Sniper Resources' Drilling Program Confirms and Extends Mineralized Zone at Weepah
05.03.2012 | Marketwire
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 03/05/12 -- Sniper Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: SIP) (FRANKFURT: A1H38M) ('Sniper' or the 'Company') is pleased to report that assays have been received for four of eight holes in an initial drill program at the Weepah gold property in Esmeralda County, Nevada. Weepah is situated in the Walker Lane mineral belt, approximately 25 miles west of Tonopah.A 1,630 ft (497 m) Phase 1 angle drilling program comprising 8 shallow reverse circulation holes was completed on February 25. The goal of Sniper's Phase 1 program was to extend and confirm continuity of the mineralization drilled early in 2011 by Columbus Gold Corporation ('Columbus') and reported by Columbus in March of that year.
Results of the first four of Sniper's holes that have been assayed, WP-19, WP-21, WP-22 and WP-23, all returned significant gold intercepts and are highly encouraging. Initial results appear to confirm the interpretation of, and extend the mineralized zone that was encountered in Columbus holes WP-05 to the north and southwest, in WP-04 to the west and in WP-08 to the southwest. The true thickness and orientation of the gold mineralization remains uncertain but these results indicate further work is justified.
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Average Average
Grade Grade
Drill hole From (ft) To (ft) Thickness (opt Au) (g/T Au)
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WP-21 0 125 125 0.035 1.183
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includes 15 30 15 0.111 3.802
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And 40 60 20 0.083 2.832
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And 80 115 35 0.016 0.564
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WP-19 0 90 90 0.034 1.188
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includes 10 25 15 0.049 1.696
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And 35 60 25 0.062 2.112
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And 40 45 5 0.156 5.340
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And 80 90 10 0.040 1.367
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WP-22 45 165 120 0.007 0.245
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includes 60 65 5 0.055 1.875
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And 75 115 40 0.010 0.345
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And 90 115 25 0.011 0.392
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WP-23 115 190 75 0.010 0.340
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includes 115 125 10 0.020 0.696
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And 140 155 15 0.012 0.416
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And 175 185 10 0.016 0.554
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A 'qualified person' (as defined in National Instrument 43-101) has not yet verified the data disclosed in the above table. Sniper reported the coordinates and orientations of the Columbus and Sniper drill holes in a press release on March 1, 2012. Results are expected soon from the remaining 4 holes and will be released as soon as practicable.
The principal drill targets in Sniper's project area are only a few hundred feet east of a historic open pit that produced over 100,000 oz gold but are quite different in geological character. The gold mineralization in Columbus' and Sniper's drilling occurs as replacements in sanded, or lightly silicified, and oxidized, Precambrian limestone/marble and siltstone/phyllite that is exposed in small outcrops through thin gravel cover on the north edge of an alluvial basin. Favorable (for gold mineralization) Precambrian silt and limestone beds lie immediately beneath shallow gravel cover over a wide area and are altered where exposed, with very anomalous gold values found locally. As earlier reported by Columbus, outcrop surface samples have yielded values from anomalous up to 10.29 g/t (0.30 opt) gold over 3.6 m (12 ft), and 17.14 g/t (0.50 opt) gold over 1.8 m (6 ft).
Mapping, along with ground magnetics and CSAMT geophysical surveys that were carried-out by Columbus indicate that the favourable geology extends beyond the area of historical drilling to the south and east for 1,200-1,500 m (4,000-5,000 ft) under what appears to be very shallow gravel cover.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control for Sniper's Drilling
Duplicate samples of approximately 5 and 10 pound nominal weights were collected during Sniper's drilling from each 5 ft (1.5 m) interval using a cyclone and rotating hydraulic rotary splitter and one set was delivered for analysis to the ALS Minerals laboratory facility in Reno, Nevada. ALS is an ISO certified assaying/geochemistry facility. Pulps were assayed at ALS using their 'Au AA23' procedure (fire assay with atomic adsorption finish) with a 5 ppb Au detection limit. The duplicate samples were stored on site. Check assays will be performed as soon as possible by a separate lab.
All scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Douglas H. McGibbon, a director and the Vice-President, Exploration of the Company, who is a 'qualified person' within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101.
ABOUT SNIPER RESOURCES LTD.
Sniper Resources Ltd. is engaged in the identification, acquisition and exploration of gold properties in the State of Nevada, USA. Sniper owns a 100% interest in the ReHot project and holds options to earn a controlling interest in four strategically located Nevada gold projects, namely, Guild, Overland Pass, Weepah, and Laura.
Sniper Resources Ltd.
Scott Baxter
Chief Executive Officer
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements or information. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release, including, without limitation, statements relating to the potential mineralization and geological merits of the Weepah property, and other future plans, objectives or expectations of the Company are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's plans or expectations include risks relating to the actual results of current and planned exploration activities; the geology, grade and continuity of any mineral deposits; fluctuating gold prices; risks associated with property option agreements, leases, joint ventures and the ability to conclude joint venture agreements on favourable terms; possibility of accidents, equipment breakdowns and delays during exploration; exploration cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses; availability of capital and financing required to continue the Company's exploration programs; general economic, market or business conditions; regulatory changes and restrictions including in relation to environmental liability; timeliness of government or regulatory approvals and other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulators. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as otherwise required by applicable securities legislation.
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 Information
Sniper Resources Ltd.
Mr. Scott Baxter
(604) 263-5614 or Toll Free: 1-888-737-2454
scottbax@telus.net
www.sniperresources.com