals; with
drill collars surveyed using DGPS or total station surveying methods.
The topographic surface is based on detailed DGPS and total station
surveying methods, with an average survey station spacing of
approximately 15 meters by 15 meters.
-- As per standard Avala data acquisition protocols, a full set of field
duplicates, lab duplicates and replicates, blanks and internationally
accredited assay standards have been routinely collected and inserted
into the sample sequence.
-- All drill hole assaying and bulk density measurements have been carried
out independently by SGS.
4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
-- Preliminary metallurgical test work on Korkan East material has shown
that the mineralization is amenable to flotation. Further optimization
of potential mineral processing routes remains ongoing.
-- Avala controls 100% of this recently identified sediment-hosted gold
belt through a license holding that totals 1159 square kilometres.
-- Please see the following link to view all Timok Gold Project drill holes
located spatially in three dimensions:
http://www.corebox.net/properties/timok-gold-project
5. SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS
The majority of soil samples have been assayed at the ALS Chemex laboratory,
Perth, Australia. More recent programs have been assayed at the SGS managed
laboratory at Chelopech in Bulgaria using a combination of ICP-OES and ICP-MS;
whereas gold has been assayed by low level detection fire assay method with an
AAS finish. The Company has established a laboratory facility at Bor, Eastern
Serbia which is independently managed by SGS. Trench samples were prepared at
the laboratory facility at Bor and the samples have been assayed at the SGS
managed laboratory at Chelopech in Bulgaria or the laboratory facility at Bor.
Diamond drill core has been prepared at the laboratory facility at Bor and
assayed at either the SGS managed laboratory at Chelopech in Bulgaria or the
assay laboratory at Bor. A one meter sampling interval has been used where
possible for the Timok Gold Project diamond drilling program. Half core is
routinely submitted to the laboratory for analysis. Reverse circulation drill
samples have been prepared at the laboratory facility at Bor and assayed at the
laboratory at Bor. A one meter sampling interval has been used for the Timok
Gold Project reverse circulation drilling program. Following Avala standard
quality assurance procedures, a full suite of field and laboratory duplicates
and replicates along with internationally accredited standards and blanks, have
been submitted with each batch of samples.
Trench sampling was carried out as channels in the wall just above the trench
floor on 2m intervals. Except where extensive soil cover is encountered,
trenches are sampled in their entirety. The samples were routinely weighed prior
to final bagging to maintain an even sample size and to avoid sampling bias in
harder rock types. An average channel sample weight was maintained at 3kg/m,
which produces a consistent sample weight approximating half HQ core samples.
Field duplicate samples were taken every 20 samples and known standards were
inserted into the sample stream after every 20th sample. A geological and
structural log was completed as for diamond drilling. All data collected in the
field is routinely entered into geology and structural geology spread sheets
using Field Marshal software for subsequent inclusion in an acQuire database and
validation.
At the SGS managed assay facility in Bor, analysis of drill or trench samples
for gold is routinely carried out using a 50g fire assay charge with an AAS
finish. Silver, lead, zinc, copper and arsenic are analyzed using an aqua regia
digest (0.3g charge) followed by either an AAS or ICP-MS finish. Sulfur is
analyzed using an Eltra combustion furnace (0.2g charge).
6. QUALIFIED PERSONS
The technical information contained in this press release was prepared and
approved by Dr. Julian F. H. Barnes, FAusIMM, MAIG, a director of the Company
and special consultant. Dr. Barnes is a 'qualified person' within the meaning of
that term under NI 43-101.
About Avala Resources Ltd.: Avala Resources is a mineral exploration company
focused on the exploration and development of the Timok Gold Project in Eastern
Serbia. The Timok Gold Project comprises several targets, including the Korkan,
Bigar Hill and Kraku Pester deposits. Avala controls 100% of this recently
identified sediment-hosted gold belt which totals approximately 250 square
kilometers. The common shares of Avala trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under
the symbol AVZ.
Avala had approximately $4.5 million in its treasury at September 30, 2013.
Avala's issued and outstanding share capital totals 254,492,223 common shares,
of which approximately 53.1% is held by Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX:DPM).
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains 'forward-looking information' within the meaning of
Canadian securities legislation. Forward looking information in this press
release includes information about the timing for completion of mineral resource
estimates, the results of additional metallurgical testwork, and the nature of
the mineralization of Korkan East. Since forward-looking information is based on
assumptions and addresses future events and conditions, by its very nature it
involves risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from
those anticipated in the forward looking information for many reasons including,
but not limited to: changes in general economic conditions and conditions in the
financial markets; changes in demand and prices for gold; legislative,
environmental and other regulatory, political and competitive developments;
operational difficulties encountered in connection with the activities of the
Company; and the Company's financial condition. These and other factors referred
to in public disclosures and filings by the Company should be considered
carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on the Company's
forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any
forward-looking information, except as required by applicable securities laws.
Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic
viability. "Inferred Resources" have a great amount of uncertainty as to their
existence, and economic and legal feasibility. U.S. persons are advised that
while mineral resources are recognized under Canadian regulations, the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission does not recognize them. U.S. persons are
also cautioned not to assume that all or any part of an inferred mineral
resource is economicaly or legally mineable.
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 press release.
Figures 1 to 2 and Table 1 are available at the following link:
http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/AVZ1022.pdf
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Avala Resources Ltd.
James Crombie, President and Chief Executive Officer
+1.450.640.0810
info@avalaresources.com
www.avalaresources.com
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