Month: December 2016
Osisko Increases Drill Program At Windfall By 250,000 Metres
(Montréal, December 19, 2016). Osisko Mining Inc. (OSK:TSX, “Osisko” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it is increasing the scale of the ongoing drill program at its 100% owned Windfall Lake gold project located in the Urban Township, Québec.
Since late October 2015, Osisko has drilled approximately 115,000 metres as part of an originally announced 50,000 metre program (expanded twice to the current 150,000 metre drilling campaign) on the Windfall Lake gold deposit and surrounding exploration targets in Urban and Barry Townships. Exploration success in the initial 150,000 metre program has included:
- An upgraded geological interpretation of the Windfall deposit which is leading to a significantly expanded and still growing footprint for the previously known area of mineralization;
- the discovery of several significant new zones of mineralization (including Wolf Zone and the recently announced new shallow high-grade zone (known as the Lynx Zone) discovered on the 600 metre extension fence);
- the recently announced 600 metre NE extension of the main corridors of mineralization (Caribou, Zone 27, Wolf and Underdog); and
- two new discoveries in the surrounding area (Fox and Black Dog).
Additional drills have also recently commenced regional exploration on a bank of exploration targets developed from grass-roots exploration over the past year.
The new 250,000 metres of drilling will assist the Corporation in further exploring and defining the known mineralization within the main deposit area and the recently discovered NE extension area. The Corporations objective is to maximize the level of information to be included in an anticipated initial 2017 resource update.
Osisko continues to work towards permitting for extension of the ramp into the Windfall deposit, with a view to starting underground exploration development in the second half of 2017.
The Windfall Camp expansion has also been recently completed, with new accommodations, core logging areas and other facilities for the approximately 100 people currently working at site.
Osisko recently completed a $14 million financing directed to the ongoing programs at Windfall. The Corporation is well financed and currently has over $90 million in cash and over $40 million in marketable securities.
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical content of this press release has been reviewed, prepared and approved by Mr. Jean-Philippe Desrochers, Ph.D., P.Geo. Senior Project Manager of the Windfall Lake gold project, who is a “Qualified Person” as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”).
About the Windfall Lake Gold Deposit
The Windfall Lake gold deposit is located between Val-dOr and Chibougamau in the Abitibi region of Québec, Canada. The current mineral resource comprises 2,762,000 tonnes at 8.42 g/t Au (748,000 ounces) in the indicated category and 3,512,000 tonnes at 7.62 g/t Au (860,000 ounces) in the inferred category (sourced from a technical report dated June 10, 2015 entitled “Preliminary Economic Assessment of the Windfall Lake Gold Property, Québec, Canada” with an effective date of April 28, 2015, prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects). The Windfall Lake gold deposit is currently one of the highest grade resource-stage gold projects in Canada. The bulk of the mineralization occurs in the Main Zone, a southwest/northeast trending zone of stacked mineralized lenses, measuring approximately 600 metres wide and at least 1,400 metres long. The deposit is well defined from surface to a depth of 500 metres, and remains open along strike and at depth. Mineralization has been identified only 30 metres from surface in some areas and as deep as 870 metres in others, with significant potential to extend mineralization up and down-plunge and at depth.
About Osisko Mining Inc.
Osisko is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of precious metal resource properties in Canada. Osisko holds a 100% in the high-grade Windfall Lake gold deposit located between Val-dOr and Chibougamau in Québec and holds a 100% undivided interest in a large area of claims in the surrounding Urban Barry area (82,400 hectares), a 100% interest in the Marban project located in the heart of Québecs prolific Abitibi gold mining district, and properties in the Larder Lake Mining Division in northeast Ontario, including the Jonpol and Garrcon deposits on the Garrison property, the Buffonta past producing mine and the Gold Pike mine property. The Corporation also holds interests and options in a number of additional properties in northern Ontario. Osisko continues to be well financed and has approximately $90 million in cash and cash equivalents as well as marketable securities of approximately $40 million.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on expectations, estimates, projections and interpretations as at the date of this news release. The information in this news release about: increasing the scale of the ongoing drill program at the Windfall Lake gold project; an upgraded geological interpretation of the Windfall deposit leading to a significantly expanded and still growing footprint for the previously known area of the overall deposit; the discovery of several significant new zones of mineralization; the recently announced 600 metre extension of the main corridors of mineralization for the deposit to the NE; the new discoveries in the surrounding area; that the new 250,000 metres of drilling (if completed) would assist the Corporation in further exploring and defining the known mineralization with the main deposit area and recently discovered NE extension area; that the Corporation will have an updated/upgraded resource estimate in 2017 or at all; that the Corporation will continue to work towards permitting for extension of the ramp into the Windfall deposit; that underground exploration development will start in the second half of 2017 or at all; potential mineralization; the ability to realize upon any mineralization in a manner that is economic; the ability to complete any proposed exploration activities and the results of such activities; the continuity or extension of any mineralization; and any other information herein that is not a historical fact may be “forward-looking information”. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, interpretations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “interpreted”, “managements view”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. This forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Corporation, at the time it was made, involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Osisko to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others: risks relating to the ability of exploration activities (including drill results) to accurately predict mineralization; errors in managements geological modelling; the ability of Osisko to complete further exploration activities, including drilling; property interests; the results of exploration activities; risks relating to mining activities; the global economic climate; metal prices; dilution; environmental risks; and community and non-governmental actions. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, Osisko cannot assure shareholders and prospective purchasers of securities of the Corporation that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither Osisko nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking information. Osisko does not undertake, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.
For further information please contact:
John Burzynski, President and Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: (416) 363-8653
Osisko Mining Completes $14 Million Private Placement Of “Flow-Through” Shares
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES
Toronto, Ontario (December 13, 2016). Osisko Mining Inc. (TSX:OSK, “Osisko” or the “Corporation“) is pleased to announce, further to its announcements on November 21, 2016 and November 18, 2016, that the Corporation has completed a private placement financing of 4,431,136 flow-through common shares of the Corporation (the “Flow-Through Shares), at a price of $3.15 per Flow-Through Share for total gross proceeds of approximately $14 million (the “Offering“). Dundee Securities Ltd. acted as sole agent in connection with the Offering.
The gross proceeds of the Offering will be used to fund “Canadian exploration expenses” (as defined in subsection 66.1(6) of the Income Tax Act (Canada)) related to Osiskos projects in the Province of Québec, and the Corporation has agreed to renounce such “Canadian exploration expenses” effective no later than December 31, 2016. In addition, the Corporation has agreed and covenanted that all such “Canadian exploration expenses” will also qualify as “flow-through mining expenditures” (as defined in subsection 127(9) of the Income Tax Act (Canada)), where such expenditures will also qualify for the corresponding income tax credits and deductions under the laws of the Province of Québec.
All securities issued to purchasers under the Offering will be subject to a four-month hold period from the date of issuance of the securities, pursuant to applicable securities legislation.
The securities offered have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 (the “U.S. Securities Act“) or any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in the United States, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
About Osisko Mining Inc.
Osisko is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of precious metal resource properties in Canada. Osisko holds a 100% in the high-grade Windfall Lake gold deposit located between Val-dOr and Chibougamau in Québec and holds a 100% undivided interest in a large area of claims in the surrounding Urban Barry area (82,400 hectares), a 100% interest in the Marban project located in the heart of Québecs prolific Abitibi gold mining district, and properties in the Larder Lake Mining Division in northeast Ontario, including the Jonpol and Garrcon deposits on the Garrison property, the Buffonta past producing mine and the Gold Pike mine property. The Corporation also holds interests and options in a number of additional properties in northern Ontario. Osisko is well financed with approximately $90 million in cash (after giving effect to the Offering), as well as cash equivalents and marketable securities of approximately $50 million.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. The information in this news release about the timing and ability of the Corporation to complete the formal documentation and obtain the final listing approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange, if at all; the intended use by the Corporation of the gross proceeds of the Offering; that the gross proceeds of the Offering will be for “Canadian exploration expenses” (as defined in subsection 66.1(6) of the Income Tax Act (Canada)) related to Osiskos projects in the Province of Québec; that all such “Canadian exploration expenses” will be renounced with an effective date no later than December 31, 2016; that all such “Canadian exploration expenses” will also qualify as “flow-through mining expenditures” (as defined in subsection 127(9) of the Income Tax Act (Canada)), where such expenditures will also qualify for the corresponding income tax credits and deductions under the laws of the Province of Québec; and any other information herein that is not a historical fact may be “forward looking information”. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information.
This forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of Osisko, at the time it was made, involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Osisko to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others, risks relating to the timing and ability of the Corporation to complete the formal documentation and obtain the final listing approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange, if at all; the intended use by the Corporation of the gross proceeds of the Offering; that the gross proceeds of the Offering will be for “Canadian exploration expenses” (as defined in subsection 66.1(6) of the Income Tax Act (Canada)) related to Osiskos projects in the Province of Québec; that all such “Canadian exploration expenses” will be renounced with an effective date no later than December 31, 2016; that all such “Canadian exploration expenses” will also qualify as “flow-through mining expenditures” (as defined in subsection 127(9) of the Income Tax Act (Canada)), where such expenditures will also qualify for the corresponding income tax credits and deductions under the laws of the Province of Québec; risks relating to changes in tax laws; risks relating to property interests; the global economic climate; metal prices; dilution; ability of Osisko to complete further acquisitions; environmental risks; and community and non-governmental actions. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, Osisko cannot assure shareholders and prospective purchasers that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither Osisko nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking information. Osisko does not undertake, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.
For further information please contact:
John Burzynski
President & CEO
Telephone: (416) 363-8653
Osisko Intercepts 6.14 g/t Au Over 14.4 Metres At Black Dog
(Montréal, December 6, 2016). Osisko Mining Inc. (OSK:TSX, “Osisko” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce initial drill results from its 100% owned Black Dog gold project located in Barry Township, Québec. The project is situated 15 kilometres SW of its flagship Windfall Lake Gold Deposit. Drilling is targeting geophysical conductors identified with an airborne electromagnetic (EM) survey completed earlier in the year by Osisko that coincide with a 600 x 800 metre circular magnetic anomaly. The geophysical anomalies sit atop a zone of pervasive and/or brecciated quartz-tourmaline-sulfide alteration that has been the object of historical shallow drilling.
DDH OSK-BD-16-002 was collared 150 metres to the east of an outcropping alteration zone (dubbed “Tourmaline Hill”). This new hole intersected 6.14 g/t Au and 34.1 g/t Ag over 14.4 metres, including 15.6 g/t Au and 93.5 g/t Ag over 2.8 metres in a mineralized tourmaline breccia containing 2-15% coarse pyrite and 10% chalcopyrite. This intersection is part of a wider intercept that averaged 3.42 g/t Au and 23.2 g/t Ag over the entire intersected length of 32.1 metres. Significant results from the two drill holes are presented in the table below. DDH OSK-BD-16-001 was collared 600 metres to the SW of OSK-BD-16-002 and intersected 5.76 g/t Au and 34.8 g/t Ag over 0.9 metres in a tourmaline breccia.
Further drilling is currently in progress and is directed at determining the extent and continuity of the new mineralization discovered at Black Dog.
Maps and sections showing the location of DDH OSK-BD-16-001 and -002 are available at www.osiskomining.com.
Drill Hole | From (m) |
To (m) |
Interval (m) |
Au (g/t) | Ag (g/t) | Cu (%) | Zone |
OSK-BD-16-001 | 199.9 | 200.8 | 0.9 | 5.76 | 34.8 | 0.71 | Black Dog |
OSK-BD-16-002 | 93.2 | 125.3 | 32.1 | 3.42 | 23.2 | 0.65 | Black Dog |
including | 97.2 | 111.6 | 14.4 | 6.14 | 34.1 | 0.95 | Black Dog |
including | 97.2 | 100.0 | 2.8 | 15.6 | 93.5 | 3.29 | Black Dog |
Notes:
- For complete drilling results please see www.osiskomining.com.
- True Widths are not known. See “Quality Control” below.
Full analytical results from the new drill holes are available at www.osiskomining.com.
Hole Number | Azimuth (°) | Dip (°) | Length (m) | UTM E | UTM N |
OSK-BD-16-001 | 330 | -56 | 288 | 441704 | 5422936 |
OSK-BD-16-002 | 332 | -61 | 196.5 | 442131 | 5423313 |
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed, prepared and approved by Mr. Jean-Philippe Desrochers, Ph.D., P.Geo. Senior Project Manager of the Windfall Lake gold project and the Black Dog Gold Project, who is a “Qualified Person” as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”).
Quality Control
Additional drilling is planned for the immediate area which will enable the true width determination. Assays are uncut except where indicated. All NQ core assays reported were obtained by either 1 kilogram whole rock metallic screen/fire assay or standard 50 gram fire-assaying with AA or gravimetric finish at ALS Laboratories in Val dOr, Québec or Sudbury, Ontario. The 1 kilogram metallic screen assay method is selected by the geologist when samples contain coarse gold or present a higher percentage of pyrite than surrounding intervals. All samples are also analyzed for multi-elements, including silver, using an Aqua Regia-ICP-AES method at ALS laboratories. Drill program design, Quality Assurance/Quality Control and interpretation of results is performed by qualified persons employing a Quality Assurance/Quality Control program consistent with NI 43-101 and industry best practices. Standards and blanks are included with every 20 samples for Quality Assurance/Quality Control purposes by the Corporation as well as the lab. Approximately 5% of sample pulps are sent to secondary laboratories for check assays.
About the Black Dog Project
The Black Dog Project is located approximately 90 kilometres east of Lebel sur Quevillon, 14 kilometres southwest of, and along the same geological trend as, Osiskos Windfall Lake project. Three zones have been defined by historical work on the property including the Nubar Zone (with estimated resources of 564,000 tonnes at 6.2 g/t Au, based on historical estimates that have not been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101, the Tourmaline Hill Zone, and the Barry-Souart Zone. These three zones are located along a 5 kilometre length of the same geological structure. See below under the heading “Disclosure of Historical Estimates”.
Disclosure of Historical Estimates
In 1950, Nubar Mines Ltd. sunk a 44 metre deep shaft and drove 135 metres of drifts and crosscuts. Several exploration surveys were then completed by other companies (Glenelm Developers Limited, Goldmaster Mines Ltd., Shell Canada Limited, Tut Explorations, Société de développement de la Baie-Jaimes (SDBG) and Oasis Resources Inc.). Between 1985 and 1990, Oasis Resources Inc. completed 152 drill holes, followed with an estimated resource calculation of 564,000 tonnes at 6.2 g/t Au. These resource estimates are of a historical nature and do not comply with NI 43-101. However, the resource estimate may be relevant because the Black Dog property encompasses the same geological trend that the Nubar Zone occupies and, to the best of the knowledge of Mr. Jean-Phillipe Desrochers, there has been no material change with respect to the metallic minerals within the original resource estimation area (and region) that would affect the estimation parameters since 1985. Further drilling would be required to upgrade or verity the historical resource estimate as current mineral resources or reserves. Osisko is unaware of the existence of any technical report prepared in connection with the scientific and technical information in this news release. A Qualified Person (within the meaning of NI 43-101) has not done sufficient work to classify the historical estimate as current mineral resources or mineral reserves. Osisko is not treating the historical estimate as current mineral resources or mineral reserves. Further, there have not been any mineral resources calculated on the Black Dog property recently.
About Osisko Mining Inc.
Osisko is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of precious metal resource properties in Canada. Osisko holds a 100% in the high-grade Windfall Lake gold deposit located between Val-dOr and Chibougamau in Québec and holds a 100% undivided interest in a large area of claims in the surrounding Urban Barry area (82,400 hectares), a 100% interest in the Marban project located in the heart of Québecs prolific Abitibi gold mining district, and properties in the Larder Lake Mining Division in northeast Ontario, including the Jonpol and Garrcon deposits on the Garrison property, the Buffonta past producing mine and the Gold Pike mine property. The Corporation also holds interests and options in a number of additional properties in northern Ontario. Osisko continues to be well financed and has approximately $80 million in cash and cash equivalents as well as marketable securities of approximately $60 million.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on expectations, estimates, projections and interpretations as at the date of this news release. The information in this news release about initial drill results from the Black Dog gold project; drilling techniques to target geophysical conductors identified by an airborne electromagnetic (EM) survey; the circular magnetic/geophysical anomaly; the relevance of historical resources estimate on the Nubar Zone, which does not comply with NI 43-101; that any work may be done by a Qualified Person (within the meaning of NI 43-101) to classify the historical estimate as current mineral resources or reserves; potential mineralization; the ability to realize upon any mineralization in a manner that is economic; the ability to complete any proposed exploration activities and the results of such activities; and any other information herein that is not a historical fact may be “forward-looking information”. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, interpretations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “interpreted”, “managements view”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. This forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Corporation, at the time it was made, involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Osisko to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others, risks relating to the ability of exploration activities (including drill results) to accurately predict mineralization; errors in managements geological modelling; the ability of Osisko to complete further exploration activities, including drilling; property interests; the ability of the Corporation to obtain required approvals and complete transactions on terms announced; the results of exploration activities; risks relating to mining activities; the global economic climate; metal prices; dilution; environmental risks; and community and non-governmental actions. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, Osisko cannot assure shareholders and prospective purchasers of securities of the Corporation that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither Osisko nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking information. Osisko does not undertake, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.
For further information please contact:
John Burzynski, President and Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: (416) 363-8653
Osisko Intersects 65 g/t Au Over 5.7 m At Windfall Extension Discovery
High Grade Intersection 600 Metres NE of Main Deposit
(Montréal, December 5, 2016). Osisko Mining Inc. (OSK:TSX, “Osisko” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce new results from the ongoing 150,000 metre drill program at its 100% owned Windfall Lake gold project located in the Urban Township, Québec. The recently commenced expansion program included step-out drilling along fences located 200, 400, 600 and 800 metres northeast of the main deposit. The program is testing a linear magnetic depression that is interpreted to be related to a magnetite destructive silica-sericite alteration corridor associated with the Windfall intrusive system. The linear structure currently being investigated with the step out drilling is parallel to the Windfall deposit and extends for an additional 2600 metres northeast of the deposit. The magnetic feature was identified in the high-resolution airborne magnetic survey conducted earlier in the year by Osisko.
Initial drill holes have been completed on the first three step out lines extending 600 metres from the last known mineralized intercept in the main deposit. The initial holes on all three lines have encountered mineralized zones characteristic of the main Windfall deposit, providing strong support for management’s view that the deposit continues along the extension program area. Assays are pending from the drill holes on the 200 and 400 metre step out lines and for the lower half of the drill hole reported today. The 800 metre step out fence will commence shortly. Initial analytical results presented below are from DDH OSK-W-16-760, one of the first drill holes located on the 600 metre fence, which intersected 65.0 g/t Au over 5.7 metres (148 g/t Au over 5.7 metres uncut) at a vertical depth of 200 metres. The mineralization and alteration is very similar to known zones in the Windfall deposit, consisting of a strong dark silica breccia and flooding with pyrite stringers and abundant visible gold.
This new discovery provides support for the significant potential of the northeast area of the Windfall deposit which Osisko believes may, with data from more systematic drilling, lead to a measurable increase in the scale of the previously defined mineralized system. The strong potential for further extensions of the deposit in the northeast trending magnetic depression is further corroborated by these new results, and will be a new focus of ongoing exploration drilling at Windfall. Details of the new drill intercept are presented below. Maps and sections showing the location of DDH OSK-W-16-760 are available at www.osiskomining.com.
re | From (m) | To (m) | Interval (m) | Au (g/t) uncut |
Au (g/t) cut to 100 g/t |
Zone | Corridor |
OSK-W-16-760 | 226.3 | 232.0 | 5.7 | 148 | 65.0 | New | New |
including | 226.3 | 229.8 | 3.5 | 211 | 76.0 | New | New |
including | 229.0 | 229.8 | 0.8 | 591 | 100 | New | New |
Notes:
- For complete drilling results please seewww.osiskomining.com
- True Widths are estimated at 65 – 80% of the reported core length interval. See “Quality Control” below
Full analytical results from the new drill holes are available at www.osiskomining.com.
Hole Number | Azimuth (°) |
Dip (°) | Length (m) |
UTM E | UTM N | Section |
OSK-W-16-760 | 332.0 | -65.0 | In progress | 453403 | 5434971 | 3544 |
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed, prepared and approved by Mr. Jean-Philippe Desrochers, Ph.D., P.Geo. Senior Project Manager of the Windfall Lake gold project, who is a “Qualified Person” as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”).
Quality Control
Additional drilling is planned for the immediate area which will enable the true width determination. Assays are uncut except where indicated. All NQ core assays reported were obtained by either 1 kilogram whole rock metallic screen/fire assay or standard 50 gram fire-assaying with AA or gravimetric finish at ALS Laboratories in Val dOr, Québec or Sudbury, Ontario. The 1 kilogram metallic screen assay method is selected by the geologist when samples contain coarse gold or present a higher percentage of pyrite than surrounding intervals. All samples are also analyzed for multi-elements, including silver, using an Aqua Regia-ICP-AES method at ALS laboratories. Drill program design, Quality Assurance/Quality Control and interpretation of results is performed by qualified persons employing a Quality Assurance/Quality Control program consistent with NI 43-101 and industry best practices. Standards and blanks are included with every 20 samples for Quality Assurance/Quality Control purposes by the Corporation as well as the lab. Approximately 5% of sample pulps are sent to secondary laboratories for check assays.
About the Windfall Lake Gold Deposit
The Windfall Lake gold deposit is located between Val-dOr and Chibougamau in the Abitibi region of Québec, Canada. The current mineral resource comprises 2,762,000 tonnes at 8.42 g/t Au (748,000 ounces) in the indicated category and 3,512,000 tonnes at 7.62 g/t Au (860,000 ounces) in the inferred category (sourced from a technical report dated June 10, 2015 entitled “Preliminary Economic Assessment of the Windfall Lake Gold Property, Québec, Canada” with an effective date of April 28, 2015, prepared in accordance with NI 43-101). The Windfall Lake gold deposit is currently one of the highest grade resource-stage gold projects in Canada. The bulk of the mineralization occurs in the Main Zone, a southwest/northeast trending zone of stacked mineralized lenses, measuring approximately 600 metres wide and at least 1,400 metres long. The deposit is well defined from surface to a depth of 500 metres, and remains open along strike and at depth. Mineralization has been identified only 30 metres from surface in some areas and as deep as 870 metres in others, with significant potential to extend mineralization up and down-plunge and at depth.
About Osisko Mining Inc.
Osisko is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of precious metal resource properties in Canada. Osisko holds a 100% in the high-grade Windfall Lake gold deposit located between Val-dOr and Chibougamau in Québec and holds a 100% undivided interest in a large area of claims in the surrounding Urban Barry area (82,400 hectares), a 100% interest in the Marban project located in the heart of Québecs prolific Abitibi gold mining district, and properties in the Larder Lake Mining Division in northeast Ontario, including the Jonpol and Garrcon deposits on the Garrison property, the Buffonta past producing mine and the Gold Pike mine property. The Corporation also holds interests and options in a number of additional properties in northern Ontario. Osisko continues to be well financed and has approximately $80 million in cash and cash equivalents as well as marketable securities of approximately $60 million.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on expectations, estimates, projections and interpretations as at the date of this news release. The information in this news release about the significant potential of the northeast area of the Windfall deposit; the significance of new results from the ongoing 150,000 metre drill program at the Windfall Lake gold deposit; a potential increase in the scale of the previously defined mineralized system; the Corporations commitment to doing more systematic drilling of the northeast area of the Windfall deposit; the importance of the recently expanded step-out drilling along fences northeast of the main deposit; the possible relation of a linear magnetic depression to a magnetite destructive silica-sericite alteration corridor associated with the intrusive system of the Windfall deposit; the ability of the high-resolution airborne magnetic survey to accurately identify the magnetic feature; the significance of the drill holes of the first three step-out lines and their ability to support managements view that the deposit is characteristic of the main Windfall deposit and continues along the extension program area; the mineralization and alteration of the three step-out lines being similar to known zones in the Windfall deposit; potential mineralization; the ability to realize upon any mineralization in a manner that is economic; the ability to complete any proposed exploration activities and the results of such activities; the continuity or extension of any mineralization; and any other information herein that is not a historical fact may be “forward-looking information”. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, interpretations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “interpreted”, “managements view”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. This forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Corporation, at the time it was made, involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Osisko to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, among others, risks relating to the ability of exploration activities (including drill results) to accurately predict mineralization; errors in managements geological modelling; the ability of Osisko to complete further exploration activities, including drilling; property interests; the ability of the Corporation to obtain required approvals and complete transactions on terms announced; the results of exploration activities; risks relating to mining activities; the global economic climate; metal prices; dilution; environmental risks; and community and non-governmental actions. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, Osisko cannot assure shareholders and prospective purchasers of securities of the Corporation that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither Osisko nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking information. Osisko does not undertake, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.
For further information please contact:
John Burzynski, President and Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: (416) 363-8653