Abzu Continues to Intersect Mineralized Gold Zones at Nangodi
February 09 2012 - 6:00AM
Marketwired Canada
Abzu Gold Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:ABS)(OTCQX:ABZUF)("Abzu") announced today results
from an additional ten (10) drill holes at its Nangodi Gold Property in Ghana.
Results continue to confirm the presence of significant gold mineralization
along the 1,200 metres of the Nangodi system tested to date. The system remains
open in all directions. The next phase of drilling at Nangodi is scheduled for
Q2, 2012.
Results are highlighted by hole NGDD-23 which returned 112 metres grading 0.68
g/t gold (from 44.0 metres to 156.0 metres) including 11.0 metres @ 1.92 g/t
gold (between 77.0 and 88.0 metres) and 27 metres @ 1.26 g/t gold (between 44.0
and 71.0 metres).
Abzu's President, Dr. Paul Klipfel stated, "These results confirm that our
exploration at Nangodi is testing a significant shear related gold system with
many similarities to other multimillion ounce deposits throughout West Africa.
The Nangodi system remains open at depth and beyond its currently defined 1.2
kilometre strike length offering significant exploration potential."
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Drill Hole From To Interval Grade
Number metres metres metres(i) g/t gold
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NGRD_010 71.80 91.00 19.20 0.39
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including 83.00 87.00 4.00 1.01
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NGRD_013 92.00 99.00 7.00 0.61
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including 133.00 134.00 1.00 2.48
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NGDD_014 55.00 106.00 51.00 0.73
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including 68.00 78.00 10.00 1.37
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and 89.00 92.00 3.00 3.05
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and 103.00 106.00 3.00 1.17
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NGRC_020 results pending
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NGDD_021 no significant intercepts
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NGDD_022 2.00 5.00 3.00 1.27
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28.00 36.00 8.00 0.73
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42.00 44.00 2.00 0.825
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60.00 80.00 20.00 0.59
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69.00 73.00 4.00 1.12
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including 108.00 111.00 3.00 1.94
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NGDD_023 0.00 7.00 7.00 0.82
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44.00 156.00 112.00 0.68
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including 44.00 71.00 27.00 1.26
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which includes 44.00 49.00 5.00 2.11
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and 54.00 59.00 5.00 2.19
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including 77.00 88.00 11.00 1.92
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including 126.00 135.00 9.00 0.81
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NGDD_024 18.00 69.00 51.00 0.57
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including 18.00 25.00 7.00 1.62
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and 64.00 69.00 5.00 0.97
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NGDD_025 1.00 20.00 20.00 0.62
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including 8.00 10.00 2.00 2.30
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37.00 52.00 15.00 0.66
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including 44.00 51.00 7.00 1.00
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NGDD_026 62.50 63.90 1.40 0.94
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91.00 117.00 26.00 0.39
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including 108.00 117.00 9.00 0.84
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NGDD_027 29.80 37.80 8.00 0.43
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(i) Insufficient drilling has been completed to estimate true thickness at
this zone.
The results from Abzu's first phase of drilling at Nangodi have outlined
multiple parallel zones of gold mineralization including a 5 to 10 metre wide
higher grade zone within broad areas of gold mineralization consistent with
targets that have potential for bulk gold mining. Gold mineralization occurs in
a broad, steeply-northeast-dipping zone with multiple parallel subzones which
extend at least 600 metres northeast and 550 metres southwest from the historic
Nangodi mine. The host shear zone extends over 100 km and is traceable locally
in outcrop and by artisanal workings for over 4,000 metres.
Red Back Option Agreement
Abzu Gold has the right to earn 51% of Red Back's holding in all 10 concessions,
including Nangodi, by incurring exploration expenditure of a total of
US$3,000,000 ($500,000 in year 1, $1,000,000 in year 2, and $1,500,000 in year
3). The government of Ghana retains a 10% interest in all concessions as per
mining legislation of Ghana. Once the US$3,000,000 option expenditures have been
incurred, Abzu and Red Back will form a joint venture which Abzu will manage and
to which both companies will contribute proportionately to their interest.
To view "Figure 1. Map of the Nangodi Main project area showing the interpreted
extent of mineralization and location of Abzu's current drill holes," please
visit the following link: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/ABZU209.jpg.
Qualified Person and Quality Control/Quality Assurance
Professional geologist (AIPG cert. # 10821) Dr. Paul Klipfel, President and a
Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has designed,
planned, and supervised the drilling and work program at Nangodi and is
responsible for all aspects of the work, including the quality control/quality
assurance program. Samples are collected systematically and in a consistent
manner. All Nangodi samples from diamond drill core are sawed and half-core
samples bagged, closed and sealed at the company's core facility. RC samples are
collected at the drill rig by a geologist who is a Qualified Person or is under
the supervision of a Qualified Person. Samples are then transported to the
company's facility in Bolgatanga where they are split for an approximate 2 kg
sample. All samples are kept secure until delivered to the ALS laboratory in
Kumasi, Ghana for gold fire assay.
ALS Chemex's quality system complies with the requirements for the International
Standards ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 17025: 1999. Analytical accuracy and precision
are monitored by inclusion of field duplicates (1:50) and reference standards
(1:20) into the sample stream. In addition, ALS performs regular duplicate
analyses according to their own protocols for Quality Assurance and Quality
Control.
Dr. Klipfel has a PhD in economic geology and more than 33 years of relevant
experience as a mineral exploration geologist. He is a Certified Professional
Geologist (CPG 10821) by the American Institute of Professional Geologists. Dr.
Klipfel is not independent of the Company as he is an officer and shareholder.
Dr. Klipfel has supervised the drill program, examined the mineralized
intercepts reported here-in, reviewed the QAQC data from the project and
approved the content of this release.
Mr. Georgi Magaranov, a consulting economic geologist employed by ET Geoart, is
a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has been jointly
responsible with Dr. Klipfel for design and supervision onsite of the work
program, including the QAQC program. Mr. Magaranov has over 17 years of
exploration experience working for AngloAmerican plc, Rio Tinto Exploration, and
other companies in a range of geographic locations in Africa, Asia, Europe, and
South America for gold, copper and other types of mineral deposits.
About Abzu Gold Ltd. - www.abzugold.com
Abzu is a gold exploration and development company working in Ghana, Africa's
2nd largest gold producer and host to some of the world's largest gold deposits.
Ghana has strong land title laws and is one of the world's most mining-friendly
jurisdictions. Abzu has invested several years developing local and national
relationships, key to its strategic land position on over 1,100 square
kilometres of highly sought after and productive gold belts.
On behalf of the board of directors of ABZU GOLD LTD.
Allan Serwa, Chief Executive Officer
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements, and such
statements involve risks and uncertainties. The results or events predicted may
differ materially from actual results or events. Any forward-looking statement
speaks only as of the date of this news release. Except as may be required by
applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to
update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information,
future events or results, or any other occurrence.
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