Sirios files on SEDAR the Mineral Resource Estimate for Cheechoo detailing Indicated Resources of 1.4 Moz at 0.94 g/t Au and Inferred Resources of 0.5 Moz at 0.73 g/t Au
16 Enero 2023 - 8:00AM
Management of
SIRIOS RESOURCES INC. (TSX-V: SOI)
is pleased to announce the filing on SEDAR of the technical report
“Mineral Resource Estimate Update for the Cheechoo Project, Eeyou
Istchee James Bay, Quebec”, with an effective date of July 20,
2022. The report, compliant to NI 43-101 standards and completed
for Sirios by BBA, includes an updated mineral resource estimate of
the Cheechoo Gold Project, located in Eeyou Istchee James Bay,
Quebec.
The updated mineral resource estimate (Table 1),
based on an open pit constrained model, includes an
indicated resource of 1.4 million ounces of gold contained
in 46.3 million tonnes at an average grade of 0.94 g/t Au, and an
inferred resource of 0.5 million ounces of gold contained in 21.1
million tonnes at an average grade of 0.73 g/t Au.
Table 1: Conceptual pit constrained
Indicated and Inferred Resource Estimate for the Cheechoo
Project
Table 1 is available
at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a3c704b5-b795-4a5b-b0be-6b843c777a5d
Dominique Doucet, President and CEO of Sirios,
stated, "Once again, I wish to congratulate our technical team for
this achievement which led us to an updated resources estimation,
which now includes more than 74% of the gold ounces classified as
indicated resources in addition to a significant increase of the
gold grade of the Cheechoo deposit. We have again demonstrated that
the Cheechoo project improves significantly with each new
exploration campaign undertaken on the property. Moreover,
exploration work continues in the area of the conceptual pit, with
the goal of increasing the mineral resources. As demonstrated by
recent trenching results in the metasediments to the east of the
deposit, the discovery potential across the property remains
excellent."
The mineral resource estimate has been prepared
by consulting firm BBA in accordance with the Definition Standards
of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
(“CIM”) as defined in the National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”).
The estimate is based on data from 329 diamond drill holes totaling
76,713 metres and 386 channels totalling 3,217 metres which
were completed by Sirios between 2012 and 2022. The full technical
report is now available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) under the
Corporation’s profile as well as on Sirios’ web site.
Sirios' press release issued on December 6, 2022
(entitled "Sirios Announces Indicated Resource of 1.4 M oz at 0.94
g/t and Inferred Resource of 0.5 M oz at 0.73 g/t Gold at
Cheechoo") summarized the key results contained in the 2022
Cheechoo mineral resource estimate update.
Notes to the MRE Table:
- The independent qualified person for the 2022 MRE, as defined
by NI 43-101 guidelines, is Pierre-Luc Richard, P. Geo., of
PLR Resources Inc. The effective date of the estimate is July 20,
2022.
- These mineral resources are not mineral reserves as they do not
have demonstrated economic viability. The quantity and grade of
reported Inferred resources in this MRE are uncertain in nature and
there has been insufficient exploration to define these resources
as Indicated or Measured; however, it is reasonably expected that
the majority of Inferred Mineral Resources could be upgraded to
Indicated Mineral Resources with continued exploration.
- Resources are presented as undiluted and pit
constrained, and are considered to have reasonable prospects
for economic extraction. A cut-off grade of 0.35 g/t Au was
used for the MRE. The pit optimization was done using Deswik mining
software. The constraining pit shell was developed using pit slopes
of 45 to 50 degrees in hard rock and 26 degrees in overburden. The
cut-off grade and pit optimization were calculated using the
following parameters (amongst others): Gold price = USD1,650;
CAD:USD exchange rate = 1.29; Hard Rock Mining cost = $2.90/t mined
with incremental bench costs of $0.05 per 10 m bench;
Overburden Mining Cost = $5.00/t mined; Mining Recovery = 95%;
Mining dilution = 5% at 0 g/t Au; Metallurgical Recovery
varying from 84% to 92%; Processing cost = $14.57/t processed;
G&A = $5.42/t processed; and Refining and Transportation
cost = $5.00/oz. The conceptual pit-constrained resource has a
2.3:1 stripping ratio at the 0.35g/t Au cut-off grade. The mineral
resource cut-off grade was calculated at 0.32 g/t Au, however a
more conservative cut-off grade of 0.35 g/t Au was used for the
mineral resource estimate. The cut-off grade will be re-evaluated
in light of future prevailing market conditions and costs.
- The MRE was prepared using Surpac 2022 Refresh 1 and is based
on 329 surface drillholes (76,713m) and 386 surface channel samples
(3,217m), with a total of 55,566 assays. The resource database was
validated before proceeding to the resource estimation. Grade model
resource estimation was interpolated from drillhole and channel
data using an OK interpolation method within blocks measuring 10 m
x 10 m x 10 m in size. The cut-off date for drillhole database was
July 20, 2022.
- The model comprises 20 mineralized zones (which have a minimum
thickness of 3 m, with rare exceptions mostly between 2 and 3 m),
and two low-grade mineralized bodies mostly included in the
tonalite intrusive unit, each defined by drillhole intercepts. The
block model was reblocked to 10 m x 10 m x 10 m using the weighted
average grade and tonnage from high-grade and low-grade zones.
- High-grade capping was done on the composited assay data and
established on a per zone basis. Capping grades vary from
3 g/t Au to 55 g/t Au. A value of zero grade was applied
in cases where the core was not assayed.
- Fixed density values were established on a per unit basis,
corresponding to the median of the SG data of each unit ranging
from 2.65 t/m3 to 2.76 t/m3. A fixed density of 2.00 t/m3 was
assigned to the overburden.
- The MRE presented herein is categorized as Indicated and
Inferred Resources. The Indicated Mineral Resource category is
defined for blocks that are informed by a minimum of two drillholes
where drill spacing is less than 50 m for the intrusive-related
mineralization applied to 10x10x10m reblocks. The Inferred Mineral
Resource category is defined for blocks that are informed by a
minimum of two drillholes where drill spacing is less than 100 m
for the intrusive-related mineralization applied to 10x10x10m
reblocks. Where needed, some materials have been either upgraded or
downgraded to avoid isolated blocks.
- The number of tonnes (metric) and ounces were rounded to the
nearest hundred thousand.
- CIM definitions and guidelines for mineral resource estimates
have been followed.
The scientific and technical content of this
press release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Dominique
Doucet, P.Eng. President and CEO of Sirios Resources Inc. and Mr.
Jordi Turcotte, P. Geo. Senior Geologist who are both “Qualified
Persons” as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of
Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”).
About Cheechoo PropertySirios’
100% owned Cheechoo property is located in the Eeyou Istchee James
Bay region of Quebec, approximately 200 km east of Wemindji and
less than 10 km from Newmont’s Eleonore gold mine.
About SiriosSirios Resources
Inc. is a Canadian-based mining exploration
company focused on developing its portfolio of
high-potential gold properties in the Eeyou Istchee
James Bay region of Quebec.
Cautionary note regarding
forward-looking informationThis news release contains
“forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable
Canadian securities legislation based on expectations, estimates
and projections as at the date of this news release.
Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other
factors that could cause actual events, results, performance,
prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those
expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from such
forward-looking information include, but are not limited to,
capital and operating costs varying significantly from estimates;
the preliminary nature of metallurgical test results; delays in
obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental,
environmental or other project approvals; uncertainties relating to
the availability and costs of financing needed in the future;
changes in equity markets; inflation; fluctuations in commodity
prices; delays in the development of projects; the other risks
involved in the mineral exploration and development industry; and
those risks set out in the Company’s public documents filed on
SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Although the Company believes that the
assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward looking
information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance
should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of
the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that
such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The
Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise
any forward- looking information, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by
law.
The estimate of Inferred Mineral Resources
mentioned in this press release conform to National Instrument
43-101 standards and was prepared by Pierre-Luc Richard, P. Geo.,
independent qualified person, as defined by NI 43-101 guidelines.
The effective date of the estimate is July 20, 2022. The
above-mentioned mineral resources are not mineral reserves as they
do not have demonstrated economic viability. The quantity and grade
of the reported Inferred Mineral Resources are conceptual in nature
and are estimated based on limited geological evidence and
sampling. Geological evidence is sufficient to imply but not verify
geological and grade or quality continuity.
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.
Contact:Dominique Doucet,
President, Eng. Tel: (514)
918-2867ddoucet@sirios.com
website: www.sirios.com
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