Lions Gate Metals Intersects 0.68% Copper Equivalent Over 147.87 Metres at Poplar Project
December 06 2011 - 2:00AM
Marketwired Canada
Lions Gate Metals Inc. (TSX VENTURE:LGM) ("Lions Gate" or the "Company") is
pleased to announce assay results from Hole 11-PC-97, the second hole released
from the recently completed 29 hole, 11,913.93 metre diamond drill program at
the Poplar Project. Hole 11-PC-97 was located along the northern side of the
main zone of mineralization. Results indicate the zone remains open to the north
and at depth. The hole intercepted mineralization over its entire length.
Results are as follows:
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From To Width (m) Cu% Mo% Au g/t Ag g/t Cu Eq%
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20.73 566.16 545.43 0.23 0.012 0.06 1.72 0.35
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Including;
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174.95 506.4 331.45 0.32 0.016 0.08 2.15 0.48
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358.53 506.4 147.87 0.45 0.022 0.13 3.42 0.68
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The Lions Gate technical team continues to develop the Poplar geological model.
These results extend the limit of the main zone to the north and have confirmed
a higher grade mineralized zone within the target area. More drilling has been
budgeted for 2012 to further define the extent of the main zone and delineate
higher grade targets.
"One of the primary goals of this drilling program was to get a better
understanding of the extent to which gold and silver will add to the economic
value of Poplar. We are very pleased with these results as they suggest strong
gold and silver values within the mineralized zone," stated Arni Johannson,
Chairman.
Copper Equivalent (Cu Eq) calculations were based on equivalency factors of
CuEq% = Cu% x 1,, Au (CuEq%) = Au g/t x 0.57291667, Ag (CuEq%) = Ag g/t x
0.01041667, and metal prices of Cu $2.80/lb, Mo $16.00/lb, Au $1100/troy oz., Ag
$20/troy oz. The equivalency factor for molybdenum is Mo (CuEq%) = Mo% x
5.71428571. However, the molybdenum values intersected in 11-PC-104 may not be
recoverable, and are not used in the calculation of copper equivalent grade.
Metal recoveries are not used, as metallurgical studies are incomplete.
The 100% owned Poplar Project has a NI 43-101 compliant resource of 245 million
tonnes grading 0.27% copper, containing 1.4 billion pounds of copper, at a 0.15%
copper cut-off. This resource estimate was prepared by Giroux Consultants
Limited (News Release dated August 23, 2011), and was based on 105 historical
drill holes and 13 diamond drill holes, totaling 5,569m, completed by Lions Gate
in the spring of 2011. The Phase 2 drill program will provide enough data for an
estimate of gold and silver grades, in addition to copper and molybdenum grades.
An updated resource estimate is anticipated in the spring of 2012 when all
results from the Phase 2 drilling have been received and compiled.
2011 Milestones:
-- Completed a National Instrument 43-101 compliant resource calculation
for Poplar.
-- Completed over 16,000 metres of drilling at costs below $200 per metre
at Poplar.
-- Improved our corporate governance practices to include a fully
independent audit committee.
-- Filed an Annual Information Form ("AIF") which will enhance capital
market access.
-- Negotiated Option to earn 75% of ROK-Coyote.
-- Completed preliminary exploration at ROK-Coyote, Poplar Regional and
Hudson Bay Mountain.
-- Staked additional claims to the south west of Poplar Project.
2012 Goals:
-- Publish an updated National Instrument 43-101 Resource Estimate for
Poplar.
-- Continue drilling to expand and enhance the Poplar Project.
-- Continue exploration of Poplar Regional to include geophysics and drill
targets.
-- Drill target identification and possible drilling at ROK-Coyote.
About Lions Gate Metals
Lions Gate is a Canadian based, junior resource company focused on the
exploration, development, and acquisition of Copper projects. Lions Gate owns
five substantial projects in British Columbia. The 100% owned flagship project
is the Poplar porphyry copper - gold deposit near Houston, BC. The Huckleberry
Mine, located approximately 35 kilometres southwest of the Poplar Deposit,
produces copper and molybdenum from a deposit of similar age and setting. In
2011, LGM optioned the right to acquire 75% of the ROK-Coyote project near
Iskut, BC which sits adjacent to Imperial Metals' Red Chris Project. These two
projects are the main focus of the 2012 Exploration Program.
Andrew Gourlay, P. Geol., Vice President Exploration is a Qualified Person under
NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the contents of this news release.
Sincerely on behalf of the Board of Directors,
Arni Johannson, CEO and Chairman of the Board
Lions Gate Metals Inc.
Lions Gate Metals Inc. is a Canadian based, junior resource company focused on
the exploration, development, and acquisition of both advanced and early stage
mineral projects.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this release that are forward-looking statements, including
statements subject to various risks and uncertainties concerning the specific
factors identified in the Company's periodic filings with Canadian Securities
Regulators. These factors include the inherent risks involved in the exploration
and development of mineral properties, the uncertainties involved in
interpreting drill results and other exploration data, the potential for delays
in exploration or development activities, the geology, grade and continuity of
mineral deposits, the possibility that future exploration, development or mining
results will not be consistent with the Company's expectations, accidents,
equipment breakdowns, title matters, labor disputes or other unanticipated
difficulties with or interruptions in production and operations, fluctuating
metal prices, the possibility of project cost overruns or unanticipated costs
and expenses, uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing
needed in the future, the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates
and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses, commodity price
fluctuations, currency fluctuations, regulatory restrictions, including
environmental regulatory restrictions and liability, competition, loss of key
employees, and other related risks and uncertainties. The Company undertakes no
obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by
applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents management's best
judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement
can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly,
readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or
information.
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