Silver X Expands Tangana Mining Unit with Positive Surface Channel Sampling of Parallel Cauca Vein System of up to 1,296 g/t AgEq
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- First systematic channel sampling of the Tangana Mining Unit’s Cauca vein that extends over 1.77 kilometres at surface at an average width of 1.8 metres
- Analytical results up to 1,296 g/t AgEq with an average grade of 236 g/t AgEq from all channel samples collected from surface outcrop
- Ag up to 592 g/t
- Au up to 8.77 g/t
- Zn up to 3.05 %
- Pb up to 17.91 %
- Cauca represents a low-cost, rapid expansion of the Tangana Mining Unit and will use existing mine infrastructure including an existing interconnecting 450 metre long crosscut
Vancouver, B.C., November 2, 2021. SILVER X MINING CORP. (TSX-V: AGX) (OTC Pink: WRPSF) (“Silver X” or the “Company”) is pleased to report recent systematic surface channel sampling results along 1.8 kilometres of the Cauca silver-gold-polymetallic vein at its Nueva Recuperada project in Huancavelica, Perú. The outcropping Cauca vein extends over 1.77 kilometres at surface at an average width of 1.8 metres and grades up to 1,296 g/t AgEq. The interpreted strike-length of the vein is 2.2 kilometres long. Preliminary sampling results from the Cauca mineralized structure where it is exposed on surface indicates that it may be longer, wider, and have better grades at surface than the parallel Tangana 2 mineralized structure. The two Tangana structures underpin the Tangana Mining Unit that is currently providing ore to the process plant at a rate of 600 tonnes per day. Follow-up exploration has determined structural controls on mineralization in preparation for an initial underground resource drill campaign. Pending further positive geochemical sampling results, the proximity of the Cauca vein to the Tangana Mining Unit located 450 metres to the south, will facilitate low-cost development and mining through an existing underground crosscut interconnecting the structures.
The Cauca silver-gold-polymetallic vein is hosted within a volcanic terrane incorporating significant zones of magmatic breccia with intermittent andesitic dome occurrences. Narrow dykes of biotitic diorite intrusive have been encountered in drilling. The surface exposure of the vein occurs over 1.77 km at an average width of 1.8 metres. Continuity of mineralization in most mineralized intermediate epithermal silver-gold-polymetallic structures is generally erratic in nature. Recent results from surface channel sampling infer that Cauca has an average grade of 264 g/t AgEq (100 g/t Ag, 1.2 g/t Au, 1.6% Pb and 0.5% Zn). In addition to the nearby Tangana 1 & 2 veins located to the SW, Cauca is also located relatively close to the intervening subparallel Morlupo structure which occurs some 330 metres to the SW (0.4 kilometres long, 1.6 metre average width), subparallel and closer to the Tangana 2 vein.
José Garcia Chief Executive Officer of Silver X commented, “Our focus is on expanding and improving our understanding of the central Tangana mining unit which includes the Cauca, Tangana 1 & 2, Morlupito and Morlupo veins. The recent channel sampling results from Cauca indicate the strong grade and continuity of the mineralised structure seen in the other 3 members. Our initial drill campaign which is due to start Q1 2022 will test these structures for delivery of an upgraded resource statement targeted for first half of 2022.”
The Company is prioritizing underground mine development and resource expansion drilling in this extensive system of silver-polymetallic veins to provide feed for a programmed increase in production to 720 tons per day at Tangana. Preliminary budgeting for 2022 has included a minimum of 10,000 metres of underground resource evaluation drilling on the Tangana Mining Unit. The drilling will facilitate the evaluation of more than 500,000 tonnes of potentially economic silver-gold-polymetallic mineralization. Of the mentioned 10,000 metres, around 3,000 m of drilling will target underground extensions of the Cauca mineralized structure.
Figure 1: Locality map of the Tangana Mining Unit, showing the location of key veins (Tangana veins located centrally towards the North; Cauca immediately towards the North of Tangana), infrastructure, concession limits, etc.
Figure 2: 3D image of the central Tangana Mining Unit displaying the surface profile and localities of outcropping Tangana & Cauca Veins. (Note: Location of Tangana Mine Portal).
Figure 3: Geological Plan and Long-section images of the location of systematic channel samples from outcropping surface exposures of the Cauca Vein
Figure 4: Geological map showing the Cauca vein host lithology and the locality as well as compiled silver equivalent analytical results from systematic channel sampling across outcropping surface exposure.
Table 1: Assay results from 49 systematic channel samples taken at surface across outcropping portions of the Cauca vein. Each sample is a complete interval taken perpendicular to mineralized structure.
Channel
Sample ID
True width (m)
Metal Grades
Easting
Northing
Ag
Au
Pb
Zn
AgEq
(ppm)
(ppm)
(%)
(%)
(g/t)
CN1
499274
8561761
3.93
9.0
0.14
0.05
0.08
25
CN2
499266
8561765
4.79
67.7
0.54
1.63
0.25
171
CN3
499249
8561780
3.00
10.2
0.50
0.12
0.11
56
CN4
499074
8561874
8.00
92.3
3.17
0.48
0.21
354
CN5
499885
8561427
1.10
19.5
0.18
0.00
0.06
36
CN6
499876
8561439
2.10
1.4
0.05
0.01
0.01
6
CN7
499874
8561434
0.40
1.9
0.61
0.05
0.17
56
CN8
499866
8561444
0.20
17.0
0.71
0.36
0.33
98
CN9
499831
8561461
0.70
8.4
0.33
0.32
0.29
57
CN10
499061
8561875
2.79
591.7
2.32
0.52
0.87
829
CN11
499051
8561876
1.10
203.0
2.90
2.64
1.52
573
CN12
499037
8561880
3.00
4.8
0.36
0.06
0.11
39
CN13
499024
8561892
3.00
6.7
0.76
0.17
0.10
73
CN14
499810
8561477
1.45
3.0
0.15
0.03
0.02
16
CN15
499798
8561483
3.60
12.4
0.52
0.14
0.02
56
CN16
499330
8561715
2.40
62.1
0.46
1.63
0.21
159
CN17
499336
8561706
1.60
462.0
2.62
17.91
1.35
1297
CN18
499349
8561691
0.80
38.6
2.19
0.60
0.72
254
CN19
499002
8561905
1.65
11.0
1.09
0.32
0.10
107
CN20
498824
8562021
0.80
516.0
0.65
2.04
0.87
676
CN21
498818
8562025
1.80
44.5
1.32
0.32
0.44
174
CN22
498792
8562042
2.00
22.4
0.30
0.07
0.48
70
CN23
498376
8562300
0.35
69.4
6.08
0.61
0.07
545
CN24
498352
8562314
0.45
137.0
2.79
0.00
0.11
354
CN26
499846
8561457
0.55
4.1
0.28
0.12
0.03
31
CN27
499837
8561457
0.30
71.5
0.85
0.00
0.11
143
CN28
499823
8561469
1.40
5.0
0.85
0.08
0.02
72
CN29
499364
8561695
0.72
21.4
1.15
0.17
0.60
140
CN30
499378
8561684
0.50
7.4
0.22
0.15
0.88
69
CN31
499481
8561622
2.00
393.5
3.10
8.11
3.05
1085
CN32
499490
8561624
0.70
17.5
0.14
0.42
0.76
77
CN33
499315
8561726
0.30
303.0
0.78
8.45
0.81
689
CN34
499304
8561733
1.20
206.0
0.39
6.53
0.72
489
CN35
499294
8561740
1.50
125.3
0.87
1.31
1.10
284
CN36
498992
8561914
1.00
6.8
1.35
0.14
0.23
125
CN37
498982
8561927
1.30
4.5
0.36
0.05
0.07
36
CN38
498966
8561932
2.10
7.1
0.83
0.19
0.08
79
CN39
498961
8561935
1.80
4.2
0.13
0.12
0.12
23
CN40
498950
8561938
1.90
5.4
8.77
0.06
0.12
663
CN41
498945
8561947
3.90
5.9
0.36
0.18
0.09
43
CN42
498934
8561956
4.00
4.5
0.34
0.12
0.09
38
CN43
498914
8561969
2.70
62.0
1.91
0.61
0.23
236
CN44
499498
8561621
0.75
146.0
0.68
3.89
1.01
369
CN45
499507
8561616
1.65
90.0
0.50
5.40
0.51
329
CN46
499527
8561604
1.00
231.0
0.79
4.29
1.76
519
CN47
499539
8561600
0.60
538.0
0.97
6.48
0.77
856
CN48
499553
8561593
1.70
84.4
0.20
1.22
0.55
165
CN49
498901
8561979
1.20
15.9
0.23
0.07
0.08
39
Sampling, Analytical Analysis, Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC)
Rock-chips from all surface channel sampling are taken as near as perpendicularly as possible across silver-polymetallic structures and stored on-site in clearly labelled plastic sample-bags in a secure storage facility attached to the Company core-shed. Channel sample length and locality coordinates are registered. The geological description of the sample is recorded. Where mineralized vein structures are fully exposed in surface outcrop, sampling is done from one side of the mineralized structure to the other. Minimum sample lengths are dependent on width of available outcrop. The lengths of the reported channel samples are indicated in the tabulated information as presented in Table 1. Taking care not to allow contamination of the sample, each channel sample is collected with the use of a hammer and chisel. Rock chips representing a minimum channel width of 10 cm and minimum channel depth of 5 cm are carefully stored in a plastic bag. Samples have unique number identifiers for “chain of custody” tracking of samples and for subsequent incorporation into the database once QAQC sign-off on analytical results has been received. Depending on the width, length, depth, and bulk density of the channel sample, approximately 3-5 kg per sample are collected for analysis.
Silver X Mining has introduced a fully NI 43-101 compliant quality assurance/quality control (QAQC) protocol on all its advanced and exploration projects. Our trained QAQC staff insert both fine and coarse blank samples, field duplicates and twin samples into each batch of field samples prior to delivery to the independent certified analytical laboratory. The QAQC control samples, including the random insertion of certified reference material, are designed to test the integrity of the samples by providing an independent check on precision, accuracy, and possibilities of contamination during sample preparation and analytical procedure within the elected commercial laboratory. With the objective of assuring best practice compliance, resource and exploration related assay results are not reported until the results of internal QAQC procedures have been reviewed and approved.
Qualified Person
Mr. A. David Heyl who is a qualified person under NI 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical content of this news release for Silver X. Mr. Heyl, B.Sc., C.P.G., QP is a Certified Professional Geologist and Qualified Person under NI 43-101. With over 25 years of field and upper management experience, Mr. Heyl has a solid geological background in generating and conducting exploration and mining programs for gold, rare earth metals, and base metals, resulting in several discoveries. Mr. Heyl has 20 years of experience in Peru. He worked for Barrick Gold, was the exploration manager for Southern Peru Copper, and spent over twelve years working in and supervising underground and open pit mining operations in the Americas. Mr. A. David Heyl is a consultant for Silver X.
About Silver X Mining
Silver X Mining is a Canadian silver mining company with assets in Peru and Ecuador. The Company’s flagship asset is the Nueva Recuperada silver lead zinc project located in Huancavelica, Peru. Founders and management have a successful track record of increasing shareholder value. For more information visit our website at www.silverx-mining.com.
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ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
José M García
CEO and Director
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