Emperor Metals Reports Positive Metallurgical Results from Initial Testing on the Duquesne West Gold Deposit
Emperor Metals has reported positive initial metallurgical testing results from its Duquesne West Gold Deposit. Testing focused on replacement style and low-grade bulk tonnage mineralization, with weighted average gold extraction ranging from 90% to 100% in replacement style mineralization, averaging 90% across all samples. The Quartz Feldspar Porphyry (QFP) related mineralization showed recoveries between 76% and 100%. Notably, deleterious elements that typically consume cyanide and oxygen were found to be present in insignificant quantities, suggesting favorable conditions for future processing. The company expects to release a mineral resource estimate in Q1 2025.
Emperor Metals ha riportato risultati iniziali positivi dai test metallurgici del suo Deposito Aurifero Duquesne West. I test si sono concentrati sulla mineralizzazione in stile sostitutivo e sul minerale a bassa gradazione in grandi tonnellate, con un'estrazione media ponderata dell'oro che varia dal 90% al 100% nella mineralizzazione in stile sostitutivo, con una media del 90% su tutti i campioni. La mineralizzazione legata al Porfido di quarzo e feldspato (QFP) ha mostrato recuperi tra il 76% e il 100%. Significativamente, sono stati trovati elementi deleteri che normalmente consumano cianuro e ossigeno in quantità insignificanti, suggerendo condizioni favorevoli per i futuri processi. L'azienda prevede di rilasciare una stima delle risorse minerarie nel primo trimestre del 2025.
Emperor Metals ha reportado resultados iniciales positivos de pruebas metalúrgicas de su Depósito de Oro Duquesne West. Las pruebas se centraron en mineralización de tipo reemplazo y mineral a granel de baja ley, con un promedio ponderado de extracción de oro que varía del 90% al 100% en mineralización de tipo reemplazo, promediando el 90% en todas las muestras. La mineralización relacionada con el Porfido de Cuarzo y Feldespato (QFP) mostró recuperaciones entre el 76% y el 100%. Notablemente, se encontraron elementos perjudiciales que típicamente consumen cianuro y oxígeno en cantidades insignificantes, lo que sugiere condiciones favorables para futuros procesos. La empresa espera publicar una estimación de recursos minerales en el primer trimestre de 2025.
엠퍼러 메탈스는 두케인 웨스트 금 매장량에 대한 긍정적인 초기 금속 테스트 결과를 보고했습니다. 테스트는 교체 스타일과 저급 대량 광물화에 집중되었으며, 교체 스타일 광물화에서 평균 90%에서 100% 사이의 가중 평균 금 추출율을 보였고, 모든 샘플에서 평균 90%를 기록했습니다. 석영 장석 포르피리(QFP) 관련 광물화는 76%에서 100% 사이의 회수율을 보였습니다. 특히, 일반적으로 시안화물과 산소를 소비하는 유해 원소가 미미한 양으로 발견되어 향후 가공에 유리한 조건을 제안합니다. 회사는 2025년 1분기 중 광물 자원 추정치를 발표할 예정입니다.
Emperor Metals a rapporté des résultats initiaux positifs des tests métallurgiques de son Dépôt d'Or Duquesne West. Les tests se sont concentrés sur la minéralisation de type remplacement et sur la minéralisation en vrac de faible teneur, avec un taux d'extraction d'or moyen pondéré variant de 90 % à 100 % dans la minéralisation de type remplacement, avec une moyenne de 90 % sur tous les échantillons. La minéralisation liée au Porphyre de Quartz-Feldspath (QFP) a montré des récupérations comprises entre 76 % et 100 %. Notamment, des éléments délétères qui consomment généralement du cyanure et de l'oxygène ont été trouvés en quantités insignifiantes, ce qui suggère des conditions favorables pour les traitements futurs. La société prévoit de publier une estimation des ressources minérales au premier trimestre de 2025.
Emperor Metals hat positive erste metallurgische Testergebnisse aus seinem Duquesne West Golddeposit gemeldet. Die Tests konzentrierten sich auf Ersatzstil- und niedriggradige Bulk-Tonnage-Mineralisierung, mit einer gewichteten durchschnittlichen Goldausbeute von 90 % bis 100 % in der Ersatzstil-Mineralisierung, die im Durchschnitt bei 90 % aller Proben lag. Die mit dem Quarz-Feldspat-Porphyr (QFP) verbundene Mineralisierung zeigte Rückgewinnungsraten zwischen 76 % und 100 %. Bemerkenswert ist, dass schädliche Elemente, die typischerweise Cyanid und Sauerstoff verbrauchen, in unbedeutenden Mengen vorhanden waren, was auf günstige Bedingungen für zukünftige Verarbeitungen hinweist. Das Unternehmen plant, im ersten Quartal 2025 eine Schätzung derMineralressourcen zu veröffentlichen.
- High gold recovery rates averaging 92% in replacement-style mineralization
- Low levels of deleterious elements (Cu, As) indicating cost-effective processing potential
- Broad mineralization intervals could lead to favorable mining economics
- QFP mineralization showed reasonable average recovery of 88%
- Variable recovery rates in QFP mineralization (76-100%) due to nugget effect
- Larger sample sizes needed for more accurate QFP recovery assessment
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 19, 2024) - Emperor Metals Inc. (CSE: AUOZ) (OTCQB: EMAUF) (FSE: 9NH) ("Emperor") is pleased to share initial metallurgical testing results from drilling intercepts in the 2023 drilling program. The drill core samples were collected from the Duquesne West Project, located on Highway 393, just 20 km north of Rouyn, Quebec, in a Tier 1 district.
Highlights:
Initial metallurgical testing commenced in 2024 and focused on both the replacement style mineralization and low-grade bulk tonnage style mineralization within the Quartz-Feldspar Porphyry (QFP). A total of 5 composites were gathered, by collecting 87 original drill core composites thorough key mineralized zones. These composites comprised approximately 73.4 metres of drill core with a combined weight of 168 kilograms.
Weighted average gold extraction ranged from 90 to
100% in the Replacement Style Mineralization.Average of all samples was
90% . This average included a sample within the low-grade QFP related mineralization of76% recovery; probably due to its nugget effect in the interval tested.Deleterious elements that consume both cyanide and oxygen are not present in quantities to be an issue for future metallurgical processes.
CEO John Florek commented: "We are quickly building confidence that Duquesne West has key attributes for successful future extraction. As we continue to explore, expand, and discover the full potential of this deposit, we are very encouraged about our upcoming mineral resource estimate expected in Q1 of 2025."
Process
The cyanide leach process monitors gold extraction efficiencies in metallurgical applications.
These initial results were produced by SGS Laboratory using an accelerated cyanide leach techniques to determine bulk leachable gold in our exploration samples using modified cyanide leach (Leachwell™). This Leachwell™ tab product method is a proprietary and patented process. The large sample is mixed with water and Leachwell™ tabs and tumbled.
This test work confirmed that the mineralization from Duquesne West can be processed using conventional gravity separation and carbon-in-leach (CIL) technology."
Results
The replacement-style ore in DQ23-01, 02, and 05 showed very consistent recovery (over
Quartz Feldspar Porphyry (QFP) related mineralization recovery varied, ranging from
We are also very encouraged about low values of potentially detrimental elements in the mineralization, which consume oxygen and cyanide during metallurgical recovery. Figure 1 shows the low values of Copper (Cu) and Arsenic (As) in a representative drill-hole which encountered both the replacement style mineralization and the quartz-feldspar porphyry related mineralization.
By having low concentrations of these potentially harmful elements, the deposit becomes more favorable for efficient and cost-effective processing, with reduced need for expensive treatments or additional steps to manage these issues. This often results in a more straightforward, cleaner, and economically viable extraction process.
| Samples (Hole ID) | CN (Au ppm) | Fire Assay (Au ppm) | Thickness (m) | Recovery |
| RDQ23-01 | 5.12 | 5.63 | 11.7 | |
| RDQ23-02 | 3.58 | 3.97 | 10.65 | |
| QDQ23-02 | 1.21 | 1.59 | 27 | |
| RDQ23-05 | 14.87 | 15.85 | 10.8 | |
| QDQ23-09 | 3.76 | 3.75 | 13.2 | |
| R: Replacement Style Mineralization | ||||
| Q: Quartz Feldspar Porphyry Related Mineralization | ||||
Table 1: Results of the bulk leachable gold using modified cyanide (CN) leach vs Fire Assay to determine recovery.
Figure 1: Graph displays low levels of Copper (Cu) and Arsenic (As) values. These are element that are detrimental to oxygen and cyanide consumption during cyanide extraction processes.
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Replacement Style Mineralization:
The high-grade replacement-style mineralization achieved an average recovery of
This result was observed in DQ23-01, 02, and 05, with mineralization displaying:
Complete replacement by quartz-ankerite-sericite-pyrite.
Partial replacement in breccia zones.
The uniformity of both grade and thickness over the intervals makes this type of mineralization highly suitable for mining scenarios.
Images 1 to 3 illustrate these zones.
Quartz Feldspar Porphyry Related Mineralization
DQ23-02 and DQ23-09 represent a Quartz Feldspar Porphyry (QFP) related style of mineralization.
This style of mineralization achieved an average recovery of
The mineralized QFP is characterized by sericite and quartz alteration, with sulfide disseminations in the host rock and quartz veins in higher-grade portions. Gold occurs in both the altered host rock and the quartz veins. This mineralization style is broad and pervasive compared to others.
The mineralization discussed is lower grade compared to Replacement-Style Mineralization but equally important as the high-grade mineralization characterized by offering several key points:
Economic Significance: Despite the lower grade, it's equally important for mining economics. Its broad intervals, such as a 25-meter section grading 1.7 grams per tonne (g/t) of gold (Au), contribute to the overall value. Image 4 shows this intercept (press release September 12, 2023).
Operational Benefits: This type of broad mineralization can reduce stripping ratios, which are the amounts of non-valuable material that must be removed to access the mineralized ore.
Added Value: It adds previously overlooked, incremental ounces to the deposit, enhancing the project's viability.
Image 1: Replacement Style Mineralization, DQ23-01 recovery was
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Image 2: Replacement Style Mineralization, DQ23-02 recovery was
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Image 3: Partial Replacement Style Mineralization, DQ23-05 recovery was
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Image 4: Quartz-Feldspar Porphyry Related Mineralization, DQ23-02 recovery was
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Image 5: Quartz-Feldspar Porphyry Related Mineralization, DQ23-09 recovery was
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Program Objectives
The 2024 season is a multifaceted program designed to test several scenarios to add ounces and/or expand the footprint:
Explore Lower Grade Discoveries: Target additional discoveries within the host rock containing high-grade gold lenses, focusing on the conceptual open-pit model.
Increase the Thickness of the High-Grade Lenses: Incorporate previously unaccounted lower-grade gold from the margins of high-grade lenses to enhance their overall thickness.
Expand Mineralized Zones: Extend the lateral footprint of mineralized zones along strike and dip.
Discover New Zones: Explore potential new zones not yet included in the Conceptual Open Pit Model, with a particular focus on eastward expansion.
Emperor Metals is positioned to significantly expand its resource base with drill testing. A mineral resource update is scheduled for Q1 of 2025, reflecting the results of the ongoing exploration program.
Quality Assurance and Control
The Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC) was conducted by Technominex, a geological contractor hired by Emperor Metals, which adheres to CIM Best Practices Guidelines for exploration related activities conducted at its facility in Rouyn Noranda, Quebec. The QA/QC procedures are overseen by a Qualified Person on site.
Emperor Metals QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material (standards), blanks and lab duplicates within the sample stream totaling approximately one QA/QC sample per 7 samples. Drill core is cut in-half with a diamond saw, with one-half placed in sealed bags with appropriate tags and shipped to the SGS Sudbury laboratory and the other half retained on site in the original core box. A dispatch list consists of 88 or 176 samples along with their corresponding QA/QC samples for a single batch. This allows complete batches (88 samples) for fire assay. A file for sample tracking records tags used and weights of sample bags shipped to the SGS Lakefield. Shipment is done by Manitoulin Transport and coordination by Technominex staff in Rouyn-Noranda.
The third-party laboratory, SGS prep laboratory in Sudbury Ontario, processes the shipment of samples using standard sample preparation (code PRP91) and produces pulps from the specified samples. The pulps are then sent off to SGS Burnaby for analysis. Chain of custody is maintained from the drill to the submittal into the laboratory preparation facility all the way to analysis at the SGS Burnaby B.C. laboratory.
Analytical testing is performed by SGS laboratories in Burnaby, British Columbia. The entire sample is crushed to
About the Duquesne West Gold Project
The Duquesne West Gold Property is located 32 km northwest of the city of Rouyn-Noranda and 10 km east of the town of Duparquet, Quebec, Canada. The property lies within the historic Duparquet gold mining camp in the southern portion of the Abitibi Greenstone Belt in the Superior Province.
Under an Option Agreement, Emperor agreed to acquire a
The Property hosts a historical inferred mineral resource estimate of 727,000 ounces of gold at a grade of 5.42 g/t Au.1,2 The mineral resource estimate predates modern Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CIM) guidelines and a Qualified Person on behalf of Emperor has not reviewed or verified the mineral resource estimate, therefore it is considered historical in nature and is reported solely to provide an indication of the magnitude of mineralization that could be present on the property. The gold system remains open for resource identification and expansion.
A reinterpretation of the existing geological model was created using AI and Machine Learning. This model shows the opportunity for additional discovery of ounces by revealing gold trends unknown to previous workers and the potential to expand the resource along significant gold-endowed structural zones.
Multiple scenarios exist to expand additional resources which include:
- Underground High-Grade Gold.
- Open Pit Bulk Tonnage Gold.
- Underground Bulk Tonnage Gold.
1 Watts, Griffis, and McOuat Consulting Geologists and Engineers, Oct. 20, 2011, Technical Report and Mineral Resource Estimate Update for the Duquesne-Ottoman Property, Quebec, Canada, for XMet Inc.
2 Power-Fardy and Breede, 2011. The Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) constructed in 2011 is considered historical in nature as it was constructed prior to the most recent CIM standards (2014) and guidelines (2019) for mineral resources. In addition, the economic factors used to demonstrate reasonable prospects of eventual economic extraction for the MRE have changed since 2011. A qualified person has not done sufficient work to consider the MRE as a current MRE. Emperor is not treating the historical MRE as a current mineral resource. The reader is cautioned not to treat it, or any part of it, as a current mineral resource.
Grant of Options
Subject to regulatory approval, the Company has granted 2.4 million options to its directors, officers and consultants, exercisable for five years at a price of
QP Disclosure
The technical content for the Duquesne West Project in this news release has been reviewed and approved by John Florek, M.Sc., P.Geol., a Qualified Person pursuant to CIM guidelines.
About Emperor Metals Inc.
Emperor Metals Inc. is an innovative Canadian mineral exploration company focused on developing high-quality gold properties situated in the Canadian Shield. For more information, please refer to SEDAR (www.sedar.com), under the Company's profile.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
s/ "John Florek"
John Florek, M.Sc., P.Geol
President, CEO and Director
Emperor Metals Inc.
Contact:
John Florek
President/CEO
(807) 228-3531
johnf@emperormetals.com
Alex Horsley
Director
(778) 323-3058
alexh@emperormetals.com
www.emperormetals.com
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