Hole 72 delivers 19.60 metres with 3.82% CuEq 19.60 m of 1.27 g/t Au, 20.30 g/t Ag, 2.53 % Cu, 1.01 g/t Pd, 2.42 g/t Pt and 0.15% Ni
TORONTO, Nov. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Power Nickel Inc. (the "Company" or "Power Nickel") (TSXV: PNPN) (OTCBB: PNPNF) (Frankfurt: IVV) is pleased to announce the third set of assay results obtained for two more holes of the summer 2024 drilling campaign at its polymetallic Lion Zone discovery.
"The summer of 2024 will be remembered as an epic one regarding ongoing discovery of the Lion Zone. The westward expansion has continued to produce some fantastic results. Following up 32 metres of almost 7% CuEq with almost 40 metres of 4.19% CuEq, Hole 72 provides a continuation of our track record of success. As we push west, we are learning more about the mineralized zone and how it behaves, and our ability to track and anticipate the zone is improving. We are now routinely using downhole EM in all our new holes, giving our exploration team insight into a radius of about 200 metres. While the summer drilling program was done on a smaller 50 metre fan drilling approach, the fall and winter programs are successfully drilling 150 plus metres step outs with this technique. Look for more roars from our Lion Zone soon," commented Terry Lynch, CEO of Power Nickel.
Highlights:
PN-24-072 returned: 19.60 m of 1.27 g/t Au, 20.30 g/t Ag, 2.53 % Cu, 1.01 g/t Pd, 2.42 g/t Pt and 0.15% Ni Including: 12.50 m of 0.31 g/t Au, 16.22 g/t Ag, 3.01 % Cu, 1.49 g/t Pd, 3.14 g/t Pt and 0.17% Ni which includes: 4.50 m of 0.53 g/t Au, 32.71 g/t Ag, 6.40 % Cu, 3.74 g/t Pd, 5.73 g/t Pt and 0.35% Ni
PN-24-074 returned: 23.55 m of 0.15 g/t Au, 3.06 g/t Ag, 0.60 % Cu, 0.02 g/t Pd, 0.13 g/t Pt and 0.11% Ni Including: 7.00 m of 0.06 g/t Au, 3.37 g/t Ag, 0.18 % Cu, 0.01 g/t Pd, 0.15 g/t Pt and 0.01% Ni And including: 2.50 m of 1.27 g/t Au, 18.57 g/t Ag, 5.10 % Cu, 0.13 g/t Pd, 0.78 g/t Pt and 0.52% Ni
PN-24-075 returned: 19.20 m of 0.14 g/t Au, 5.45 g/t Ag, 1.04 % Cu, 0.53 g/t Pd, 1.22 g/t Pt and 0.05% Ni Including: 3.40 m of 0.60 g/t Au, 13.02 g/t Ag, 0.24 % Cu, 3.60 g/t Pd, 3.38 g/t Pt and 0.01% Ni And including: 3.05 m of 0.23 g/t Au, 15.29 g/t Ag, 5.31 % Cu, 0.27 g/t Pd, 4.36 g/t Pt and 0.23% Ni
Figure 1 below is a vertical longitudinal section, presenting the location of the recent holes drilled at the Lion Zone discovery.
Figure 1: Longitudinal view of the Lion Zone Discovery; assay results from PN-24-072, PN-24-074 and PN-24-075 are presented in red. The current size the of the zone is derived from observation of semi-massive to massive sulphides. An interpreted deformation corridor appears to control the presence and thickness of mineralized sulphides. (CNW Group/Power Nickel Inc.)
Table 1 below presents the significant results of previously released holes, and the current assays. The complete set of results obtained demonstrates a tremendous success rate, which contributes to a continuously increasing level of confidence about the continuity of the zone.
As presented by Figure 1 above, two drills are on site and actively targeting expansions to the Lion Zone, continuing to expand the zone to the west (current hole PN-24-082) as well as exploring promising ground some 250m east of the Lion Discovery itself (PN-24-088). Samples will be expedited to the lab and results will be released as they are received. Results obtained to-date continue to demonstrate the lateral continuity of the zone to the west, resulting in a significant increase in size compared to the beginning of this current drill program.
"We are impressed with what we have discovered so far, given the impressive grades and polymetallic nature of the deposit. We are ramping up our exploration efforts using different proven geophysical and geochemical techniques and we are actively processing the data. This will accelerate the expansion and discovery process, thus enabling us to step out away from the current zone with a much higher level of confidence," commented Ken Williamson, Vice-President Exploration.
Table 1: Significant recent assay results obtained at the Lion Discovery zone (CNW Group/Power Nickel Inc.)
Note: Length is presented as downhole distance, as gathered from preliminary "quick logs"; true width corresponds to 60-80% of such downhole distance in function of the orientation of the hole. *CuEq Rec represents CuEq calculated based on the following metal prices (USD): 2,360.15 $/oz Au, 27.98 $/oz Ag, 1,215.00 $/oz Pd, 1000.00 $/oz Pt, 4.00 $/lb Cu, 10.00 $/lb Ni and 22.50 $/lb Co., and a recovery grade of 80% for all commodities, consistent with comparable peers.
Figure 2 below is a cross-section through the Lion Zone, along the holes reported in this current release, presenting the new assay results in their geological context. Core photos provide visual support, allowing appreciation of the good correlation between sulphides presence and reported polymetallic grades.
Figure 2: Section 268+25. Sulphide zone is between Red Brackets. Comprised of Massive And Semi Massive Chalcopyrite and Stringers. (CNW Group/Power Nickel Inc.)
QAQC and Sampling
GeoVector Management Inc ("GeoVector") is the consulting company retained to perform the actual drilling program, which includes core logging and sampling of the drill core.
All samples were submitted to and analyzed at Activation Laboratories Ltd ("Actlabs"), an independent commercial laboratory for both the sample preparation and assaying. Actlabs is a commercial laboratory independent of Power Nickel with no interest in the Project. Actlabs is an ISO 9001 and 17025 certified and accredited laboratories. Samples submitted through Actlabs are run through standard preparation methods and analysed using RX-1 (Dry, crush (< 7 kg) up to 80% passing 2 mm, riffle split (250 g) and pulverize (mild steel) to 95% passing 105 μm) preparation methods, and using 1F2 (ICP-OES) and 1C-OES - 4-Acid near total digestion + Gold-Platinum-Palladium analysis and 8-Peroxide ICP-OES, for regular and over detection limit analysis. Pegmatite samples are analyzed using UT7 - Li up to 5%, Rb up to 2% method. Actlabs also undertake their own internal coarse and pulp duplicate analysis to ensure proper sample preparation and equipment calibration.
GeoVector's QAQC program includes regular insertion of CRM standards, duplicates, and blanks into the sample stream with a stringent review of all results.
The results presented in the current Press Release are complete within the mineralized intervals, but results are still pending for the top portion of both holes reported. QAQC and data validation was performed on these portions of the holes where assays are fully integrated, and no material errors were observed.
The Company also announces that it previously granted 600,000 options to an officer of the Company on September 9, 2024 at $0.66 per share exercisable for 5 years from the date of grant. The Company inadvertently omitted the news release about this grant at the relevant time.
Qualified Person
Kenneth Williamson, Géo, M.Sc., VP Exploration at Power Nickel, is the qualified person who has reviewed and approved the technical disclosure contained in this news release.
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About Power Nickel Inc.
Power Nickel is a Canadian junior exploration company focusing on developing the High-Grade Nickel Copper PGM, Gold and Silver Nisk project into Canada's next poly metallic mine.
On February 1, 2021, Power Nickel (then called Chilean Metals) completed the acquisition of its option to acquire up to 80% of the Nisk project from Critical Elements Lithium Corp. (CRE: TSXV). The NISK property comprises a large land position (20 kilometres of strike length) with numerous high-grade intercepts. Power Nickel is focused on expanding the high-grade nickel-copper PGM, Gold and Silver mineralization with a series of drill programs designed to test the initial Nisk discovery zone, the Lion discovery zone and to explore the land package for adjacent potential poly metallic deposits.
In addition to the Nisk project, Power Nickel owns significant land packages in British Colombia and Chile. Power Nickel is expected to reorganize these assets in a related public vehicle through a plan of arrangement as announced by the Company on October 18, 2024.
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