Tumipampa: three types of gold mineralization uncovered
Montr�al, Qu�bec, July 15, 2008 � Dynacor Gold Mines Inc. (Dynacor TSX: DNG) is pleased to report the exploration results that it has obtained on its 100% owned Tumipampa property. In late 2007, the Company began an 11,000 meter drilling campaign and a surface exploration programme. Initial results were reported in February 2008 (see Press Release dated February 12, 2008) and the Company now reports on all the results obtained during the first 6 months of 2008.
THE TUMIPAMPA PROJECT
The Tumipampa project is located 500 km from the city of Lima, in the Chapimarca district, Province of Aymaraes, Department of Ap�r�mac. Dynacor Gold owns a total of 2,650 hectares which are adjacent to concessions being explored by the following companies: Yamana Gold, Bear Creek and Southern Peru. The area is composed of quartzite (Soraya formation) and limestone (Ferrobamba formation) of the Cretaceous, which contain important epithermal Au deposits, these structures are intruded by the Ap�rimac batholite, a well known metallotect that is related to many porphyric Cu and Au deposits in Peru.
Overall, the results obtained suggest that three different types of mineralization can be encountered on the Tumipampa property, namely:
1. Gold bearing vein structures with variable widths ranging from 0.1 to 7 meters that are generally orientated along a N20�E/70�NW dip. The veins are mainly made-up of pyrite, chalcopyrite, hematite, iron oxides and grey-white quartz associated with the Soraya formation and the Ap�rimac batholite.
2. Disseminated gold mineralization associated with breccias in the quartzite rock.
3. Gold, copper and iron mineralization associated with Skarn-type deposit at the interface between limestones and marbles (Ferrobamba formation) and the intrusive body.
DRILLING RESULTS
In Table 1, the results for 12 drill holes are summarized including the veins or structures intersected.
TABLE 1: TUMIPAMPA 2008 DIAMOND DRILLING RESULTS
|
|
Drill hole data |
Intersection Depth (m) |
Width |
Mineralization |
Vein |
Drill hole |
Orienta. |
Inclin. |
Total length |
Struc-ture (m) |
Mine-ralized (m) |
Au g/t |
Cu (%) |
Ag (oz/t) |
Zn (%) |
Vein 1 |
HDD1 |
N 40� E |
-60 |
99.80 |
44.00 - 46.45 |
2.45 |
1.15 |
20.20 |
0.011 |
0.045 |
0.012 |
Vein 1 |
HDD2 |
N 4� E |
-65 |
98.00 |
84.40 - 88.70 |
4.30 |
1.30 |
0.005 |
0.001 |
0.016 |
0.003 |
Manto Dorado |
HDD3 |
S 50� E |
-80 |
101.50 |
26.10 - 52.22 |
26.12 |
1.40 |
12.800 |
Trace |
0.500 |
0.005 |
Manto Dorado |
HDD4 |
S 60� E |
-76 |
135.00 |
29.50 - 61.70 |
30.26 |
3.57 |
0.103 |
0.011 |
0.058 |
0.050 |
Manto Dorado |
HDD5 |
S 60� E |
-78 |
104.20 |
54.40 � 61.50 |
6.43 |
0.73 |
4.240 |
0.021 |
0.019 |
0.006 |
Manto Dorado |
HDD6 |
S 60� E |
-78 |
124.20 |
40.30 � 56.60 |
15.00 |
1.20 |
23.800 |
0.077 |
0.090 |
0.013 |
Rosa vein |
HDD7 |
N 75� E |
-30 |
145.00 |
32.00 � 35.75 |
3.25 |
0.65 |
13.800 |
0.054 |
0.090 |
0.013 |
Vein A |
HDD7-1 |
|
|
|
107.60 � 110.40 |
2.80 |
2.80 |
Trace |
0.007 |
0.072 |
0.053 |
Vein A |
HDD8 |
N 75� E |
-45 |
125.00 |
40.05 � 42.20 |
2.06 |
1.28 |
1.245 |
0.003 |
0.048 |
0.005 |
Caja vein |
HDD8-1 |
|
|
|
45.00 � 47.75 |
2.63 |
2.63 |
2.154 |
0.002 |
0.016 |
0.003 |
Rosa vein |
HDD9 |
N 75� E |
-40 |
134.50 |
48.85 � 52.00 |
2.78 |
2.78 |
0.029 |
0.001 |
0.068 |
0.006 |
Split vein |
HDD9-1 |
|
|
|
56.50 � 56.85 |
0.34 |
0.34 |
17.700 |
0.001 |
0.058 |
0.014 |
Vein A |
HDD9-2 |
|
|
|
122.60 � 124.10 |
1.49 |
1.49 |
0.006 |
0.002 |
0.016 |
0.026 |
Vein A |
HDD10 |
N 75� E |
-35 |
85.60 |
65.10 � 67.05 |
1.94 |
1.94 |
0.132 |
Trace |
Trace |
0.009 |
Tumi vein |
HDD11 |
N 75� E |
-35 |
250.85 |
99.85 � 101.65 |
1.38 |
1.38 |
1.870 |
0.001 |
0.045 |
0.005 |
Rosa vein |
HDD11-1 |
|
|
|
137.50 � 145.80 |
7.39 |
2.76 |
6.332 |
0.002 |
0.073 |
0.004 |
Manto Dorado |
HDD12 |
E |
-35 |
126.50 |
74.75 � 91.83 |
14.94 |
1.95 |
0.175 |
0.003 |
0.022 |
0.006 |
Apart from the Manto Dorado structure that was intercepted by drill holes HDD3, 4, 5, 6 and 12, six vein structures namely the veins 1, Rosa, A, Caja, Split and Tumi were intersected and had gold grades ranging from traces to 20.2 g/t. The Rosa vein is a new discovery that was uncovered by drill holes HDD7, 9 and 11-1 and the intercepts had gold grades of 13.8, 0.029 and 6.33 g/t, respectively. In order to ensure that international Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures were followed an independent expert was contracted (Geologica Groupe Conseil inc of Val d�Or, Canada) to validate the description of the cores and the sampling procedures used.
SURFACE EXPLORATION
10 channel and grab samples were also taken from surface outcroppings of the breccia in the quartzite rock of the Soraya formation that show evidence of disseminated gold mineralization and are reported in Table 2 below.
TABLE 2 - DISSEMINATED GOLD MINERALIZATION IN THE QUARZITE OF THE SORAYA FORMATION
Sample number |
Type |
Width
(m) |
Au g/t |
Ag
ppm |
Cu
ppm |
Mo
ppm |
55711 |
Channel |
0.35 |
0.05 |
|
|
|
55729 |
Channel |
0.45 |
0.81 |
0.9 |
82 |
62 |
55730 |
Channel |
0.30 |
0.39 |
1.6 |
158 |
23 |
55731 |
Channel |
0.60 |
0.04 |
|
|
|
55736 |
Channel |
1.50 |
0.26 |
0.5 |
24 |
2 |
55737 |
Channel |
2.00 |
0.80 |
0.6 |
23 |
7 |
55739 |
Channel |
1.30 |
0.15 |
0.5 |
13 |
5 |
55741 |
Channel |
0.70 |
0.11 |
0.5 |
20 |
4 |
55742 |
Grab |
|
0.06 |
|
|
|
55744 |
Grab |
|
0.79 |
0.5 |
14 |
1 |
Finally, in Table 3 , the results for 25 channel and grab samples taken from surface outcroppings of the limestone Ferrobamba (Skarn) formation are reported. These samples showed gold, silver and copper mineralisation. 3 samples had approximately 1% copper and gold mineralisation ranging from 2.67g/t to 9.88 g/t. Twelve samples returned gold grades of over 1 g/t and up to 15.65 g/t.
TABLE 3: 25 CHANNEL AND GRAB SAMPLES TAKEN FROM SURFACE OUTCROPPINGS OF THE FERROBAMBA (SKARN) FORMATION
Sample number |
Type |
Width
(m) |
Au g/t |
Ag
ppm |
Cu
ppm |
Mo
ppm |
1025 |
Channel |
0.80 |
1.06 |
|
|
|
1026 |
Channel |
0.70 |
15.65 |
1.7 |
17 |
4 |
1027 |
Grab |
|
1.06 |
|
|
|
1257 |
Grab |
|
0.17 |
1.0 |
20 |
|
1258 |
Grab |
|
0.28 |
3.0 |
32 |
|
1267 |
Grab |
|
0.15 |
0.9 |
8 |
|
1292 |
Channel |
1.50 |
0.10 |
|
|
|
1294 |
Channel |
1.50 |
0.33 |
|
|
|
1298 |
Channel |
0.85 |
0.57 |
|
|
|
1299 |
Channel |
1.60 |
0.11 |
|
|
|
1321 |
Channel |
1.50 |
0.05 |
|
|
|
1326 |
Channel |
1.50 |
0.06 |
|
|
|
1399 |
Channel |
0.85 |
0.34 |
|
|
|
1442 |
Channel |
0.65 |
3.72 |
|
|
|
1088 |
Channel |
0.50 |
0.70 |
|
|
|
1089 |
Channel |
0.50 |
0.09 |
|
|
|
1090 |
Channel |
1.20 |
4.21 |
29.6 |
10000 |
8 |
1091 |
Channel |
0.60 |
1.57 |
|
|
|
1097 |
Channel |
0.50 |
1.85 |
|
|
|
1251 |
Channel |
0.60 |
9.88 |
140.0 |
13300 |
|
1252 |
Channel |
0.50 |
1.61 |
3.0 |
2880 |
|
1253 |
Channel |
0.30 |
2.67 |
17.0 |
10000 |
|
1254 |
Channel |
0.80 |
1.45 |
3.0 |
3440 |
|
1255 |
Channel |
0.30 |
1.17 |
24.0 |
2820 |
|
1256 |
Channel |
|
0.13 |
1.0 |
303 |
|
The Company is currently working on the full interpretation of these results and the conclusions will be reported as soon as they are available. Nevertheless, based on the results in Table 3 the Company�s chief geologist, Alonso Sanchez, decided to immediately initiate an exploratory drill hole, of the newly discovered Skarn structure, that is currently underway. The results from this drill hole will be reported as soon as the results are available.
Chemical analysis was done by ALS CHEMEX laboratories in Lima and strict QA/QC protocols were followed.
Alonso S�nchez, Chief Geologist, having graduated from the Universidad National de Ingenier�a is Dynacor Gold's "Qualified Person" and is responsible for the technical information contained in this press release. Thus, Mr. S�nchez can testify to the precision and exactitude of the data and the mining and geological knowledge of the Tumipampa property, as required by National Instrument 43-101 and its annexes with respect to the reporting and content of this press release.
ABOUT DYNACOR GOLD MINES INC.
Dynacor is a gold exploration and mining company, that has been active in Peru through its subsidiaries since 1996. The Company�s assets include the Acari, Casaden and Tumipampa exploration properties. The Acari mill produces gold by custom milling. Dynacor�s strength and competitive advantage comes with the experience and knowledge the Company has developed while working in Peru. Its pride remains in maintaining respect and positive w ork ethics toward its employees, partners and local communities.
For more information, please contact:
Jean Martineau
President & CEO
Dynacor Gold Mines Inc.
514 288-3224
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