Forsys Metals Corp. (TSX: FSY) (FSE: F2T) (NSX: FSY)
(“Forsys” or the “Company”)
Forsys is pleased to provide an update on the
Company’s Norasa Uranium project (“Norasa1”) with interim results
from its 2024 Resource Extension and Exploration target drilling
program at Valencia (ML 149).
Highlights
- A total of 4,332 metres in 32
boreholes have been completed since the drilling program commenced
in February 2024. To date, assays from 21 boreholes have been
received and 2,599 down-hole metres have been gamma surveyed.
- Borehole VA24-022 intersected the
widest grade interval, returning an average of 194 ppm U3O8 over a
232 m interval, drilled down plunge from surface, including 43 m at
416 ppm U3O8.
The drilling program strategy is to expand and
upgrade the Valencia resources, adjacent to the main pit and to the
north and northeast of the pit. Six areas of mineralisation
potential were delineated from exploration work that includes
aerial photo interpretation; geological mapping; aeromagnetic
surveys; airborne radiometric and ground scintillometer surveys;
and review of historic drilling data. Drilling aims to assess
mineralisation extension potential at two targets in the vicinity
of the Valencia Main pit and to test the potential of four targets
to the north and east of the pit (see Figure 1).
A total of 60 boreholes for 8,512 metres of
combined percussion and diamond drilling have been scheduled for
this program. Twenty-two of the first percussion drill holes,
including 2 diamond drill extensions, intersected uranium
mineralisation. Four PQ diameter diamond holes are underway at
Valencia main to retrieve metallurgical samples.
Valencia Main Pit Extension DrillingDrilling has
focused on two zones, to date, that have the potential to extend
the Valencia Main deposit: at Valencia West and at Valencia South,
to depths of up to 380 metres below surface. Completed and planned
collar locations are shown with a ground scintillometer background
in Figure 1.
The resource extension drill program tested
potential targets adjacent to the main pit and includes:
- Valencia West
extension was tested with 18 boreholes, on 80 m spaced sections,
over 900 m strike length, and six infill holes immediately west of
the Valencia Main pit (Figure 1).
- Downhole scintillometer survey
results were received from 17 of these boreholes.
- Eighteen of the Valencia West
boreholes have been assayed by XRF method and all returned positive
confirmation of uranium mineralisation.
- Valencia South is
a down-plunge extension to the main deposit being tested with a
grid of eight boreholes. Borehole VA24-022, intersected 232 metres
at 194 ppm U3O8 from surface to the end of the percussion drill
pre-collar. Mineralisation occurs within the Valencia Main inferred
resource shell reported with current, 40 ppm U3O8 cutoff. Depth
extensions to the percussion holes are being tested with diamond
drill tails.
Valencia Exploration DrillingThe neighbouring
exploration target drill program is planned to identify additional
resource potential at the Jolie Zone, Valencia East, Bundu, and
Valencia North (Figure 1). Twenty-eight boreholes are scheduled,
comprising 2,280 metres of drilling across the four targets:
- Jolie Zone occurs
about 600 m north of the Valencia pit and to date three boreholes
have been completed. Assay results from all three boreholes confirm
uranium mineralisation, with the best intersection of 185 ppm U3O8
over 41 metres in VA24-019.
- The Valencia East
deposit occurs about 500 m northeast of the main pit. Fourteen
boreholes are planned to test the existing resource and to
potentially extend the deposit.
- Mineralised granite was discovered
about 1 km northeast of the main pit. The zone is named the
Bundu Zone, where an initial three boreholes are
planned.
- The Valencia North
prospect is located about 1 km north of the Valencia pit and is
presently being tested with three boreholes.
Figure 1: Overview map of the 2024 drill program as of 16 May
2024. (ground scintillometer U-survey over GSN airborne Radiometric
U data.)
Drilling Progress and HighlightsTable-1 below
provides details of the recent boreholes completed:
- A total of 4,332 metres have been
drilled in 32 holes and 2,599 metres of downhole survey are
completed. Twenty-two boreholes have been assayed by XRF.
- Multiple zones of alaskite
intrusions were intersected with downhole scintillometer surveys
and chemical assays confirming uranium mineralisation in all the
probed boreholes, to date.
- Large-diameter, PQ, diamond
drilling continues to retrieve geo-metallurgical sample material
from the Valencia Main deposit.
- The best mineralised intercept is
in borehole VA24-022, drilled at Valencia South with 232 metres of
continuous intersection, sub-parallel to the main direction of
mineralisation, from surface, averaging 194 ppm U3O8 (including 43
m at 416 ppm U3O8 to the bottom of the pre-collar percussion
hole).
- Borehole VA24-019 at the Jolie Zone
intersected 41 metres of mineralisation at 185 ppm U3O8.
Target |
BHID |
From (m) |
To(m) |
Width (m) |
eU3O8(ppm) |
U3O8(ppm) |
Status |
Valencia West |
VA24-001 |
69 |
83 |
14 |
|
291 |
Complete |
and: |
VA24-001 |
92 |
98 |
6 |
218 |
|
Core sampling |
and: |
VA24-001 |
123 |
146 |
23 |
76 |
|
Core sampling |
Valencia West |
VA24-002 |
71 |
82 |
11 |
|
190 |
Complete |
and: |
VA24-002 |
107 |
123 |
16 |
|
222 |
Complete |
Valencia West |
VA24-003 |
52 |
59 |
7 |
|
110 |
Complete |
Valencia West |
VA24-004 |
103 |
105 |
2 |
162 |
|
Core sampling |
Valencia West |
VA24-005 |
80 |
96 |
16 |
|
104 |
Complete |
Valencia West |
VA24-006 |
33 |
35 |
2 |
|
216 |
Complete |
Valencia West |
VA24-007 |
61 |
75 |
14 |
|
161 |
Complete |
Valencia West |
VA24-008 |
49 |
56 |
7 |
|
142 |
Complete |
and: |
VA24-008 |
94 |
108 |
14 |
|
148 |
Complete |
Valencia West |
VA24-009 |
35 |
66 |
31 |
|
117 |
Complete |
including: |
VA24-009 |
44 |
48 |
4 |
|
200 |
Complete |
Valencia West |
VA24-010 |
37 |
52 |
15 |
|
89 |
Complete |
Valencia West |
VA24-011 |
9 |
56 |
47 |
|
123 |
Complete |
Valencia West |
VA24-012 |
39 |
56 |
17 |
|
170 |
Complete |
Valencia West |
VA24-013 |
59 |
62 |
3 |
|
96 |
Core sampling |
Valencia West |
VA24-014 |
14 |
25 |
11 |
|
128 |
Complete |
Valencia West |
VA24-015 |
55 |
90 |
35 |
|
96 |
Complete |
Valencia West |
VA24-016 |
9 |
17 |
8 |
|
89 |
Complete |
Valencia West |
VA24-017 |
17 |
22 |
5 |
|
95 |
Complete |
Valencia West |
VA24-018 |
15 |
42 |
27 |
|
107 |
Complete |
Jolie |
VA24-019 |
1 |
42 |
41 |
|
185 |
Complete |
including: |
VA24-019 |
6 |
18 |
12 |
|
336 |
Complete |
Jolie |
VA24-020 |
64 |
78 |
14 |
|
110 |
Complete |
Jolie |
VA24-021 |
22 |
71 |
49 |
|
137 |
Complete |
and: |
VA24-021 |
84 |
104 |
20 |
|
174 |
Complete |
Valencia South |
VA24-022 |
0 |
232 |
232 |
|
194 |
Pre-collar complete |
including: |
VA24-022 |
84 |
148 |
64 |
|
246 |
Assays received |
including |
VA24-022 |
189 |
232 |
43 |
|
416 |
to end of pre-collar |
Table 1: 2024 drill campaign; highlights reported from boreholes
completed (as of 16 May, 2024); Widths are reported as drill hole
lengths. Unless otherwise stated, true width is estimated to be
approximately 75% of the downhole width.
QAQCRecent (2023-2024) Sampling and Assays
- Samples were taken from the diamond
drill cores and RC chips for geochemical assay guided by the
routine downhole radiometric probe results and sent to Trace
Elements Analysis Laboratories (Pty) Ltd (“TEA Labs”) at
Swakopmund, Namibia for sample preparation and analyses by XRF. For
internal quality control purposes TEA Labs has weekly round robins
with independent laboratories at Rosh Pinah, Swakop Uranium and
Langer Heinrich mines.
- Forsys employs a QAQC program with
Certified Reference Materials (CRMs), blanks, coarse duplicates,
and pulp duplicates inserted into each batch of samples. The QAQC
insert rate comprises 4 % CRMs using three CRM types with different
grades of U3O8; 4 % blanks and 8 % to 10 % duplicates. RC sample
batches have three types of duplicates; a field duplicate split at
the drill rig; a coarse duplicate split at prescribed intervals at
the laboratory; and pulp duplicates, also split at the laboratory.
Core samples only have coarse and pulp duplicates split at the
laboratory.
- Four-percent of the samples sent to
TEA Labs are sent for check analyses at SGS Laboratories (SGS) in
South Africa, which serves as the independent accredited
laboratory. The sample results are further validated by comparison
with the radiometric scans.
External Check Assay LaboratoryFour percent of
the samples sent to TEA Labs are sent for check analyses to SGS
Laboratories (SGS) in South Africa; SGS which serves as the
independent accredited laboratory. The sample results are further
validated by comparison with the radiometric scans.
Qualified Persons Statement for Mineral
Resource The information in this release that relates to
the Interim Drilling Results for the Norasa Project is based on
information compiled or reviewed by Dr Guy Freemantle of The MSA
Group (Pty) Ltd., Johannesburg, South Africa. The MSA Group are
independent consultants to the Norasa Project, Namibia. Dr
Freemantle holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology (2006) and Doctor
of Philosophy in Geology (2017) both at the University of the
Witwatersrand. He is a member of the Society of Economic Geologists
(892905); a Fellow of the Geological Society of South Africa
(965392); and is registered with SACNASP (Registration 117527). Dr
Freemantle has practiced his profession continuously for 14 years
and has sufficient experience and knowledge that is relevant to the
style of mineralisation and type of deposits under consideration as
well as to the activity that is being undertaken to fulfil
requirements of a Qualified Person as per NI 43-101. Dr Freemantle
consents to this release in the form and context in which it
appears.
About Forsys
Metals Corp.
Forsys Metals Corp. (TSX: FSY, FSE: F2T, NSX:
FSY) is an emerging uranium developer focused on advancing its
wholly owned Norasa Uranium Project, located in the politically and
uranium friendly jurisdiction of Namibia, Africa. The Norasa
Uranium Project is comprised of the Valencia Uranium deposit
(ML-149) and the nearby Namibplaas Uranium deposit (EPL-3638).
Further information is available at the Company website
www.forsysmetals.com
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Forsys
Metals Corp. Richard Parkhouse, Director, Investor Relations. For
additional information please contact:
Pine van Wyk, Country Director, Forsysemail:
pine@forsysmetals.com
R ichard Parkhouse, Director, Investor Relationsemail:
rparkhouse@forsysmetals.com email:
info@forsysmetals.comphone : +44 7730493432
Nikolas Matysek, Communications Manager (Canada)email:
nmatysek@forsysmetals.com
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1 The Norasa Uranium Project (“Norasa“) is
wholly owned by the Company’s 100% subsidiary Valencia Uranium
(Pty) Ltd. (“Valencia Uranium”) and comprises the Valencia uranium
deposits (held under ML-149) ("Valencia”) and the Namibplaas
uranium deposit (under EPL-3638, application for ML-251)
(“Namibplaas”), located in the Erongo region of Namibia.
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