Kalimantan Gold Corporation Limited ("KLG” or the "Company") is
pleased to announce the results of the independently estimated
maiden Mineral Resource prepared for the Main Zone of the Beruang
Kanan (“BKM”) prospect within the Company’s 100% held KSK Contract
of Work project, Kalimantan, Indonesia. A Technical Report
compliant with NI 43-101 will be published on Sedar within 45 days
and will be available from the Company’s website.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Inferred Resource of 47 million tonnes
averaging 0.6% Cu or 621,700,000 pounds of copper.
- Mineral Resource estimate is only for
the Main Zone, a portion of the Beruang Kanan mineralized area and
is based on assays from 74 diamond drill core holes that were
drilled from 1998 to 2007 and then from 2012 to 2013.
- The Mineral Resource is contained
within a near-surface, shallow-dipping and strongly mineralized
system, that extends over an area of 1000m (N-S) and 950m (E-W)
with depth extents ranging from surface to between 100m and 350m
below surface (top to bottom). The mineralization remains open in
several directions.
- Other priority targets in the BKM
project area have been identified at Beruang Kanan South (BKS),
Beruang Kanan West (BKW) and BKZ Polymetallic (BKZ) prospects; each
within 1.5km of the BKM Inferred Mineral Resource.
KLG’s CEO Faldi Ismail commented: "The BKM independent Inferred
maiden Mineral Resource estimate for the Company's flagship Beruang
Kanan copper project is an important milestone which gives the
Board, potential partners and shareholders confirmation of BKM’s
potential. The Board is further encouraged by the fact that the BKM
mineralization is high grade near-surface with a relatively shallow
dipping nature, and drilling in 2013 and desktop work confirmed the
potential for additional resources to both the west and south. The
Board remains committed to drill testing these further areas and
developing the BKM Copper Project with a view to fast tracking the
project through to an early development option.”
Mineral Resource Estimate
Table 1 - Beruang Kanan Main Zone – July 2014 Inferred Mineral
Resource (NI 43-101)* Reporting cut
(Cu %)
Tonnes
(‘000)
Cu Grade
(Cu %)
Contained Cu
(‘000 tonnes)
0.2 47,000 0.6 280 0.5 24,000 0.8 190
0.7 12,000 1.0 120
Mineral Resources for the Beruang Kanan mineralization have been
estimated in conformity with generally accepted CIM “Estimation of
Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserves Best Practices” Guidelines.
In the opinion of Duncan Hackman, the block model resource estimate
and resource classification reported herein are a reasonable
representation of the copper mineral resources found in the defined
area of the Beruang Kanan mineralization. Mineral Resources are not
Mineral Reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability.
There is no certainty that all or any part of the Mineral Resource
will be converted into Mineral Reserve. Computational discrepancies
in the table and the body of the Release are the result of
rounding.
Methodology
The Mineral Resource estimate incorporated data from KLG’s
drilling programs in 1998 through to 2007 coupled with the August
2012 to July 2013 drilling campaign funded by a former partner,
which totals 74 drill holes for 24,774 metres of diamond core. Most
drill holes at BKM are widely spaced, with collars generally from
100 to 200 meters apart along 100m spaced section lines. Mr.
Hackman verified components of the exploration activities and
mineralization features during a site visit conducted between the
4th and 6th September 2014.
The 2014 resource model covers the 1,100m north-south strike
extent and 950m width of the BKM vein style mineralized system.
Mineralization crops out to the west, is closed-off by drilling to
the north and has some potential to be extended to the east. Three
deep holes under the main zones have failed to intersect
significant copper mineralization, however the depth repetition of
mineralization has not been fully tested. There are indications
from the structural interpretation that repeat systems at depth and
proximal to the BKM zone may exist.
Copper mineralization occurs as covellite and chalcocite
replacement of pyrite, in veins and as chalcopyrite within quartz
veins and fracture fill. The copper is of likely hypogene origin.
Veins and mineralization are hosted in both blocky fractured
volcanics and sediments, mainly in the south of the prospect and,
in strongly sheared and tectonically milled breccias related to
thrusting mainly in the central and northern sections of the
prospect. Intense advanced argillic alteration exists throughout
the prospect.
The Beruang Kanan resource model is underpinned by data from 74
diamond drill holes (24,774m). Modeled copper mineralization has
been intercepted in 749 nominal 3m intervals (2,158m). Topographic
control is achieved through the use of a highly detailed LIDAR
generated surface to which all drill hole collar coordinates
comply. Sample data was composited to 3m intervals and flagged by
domains defined from copper assay grades and directed by the
H&A structural interpretation. Three passes of inverse distance
squared methodology were employed to interpolate grades within
domains into a sub-blocked model (parent block size of 25mE x 25mN
x 10mRL). High grade copper assays were included in the
interpolation with limits to their area of influence applied. The
Mineral Resource estimate has been classified based on data
density, data quality and reliability, confidence in the geological
interpretation and confidence in the copper grade modeling and
interpolation.
At a 0.2% copper reporting cut, total contained copper in the
Inferred Mineral Resource category is estimated to be 47 million
tonnes averaging 0.6% Cu or 621,700,000 pounds of copper. The
Mineral Resource is contained within a near-surface,
shallow-dipping and strongly mineralized system, which remains open
in several directions.
The limits of the BKM Inferred Mineral Resource are defined
partially on the basis of the drilling, mapping and sampling
campaigns. Pending funding, Stage II infill and expansion drilling
will focus on the southern BKM area, where higher grade
mineralization has been confirmed in drill holes BK57 & 58
(22.5m @ 1.27% Cu and 33m @ 2.28% Cu, respectively,
and drilled to a depth of 300.4m and 300.0m respectively). In
addition, the Company intends to initiate comprehensive
metallurgical test work and associated studies on the defined
Mineral Resource. Stage II drilling and related studies are
intended to improve geological confidence so as to upgrade Inferred
Mineral Resources to Measured & Indicated Mineral Resources and
enable KLG to complete a preliminary economic assessment on
BKM.
Exploration Potential
Other priority targets in the BKM project area have been
identified at Beruang Kanan South (BKS), Beruang Kanan West (BKW)
and BKZ Polymetallic (BKZ) prospects; each within 1.5km of the BKM
Inferred Mineral Resource. Geologic observations during field
mapping and geochemical data from drill core and / or surface rock
chip samples indicate near surface and similar style copper
mineralization to BKM. Targets and proposed drilling include:
- BKS
prospect: Drill hole KBK-28 (151.30m deep) intersected
10.5m @ 0.88% Cu from 14.5 meters depth and rock chips
assayed up to 17.6% Cu. Drill hole KBK-28 also intersected high
grade gold mineralization from 11.5m, returning 3m @ 11.52g/t Au,
(including 1.5m @ 21.7g/t Au). Four holes are proposed, each to a
depth of 75m.
- BKW
prospect: A coincident copper in rock chip and soil
anomaly measuring 1,700m by 1,000m, with rock chips returning up to
0.80% Cu. Six holes are proposed, each to a depth of
75m.
- BKZ
Polymetallic prospect: Drill hole BKZ-1 (123.1m deep)
tested outcropping massive sulphide style mineralization and
intersected 16m @ 5.75% Zn, 2.78% Pb, 0.64g/t Au, 57.5g/t Ag and
0.16% Cu (including 6m @ 11.63% Zn, 5.99% Pb, 0.71g/t Au,
98g/t Ag and 0.32% Cu). The 2014 grid-based soil sampling
program defined a 400m by 200m anomalous zone of Pb-Zn soil
geochemistry, which has not been drill tested. Eight holes are
proposed, each to a depth of 75m.
To view the Beruang Kanan Main Geological Interpretation with
DDH Locations, please click on the following link;
http://www.fscwire.com/sites/default/files/NR/792/4050_kalimantanim_001.jpg
KSK Contract of Work
The holder of the KSK Contract of Work is PT Kalimantan Surya
Kencana (“KSK”). The Company holds 100% of the shares of Indokal
Limited (“Indokal”). KSK is owned 75% by Indokal and 25% by PT
Pancaran Cahaya Kahayan (“PCK”). Indokal owns 100% of PCK.
The Company is in discussions with the Government of Indonesia
to amend the KSK contract of work. The six points being discussed
include, 1) royalties, 2) size of CoW in Exploration vs.
Production, 3) domestic processing, 4) divestment obligations, 5)
State Revenues and 6) prioritize the use of local manpower and
local products. Continued progress is being made and we are
encouraged by our discussions with the Indonesian Government.
The Beruang Kanan project is located within the KSK Contract of
Work.
Qualified Person
Duncan Hackman (B. App.Sc., MSc., MAIG) of Hackman &
Associates Pty Ltd (Australia) is the independent Qualified Person
within the meaning of NI 43-101 for the purposes of Mineral
Resource estimates contained within this press release. Data
disclosed in this press release have been reviewed and verified by
KLG’s qualified person, Stephen Hughes, P. Geo. a director of KLG
and a Qualified Person within the meaning of NI 43-101.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
For further information please contact:
Faldi IsmailDeputy Chairman and CEO, Kalimantan
GoldMobile: +61 (0) 423 206 324Email:
faldi.ismail@kalimantan.com
Gerald CheyneDirector Corporate DevelopmentTelephone: +44
(0) 2077311806Mobile: +44 (0) 7717473168Email:
gerald.cheyne@kalimantan.com
VSA Capital LimitedAndrew Raca / Justin
McKeeganTelephone: +44 20 3005 5004 / +44 20 3005 5009Email:
araca@vsacapital.com
Kalimantan Gold's Nominated AdviserRFC Ambrian
LimitedAndrew Thomson / Trinity McIntyreTelephone: +61 8 9480
2500Email: andrew.thomson@rfcambrian.com /
trinity.mcintyre@rfcambrian.com
About Kalimantan Gold Corporation Limited
Kalimantan Gold Corporation Limited is a junior exploration
company listed on both the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada and on
AIM in London. The Company has two exploration projects in
Kalimantan, Indonesia: the Jelai epithermal gold project in East
Kalimantan and the KSK Contract of Work in Central Kalimantan with
potential for multiple porphyry copper and gold prospects. For
further information please visit www.kalimantan.com
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Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX
Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release.
This news release contains forward-looking statements that are
based on the Company’s current expectations and estimates.
Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words
such as “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”,
“anticipate”, “estimate”, “suggest”, “indicate” and other similar
words or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or
“will” occur. Such forward-looking statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause
actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or
anticipated events or results implied or expressed in such
forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others: the
actual results of current exploration activities; conclusions of
economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans
continue to be refined; possible variations in ore grade or
recovery rates; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the
mining industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or
financing; and fluctuations in metal prices. There may be other
factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as
anticipated, estimated or intended. Any forward-looking statement
speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, 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
otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on
such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.
Glossary
CIM Standards The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy
and Petroliam (“CIM”) Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and
Mineral Reserves adopted by CIM Council as amended. Diamond drill A
type of rotary drill in which the cutting is done by abrasion
rather than by percussion. The drill cuts a core of rock which is
recovered in long cylindrical sections. Grade Quantity of metal per
unit weight of host rock. Host rock The rock containing a mineral
or an ore body. Inferred Mineral Resource The term “inferred
mineral resource” refers to that part of a mineral resource for
which quantity and grade or quality can be estimated on the basis
of geological evidence and limited sampling and reasonably assumed,
but not verified, geological and grade continuity. The estimate is
based on limited information and sampling gathered through
appropriate techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches,
pits, workings and drill holes. LIDAR Lidar is a remote sensing
technology that measures distance by illuminating a target with a
laser and analyzing the reflected light. Mineral Resource The term
“mineral resource” refers to a concentration or occurrence of
natural, solid, inorganic or fossilized organic material in or on
the Earth’s crust in such form and quantity and of such a grade or
quality that it has reasonable prospects for economic extraction.
The location, quantity, grade, geological characteristics and
continuity of a mineral resource are known, estimated or
interpreted from specific geological evidence and knowledge.
Mineralization A natural occurrence in rocks or soil of one or more
metal yielding minerals. NI 43-101 National Instrument 43-101
defines and regulates public disclosure in Canada for mineral
projects and it relies on resource and reserve classification as
defined by CIM. Polymetallic A polymetallic ore is an ore that is
the source of more than one metal suitable for recovery. A mine
containing polymetallic ore is a polymetallic mine. Reporting Cut
0.2% Cu approximates a natural or geological grade boundary in
drilling used to delineate the resource estimate at BKM. This may
approximate an economic cut-off grade for part or all of the
mineralization, which is anticipated to be established between
0.2%Cu and 0.5% Cu (based on appropriate studies yet to be
undertaken). Vein Generally, a fissure in the earth containing a
body of minerals.
Kalimantan GoldFaldi Ismail, +61 (0) 423 206 324Deputy Chairman
and CEOfaldi.ismail@kalimantan.comorGerald Cheyne, +44 (0)
2077311806Director Corporate DevelopmentMobile: +44 (0)
7717473168gerald.cheyne@kalimantan.comorVSA Capital LimitedAndrew
Racam, +44 20 3005 5004araca@vsacapital.comorJustin McKeegan, +44
20 3005 5009orKalimantan Gold's Nominated AdviserRFC Ambrian
LimitedAndrew Thomson, +61 8 9480
2500andrew.thomson@rfcambrian.comorTrinity
McIntyretrinity.mcintyre@rfcambrian.com
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