Vital Battery Metals Announces Initial Exploration Results at its Sting Copper Project
Assay results of grab samples from Jumbo Lode Prospect include 10.4% Cu, 8.73% Cu, 17.0% Cu and 11.6% Cu with gold values ranging from 79 ppb to 4105 ppb
January 4, 2023 – VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – VITAL BATTERY METALS INC. (the “Company” or “Vital”) (CSE: VBAM) (OTCQB: VBAMF) (FSE: C0O) is pleased to provide the exploration results for the initial exploration program at its Sting Copper Project. The objective of this program is to confirm the previously reported high copper grades in mineralization at Jumbo Lode Prospect (“Jumbo”) and prospect for adjacent mineralized zones. The exploration program confirmed the very high copper grade of the massive sulfide at Jumbo as well as demonstrating the anomalous gold values associated with the mineralization. A mineralized zone was located 1 km northeast of Jumbo exposed on Gregory River with high gold values and elevated silver and zinc.
Vital is targeting high grade copper and precious metals in western Newfoundland on its Sting Copper Project. This news release covers the first pass at Jumbo Lode Prospect, the most significant occurrence within the Sting Copper Project. The mafic rocks that underlie the Jumbo Lode Prospect are part of the Bay of Islands Complex that is host to high grade copper and copper/zinc deposits including the York Harbour Mine, a former producer located 35 km to the south-southeast.
Table 1: Rock Sample Assay Results from Jumbo Lode Area
SAMPLE #
Au – g/t
Ag – ppm
Cu - %
Zn – ppm
Co – ppm
646152
.079
2.4
2.82
341
44
646153
.322
4.2
10.4
779
74
646154
.227
4.7
8.73
805
110
646155
.410
13.9
17.0
1032
29
646156
.178
3.4
3.89
266
35
646157
.404
4.6
11.6
1059
260
646158
.100
1.8
2.48
238
100
646159
.023
0.7
0.37
117
36
646160
.019
<0.2
0.05
78
53
646161
.634
11.3
0.1
1825
19
646162
.583
3.5
0.03
135
11
The western part of the claim blocks is underlain by leucogabbro and sheeted dykes and similar gabbro underlies the eastern part of the property. Massive and pillowed basalt flows are exposed along the north-northeast trending Gregory River which defines a probable regional gently plunging syncline. The basalt is structurally and conformably above the gabbros and depositional features indicate sub-horizontal stratigraphy (See Figure 1).
Adrian Lamoureux, the company's CEO and President, comments: "The first phase of exploration of our Sting property has impressed with the first set of very high-grade Copper and Gold results. We are very excited to explore this area in further detail given the extent of the mineralization discovered to date, and its proximity to the relatively new and significant Copper discovery of our neighbor York Harbour Metals Inc. We are in a strong cash position and will be pushing forward with our next phases of exploration.”
Figure 1 - Sting Copper Project Regional Map
Figure 2 - Jumbo Lode Area Rock Sample Locations
Table 2 : Rock Sample Locations & Descriptions
Sample #
Type
UTM_X
UTM_Y
Description
Area
646152
float
417821
5464600
calcopyrite, malachite, massive sulfide
Jumbo
646153
float
417830
5464597
calcopyrite, malachite, massive sulfide
Jumbo
646154
outcrop
417831
5464598
massive sulfide, rust, malachite
Jumbo
646155
outcrop
417831
5464596
massive sulfide, rust, malachite
Jumbo
646156
float
417832
5464592
lower adit opening, sulfides, malachite
Jumbo
646157
float
417833
5464594
gray sulfides, malachite staining
Jumbo
646158
float
417837
5464580
upper adit, massive sulfide, rust, malachite
Jumbo
646159
outcrop
417798
5464472
gray sulfides,5% calcopyrite, malachite staining
South of Jumbo
646160
outcrop
418528
5465319
gray sulfides,5% calcopyrite, malachite staining
Northeast of Jumbo
646161
outcrop
418526
5465325
5% calcopyrite, wallrock
Northeast of Jumbo
646162
outcrop
418574
5465338
massive sulfide, yellow staining
Northeast of Jumbo
Figure 3 - Jumbo Lode Rock Sample Locations
The Jumbo occurrence is characterized by black chloritic altered gabbro and mafic dykes locally with silicification, disseminated sulfides and lenses of massive pyrite and chalcopyrite. Prospecting near the Jumbo Lode along Gregory River showed basalt displays strong chloritic alteration locally with heavy pyrite and minor chalcopyrite. Samples were collected near the east boundary of license 027460M.
Analysis Methodology
Vital adheres to strict Quality Assurance and Quality Control protocols. The rock samples are kept under secure control by the prospector and delivered directly to Eastern Analytical at 403 Little Bay Road, Springdale, NL. The rock samples are assayed for 34 elements utilizing a four acid digestion and analyzed by ICP-OES. Gold is analyzed by fire assay (30g) utilizing an AA finish (Code Au (Fire assay) @ 30g + ICP-34). Ore grade analysis provides a higher dissolution with a higher metal content and was carried out for samples with greater than 10,000 ppm Cu and greater than 6 ppm Ag. Eastern Analytical is I.S.O. 17025 Accredited in Fire Assay Au and multi-acid ore grade assays in Cu, Pb, Zn, Ag, Fe and Co. Samples are analyzed with strict quality control utilizing blanks, duplicates and standard reference material.
Qualified Persons
Garth Graves, P. Geo., consultant geologist for Vital Battery Metals Inc. and a qualified person in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 has reviewed and approved the information contained in this news release.
About Vital Battery Metals Inc.
Vital Battery Metals Inc. (CSE: VBAM) (OTCQB: VBAMF) (FSE:C0O) is a mineral exploration company dedicated to the development of strategic projects comprising of battery, base and precious metals in stable jurisdictions. The Company is working to advance its Sting Copper Project and its Vent Copper-Gold project.
The Sting Project covers approximately 30.6 km² (3,060 ha) and hosts multiple historic Newfoundland and Labrador Government documented mineral occurrences and is located within a 50 km corridor known for significant volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS), copper quartz vein lode and low sulphation epithermal gold showings. The Vent Copper-Gold project covers 1,562 hectares in British Columbia. Vital continues to evaluate value-add assets to bolster its project portfolio.
For more information, please visit www.vitalbatterymetals.com
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
Adrian Lamoureux
Chief Executive Officer, Director
+1 (778) 945-2950
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