Talisker Intersects 1.56 g/t Gold over 14 m...near surface Talisker Intersects 1.56 g/t Gold over 14 m and 23.76 g/t Gold Over 0.50 m of Near-Surface Gold Mineralisation at the Charlotte Zone, Bralorne Gold Project
TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / April 26, 2021 / Talisker Resources Ltd. ("Talisker" or the "Company") (TSX:TSK)(OTCQX:TSKFF) is pleased to announce complete and partial drill assay results from the current drill program at the Bralorne Gold Project in British Columbia (Figure 1), which was recently expanded from 50,000m to 100,000m. Results have been received from holes drilled within near-surface bulk tonnage gold mineralization at the Charlotte Zone, including holes SB-2021-002 through to SB-2021-13 (Figure 2, 3 and 4).
Key Points:
Continuity at the Charlotte Zone demonstrates near-surface bulk tonnage opportunity: Drilling at the Charlotte Zone continues to demonstrate the continuity of near-surface (<350m from surface) broad zones of gold mineralization with high-grade centres, as demonstrated by hole SB-2021-003A which intersected one broad, lower grade zone of 1.56 g/t gold over 14.00m and one high-grade intercept of 23.76 g/t gold over 0.50m by hole SB-2021-13.Higher-grade intersections enhance bulk tonnage potential: Potentially enhancing the bulk tonnage potential of the Charlotte Zone is the intersection of near-surface (<350m from surface) higher-grade veins reminiscent of the high-grade zone below.2021 Drill Program: Talisker currently has five drill rigs on site, with the fifth rig arriving last week. As announced on April 19, 2020, the 50,000-metre program was expanded to 100,000 metres, 23,067 metres have been completed to date.Assay Lab Turnaround: Talisker currently has 4,997 samples awaiting assay at SGS and ALS labs.
Today's results comprise assay results from the near-surface (<350m) Charlotte Zone, located within the West Bralorne Block. Results include the top half of holes SB-2021-003A through SB-2021-006; the bottom half of these holes were released on April 7th, 2021. Meanwhile, assay results from the bottom half of holes SB-20231-007 through SB-2021-013 are pending and will be released when received. Importantly, the results from these holes provide further confidence in the interpreted continuity of near-surface gold mineralized veins and structures, supporting Talisker's view of the Charlotte Zone's near-surface bulk tonnage potential. Technical staff are continuing to interpret the results in support of the current geological model and will be included in the dataset that will be used to define a resource estimate expected in 2022.
Charlotte Zone
A total of 44 drill holes (including wedges and holes with assay pending) have now been completed at the Charlotte Zone, and the increased drill density has provided greater confidence in Talisker's geological model for near-surface (<350m) gold mineralization. In contrast to the high-grade gold veins historical mined and situated below, gold mineralization at the Charlotte Zone occurs as a series of structures with high-grade centres; these structures are typically wider and lower grade compared to the high-grade veins below, indicating the potential for a larger-scale bulk mining method. More drilling and studies are required to both confirm and identify the most appropriate extraction method. While most of the drilling targeting near-surface gold mineralization has focused on the Charlotte Zone, as reported on March 16, 2021, near-surface gold mineralization was also intersected in one hole in the King Block and one hole in the East Bralorne Block. Drilling the gap between the Charlotte Zone and these two holes will be a primary focus of the 100,000m drill program through 2021.
Highlights from the Charlotte Zone include:
SB-2021-003A1.56 g/t Au over 14.00m from 314.00m to 328.00mSB-2021-0051.46 g/t Au over 8.25m from 65.35m to 73.60m16.55 g/t Au over 0.50m from 407.05m to 407.65mSB-2021-0081.13 g/t Au over 12.05m from 14.10m to 26.15m1.53 g/t Au over 8.50m from 285.00m to 293.50m9.65 g/t Au over 0.50m from 404.70m to 405.20mSB-2021-0091.35 g/t Au over 7.20m from 341.90m to 349.10m including 2.38 g/t gold over 3.35m1.04 g/t Au over 11.90m from 371.30m to 383.20mSB-2021-0121.46 g/t gold over 5.95m from 77.70m to 83.65m1.42 g/t Au over 6.40m from 278.30m to 284.70m including 9.10 g/t Au over 0.50mSB-2021-0134.63 g/t Au over 3.40m from 216.00m to 219.40m including 23.76 g/t Au over 0.50m
Terry Harbort, President and CEO of Talisker commented, "We are now starting to see some real consistency with the average grade and width of the near-surface gold mineralization at Charlotte. With 43 drill holes completed, the continuity of these structures between holes is much clearer, and importantly supports the geological model used to define the drill program at Bralorne. We are beginning to see several styles of gold mineralization within the <350m Charlotte Zone including the broader, lower grade structures as well as narrower, higher grade veins reminiscent of the higher-grade veins below. With this clearer picture in mind, we will continue to expand and delineate this near-surface gold mineralization towards the King and East Bralorne Blocks, while also continuing to define the high-grade gold veins immediately below. Following last week's announcement expanding our 2021 drill program from 50,000m to 100,000m, we remain on track for our maiden mineral resource estimate in 2022."
Drill Hole Data
SB-2021-002 - Bralorne West Block
Complete preliminary assay results have been received for this hole.Previously released:The Charlotte HW (Hanging Wall) was intersected at 51.50m and produced 0.71 g/t Au over 10.40m. The Charlotte Zone produced 0.71 g/t Au over 10.40m from 51.50m to 61.90m.Included in this release:The Knight Zone was intersected at 317.50m and produced 0.84 g/t Au over 2.60m.This hole drilled to a final depth of 385.40m on January 11, 2021.
SB-2020-003A - Bralorne West Block
Complete preliminary assay results have been received for this hole.Previously released:The 55 Vein was intersected at 497.60m and produced an intercept of 2.98 g/t Au over 1.45m.The 55FW Vein was intersected at 537.30m and produced an intercept of 6.31 g/t Au over 1.20m, including 10.30 g/t Au over 0.70m from 537.80m.The 53 Vein was intersected at 693.75m and produced an intercept of 6.01 g/t Au over 2.90m, including 7.64 g/t Au over 1.40m from 694.25m.Included in this release:The Knight Zone was intersected at 167.60m and produced an intercept of 2.49 g/t Au over 5.40m.An Unknown Vein was intersected at 314.0m and produced an intercept of 1.56 g/t Au at 14.0m.An Unknown Vein was intercepted at 388.0m and produced an intercept of 0.81 g/t Au over 9.15m.This hole drilled to a final depth of 865.80m on February 4, 2021.
SB-2021-004 - Bralorne West Block
Complete preliminary assay results have been received for this hole.Previously released:The Knight Zone was intersected at 380.70m and produced an intercept of 15.10 g/t Au over 1.00m.Included in this release:The Charlotte Hanging Wall was intersected at 64.50m and produced an intercept of 0.58 g/t Au over 2.30m.This hole drilled to a final depth of 683.00m on January 31, 2021.
SB-2021-005 - Bralorne West Block
Complete preliminary assay results have been received for this hole.Previously released:The Knight Zone was intersected at 407.05m and produced an intercept of 6.25 g/t Au over 1.70m, including 16.55 g/t Au over 0.60m from 407.05m.Included in this release:The Charlotte Zone Hanging Wall was intersected at 65.35 m and produced an intercept of 1.46 g/t Au over 8.25 m.The Charlotte Zone Hanging Wall was intersected at 240.90 m and produced an intercept of 0.67 g/t Au over 6.15 m.This hole drilled to a final depth of 853.60 m on February 18th, 2021.
SB-2021-006
Bralorne West BlockComplete preliminary assay results have been received for this hole.Previously released:The Empire Zone was intersected at 310.60 m and produced an intercept of 10.05 g/t Au over 0.65mThe 59 Vein was intersected at 556.00 m and produced an intercept of 8.00 g/t Au over 1.20 m, including 15.85 g/t Au over 0.60 m from 556.60 mIncluded in this release:The Charlotte HW was intersected at 18.85m and produced an intercept of 1.34 g/t Au over 3.15m.This hole drilled to a final depth of 628.60m on February 14, 2021.
SB-2021-007 - Bralorne West Block
Partial preliminary assay results have been received for this hole.The Charlotte Zone was intersected at 63.50m and produced an intercept of 0.72 g/t Au over 3.65m.The Charlotte Zone was intersected at 100.45m and produced an intercept of 0.92 g/t Au over 1.60m.This hole drilled to a final depth of 745.0 m on February 17, 2021.
SB-2021-008 - Bralorne West Block
Complete preliminary assay results have been received for this hole.The Charlotte Zone was intersected at 14.10m and produced an intercept of 1.13 g/t Au over 12.05m.An Unknown Zone was intersected at 124.10m and produced an intercept of 0.69 g/t Au over 2.00m.The Knight Zone was intersected at 285.00m and produced an intercept of 1.53 g/t Au over 8.50m.An Unknown Zone was intersected at 403.50 m and produced an intercept of 2.16 g/t Au over 4.60 m.This hole drilled to a final depth of 778.60m on February 24, 2021.
SB-2021-009 - Bralorne West Block
Partial preliminary assay results have been received for this hole.An Unknown Zone was intersected at 107.90m and produced an intercept of 1.10 g/t Au over 6.60m.An Unknown Zone was intersected at 152.70m and produced an intercept of 0.54 g/t Au over 3.80m.An Unknown Zone was intersected at 180.05m and produced an intercept of 0.38 g/t Au over 2.70m.An Unknown Zone was intersected at 235.10m and produced an intercept of 0.60 g/t Au over 2.50m.An Unknown Zone was intersected at 341.90m and produced an intercept of 1.35 g/t Au over 7.20m.An Unknown Zone was intersected at 371.30m and produced an intercept of 1.04 g/t Au over 11.90m.This hole drilled to a final depth of 869.40m on February 28, 2021.
SB-2021-011 - Bralorne West Block
Partial preliminary assay results have been received for this hole.An Unknown Zone was intersected at 24.95m and produced an intercept of 3.90 g/t Au over 1.55m.An Unknown Zone was intersected at 206.05m and produced an intercept of 1.38 g/t Au over 2.85m.An Unknown Zone was intersected at 237.80m and produced an intercept of 1.37 g/t Au over 1.70m.An Unknown Zone was intersected at 288.65m and produced an intercept of 1.34 g/t Au over 3.35m.This hole drilled to a final depth of 913.50m on March 8, 2021.
SB-2021-012 - Bralorne West Block
Partial preliminary assay results have been received for this hole.The Charlotte HW was intersected at 77.70m and produced an intercept of 1.46 g/t Au over 5.95m.The 101 Vein was intersected at 278.30m and produced an intercept of 1.42 g/t Au over 6.40m.The 55 HW Vein was intersected at 350.15m and produced an intercept of 2.80 g/t Au over 2.00m.This hole drilled to a final depth of 623.20m on March 7, 2021.
SB-2021-013 - Bralorne West Block
Partial preliminary assay results have been received for this hole.The Charlotte Zone was intersected at 216.00m and produced an intercept of 4.63 g/t Au over 3.40m.The Knight Zone was intersected at 330.05m and produced an intercept of 1.90 g/t Au over 8.95m.This hole drilled to a final depth of 503.40m on March 6, 2021.
Bralorne Gold Project
Drill Holes SB-2021-002, 003A, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 011, 012, 013
Diamond Drill Hole Name
From
(m)
To
(m)
Interval
(m)
Au
(g/t)
Zone
Method Reported
SB-2021-002
317.5
318
0.5
0.884
Knight Zone
Au-AA24
SB-2021-002
318
318.5
0.5
2.37
Au-AA24
SB-2021-002
319.3
320.1
0.8
0.499
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
167.60
168.20
0.60
7.52
Knight Zone
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
169.85
170.60
0.75
0.68
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
170.60
171.10
0.50
13.60
Au-GRA22
SB-2021-003A
171.10
171.60
0.50
1.52
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
171.60
172.20
0.60
0.29
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
172.20
173.00
0.80
0.74
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
314.00
314.50
0.50
1.48
Unknown Zone
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
314.50
316.00
1.50
0.37
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
316.00
316.50
0.50
0.93
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
316.50
317.00
0.50
1.07
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
317.00
317.50
0.50
1.15
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
317.50
318.00
0.50
2.98
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
318.00
318.50
0.50
11.35
Au-GRA22
SB-2021-003A
318.50
319.00
0.50
0.72
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
319.00
319.50
0.50
1.75
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
319.50
320.00
0.50
1.96
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
320.00
320.50
0.50
3.51
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
320.50
321.00
0.50
0.64
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
321.00
321.50
0.50
0.61
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
321.50
322.60
1.10
1.62
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
322.60
324.00
1.40
1.71
Unknown Zone
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
324.00
325.50
1.50
0.89
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
325.50
326.00
0.50
0.64
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
326.00
326.60
0.60
1.65
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
326.60
328.00
1.40
0.28
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
388.00
389.00
1.00
0.59
Unknown Zone
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
389.00
389.50
0.50
1.94
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
389.50
391.00
1.50
0.52
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
391.00
392.10
1.10
0.74
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
392.10
392.60
0.50
0.49
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
392.60
393.10
0.50
0.49
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
393.10
393.60
0.50
0.87
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
393.60
394.15
0.55
0.64
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
394.15
394.65
0.50
0.55
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
394.65
395.15
0.50
1.22
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
395.15
396.15
1.00
1.09
Au-AA24
SB-2021-003A
396.15
397.15
1.00
1.03
Au-AA24
SB-2021-004
64.50
65.05
0.55
0.41
Charlotte Hanging Wall
Au-AA24
SB-2021-004
65.05
65.70
0.65
1.17
Au-AA24
SB-2021-004
65.70
66.20
0.50
0.54
Au-AA24
SB-2021-004
66.20
66.80
0.60
0.13
Au-AA24
SB-2021-005
65.35
66.10
0.75
5.56
Charlotte Hanging Wall
Au-AA24
SB-2021-005
66.10
66.90
0.80
0.91
Au-AA24
SB-2021-005
66.90
67.70
0.80
5.22
Au-AA24
SB-2021-005
67.70
68.70
1.00
0.38
Au-AA24
SB-2021-005
68.70
69.95
1.25
0.03
Au-AA24
SB-2021-005
69.95
71.45
1.50
0.01
Au-AA24
SB-2021-005
71.45
72.95
1.50
1.32
Au-AA24
SB-2021-005
72.95
73.60
0.65
0.83
Au-AA24
SB-2021-005