Cibolan Gold Identifies High Grade Gold Targets; May Improve Production Economics
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RENO, NV--(Marketwired - Apr 2, 2015) - Cibolan Gold Corporation's (OTC PINK: CIBG): (www.nevada-goldmine.com) (the "Company") new technical team (See the news release from March 19, 2015) completed its preliminary review resulting in recommendations for achieving a successful transition to production.
The review focused on identifying the potential for developing 4 to 5 million tons containing at least 200,000 ounces of gold (grading 1.42 grams per ton or better) that could be mined economically and placed on the previously designed leach pad that fits on the Independence property. The Independence project is located directly adjacent to Newmont's multi-billion dollar operating Phoenix Fortitude mining complex.
The results of the new technical team review are:
Identified a range front fault system along western edge of current drilling
Several holes with multi ounce intercepts drilled west of the fault
Tenth ounce or greater intercepts in other holes were on trend
Identified other targets on the property -- including a High Grade NE Structural Zone
Designed drilling plan to expand current mineralized material; potentially identifying up to 2.0 million tons averaging up to 0.30 ounce per ton (20 times our current average grade)
These results were confirmed via several reinterpreted and previously discounted holes west of the Range-Front fault using the collection and incorporation of data from area properties. The data allowed the team to translate the information generated in the previous drilling programs and surface mapping into a new model.
The new model explains and clearly outlines previous assay results into a new sensible model expanding on the current mineralized material and adding ounces to the project mineralized material inventory. The visualization of the data indicates holes remain on trend and "within expectation" of grade within this newly identified high grade area.
Daniel J. Forbush, Company President and CEO reports, "I couldn't be more pleased with the work completed so far! Our new team of mining professionals has already revealed a high grade range front fault system extending north to south along the western edge of current drilling. I feel that this development makes Cibolan a "must watch" company for Gold focused investors."
The evaluation identified three high grade target areas that could, through further development, meet Cibolan's goal of expanding the gold available in the near surface mineralized material. They are (in order of importance):
1. Range-Front Structural Target Area (insdicated by holes GM-127,59,128)
Drill Hole No.
Intercept Depth
Gold Grade Ounce/ Ton
Drill Hole No.
Intercept Depth
Gold Grade Ounce/ Ton
Drill Hole No.
Intercept Depth
Gold Grade Ounce/ Ton
GM127
160
1.586
GM128
35
0.146
GM128
315
2.897
GM127
165
0.407
GM128
40
0.051
GM128
320
0.137
GM127
170
0.220
GM128
45
0.055
GM128
325
0.033
GM127
175
0.123
GM128
50
0.014
GM128
330
0.021
GM127
180
0.093
2. North East Structural Target Area (indicated by holes GM-111 and IN-2)
Second Table
Intercept Depth
Gold Grade Ounce/Ton
Drill Hole No.
Intercept Depth
Gold Grade Ounce/Ton
GM 111
310
0.049
IN 2
320
0.149
GM 111
315
0.073
IN 2
325
0.085
GM 111
320
0.022
IN 2
330
0.158
GM 111
325
0.052
IN 2
335
0.321
GM 111
330
0.119
IN 2
340
0.148
GM 111
335
0.146
IN 2
345
0.091
GM 111
340
0.039
IN 2
350
0.160
GM 111
345
0.040
IN 2
355
0.073
GM 111
350
0.083
GM 111
355
0.081
GM 111
365
0.042
GM 111
370
0.023
GM 111
375
0.018
GM 111
380
0.052
GM 111
385
0.056
3. North South Structural Target (identified in gold in soils survey data; untested by drilling)
Included in the most recent PowerPoint presentation posted on Cibolan's website is additional information on these targets, their location and explanation of the data. The new information supports the following plan of action recommended by the team.
Re-examine geologic model in current resource area -- focus on structural controls, emphasize high-grade potential
Evaluate Range Front system by drilling additional core and reverse circular holes
Evaluate other identified targets areas with further mapping, sampling and drilling
Complete PEA using revised geologic model resulting form Range Front and other target drilling using a realistically discounted gold price.
Mr. Forbush also stated, "This is great news for shareholders as we now have a more clear understanding of how the mineralization is controlled by the various faults existing on the property! More importantly we can focus with certainty to maximize shareholder returns and minimize expenditures based on the review's findings."
New corporate plans will focus on the continued rapid expansion of the new zones and it integration into the property as a whole. Production is still projected to come through the engineered leach pad already designed and part of the pending plan of operations submission to the Bureau of Land Management. This plan of operations is nearly completed and held in reserve until a new technical report outlining improved grades and economic viability is completed.
"To that end, the Company is approaching a number of interested accredited investors with a funding proposal to obtain up to $1.1 million in three tranches. Each unit sold in these tranches contains one share and three share purchase warrants with one of the warrants expiring on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of buying of the unit," explained Mr. Forbush.
About Cibolan Gold Corporation. Cibolan Gold Corporation (OTC PINK: CIBG); www.nevada-goldmine.com, is an aggressive junior mining exploration and development company, based in Reno, Nevada. The company is actively pursuing the re-opening of its Independence gold and silver mining project strategically located in the prolific Battle Mountain Mining District of Nevada.
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