Nickel North Exploration Corp.: Extensive Disseminated Ni-Cu-PGE Sulphides Intersected at Hawk Ridge Platinum Group Elements ...
December 04 2012 - 7:30AM
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Nickel North Exploration Corp. (TSX VENTURE:NNX) (the "Company" or "Nickel
North") is pleased to release the assay results (see Figures 1 & 2) from the
2012 diamond drill program at its 100% controlled Hawk Ridge Ni-Cu-PGE Project
in northern Quebec.
This year's drilling was focused on three areas, Hopes Advance Main, Gamma and
Gabbro zones, which are situated along the 50km strike length of the 18,700
hectare property. The program consisted of 7 diamond drill holes totaling
1,055.07 meters, as well as assaying the entire length of the core.
Interpretation and analysis of these results was performed by Dr. Larry Hulbert
(P.Geo.) and Dr. Quentin Gall and is discussed below.
2012 Drill Program Highlights
-- New high-grade Ni, Cu, PGE + Au intercept at Gamma reveals sulphide
enrichment process similar to that observed at Voisey's Bay
-- Historical widths and Cu and Ni grades confirmed at Hopes Advance Main
and Gamma zones, as well as platinum group elements that were not
previously tested for
-- Continuous core-length sampling demonstrates potential by-product
credits for Co, Pd, Pt, Au
-- Low percentage of sulphide in samples indicates a high metals tenor
within the sulphides
-- Additional results from the re-assaying of historical drill core still
to be released
Commenting on the results from Hawk Ridge, Dr. Larry Hulbert stated, "Having
been deeply involved in the compilation of the extensive historical data,
together with this year's drilling and geophysical results - has led to a new
understanding of the geological controls governing sulphide mineralization. I am
becoming increasingly confident in the potential of Hawk Ridge to become a new
major source of sulphide-hosted nickel, copper and platinum group elements."
2012 Assay Results
The assay results summarized in Figures 1 & 2 below were analyzed by TSL
Laboratories, Saskatoon. The entire core length of each drill-hole was saw cut
in half and assayed. The Q/A and Q/C protocol employed using standards,
duplicates and blanks for every 20 samples. Sample shipments used numbered
sealed tags on each bag. True widths are not expected to be materially different
than those shown. The drill-hole parameters table and location maps can be
viewed at 2012 Drill Plan Maps.
Figure 1
2012 Assay Results
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Width Cu Ni Co Sulphide
DDH Interval From To m % % % PGE + Au %
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Gamma Zone
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HR-2012-01 Interval 72.4 108 35.6 0.52 0.22 0.01 0.39 2.6
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HR-2012-01 Incl. 98 108 10 0.66 0.3 0.01 0.43 4.1
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HR-2012-01 Interval 150.06 152.84 2.78 2.19 1.15 0.05 1.02 19.9
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HR-2012-02 Interval 129.5 163 33.5 0.45 0.18 0.01 0.33 2
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HR-2012-02 Incl. 142.76 157.3 14.54 0.59 0.24 0.01 0.4 3.3
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HR-2012-02 Interval 204 208.03 4.03 1.41 0.52 0.02 0.43 12.9
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HR-2012-02 Incl. 205.6 208.3 2.43 1.7 0.63 0.02 0.54 15.1
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HR-2012-03 Interval 57.14 59 1.86 4.67 2.84 0.09 1.31 22.8
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HR-2012-03 Incl. 58.3 59 0.7 5.47 2.59 0.08 2.11 19.2
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HR-2012-03 Interval 62 63.5 1.5 1.02 0.02 0 0.21 2.7
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HR-2012-04 Interval 52.2 69 16.8 0.54 0.14 0.01 0.23 2.4
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HR-2012-04 Incl. 54.1 63 8.9 0.77 0.2 0.01 0.31 3.8
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HR-2012-04 Incl. 57 58 1 2.29 0.2 0.01 0.65 6.9
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HR-2012-05 Interval 36.5 58.64 22.14 0.56 0.2 0.01 0.27 3.1
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HR-2012-05 Incl. 36.5 54 17.5 0.6 0.24 0.01 0.28 3.6
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HR-2012-05 Incl. 49 50 1 1.81 0.35 0.02 0.42 8
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Gabbro Zone
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HR-2012-06 Interval 46 53 7 0.34 0.15 0.01 0.11 3.5
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HR-2012-06 Interval 57.09 74.9 17.81 0.81 0.32 0.02 0.59 4.4
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HR-2012-06 Incl. 61 62 1 1.09 0.39 0.02 0.6 5.6
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HR-2012-06 Incl. 71 72 1 1.25 0.48 0.02 0.52 6.1
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Hopes Advance Main Zone
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HR-2012-07 Interval 63 117.12 54.12 0.54 0.19 0.01 0.26 3.1
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HR-2012-07 Incl. 89 112.5 23.5 0.76 0.22 0.01 0.33 3.5
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HR-2012-07 Interval 122.44 126 3.56 0.27 0.02 0.01 0.02 15.8
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Core logging and geochemical analyses has revealed a new understanding of the
geological controls governing the distribution of sulphide-hosted mineralization
at Hawk Ridge. The 2012 drill program identified for the first time that two
magmatic geological environments exist on the property for the concentration of
high grade Ni, Cu, Co, PGE and Au mineralization. The first forms as "classical
basal contact-type" with immiscible semi-massive sulphides at the base of the
intrusion - and the second ("new") forms as semi-massive sulphide concentrations
in the middle of the intrusions at the interface between the mafic and
ultramafic zones where the disseminated sulphides "telescope" into semi- massive
concentrations.
The development of extensive disseminated sulfides about a major lithological
(rock type) boundary is a well-known igneous metallogenic process for generating
immiscible sulphides, and suggests that the sulphide mineralization at Hawk
Ridge, which forms in and about the gabbro-ultramafic contact is the result of a
large scale property-wide mixing of two compositionally diverse magmas. The
relatively low percentage of sulphide in the samples also indicates a high
metals tenor within the sulphides.
Figure 2
2012 PGE + Au Composites
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Pd Pt Au
Width g/ g/ g/ PGE Sulphide
DDH Interval From To m tonne tonne tonne + Au %
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Gamma Zone
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HR-2012-01 Interval 72.4 108 35.6 0.29 0.06 0.04 0.39 2.6
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HR-2012-01 Incl. 98 108 10 0.32 0.07 0.04 0.43 2.5
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HR-2012-01 Interval 150.06 152.84 2.78 0.65 0.08 0.29 1.02 19.9
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HR-2012-02 Interval 129.5 163 33.5 0.24 0.05 0.04 0.33 2
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HR-2012-02 Incl. 142.76 157.3 14.54 0.29 0.06 0.05 0.4 3.3
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HR-2012-02 Interval 204 208.03 4.03 0.3 0.01 0.12 0.43 12.9
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HR-2012-02 Incl. 205.6 208.3 2.43 0.36 0.01 0.17 0.54 15.1
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HR-2012-03 Interval 57.14 59 1.86 1.21 0.1 0 1.31 22.8
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HR-2012-03 Incl. 58.3 59 0.7 1.89 0.22 0 2.11 19.2
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HR-2012-03 Interval 62 63.5 1.5 0.19 0.01 0.01 0.21 2.7
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HR-2012-04 Interval 52.2 69 16.8 0.13 0.04 0.06 0.23 2.4
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HR-2012-04 Incl. 54.1 63 8.9 0.17 0.06 0.08 0.31 3.8
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HR-2012-04 Incl. 57 58 1 0.18 0.09 0.38 0.65 6.9
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HR-2012-05 Interval 36.5 58.64 22.14 0.2 0.05 0.02 0.27 3.1
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HR-2012-05 Incl. 36.5 54 17.5 0.21 0.05 0.02 0.28 3.6
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HR-2012-05 Incl. 49 50 1 0.31 0.08 0.03 0.42 8
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Gabbro Zone
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HR-2012-06 Interval 46 53 7 0.07 0.02 0.02 0.11 3.5
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HR-2012-06 Interval 57.09 74.9 17.81 0.31 0.07 0.21 0.59 4.4
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HR-2012-06 Incl. 51.24 51.64 0.4 0.16 0.03 0 0.19 11.7
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HR-2012-06 Incl. 61 62 1 0.48 0.09 0.03 0.6 5.6
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HR-2012-06 Incl. 71 72 1 0.41 0.07 0.04 0.52 6.1
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Hopes Advance Mian Zone
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HR-2012-07 Interval 63 117.12 54.12 0.17 0.05 0.04 0.26 3.1
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HR-2012-07 Incl. 89 112.5 23.5 0.2 0.08 0.05 0.33 3.5
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HR-2012-07 Interval 122.44 126 3.56 0.01 0.01 0 0.02 15.8
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In the Gamma Zone the high grade concentrations (DH-2012-03, 4.67% Cu, 2.84% Ni,
0.09% Co, with 1.31 g/t PGE + Au over 1.86m) "telescope" northward along strike
into thickening disseminated sulphides (DH2012-01 0.52% Cu, 0.22% Ni, 0.01% Co,
with 0.04 g/t PGE + Au over 35.6m). This same type of transition in the nature
of the sulphide mineralization from disseminated to semi -massive to massive is
well documented in the magmatic "plumbing" system passing from the "Feeder Dyke"
to the "Ovoid" and "Eastern Deeps" at Voisey's Bay.
It is worth noting that the compositions of the above-mentioned high grade
magmatic sulphides are strikingly similar to the enigmatic high grade (6.6% Cu,
3.2% Ni - see 2012 NI 43-101 Technical Report) in the Pio Lake deposit 12 km to
the south of the Gamma Zone. This together with the abundance of outcrop and the
distinct geophysical nature of the mafic-ultramafic intrusives along the 50 km
length of the property underscores the promising potential at Hawk Ridge.
Commenting on the results of this year's field season President & CEO Phillip
Mudry stated, "The drilling this year exceeded our initial objectives in that it
not only confirmed the historical record, but it has revealed a new target of
high-grade Cu, Ni sulphide mineralization that has not been fully exploited on
the property. The consistent presence of PGE enrichment is especially
encouraging, as we are now updating the resource model at Hawk Ridge and
planning for a much larger campaign in 2013."
The Company also wishes to advise that results from the re-assaying of select
historical drill core are still pending and will be released in due course.
About The Hawk Ridge Ni-Cu-PGE Project
The Hawk Ridge Ni-Cu-PGE Project (controlled 100% by Nickel North Exploration
Corp) is situated in an established mining district within the Labrador Trough
in northern Quebec (rated #1 mining jurisdiction in Canada and recently rated #5
in the world by the Fraser Institute). The project is ideally located on
tidewater on the west coast of Ungava Bay. The mineral claims cover 18,700
hectares of a highly anomalous 50 km belt of mafic to ultramafic intrusive,
volcanic and sedimentary rocks hosting widespread magmatic copper-nickel
sulphide mineralization. The project area lies within the prolific Circum
Superior Nickel Belt, which also hosts the world-class (producing) Raglan and
Thompson mining districts. The property has an extensive exploration history
dating back to 1961 (24,000 m drilling in 361 holes, approximately $20 million
in expenditures) by several operators including Esso, SOGEM, Phelps Dodge and
Falconbridge.
Other entities and projects active in the area include Goldcorp's Eleonore Mine
which is presently under construction, as well as Oceanic Iron Ore Corp.'s iron
deposit, currently under development - along with proposed road and port
facilities being considered under the Quebec government's $80 billion "Northern
Mineral Development Initiative" supporting mining infrastructure in the
province. Additionally, the Quebec government refunds 51% of all exploration and
development expenditures in the northern portion of the Province.
About Nickel North Exploration Corp.
Nickel North Exploration Corp. is a Canadian based exploration company whose
shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol NNX. The board of
directors, advisory committee and management team feature highly experienced
mining professionals and technical experts with an extensive history of mineral
discovery and mine development; corporate finance and capital markets; as well
as corporate mergers, acquisitions and take-overs. Nickel North Exploration
Corp. is a conscientious corporate citizen, maintains good relations with First
Nations, and is committed to sustainable development. The Company's corporate
mission is to become a pre-eminent supplier of nickel, copper and Platinum Group
Elements for domestic and global export markets.
ON BEHALF OF NICKEL NORTH EXPLORATION CORP.
Phillip Mudry, P.Geol., President and Chief Executive Officer
The technical information in this news release has been reviewed by Phillip
Mudry, P.Geol, Nickel North's President and CEO, and a qualified person as
defined by National Instrument 43-101. The Hawk Ridge NI 43-101 technical report
has been filed on SEDAR and is available on the company's website.
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Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements
gabbro-ultramafic contact zone is a well-known igneous metallogenic process for
generating immiscible sulphides, and suggests that the sulphide mineralization
at Hawk Ridge, which forms in and about the gabbro-ultramafic contact is the
result of a large scale property-wide mixing of two compositionally diverse
magmas; the same type of transition in the nature of the sulphide mineralization
from disseminated to semi-massive to massive is well documented in the magmatic
"plumbing" system passing from the "Feeder Dyke" to the "Ovoid" and "Eastern
Deeps" at Voisey's Bay; has revealed a new target of high-grade Cu-Ni sulphide
mineralization not previously exploited; planning for a much larger campaign in
2013. Forward looking statements are subject to business and economic risks and
uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results of operations to
differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the
Company's expectations include fluctuations in commodity prices and currency
exchange rates; uncertainties relating to interpretation of drill results and
the geology, continuity and grade of mineral deposits; the need for cooperation
of government agencies and native groups in the exploration and development of
properties and the issuance of required permits; the need to obtain additional
financing to develop properties and uncertainty as to the availability and terms
of future financing; the possibility of delay in exploration or development
programs and uncertainty of meeting anticipated program milestones; and
uncertainty as to timely availability of permits and other governmental
approvals. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and opinions of
management at the date the statements are made. The Company does not undertake
any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by
applicable securities laws. Investors should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements.
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