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THE FEMELLE PROJECT'S HIGHEST QUARTZITE CORE ASSAYS 0F 99.95% SiO2 REPORTED
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71 HOLE DRILL PROGRAM COMPLETED AT 11,768 METERS ('M')
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323.65 M PQ AND 329 M NQ CORE SHIPPED TO DORFNER ANZAPLAN, GERMANY
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6,998 KILOGRAMS ('KG') SENT FOR CHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND METALLURGICAL TESTING
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Rogue Resources Inc. (TSX-V: RRS) ('Rogue' or the 'Company') is pleased to announce it has received high purity silica SiO2 drill core assays of up to 99.95% from the Lac de la Grosse Femelle Silica Project ('Femelle') located approximately 42 kilometers ('km') north of Baie-Saint Paul, Québec, and 4 km northeast of Sitec's operating silica mine. These results are some of the highest purity levels recorded by the Company since drilling began in August of this year.
In 2015, the Company advanced Femelle significantly, a summary of which includes:
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airborne magnetics ('Mag') and very low frequency ('VLF') surveys;
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mapping to outline grid;
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grid line cutting;
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clearing and cleaning outcrops;
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channel sampling and assays;
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channel bulk sampling;
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geological mapping;
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drilling and infill drilling;
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drill core assaying;
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linking with world-renowned Dorfner Anzaplan in Germany;
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contracting Met-Chem to provide a resource report and Preliminary Economic Assessment ('PEA');
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core bulk sampling;
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site remediation; and
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initiating environmental studies.
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This ambitious program was undertaken to potentially allow the Company to enter into a permitting and production decision more quickly.
'During the past 12 months, much has been accomplished. With the 2015 drill program completed, bulk core samples sent to Germany, and core being delivered to the assay lab on a weekly basis; the compilation of data now begins. Accelerating the exploration program in 2015 gave the Company a head start in potentially being able to advance the project to development', commented John de Jong, CEO and President. 'We are grateful for our supporters whom, in spite of current markets experienced by the industry during the past fifteen months, have chosen to support the Company by investing over $4.71 million in the Company's two private placements.'
Drill Program General Update
Our initial 5,000 m drill program was expanded to 11,768 m, in part due to Dorfner Anzaplan's request for NQ and PQ drill core, and the decision to conduct infill drilling in Q4 that had originally been planned for Q2, 2016. The testing that Anzaplan is presently undertaking, and the infill drilling at spacings of 40 m to 50 m which has been completed, provides an exceptional information base that will potentially allow for a much more robust and complete NI 43-101 compliant resource report and PEA in 2016.
Drilling has confirmed the strike length of the 'G' quartzite unit at 1,950 m and the 'H' quartzite unit at 500 m, both of which remain open at depth, width and length. The drill program was designed to intercept the quartzite located primarily above the valley bottom floor (ground level), therefore making it easier and more straightforward to extract. Down dip drilling completed in holes GF15-1 to 3 and vertical holes GF15-64 and GF15-66 were stopped at 261 m, 225 m and 234 m in quartzite and remain open at depth.
Anzaplan Testing of PQ and NQ Core
A four day site and project visit by Dr. Haus of Dorfner Anzaplan, Germany, resulted in modifications to the drill program and the potential to enhance the testing and reporting information required to advance the project more quickly. NQ and PQ core weighing 6,998 kg (combined) have been shipped by air to Anzaplan where chemical analysis for purity is currently in process.
Also being conducted is testing for thermal stability (decrepitation), shock tests, sensor based sorting, mineralogical characterization, mineral dressing and conventional comminution, physical treatment (attrition, magnetic separation, flotation, high tension separation), chemical processing, and laboratory melting tests.
Part of Anzaplan's testing will identify the processes required to further purify the quartzite which will ultimately help determine usage(s) and value. These results will be incorporated into Met-Chem's reports.
NI43-101 Resource Report and Preliminary Economic Assessment
Met-Chem, located in Montréal, Québec, will complete a NI 43-101 compliant resource report and at the same time, a PEA. Site visits by Met-Chem have already taken place and final reports are expected to be completed in Q2, 2016. Met-Chem will be working closely with Anzaplan during the next several months as Anzaplan completes its testing regime and works with Rogue's exploration staff as they compile drill and assay results.
Environmental Studies
WSP Canada Inc. ('WSP') continues with its environmental impact studies, water sampling, project studies to determine issues affecting human and social environments, and the regulatory framework for the mining of mineral deposits. WSP continues to advise the Company in all matters relating to the Environment Quality Act managed by the Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et de Lutte contre les changements climatiques' ('MDDELCC') and Ministère de l'Énergie et des Ressources naturelles ('MERN').
Drill Program Hole Details and Assays
Seventy one drill holes have been completed, GF15-1 to GF15-71, for a total of 11,768 m.
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Fifty-five drill holes were drilled on the G Quartzite and intersected widths of up to 112 m of quartzite, drilled between holes GF15-1 on section 550W and GF15-35 section 1300E, on a strike length of approximately 1,950 m (see URL below). The G quartzite has a true width between 32 m and 93 m of white to pinkish-red quartzite that is coarse, crystalline and massive to banded.
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Twenty-seven G quartzite holes were drilled on the western side of the Quartzite G, over a strike length of 650 m with average true width of 93 m.
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Twenty-four G quartzite holes were drilled on the eastern side of Quartzite G, intersecting quartzite over a strike length of 615 m with true widths of 35 m to 76 m that widens and has been followed up to the section 1300E drill hole GF15-35. The quartzite is white, coarse, crystalline, and massive.
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Eleven holes were drilled on quartzite H, located 225 m north of Quartzite G, GF15-4, GF15-24, GF15-26, GF15-27, GF15-29, GF15-31, and GF15-67 to GF15-71 intersecting between 44 m to 60 m of white quartzite, coarse grain, crystalline and massive. The quartzite has a strike length of 500 m and is open in both directions, east and west.
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Six holes (PQ and NQ) were drilled for Anzaplan and shipped to Germany for technical evaluation. The assay and metallurgical results from these holes will be reported on when received.
Assays Received
Assays have been received for drill holes GF15-8, GF15-9, GF15-21, GF15-24, GF15-26 and GF15-29.
To view the complete drill assay table for these drill holes, click on the URL below:
http://www.rogueresources.ca/i/pdf/2015-12-23_NRT1_ROG_dF4feC.pdf
To view a drill hole location map and cross sections, click on the URL below:
http://www.rogueresources.ca/i/pdf/Drill-Location-Map-Cross-Sections-Dec-23-15.pdf
To view images of drilling at Femelle, click on the URLs below:
http://www.rogueresources.ca/i/misc/Drilling-at-Femelle-1.jpg
http://www.rogueresources.ca/i/misc/Drilling-at-Femelle-2.jpg
Drill Hole GF15-8 Details
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Located north of the channel R8 at 39.8 m and drilled below the channel R8 on the 'G' quartzite zone.
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Total 96 samples with sampling length 119.51 m in the quartzite or 115 m true width
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70 of 96 samples returning assays ranging from 97.9 and 99.9% SiO2 over combined width of 88.24 meters
Sequence of Assayed Silica Oxide Contents (Over 97.9% SiO2)
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Sequence 1: 4.5 m core length (22.3m to 26.8m) or 4.4 m true width
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2 assays of 99.3 and 99.4% SiO2
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4.5 m interval 3 assays between 98.3 and 99.4% SiO2
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Sequence 2: 2.4 m core length (27.3 m to 29.73 m) or 2.34 m true width
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1 assay of 99.6% SiO2
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2.4 m interval, 2 assays between 98.9 and 99.6% SiO2
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Sequence 3: 18.6 m core length (30.33m to 48.93m) or 17.95 m true width
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9 assays between 99.1 and 99.7% SiO2
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18.6 m interval, 13 assays between 97.9 and 99.7% SiO2
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Sequence 4: 9.96 m core length (49.94m to 59.9m) or 9.6 m true width
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8 assay between 99.3 and 99.7% SiO2
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9.96 m interval, 8 assays between 99.3 and 99.7% SiO2
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Sequence 5: 10.9 m core length (60.6 m to 71.49 m) or 10.51 m true width
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3 assays between 99.0 and 99.6% SiO2
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10.9 m interval, 6 assays between 98.7 and 99.6% SiO2
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Sequence 6: 18.35 m core length (72.95m to 91.3m) or 17.7 m true width
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17 assays between 99.4 and 99.9% SiO2
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18.35 m interval, 19 assays between 98.9 and 99.9% SiO2
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Sequence 7: 3.97 m core length (98.18m to 102.15m) or 3.83 m true width
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3.97 m interval 3 assays between 98.1 and 98.7% SiO2
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Sequence 8: 4.09 m core length (109.07m to 113.16m) or 3.95 m true width
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4.09 m interval, 3 assays between 98.3 and 98.7% SiO2
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Sequence 9: 8.5 m core length (120.14m to 128.65m) or 8.2 m true width
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3 assays between 99.3 and 99.6% SiO2
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8.5 m interval, 7 assays between 98.0 and 99.6% SiO2
Drill Hole GF15-9 Details
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Located 110 m northeast of the channel R8 and drilled just northeast of the channel R8 on the 'G' quartzite zone.
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Total 82 samples with sampling length of 113.95 m in the quartzite or 107.0 m true width
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60 of 82 samples returning assays ranging from 97.9 to 99.9% SiO2 over combined width of 97.9 meters
Sequence of Assayed Silica Oxide Contents (Over 98% SiO2)
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Sequence 1: 3.7 m core length (18.0 m to 21.7m) or 3.47 m true width
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3.7 m interval, 3 assays between 98.0 and 98.2% SiO2
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Sequence 2: 2.9 m core length (30.0 m to 32.9 m) or 2.7 m true width
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2.9 m interval, 2 assays between 97.9 and 99.9% SiO2
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Sequence 3: 43.6 m core length (37.4 m to 81.0 m) or 40.9 m true width
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24 assays between 99.1 and 99.9% SiO2
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43.6 m interval, 29 assays between 97.9 and 99.9% SiO2
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Sequence 4: 14.9 m core length (87.3 m to 102.2 m) or 14.0 m true width
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5 assays between 99.1 and 99.5% SiO2
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14.9 m interval, 10 assays between 98.0 and 99.5% SiO2
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Sequence 5: 12.95 m core length (103.95 m to 116.9 m) or 12.16 m true width
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4 assays between 99.0 and 99.8% SiO2
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12.95 m interval, 10 assays between 97.9 and 99.8% SiO2
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Sequence 6: 2.85 m core length (117.65 m to 120.5 m) or 2.68 m true width
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1 assay at 99.7% SiO2
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2.85 m interval, 2 assays between 98.9 and 99.7% SiO2
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Sequence 7: 3.85 m core length (123.2 m to 127.05 m) or 3.62 m true width
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2 assays at 99.1% SiO2
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3.85 m interval, 3 assays between 98.8 and 99.1% SiO2
Drill Hole GF15-21 Details
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Located 180 m east-northeast of the channel R8 on the 'G' quartzite zone.
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Total 96 samples with sampling length of 113.4 m in the quartzite or 102.5 m true width
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57 of 96 samples returning assays ranging between 97.88 to 99.95% SiO2 over combined width of 66.0meters
Sequence of Assayed Silica Oxide Contents (Over 98% SiO2)
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Sequence 1: 3.6 m core length (32.0 m to 35.6 m) or 3.25 m true width
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2 assays between 99.07 and 99.57% SiO2
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3.6 m interval, 3 assays between 98.54 and 99.57% SiO2
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Sequence 2: 2.1 m core length (40.3 m to 42.4 m) or 1.9 m true width
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2.1 m interval, 2 assays at 98.89 % SiO2
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Sequence 3: 13.1 m core length (44.0 m to 57.1 m) or 11.8 m true width
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1 assay at 99.02% SiO2
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13.1 m interval, 9 assays between 98.03 and 99.02% SiO2
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Sequence 4: 2.6 m core length (57.7 m to 60.3 m) or 2.35 m true width
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1 assay at 99.22% SiO2
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2.6 m interval, 2 assays between 98.77 and 99.22% SiO2
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Sequence 5: 6.95 m core length (61.2 m to 68.15 m) or 6.28 m true width
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1 assay at 99.1% SiO2
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6.95 m interval, 5 assays between 98.04 and 99.1% SiO2
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Sequence 6: 7.35 m core length (69.65 m to 77.0 m) or 6.64 m true width
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3 assays between 99.02 and 99.95% SiO2
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7.35 m interval, 6 assays between 98.24 and 99.95% SiO2
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Sequence 7: 2.55 m core length (77.85 m to 80.4 m) or 2.3 m true width
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1 assay at 99.08% SiO2
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2.55 m interval, 2 assays between 98.7 and 99.08% SiO2
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Sequence 8: 3.1 m core length (81.6 m to 84.7 m) or 2.8 m true width
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1 assay at 99.02% SiO2
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3.1 m interval, 3 assays between 98.36 and 99.02% SiO2
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Sequence 9: 4.75 m core length (85.25 m to 90.0 m) or 4.29 m true width
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4.75 m interval, 4 assays between 97.91 and 98.42% SiO2
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Sequence 10: 4.7 m core length (109.1 m to 113.8 m) or 4.25 m true width
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4.7 m interval, 4 assays between 97.88 and 98.55% SiO2
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Sequence 11: 1.2 m core length (115.0 m to 116.2 m) or 1.08 m true width
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1.2 m interval, 2 assays between 98.01 and 98.26% SiO2
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Sequence 12: 4.7 m core length (120.8 m to 125.5 m) or 4.24 m true width
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4.7 m interval, 5 assays between 97.9 and 98.89% SiO2
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Sequence 13: 2.8 m core length (126.1 m to 128.9 m) or 2.53 m true width
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2.8 m interval, 2 assays between 97.92 and 98.94% SiO2
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Sequence 14: 4.45 m core length (130.4 m to 134.85 m) or 4.02 m true width
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4.45 m interval, 4 assays between 97.88 and 98.48% SiO2
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Sequence 15: 2.05 m core length (140.1 m to 142.15 m) or 1.85 m true width
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1 assay at 99.03% SiO2
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2.05 m interval, 2 assays between 98.8 and 99.03% SiO2
Drill Hole GF15-24 Details
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Located 206 m northeast of the channel R13 on the 'H' Quartzite and 303 m northwest of the 'G' quartzite zone.
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Total 44 samples with sampling length 60.3 m in the quartzite or 47.82 m true width
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26 of 44 samples returning assays ranging from 97.99 to 99.41% SiO2 over combined width of 35.6 meters
Sequence of Assayed Silica Oxide Contents (Over 98% SiO2)
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Sequence 1: 10.0 m core length (25.4 m to 35.4 m) or 7.93 m true width
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3 assays between 99.07 and 99.31% SiO2
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10.0 m interval, 8 assays between 98.58 and 99.31% SiO2
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Sequence 2: 3.1 m core length (36.3 m to 39.4 m) or 2.46 m true width
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1 assay of 99.41% SiO2
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3.1 m interval, 2 assays between 98.93 and 99.41% SiO2
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Sequence 3: 6.7 m core length (40.8 m to 47.5 m) or 5.31 m true width
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6.7 m interval, 5 assays between 97.99 and 98.46% SiO2
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Sequence 4: 3.45 m core length (51.55 m to 55.0 m) or 2.74 m true width
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1 assay of 99.4% SiO2
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3.45 m interval, 2 assays 98.3 and 99.08% SiO2
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Sequence 5: 10.2 m core length (57.25 m to 67.45 m) or 8.09 m true width
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10.2 m interval, 7 assays between 98.16 and 98.85% SiO2
Drill Hole GF15-26 Details
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Located 109 m northeast of the channel R13 on the 'H' Quartzite and 342 m northwest of the 'G' quartzite zone.
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Total 60 samples with sampling length of 80.4 m in the quartzite or 73.0 m true width
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37 of 60 samples returning assays ranging from 97.9 to 99.6% SiO2 over combined width of 51.7 meters
Sequence of Assayed Silica Oxide Contents (Over 98% SiO2)
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Sequence 1: 6.6 m core length (6.1 m to 12.7 m) or 6.1 m true width
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4 assays between 99.01 and 99.6% SiO2
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6.6 m interval, 4 assays between 98.47 and 99.6% SiO2
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Sequence 2: 4.5 m core length (14.5 m to 19.0 m) or 4.16 m true width
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4.5 m interval, 4 assays between 97.92 and 98.29% SiO2
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Sequence 3: 6.65 m core length (24.05 m to 30.7 m) or 6.14 m true width
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6.65 m interval, 4 assays between 98.31 and 98.97% SiO2
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Sequence 4: 8.6 m core length (32.7 m to 41.3 m) or 7.95 m true width
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8.6 m interval, 6 assays between 98.0 and 98.86% SiO2
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Sequence 5: 5.0 m core length (45.0 m to 50.0 m) or 4.62 m true width
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5.0 m interval, 4 assays between 97.9 and 98.29% SiO2
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Sequence 6: 3.95 m core length (51.6 m to 55.55 m) or 3.65 m true width
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3.95 m interval, 3 assays between 98.02 and 98.85% SiO2
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Sequence 7: 10.0 m core length (57.0 m to 67.0 m) or 9.24 m true width
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1 assay at 99.22% SiO2
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10.0 m interval, 7 assays between 97.99 and 99.22% SiO2
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Sequence 8: 3.8 m core length (69.2 m to 73.0 m) or 3.51 m true width
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3.8 m interval, 2 assays between 98.42 and 98.96% SiO2
Drill Hole GF15-29 Details
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Located 325 m west of the channel R13 on the 'H' Quartzite and 455 m northwest of the 'G' quartzite zone.
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Total 27 samples with sampling length 36.8 m in the quartzite or 34.75 m true width
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13 of 27 samples returning assays ranging from 97.95 to 99.93% SiO2 over combined width of 18.55 meters
Sequence of Assayed Silica Oxide Contents (Over 98% SiO2)
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Sequence 1: 9.0 m core length (163.75m to 172.75 m) or 8.5 m true width
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1 assay at 99.93% SiO2
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9.0 m interval, 6 assays between 97.95 and 99.93% SiO2
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Sequence 2: 6.15 m core length (177.45 m to 183.6 m) or 5.81 m true width
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1 assay at 99.07% SiO2
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6.15 m interval, 4 assays between 98.2 and 99.07% SiO2
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Sequence 3: 2.9 m core length (186.6 m to 189.5 m) or 2.74 m true width
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2.9 m interval, 2 assays between 98.09 and 98.28% SiO2
About Rogue Resources Inc.
With its diverse portfolio of properties, all of which are in good standing, the Company has the ability to focus its efforts and finances on the project that demonstrates the greatest market potential for return, the Femelle Silica Project. The projected completion of the extension by Québec Hydro of high voltage power to within 4 km of Femelle by the spring of 2016 is seen as a great foundational point to launch our silica rich quartzite property.
The Femelle Silica Project is located approximately 42 km north of Baie-Saint Paul, situated on the St. Lawrence River, and is 4 km northeast of the Mine Sitec silica mine, in operation for over fifty years. Access to the project is via a paved highway and well maintained forestry access roads.
Qualified Person
The Lac de la Grosse Femelle exploration project is under the direct supervision of Eddy Canova, P Geo., and Senior Vice-President of the Company, a Qualified Persons ('QP') as defined by National Instrument 43-101, assisted by Alain-Jean Beauregard, P.Geo., and Daniel Gaudreault, Eng., Geo. of Geologica Inc., and Dr. Trygve Hoy, P.Eng, PhD, all independent QPs as defined by National Instrument 43-101. The Company's QP has approved the scientific and technical content of this release.
On Behalf of Rogue Resources Inc.
John de Jong
CEO & President
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain disclosures in this release constitute forward-looking statements, including timing of completion of exploration work. In making the forward-looking statements in this release, the Company has applied certain factors and assumptions that are based on the Company's current beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company, including that the Company is able to obtain any government or other regulatory approvals, that the Company is able to procure personnel, equipment and supplies required for its exploration and development activities in sufficient quantities and on a timely basis and that actual results are consistent with management's expectations. Although the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect, and the forward-looking statements in this release are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause future results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, among others, those matters identified in its continuous disclosure filings, including its most recently filed MD&A. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.