Silver Mountain Mines Expands Property Anomalies in Iron Cap Basin at Depth From Its Gravity Survey
February 24 2014 - 9:00AM
Marketwired
Silver Mountain Mines Expands Property Anomalies in Iron Cap Basin
at Depth From Its Gravity Survey
CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Feb 24, 2014) - Silver Mountain
Mines Inc. (TSX-VENTURE:SMM) ("Silver Mountain" or the "Company")
is pleased to announce further strong results from continuing
modeling of data acquired from the 2013 gravity survey completed on
its wholly-owned Ptarmigan Property (the "Property"), located near
Radium, British Columbia (see News Release dated October 17,
2013).
Detailed gravity survey data collected by Excel Geophysics on
the Property continues to identify exciting gravity anomalies in
the Iron Cap Basin for subsequent evaluation in 2014. The detailed
gravity survey completed within the Iron Cap Basin, on the Iron Cap
Grid, covered an area 780 m north-south by 550 m east-west,
comprising a total of 352 gravity stations. Stations were measured
on a total of 18 survey lines, oriented east - west, with a station
spacing of approximately 20 metres along lines spaced approximately
50 m apart (http://www.silvermountainmines.com/maps.asp).
The Iron Cap Trend, located on the west side of the Iron Cap
Basin, is a well mineralized trend defined by a fault scarp which
represents the interpreted surface expression of the Adit #3 Fault.
The Adit #3 / Iron Cap Fault extends north from the Iron Cap Basin,
along the Iron Cap Trend (having 5 historical adits) to Adit #3 of
the Ptarmigan Mine. It represents the westernmost fault identified
in the north-trending fault system, which extends from the Iron Cap
Basin through the Ptarmigan Basin to the North Ridge, coring both
basins. The eastern margin of the north trending fault system in
both basins comprises a wide shear zone, extending south through
the headwaters of Law Creek.
The detailed gravity survey on the Iron Cap Grid delineated a
number of strong, well defined anomalies (Anomalies G though N),
spatially associated with the Iron Cap Trend and the north trending
fault system (http://www.silvermountainmines.com/maps.asp). The
gravity anomalies evident in the Iron Cap Grid are interpreted to
represent analogous high level mineral potential to that documented
by drilling to date and the 2013 gravity survey on the Ptarmigan
Grid (see News Release dated January 22, 2014).
The anomalies identified on the Iron Cap Grid appear to be
controlled by the north trending fault system. In particular, the
Adit #3 / Iron Cap fault, which appears to truncate and offset
several gravity anomalies. Several other gravity anomalies are
interpreted to be controlled by other faults within the system.
Finally, relatively abundant, subtle anomalies are interpreted to
represent small lenses and pods of high grade mineralization at the
limit of resolution of the gravity survey. The gravity survey on
the Iron Cap Grid is interpreted to indicate considerable mineral
potential, similar to that documented to date through geochemical
sampling.
The mineral potential of the Iron Cap Trend was recognized
historically, with five Iron Cap Adits driven to further evaluate
and develop the mineralization. Grab and chip samples taken from
within the adits document maximum (composite) values to 2,210 g/t
Ag, 9.13 g/t Au, 30.6087% Pb and 1.36% Cu. A grab sample from a
sample pit along the Adit #3 Fault returned 1,368 g/t Ag, 0.99 g/t
Au, 50.87% Pb and 0.59% Cu. In addition, historical smelter
certificates from Adit #3 document an average grade of 2,638 g/t
Ag, 1.7 g/t Au, 0.58% Pb and 0.22% Zn). These results, from
multiple samples, confirm the highly anomalous, precious metal
enriched, base metal mineralization exposed in the near surface
environment along the Iron Cap Trend and the Adit#3 / Iron Cap
Fault. Furthermore, these results are interpreted to be
representative of potential mineral grades available in each of the
gravity anomalies. Geochemical surface samples collected within,
along and immediately adjacent to the Iron Cap Trend clearly
delineate a well mineralized trend, coincident with the prominent
fault scarp that defines it.
A number of gravity anomalies documented and modeled within the
Ptarmigan and Iron Cap Basins represent very attractive drill
targets interpreted to represent semi-massive to massive sulphide
mineralization. These anomalies are the objective of the Company's
proposed 2014 drill program. Analysis and modeling continues on the
gravity results from the 2013 program to better define and develop
the anomalies.
The content of this
news release has been reviewed by Rick Walker, B.Sc., M.Sc., P.
Geo., a Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101, with the
ability and authority to verify the authenticity and validity of
the data herein.
About Silver Mountain Mines Inc. (TSX-VENTURE:SMM)
Silver Mountain Mines Inc. is a Canadian based exploration
and development company with 100% ownership of a 9,986 hectare
property centered on the historical silver rich Ptarmigan Mine in
south eastern, British Columbia. The property hosts two styles of
mineralization: silver rich, high-grade polymetallic epithermal
veins and manto style massive / semi-massive sulphide
mineralization.
For further information on Silver Mountain Mines Inc. please
visit the Company's website http://www.silvermountainmines.com and
SEDAR (www.sedar.com) or contact Mr. Steve Konopelky, President
& CEO of the Company.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements
including but not limited to comments regarding the timing and
content of upcoming work programs, geological interpretations,
potential mineral recovery processes, etc. Forward-looking
statements address future events and conditions and therefore
involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ
materially from those currently anticipated in such statements.
These statements are based on a number of assumptions and factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in
forward looking statements Silver Mountain Mines Inc. does not
assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.
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accuracy of the release.
ON BEHALF OF THE
BOARD
Steve Konopelky,
President and CEO
Silver Mountain Mines Inc.Mr. Steve KonopelkyPresident &
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