Barksdale Resources Corp. Intersects High-Grade Sulfide "Exhaust" from a Larger "Engine"
Barksdale Resources Corp. (BRKCF) has announced significant assay results from drill hole SUN24-002B at its Sunnyside Project, confirming high-grade polymetallic sulfide mineralization. The results revealed impressive grades of up to 3.1% copper, 842 g/t silver, 5.5% zinc, and 7.6% lead in stacked sulfide-rich horizons.
The mineralization spans approximately 100 meters, from depths of 1270.8m to 1371.4m, where the hole was lost. The high-grade horizons vary in width from less than 1 meter to over 10 meters. The drill hole encountered over 80m of pervasive manganiferous siderite alteration before being lost at 1,374m depth when the rods became stuck.
According to company experts, the size and scale of the alteration and mineralization indicates a large hydrothermal system operating at depth, suggesting potential for a major deposit discovery.
Barksdale Resources Corp. (BRKCF) ha annunciato risultati significativi delle analisi del foro di perforazione SUN24-002B nel suo progetto Sunnyside, confermando una mineralizzazione solfurea polimetallica di alta qualità. I risultati hanno rivelato gradi impressionanti di fino a 3,1% di rame, 842 g/t di argento, 5,5% di zinco e 7,6% di piombo in orizzonti ricchi di solfuri sovrapposti.
La mineralizzazione si estende per circa 100 metri, da profondità di 1270,8m a 1371,4m, dove il foro è stato perso. Gli orizzonti ad alta grade variano in larghezza da meno di 1 metro a oltre 10 metri. Il foro di perforazione ha incontrato oltre 80m di alterazione pervasive di siderite manganifera prima di essere perso a 1.374m di profondità quando le aste si sono incastrate.
Secondo gli esperti dell'azienda, le dimensioni e la scala dell'alterazione e della mineralizzazione indicano un grande sistema idrotermale operante in profondità, suggerendo il potenziale per una scoperta di un importante deposito.
Barksdale Resources Corp. (BRKCF) ha anunciado resultados significativos de los análisis del pozo de perforación SUN24-002B en su Proyecto Sunnyside, confirmando la mineralización de sulfuro polimetálico de alta ley. Los resultados revelaron grados impresionantes de hasta 3.1% de cobre, 842 g/t de plata, 5.5% de zinc y 7.6% de plomo en horizontes ricos en sulfuro apilados.
La mineralización abarca aproximadamente 100 metros, desde profundidades de 1270.8m hasta 1371.4m, donde se perdió el pozo. Los horizontes de alta ley varían en ancho desde menos de 1 metro hasta más de 10 metros. El pozo de perforación encontró más de 80m de alteración de siderita manganífera antes de perderse a 1,374m de profundidad cuando las varillas se atascaban.
Según expertos de la empresa, el tamaño y la escala de la alteración y mineralización indica un gran sistema hidrotermal operativo en profundidad, sugiriendo potencial para el descubrimiento de un gran depósito.
Barksdale Resources Corp. (BRKCF)는 Sunnyside 프로젝트에서 드릴 홀 SUN24-002B의 중요한 분석 결과를 발표하며 고품질 다금속 황화물 광물이 존재함을 확인했습니다. 결과는 최대 3.1% 구리, 842 g/t 은, 5.5% 아연, 및 7.6% 납을 포함한 인상적인 품위를 드러냈습니다.
광물화는 약 100미터를 차지하며, 1270.8m에서 1371.4m 깊이까지 연결되며, 그곳에서 홀을 잃었습니다. 고품위 수평면은 1미터 미만에서 10미터 이상까지 폭이 다양합니다. 드릴 홀은 1,374m 깊이에서 막히면서 80m 이상의 망가니페르스 시더라이트 변형을 겪었습니다.
회사 전문가에 따르면, 변형과 광물화의 크기와 규모는 깊이에서 작동하는 대형 열수계의 존재를 나타내며, 이는 주요 광상 발견의 가능성을 시사합니다.
Barksdale Resources Corp. (BRKCF) a annoncé des résultats d'analyse significatifs provenant du trou de forage SUN24-002B dans son projet Sunnyside, confirmant une minéralisation sulfureuse polymétallique de haute qualité. Les résultats ont révélé des teneurs impressionnantes atteignant 3,1 % de cuivre, 842 g/t d'argent, 5,5 % de zinc et 7,6 % de plomb dans des horizons riches en sulfures superposés.
La minéralisation s'étend sur environ 100 mètres, de profondeurs de 1270,8 m à 1371,4 m, où le trou a été perdu. Les horizons de haute teneur varient en largeur de moins d'1 mètre à plus de 10 mètres. Le trou de forage a rencontré plus de 80 m d'altération de sidérite manganifère avant d'être perdu à une profondeur de 1 374 m lorsque les tiges se sont bloquées.
Selon les experts de l'entreprise, la taille et l'échelle de l'altération et de la minéralisation indiquent un grand système hydrothermal opérant en profondeur, ce qui suggère un potentiel pour la découverte d'un grand gisement.
Barksdale Resources Corp. (BRKCF) hat bedeutende Analyseergebnisse aus dem Bohrloch SUN24-002B des Sunnyside-Projekts bekannt gegeben und die hochgradige polymetallische Sulfidmineralisation bestätigt. Die Ergebnisse zeigten beeindruckende Gehalte von bis zu 3,1% Kupfer, 842 g/t Silber, 5,5% Zink und 7,6% Blei in gestapelten, sulfidreichen Horizonten.
Die Mineralisation erstreckt sich über etwa 100 Meter, von Tiefen von 1270,8 m bis 1371,4 m, wo das Bohrloch verloren ging. Die hochgradigen Horizonte variieren in der Breite von weniger als 1 Meter bis über 10 Meter. Das Bohrloch traf auf über 80 m von weit verbreiteter manganhaltiger Sideritveränderung, bevor es in einer Tiefe von 1.374 m verloren ging, als die Stangen steckenblieben.
Laut Unternehmensfachleuten weist die Größe und das Ausmaß der Veränderung und Mineralisation auf ein großes hydrothermales System in der Tiefe hin, was auf das Potenzial einer bedeutenden Lagerstättenentdeckung hindeutet.
- High-grade mineralization with up to 3.1% copper, 842 g/t silver, 5.5% zinc, and 7.6% lead
- Extensive mineralization zone spanning approximately 100 meters
- Strong geological indicators suggesting proximity to a major mineral deposit
- Drill hole was lost at 1,374m before reaching target depth of 5,000ft
- Stuck drilling rods prevented further exploration of the target zone
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 22, 2025) - Barksdale Resources Corp. (TSXV: BRO) (OTCQX: BRKCF) (FSE: 2NZ) ("Barksdale" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that assay results confirm high-grade polymetallic sulfide mineralization in drill hole SUN24-002B, as introduced in Barksdale's news release dated December 12, 2024. The results show impressive grades of up to
Polymetallic sulfide mineralization and pervasive siderite alteration spans a broad zone of approximately 100 metres, from a depth of 1270.8m to 1371.4m (100.6m) where the hole was lost (see news release of December 12, 2024, and below). The high-grade horizons vary in width from less than 1 metre to over 10 metres, showcasing the potential for significant mineralization at the Sunnyside Project (see Table 1: SUN24-002B significant intercepts). Chalcopyrite, galena, and sphalerite are the major components of the semi-massive sulfides, with notable amounts of silver and bismuth also present.
"The high-grade polymetallic mineralization and pervasive alteration looks like the exhaust stream from the kind of major, very long-lived carbonate replacement deposit (CRD) system we know sits next door and probably right below where the hole was lost," said Dr. Peter Megaw, Exploration Advisor to Barksdale. "The broad, repeatedly activated structure channeled astonishing amounts of mineralizing fluids and should be followed a little deeper into what we know to be the most favourable carbonate sequence in Arizona."
Table 1: SUN24-002B significant intercepts
| From | To | Interval | Ag | Cu | Pb | Zn | Fe | Mn | |||||
| ft | m | ft | m | ft | m | ppm | % | % | % | % | % | ||
| 4169.3 | 1270.8 | 4177.8 | 1273.4 | 8.5 | 2.6 | 15 | 0.11 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 7.7 | 1.0 | ||
| incl | 4171 | 1271.3 | 4173 | 1271.9 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 28 | 0.24 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 11.7 | 0.7 | |
| 4224 | 1287.5 | 4499.2 | 1371.4 | 275.2 | 83.9 | 31 | 0.09 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 8.9 | 3.6 | ||
| incl | 4224 | 1287.5 | 4251 | 1295.6 | 26.8 | 8.2 | 29 | 0.02 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 12.6 | 5.4 | |
| 4224 | 1287.5 | 4230 | 1289.3 | 6.0 | 1.8 | 28 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 16.4 | 7.9 | |||
| 4227 | 1288.4 | 4233 | 1290.2 | 6.0 | 1.8 | 23 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 18.7 | 11.8 | |||
| 4242 | 1293.0 | 4247 | 1294.5 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 75 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 8.7 | 2.8 | |||
| 4247 | 1294.5 | 4251 | 1295.6 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 99 | 1.5 | 17.9 | 7.6 | ||||
| 4264 | 1299.7 | 4270.3 | 1301.6 | 6.3 | 1.9 | 3 | 0.2 | 29.5 | 10.5 | ||||
| 4421.9 | 1347.8 | 4456.5 | 1358.3 | 34.6 | 10.5 | 253 | 0.80 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 15.9 | 6.9 | ||
| 4421.9 | 1347.8 | 4428.3 | 1349.7 | 6.4 | 2.0 | 707 | 2.71 | 7.5 | 1.1 | 9.0 | 6.1 | ||
| 4421.9 | 1347.8 | 4425.1 | 1348.8 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 571 | 3.07 | 6.7 | 1.8 | 11.9 | 4.3 | ||
| 4440.3 | 1353.4 | 4447.9 | 1355.7 | 7.6 | 2.3 | 6 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 27.6 | 12.6 | |||
| 4447.9 | 1355.7 | 4450.1 | 1356.4 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 568 | 2.88 | 7.6 | 5.5 | 13.7 | 4.7 | ||
| Note: the blank areas on this table do not represent assays deemed insignificant in terms of grade. Depths reported are downhole drill depths and not true widths. Drill hole ended at 1,373m (4,507ft). | |||||||||||||
Photo 1. Chalcopyrite (copper sulfide) and galena (lead sulfide) in a carbonate breccia. Drill core is HQ-sized (2.5 inches in diameter) and the shown interval is from 4422 foot depth.
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Drill hole SUN24-002B was lost at a depth of 1,374m (4,507ft) when the rods became stuck, and the hole had to be abandoned. Just before becoming stuck, it cut greater than 80m of pervasive manganiferous siderite (iron-manganese carbonate), both above and below the Jurassic-Triassic and Paleozoic carbonate contact, coincident with a major, repeatedly activated northwest trending fault. This siderite alteration is cut by the multi-stage high-grade sulfides, suggesting that the alteration and mineralization mark "exhaust" that followed the fault away from the underlying source of the hydrothermal system. Barksdale geologists believe that that source is a major mineral deposit, the "engine" that produced that exhaust. Had the drill hole continued to the target depth of 5,000ft, or more, Barksdale is confident that the hole would have gotten closer to that target mineral deposit in the most favourable Paleozoic rock section known in Arizona.
"The size and scale of the alteration and mineralization indicates a very large hydrothermal system operating at depth and simply put, SUN24-002B was lost short of that target and Barksdale is committed to continuing exploration to reach it," commented Alan Roberts, Vice President of Exploration. "The Sunnyside Project exploration results demonstrate that the potential is real for a major deposit discovery and we are bullish on its continuing success".
Photo 2. Chalcopyrite-galena mineralization within a carbonate breccia from 4,449ft depth
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Figure 1: Plan view - Sunnyside Project
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Figure 2: North-south section across the plain of current drilling - Cu-Ag
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Figure 3: North-south section across the plain of current drilling - Pb-Zn
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Scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Alan Roberts, Vice President of Exploration of the Company and a "Qualified Person" as defined in National Instrument 43-101.
Barksdale Resources Corp., a 2023 OTCQX BEST 50 Company, is a base metal exploration company headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., that is focused on the acquisition, exploration and advancement of highly prospective base metal projects in North America. Barksdale is currently advancing the Sunnyside copper-zinc-lead-silver and San Antonio copper projects, both of which are in the Patagonia mining district of southern Arizona, as well as the San Javier copper-gold project in central Sonora, Mexico.
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