SilverCrest (TSXV: $SIL.V; OTCQX: $SVCMF)
Summarizes Successful 2017 and Provides Outlook For 2018
Vancouver,
British Columbia - January 22, 2018 (Investorideas.com Newswire) SilverCrest
Metals Inc. (TSXV:
SIL.V; OTCQX: SVCMF) ("SilverCrest" or the
"Company") is pleased to present a summary of its 2017 results and
2018 outlook for its Las Chispas Property ("Las Chispas") located in
Sonora, Mexico.
Las Chispas Vein - Recent Sampling Results (CNW
Group/SilverCrest Metals Inc.)
N.
Eric Fier, CPG, P.Eng and CEO, remarked: "2017 was a very successful year
for SilverCrest with multiple high-grade discoveries at Las Chispas. We have
now drilled over 40,000 metres in the district with our current focus on
increasing the high-grade footprints of the Babicanora, Las Chispas, and
Giovanni veins in preparation for the upcoming maiden resource in Q1. The
Babicanora Vein will be the largest contributor to the resource with an
impressive high-grade precious metal footprint of over 1.0 kilometre in strike
length. Even with our aggressive exploration program in 2017, we have only
partially drill-tested 3.5 kilometres of the known 12 cumulative kilometres (19
epithermal veins) in known vein strike length. After the announcement of the
maiden resource in Q1 2018, we hope to continue to add value through further
in-fill and expansion drilling, complete an updated resource in H2 of this year,
and complete a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) in H2 as well. Lastly, I
would like to thank all of our shareholders and communities for their
continuing support and we are looking forward to another exciting year for the
Company."
2017
Highlights & Discoveries to Date:
In
2017, SilverCrest drilled 32,822 metres in 125 drill holes at Las Chispas. Up
to the end of 2017, the Company has drilled a total of 41,418 metres in 157
drill holes. The Las Chispas database now consists of 293 drill hole intercepts,
above 150 grams per tonne ("gpt") silver equivalent
("AqEq", based on 75 (Ag):1 (Au) and 100% metallurgical recovery)
cutoff, with a weighted average grade of 908 gpt AgEq and
"uncomposited" length of 0.9 metres. Drilling has resulted in
multiple discoveries and demonstrated strong vein continuity of high-grade
mineralization along strike and to depth (see attached Figures). The
discoveries and achievements are highlighted below, with a summary of the 15
most significant drill intercepts following these bullet points.
- Babicanora Vein:
Drilling suggests an estimated true width of 3.0 to 3.5 metres, a
high-grade footprint length of over 1.0 kilometre and a precious metals
zone of 125 to 175 metres high. Numerous bonanza grade drill-intercepts
were encountered and the vein remains open along strike and to depth. Hole
BA17-51 intercepted 3.1 metres grading 40.45 gpt Au and 5,375.2 gpt Ag (or
8,409 gpt AgEq). This hole, along with others in the area, have discovered
a bonanza grade zone which is now called "Area 51". Area 51 is
currently 250 metres along vein strike, approximate 100 metres high with
an average true width of 2.8 metres and open. The average uncut grade from
five drill holes previously reported in Area 51 is 17.74 gpt Au and
1,894.0 gpt Ag (or 3,225 gpt AgEq).
- Babicanora Footwall (FW) Vein:
Drilling suggests an estimated true width of 1.5 metres with a strike
length of 1.0 kilometre. High-grade intercepts have been encountered in
this vein, which lies within 20 to 30 metres off the main Babicanora Vein.
- Giovanni Vein:
Subparallel to the Las Chispas Vein with only minor historic workings. The
vein has an estimated true width of 2.0 metres with high-grade
drill-intercepts over a 250 metre strike length to a depth of 200 metres
from surface. The vein remains open along strike and to depth.
- La Blanquita Vein: A
possible Giovanni extension, the vein is located approximately 500 metres
along a south strike from Giovanni. High grade mineralization was
intersected in holes LC17-60 (2.1 metres grading 641 gpt AgEq) and LC17-61
(1.6 metres grading 695 gpt AgEq).
- Las Chispas Vein: Underground
workings at the Las Chispas Vein are extensive, with over 10 of the known
11.5 kilometres rehabilitated by the Company. Ground conditions are
excellent and several high-grade pillars remain intact and readily
accessible. Drilling results (for example, hole LC17-45 that intercepted
1.9 metres grading 8,803 gpt AgEq) and systematic underground channel
sampling of these pillars and surrounding area show accessible intact bonanza
grade mineralization (see attached Figures).
- Granaditas and Amethyst Veins: Two holes intersected the Granaditas Vein over 0.5 to 1.7 metres in
true widths, returning grades of 174 to 462 gpt AgEq and anomalous grades
of base metals. Drilling the Amethyst Vein intersected near surface
high-grade mineralization approximately 200 metres southwest of the
Babicanora Vein with one intersection returning 2.0 metres of 307 gpt
AgEq.
- Tajo Chico Vein: The
Tajo Chico Vein is a high-grade splay of the Las Chispas Vein and
underground drilling intercepted the unmined high-grade extension
returning 6.3 metres grading of 1.97 gpt Au and 241.4 gpt Ag (or 389 gpt
AgEq) from LCU17-04.
- Historic Dumps: The Company commenced testing of historical dumps (est. 150,000 to 200,000 tonnes) in the
district through a program of trenching, auger drilling, grab samples, and
survey. SilverCrest expects to finish the testing program in early 2018
for inclusion in the maiden resource estimate.
- High initial metallurgical recoveries: Based on the same CCD-Merrill Crowe plant specifications at
the nearby Santa Elena Mine (25 kilometres south of Las
Chispas), SilverCrest tested representative composited materials with an
average head grade of 3.81 gpt Au and 350.3 gpt Ag (or 636 gpt AgEq) which
showed 98.9% recoveries for gold and 86.6% recoveries for silver.
- Secured surface rights and access to Las Chispas: With the purchase of a 2,500-hectare ranch, the Company now owns
approximately 50% of the surface rights for the Las Chispas. The remaining
surface rights are secured under 20 year leases with a nominal annual fee.
Las Chispas Project - Top 15 Composited Drill
Intercepts, uncut undiluted
Note: The 15 composited drill intercepts listed
above are a subset of 293 uncomposited intercepts with a weighted average grade
of 5.1 gpt Au and 525.3 pgt Ag or 908 gpt AgEq* (uncut, undiluted) over and
average width of 0.9m. *AgEq based on 75 (Ag): 1(Au) and 100% metallurgical
recovery.
2018 Outlook:
- Maiden Resource Estimate Q1 2018: Targeting
the release of a maiden resource estimate in Q1 2018, it will consist of
at least five of the 19 known veins at Las Chispas; the Babicanora,
Babicanora FW, Giovanni, Las Chispas, and William Tell veins. The historic
dumps will also be included in the estimate.
- District Scale Potential: 19
epithermal veins confirmed to date in the Las Chispas district, nine of
which have been partially drilled. All nine veins drill-intercepted
high-grade (>600 gpt AgEq) silver-gold mineralization. To date,
SilverCrest has traced 12 kilometres of cumulative vein strike length of
which 3.5 kilometres have been partially drilled. With further success,
additional drilling will be completed for most of the year.
- Babicanora Vein and Area is 2018 focus: drill-tested over 1.0 kilometre of vein strike length with a
surface strike length of 3.2 kilometres. The Company will continue to
focus drilling on the Babicanora Vein to fully test the strike length and
depth. With continued success on expanding the high-grade footprint of the
Babicanora Vein to the southeast and at depth, the Company may consider
constructing a 500 to 700 metres long decline in 2018. The decline would
intercept the bonanza grade zone in Area 51 for direct testing and improve
access to provide a platform for shorter infill and expansion drill holes.
- New vein discoveries: 10 of
the 19 veins identified on the Las Chispas district have yet to be
drill-tested. In H1 2018, besides further expansion of veins with imminent
resources, SilverCrest plans to drill-test the Amethyst, Babi Sur and La
Victoria veins, as well as the Las Chispas Vein extension to the
southeast.
- Bulk Sample: The
Company is permitted for a 100,000 tonne bulk sample to be processed
off-site. Discussions will continue with surrounding mines in 2018 for a
possible bulk sample from Las Chispas to assist with economic studies and
potential early cash flow.
- Environmental and Hydrology baseline studies: With a successful maiden resource, studies will be initiated for
longer-term permitting requirements.
- Updated resource and PEA H2 2018:
During H1, 2018, SilverCrest plans to drill an additional 10,000 to 15,000
metres, focusing on a planned update resource and completed PEA in H2
2018.
The
Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for
Mineral Projects for this news release is N. Eric Fier<, CPG, P.Eng, and CEO
for SilverCrest, who has reviewed and approved its contents.
ABOUT
SilverCrest Metals INC.
SilverCrest
is a Canadian precious metals exploration company headquartered in Vancouver,
BC, that is focused on new discoveries, value-added acquisitions and targeting
production in Mexico's historic precious metal districts. The Company's current
focus is on the high-grade, historic Las Chispas mining district in Sonora,
Mexico. SilverCrest is the first company to successfully drill-test the
historic Las Chispas Project resulting in numerous discoveries. The Company is
led by a proven management team in all aspects of the precious metal mining
sector, including taking projects through discovery, finance, on time and on
budget construction, and production.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This
news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning
of Canadian securities legislation. These include, without limitation,
statements with respect to: the strategic plans, timing and expectations for
the Company's exploration, rehabilitation and drilling programs of the Las
Chispas Property, including preparation of an initial resource estimate,
preliminary economic assessment and updated resource estimate; information with
respect to high grade areas and size of veins projected from underground
sampling results and drilling results; and the accessibility of future mining
at the Las Chispas Property. Such forward‑looking statements or information are
based on a number of assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect. Assumptions
have been made regarding, among other things: the conditions in general
economic and financial markets; availability of skilled labour; timing and
amount of expenditures related to rehabilitation and drilling programs; and
effects of regulation by governmental agencies. The actual results could differ
materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a
result of risk factors including: the timing and content of work programs;
results of exploration activities; the interpretation of drilling results and
other geological data; receipt, maintenance and security of permits and mineral
property titles; environmental and other regulatory risks; project cost
overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses; and general market and industry
conditions. Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and
opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made. The
assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered
reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such,
readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date the statements were made. The
Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements included in this news release if these beliefs, estimates and
opinions or other circumstances should change, except as otherwise required by
applicable law.
N.
Eric Fier, CPG, P.Eng
Chief Executive Officer
SilverCrest Metals Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
SilverCrest Metals Inc.
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or accuracy of this release.
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Further Information:
SilverCrest
Metals Inc.
Contact: Fred Cooper, Investor Relations
Telephone: +1 (604) 694-1730
Fax: +1 (604) 357-1313
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Email: info@silvercrestmetals.com
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Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3P1
Contact: Fred Cooper, Investor Relations
Telephone: +1 (604) 694-1730
Fax: +1 (604) 357-1313
Toll Free: 1-866-691-1730 (Canada & USA)
Email: info@silvercrestmetals.com
Website: www.silvercrestmetals.com
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Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3P1
Las Chispas Property - Plan Map (CNW Group/SilverCrest
Metals Inc.)
Vertical Long Section of Giovanni & Las Chispas
Veins - Las Chispas Property Looking East (CNW Group/SilverCrest Metals Inc.)
Long Section (Inclined) of Babicanora Vein - Las Chispas Property, Looking Southwest (CNW Group/SilverCrest Metals Inc.)
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