Jervois Mining 2019 Drill Programme, Uganda
HIGHLIGHTS
- 17 diamond drill holes (totaling 1,905 metres) completed at Kilembe to test high-grade Cu-Au anomalies. Partial results received with Phase 1 drilling highlights of:
- 9.90m @ 1.37 grams per tonne gold ("g/t Au") from 29m - hole 19DDHS001
Including 0.45m @ 9.98 g/t Au; 0.1 percent copper ("% Cu") from 34.05m
Including 1.90m @ 3.59 g/t Au from 37.0m - 2.0m @ 723 grams per tonne silver ("g/t Ag"); 0.15% Cu from 127m - hole 19DDHS003
- 13.5m @ 0.52 g/t Au from 32.5m - hole 19DDHS005
- 1.8m @ 2.92 g/t Au from 50.7m - hole 19DDHS005
Including 0.8m @ 6.26 g/t Au; 0.36% Cu from 50.7m - 1.0m @ 0.65 g/t Au; 1.66% Cu from 38.2m - hole 19DDHS012
- 2.0m @ 1.49 g/t Au from 54.0m - hole 19DDHS012
- 9.90m @ 1.37 grams per tonne gold ("g/t Au") from 29m - hole 19DDHS001
- Groundwork at Kilembe extends mineralization at surface to over 6.0km strike length, with only 1.5km tested. New rock chip highlights include: 41.0 g/t Au; 20.5 g/t Au; 10.3 g/t Au and 9.8 g/t Au
- Drilling completed at Bujagali, which targeted a large <20km Cu-Co geochemical anomaly
- 10 diamond holes drilled at Waragi (totaling 1,740 metres). Early Phase 2 results include:
- 1.0m @ 0.20% cobalt ("% Co") from 13.4m - hole 19DDHW010
- 1.5m @ 0.23% Co from 13.5m - hole 19DDHW011
- Latest results continue to expand the prospective areas and improve understanding of mineralization at Ugandan properties
- Drilling has resumed at Kilembe following the year end pause; carryover expenditure from the Q4 budget is continuing with receipt of these drill results meaning 1H 2020 Ugandan field plans and budgets are being modified in light of these early but positive signs
Melbourne, January 21, 2020 - Jervois Mining Ltd. (ASX: JRV) (TSXV: JRV) (OTCQB: JRVMF) (FSE: IHS) (the "Company" or "Jervois") is pleased to provide an update on drill programmes at its Kilembe and Bujagali area properties in central and western Uganda, following partial receipt of confirmed assays from 2019 exploration.
Drilling at the Kilembe Area Properties targeted surficial Au-Cu mineralization detected through earlier geochemical programmes. In total, 1,905 metres of diamond drilling was completed in 17 holes drilled at the Kilembe Area Properties. The drill hole locations are shown in Figure 1 and the drilling result highlights are in Table 1. Kilembe drilling has recommenced after the year end period and basis the early but positive results is expected to continue across 1H 2020.
Figure 1: Phase 1 - Kilembe Area Drilling
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Further groundwork at the Kilembe Area Properties, including ground geophysics; soil and rock chip sampling, and prospecting have extended the strike length of mineralization at surface to over 6.0km, of which only 1.5km has been tested. Newly discovered rock chip sample highlights include: 41 g/t Au; 20.5 g/t Au; 10.3 g/t Au and 9.8 g/t Au. The surface rock chip samples are summarized in Table 2 and are shown on Figure 2.
Exploration planned during Q1 2020 within the Kilembe Area properties includes ground geophysics and further drilling. These initial results are currently being used to prepare field plans for 1H 2020.
Table 1: Kilembe Area Drilling Highlights, Au > 0.3 g/t, Ag > 10 g/t; Cu > 0.1%*
| Hole ID | Location UTM WGS 1984 | Dip | Azimuth | Depth From | Depth To | Intercept | Au g/t; Ag g/t; Cu %* |
| 19DDHS001 | 828690_X/9587_Y | -65 | 320 | 29m | 38.9m | 9.90m | 1.37 g/t Au |
| Including | 34.05m | 35.0m | 0.95m | 4.98 g/t Au | |||
| Including | 34.05m | 34.47m | 0.45m | 9.98 g/t Au 0.1% Cu | |||
| Including | 37.0m | 38.9m | 1.90m | 3.59 g/t Au | |||
| Including | 37.0m | 37.90m | 0.90m | 5.74 g/t Au | |||
| 19DDHS002 | 828690_X/9587_Y | -45 | 320 | No Significant Results | |||
| 19DDHS003 | 828758_X/9587_Y | -65 | 320 | 127.0m | 129.0m | 2.0m | 723 g/t Ag 0.15%Cu |
| 19DDHS004 | 828591_X/9539_Y | -45 | 320 | 62.1m | 63.1m | 1.0m | 1.68 g/t Au 0.14%Cu |
| 19DDHS005 | 828644_X/9557_Y | -45 | 320 | 32.5m | 46.0m | 13.5m | 0.52 g/t Au |
| Including | 33.5m | 34.0m | 0.50m | 2.04 g/t Au 0.22%Cu | |||
| Including | 36.0m | 37.0m | 1.0m | 1.74 g/t Au | |||
| Including | 40.5m | 41.5m | 1.0m | 0.58 g/t Au 0.12%Cu | |||
| Including | 41.5m | 42.5m | 1.0m | 1.55 g/t Au | |||
| 50.7m | 52.5m | 1.8m | 2.92 g/t Au | ||||
| Including | 50.7m | 51.5m | 0.80m | 6.26 g/t Au** 0.36%Cu | |||
| 19DDHS006 | 827701_X/9450_Y | -65 | 320 | No Significant Results | |||
| 19DDHS007 | 827665_X/9351_Y | -45 | 320 | No Significant Results | |||
| 19DDHS008 | 827369_X/9085_Y | -45 | 320 | No Significant Results | |||
| 19DDHS009 | 828005_X/9482_Y | -45 | 320 | 49.0m | 52.0m | 3.0m | 0.35 g/t Au 0.33% Cu |
| Including | 49.7m | 52.0m | 2.3m | 0.43 g/t Au 0.4%Cu | |||
| Including | 49.7m | 50.4m | 0.70m | 0.79 g/t Au 0.80%Cu | |||
| 66.0m | 68.0m | 2.0m | 0.34 g/t Au | ||||
| 19DDHS010 | 828005_X/9482_Y | -65 | 320 | 59.0m | 60.0m | 1.0m | 0.11%Cu |
| 66.0m | 67.0m | 1.0m | 0.45%Cu | ||||
| 19DDHS011 | 828005_X/9482_Y | -45 | 300 | 44.0m | 46.0m | 2.0m | 0.32 g/t Au |
| 71.0m | 72.0m | 1.0m | 0.38 g/t Au | ||||
| 106.0m | 108.0m | 2.0m | 0.39 g/t Au | ||||
| 19DDHS012 | 828005_X/9482_Y | -45 | 340 | 38.2m | 39.2m | 1.0m | 0.65 g/t Au 1.66%Cu |
| 54.0m | 56.0m | 2.0m | 1.49 g/t Au | ||||
| 19DDHS013-017 | Results Pending | ||||||
* As this is an initial drilling programme true widths are currently unknown.
**Sample was analyzed by screen fire assay due to the presence of coarse visible gold.
Figure 2: Kilembe Area - Rock Chip Sample Highlights*
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*Rock chip samples are by their nature selective and are not necessarily indicative of the general geology or the grade within the Property.
Table 2: Kilembe Area Drilling - Rock Chip Sample Highlights Au>0.75g/t*
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Drilling at Bujagali targeted the Waragi anomalies detected through earlier geochemical and geophysical (IP) programmes, with 1,740 metres of diamond drilling completed: 10 additional holes were drilled at the Waragi area. The drill hole locations are shown in Figure 3. Target mineralization was intercepted though not with the consistency of width and grade necessary to support a potentially economic resource. Highlights are included in Table 3:
Figure 3: Phase 2 - Bujagali Drilling
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Table 3: Bujagali Drilling Highlights, Co > 0.15%, Cu > 0.1%*
| Hole ID | Location UTM WGS 1984 | Dip | Azimuth | Depth From | Depth To | Intercept | Cu % / Co % |
| 19DDHW010 | 362284_X/95073_Y | -65 | 360 | 13.4m | 14.4m | 1.0m | 0.20% Co |
| 19DDHW011 | 362284_X/95073_Y | -45 | 360 | 13.5m | 15.0m | 1.5m | 0.23%Co |
| 19DDHW012 | 360000_X/95550_Y | -65 | 360 | No Significant Results | |||
| 19DDHW013 | 359530_X/95575_Y | -65 | 360 | No Significant Results | |||
| 19DDHW014 | 353610_X/98440_Y | -90 | 360 | No Significant Results | |||
| 19DDHW015-019 | Results Pending | ||||||
*As this is an initial drilling programme true widths are currently unknown.
These latest drilling results and high grade rock chips provide further encouragement to continue with the current exploration pace on Jervois' Ugandan projects for both copper-cobalt and copper-gold. The highly anomalous results achieved to date continue to expand the prospective areas and improve the understanding of the mineralization present. The Company will provide further information from the ongoing exploration as the results are received.
Quality Assurance
All rock and soil samples are sent to ALS Chemex South Africa (Pty) Ltd, an independent and fully accredited laboratory in South Africa for analysis for gold multi-element Induction Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy. Jervois also has a regimented Quality Assurance, Quality Control program where at least 10% duplicates and blanks are inserted into each sample shipment.
On behalf of Jervois Mining Ltd.,
Bryce Crocker, CEO.
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Competent Person's Statement
The information in this release that relates to Mineral Exploration is based on information compiled by David Selfe who is full time employee of the company and a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and Dean Besserer, P.Geol. who is the GM Exploration for the company and a member of The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta. Both David Selfe and Dean Besserer have sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralization and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which they are undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the 'Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves'. David Selfe and Dean Besserer consent to the inclusion in the release of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which it appears.
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JORC Code, 2012 Edition - Table 1
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
| Criteria | JORC Code explanation | Commentary |
| Sampling techniques |
| Sampling to date includes 2,401 diamond drill samples (from 27 diamond core drill holes); 21,646 soil samples; 3,173 rock samples, 26 Heavy Mineral Concentrates; 25 stream silt samples; 1,258 trench samples (rock); and, 379 trench samples (soil). All drill core was generally sampled on 1m intervals, contingent on geology and core recovery: Core was collected directly from the core barrel into core boxes, and Core samples were split in half, with the top half of the core analysed and other half retained as reference core in the tray. Core trays were clearly labelled with the hole number, tray number and metre intervals marked. Bottom-of-hole orientation line was marked prior to geological logging and sampling. Soil samples (B Horizon) are collected using a pick and spade to dig small pits which are filled back in after the sample is collected. The samples are collected in 4x6' kraft bags and closed/sealed with a zip tie. All sample information is recorded on hand-held devices utilizing the Fulcrum App. ALS Sample tag books are utilized for sample identifiers which are scanned and/or entered manually. The sample identifier is written on the bag and a tag is placed in the bag. Sample and site photos are recorded at every site. Devices are downloaded daily are all information is stored to the cloud. Rock samples (typically grab samples) are collected using a rock hammer. The samples are selective and are not necessarily indicative of mineralization. The samples are collected in 12x20 plastic ore bags and closed/sealed with a zip tie. All sample information is recorded on hand-held devices utilizing the Fulcrum App. ALS Sample tag books are utilized for sample identifiers which are scanned and/or entered manually. The sample identifier is written on the bag and a tag is placed in the bag. Sample and site photos are recorded at every site. Devices are downloaded daily are all information is stored to the cloud. Samples were cut along the orientation line before being correctly placed back into the tray. The half-core was sampled, ensuring that the same side is consistently sampled, and placed into sample bags labelled with the assigned sample number. Orientation lines are determined using a Reflex ACTIII orientation tool. Downhole measurements are recorded using a Reflex EZ-Gyro Kit at multiple intervals down each hole and always at the end of every hole. Field sampling followed Jervois protocols including industry standard quality control procedures. All samples were sent to ALS Chemex South Africa (Pty) Ltd., an independent and fully accredited laboratory in South Africa ("ALS") for analysis for gold multi-element Induction Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy ("ICP"). Jervois also has a regimented Quality Assurance, Quality Control ("QA/QC") programme where at least 10% duplicates and blanks are inserted into each sample shipment. Sample representativity is ensured by: Diamond Core: For all drilling core was halved for sub‐sampling with a diamond saw. Sample intervals range from 0.1 to 2 m in length, with majority of samples assayed over 1 m intervals. Rock grab samples are by their nature selective and are not necessarily indicative of the general geology of the property. Handheld XRF instruments were used to spot check rock grab and/or drill core for mineralization, however those results were not relied on. All sample results reported on are from ALS Chemex South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Some Drill holes were lined with PVC piping and in most holes, downhole Electromagnetics were completed after drilling was complete. All of the drilling was diamond drill core (HQ/NQ). Typically, drill core was sampled on nominal 1m half core samples. All sample analyses were completed at ALS Chemex South Africa (Pty) Ltd. and/or ALS Chemex Vancouver, Canada. ALS is a global independent laboratory which is ISO accredited. Samples are received at the laboratory: Bar codes are scanned and logged; samples are weighed and dried; samples are crushed and pulverized (-180 mesh soils; -75microns rocks) then riffle split; all samples are analyzed for 35 elements using ICP-AES and gold using 30 gram fire assay for soils and 50 gram Fire assay for rocks, both with an AA finish. Any samples with over-limits specific to base metals or gold are re-analyzed. Samples with visible gold were check analysed by using a screen fire-assay method. |
| Drilling techniques |
| HQ casing/coring within saprolite yet the majority of the core was NQ Holes were generally angled from 45 to 90 degrees at varying azimuths. Reflex Orientation tool was used for structural orientations, and depths varied from 8.85m to 418.8m. |
| Drill sample recovery |
Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material. | All holes are teched and all intervals are measured for recovery and RQD's are calculated. Recovery % recorded in the geotechnical records as equivalent to the length of core recovered, as a percentage of the drill run. Excellent recoveries were obtained from Diamond drilling. There is no bias noted between sample recovery and grade. Excellent recoveries were obtained from Diamond drilling. |
| Logging |
| Diamond drilling: Drill core is photographed and logged prior to sampling; Core has been geologically and geotechnically logged to a level of detail appropriate to support mineral resource estimation and mining studies. Logging has been conducted both qualitatively and quantitatively; full description of lithologies, alteration and comments are noted, as well as percentage estimates on veining and sulphides. In total, 9,135m of diamond drill core have been completed. All drill holes are logged in their entirety. |
| Sub-sampling techniques and sample preparation |
For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample preparation technique.
| Core was half-cut lengthwise using a diamond saw along the orientation line. The half-core was sampled, generally on metre intervals. Samples are received at the laboratory: Bar codes are scanned and logged; samples are weighed and dried; samples are crushed and pulverized (-75microns rocks) then riffle split; all samples are analyzed for 35 elements using ICP-AES and gold using 50 gram Fire assay with an AA finish. Any samples with over-limits specific to base metals or gold are re-analyzed. For core sampling the same side is consistently sampled, half-core with the bottom of hole line is retained in the tray. The assay sub- sample is placed into sample bags labelled with the assigned sample number. One in 20 samples is duplicated where the core is quartered and a quarter cut sample is analysed as a duplicate. The remaining quarter samples is retained in the tray. Sample sizes of 2-3 kg are appropriate for the grain size of material. The sample preparation technique and sample sizes are considered appropriate to the material being sampled. |
| Quality of assay data and laboratory tests |
| The ICP-AES and Fire Assay (50 gram) are considered total and are high quality. Jervois has a regimented Quality Control protocol which has consisted of systematic submission of blanks and duplicates in addition to those conducted at the laboratory. Precision levels for all blank and duplicate samples fell within acceptable ranges. |
| Verification of sampling and assaying |
| Since no economic intersections have been reported, independent verification has not yet been necessary. No holes have been twinned. Data is collected using a customized version of the Fulcrum app. The data is backed up systematically on and off site as well as on the cloud. As well, data is recorded using a master Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheet and all location and assay data are compiled in a Microsoft Office Access database. All data below detection limit have been entered as zero. Samples received damaged at the laboratory, or with insufficient sample weight for analysis had the interval or location left blank, but in general were re-sampled and/or re-collected (specific to soils and rock grab samples). |
| Location of data points |
| All collars were surveyed by trained surveyors using a Leica Differential GPS. Down-hole surveys were routinely carried out on all holes using a Reflex EZ-Gyro Kit. Trenches and surface samples were recorded using handheld GPS. All datum is collected and recorded in UTM WGS 1984. The 3D location of the individual samples is considered to be adequately established, consistent with accepted industry standards. Locations are shown on maps provided. Cross sections and a complete table of results are only reported when target mineralization was intercepted with the consistency of width and grade necessary to support a potentially economic resource |
| Data spacing and distribution |
Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.
| To date, due to the exploratory nature of the drilling, the spacing is highly variable. Similarly, rock grab sample spacing is random. Soil samples are collected in grids designed at varying spacings from >350m to 25m spaced samples. To date all exploration is exploratory and data spacing would not be considered sufficient to establish a Mineral Resource or Ore Reserve Estimation. Samples intervals are reported as weighted average grade. |
| Orientation of data in relation to geological structure |
| Drilling sections are orientated perpendicular to the strike of the host rocks. Drill holes were inclined between 45° and 90° to optimize intercepts of mineralisation with respect to thickness and distribution. Drilling with angled and vertical holes in most instances provides a representative sample across the stratigraphy. |
| Sample security |
| All individual samples are bagged and sealed with a zip tie. Then individual samples are bagged in poly woven sacks and sealed with coded security seals. The laboratory reports all the security seals numbers to Jervois and any problems with the samples. To date, no sample shipments have had reported problems and/or a breach in security. |
| Audits or reviews |
| Jervois protocols consist of a regimented internal QA/QC which match or exceed global industry standards. Thus far, due to the exploratory nature of the programme, no audits or external reviews have been conducted. |
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