- Published: 14 October 2016
- Written by Editor
Auryn Resources Commences Work on Peruvian Portfolio
In 2016/17, the Company will undertake the following at Huilacollo:
- A multi-spectral analysis for clays to identify high temperature structures indicative of gold mineralization in Q4 2016;
- A high resolution geochemical sampling, trenching and geologic mapping across the entire land package to be completed by Q1, 2017; and,
- An initial 3,000 to 5,000 meter drill program estimated to commence in Q1, 2017.
The Baños del Indio project is considered by Auryn to be one of the largest untested high sulphidation alteration systems in Peru and shares many similarities to the La Coipa mine complex in northern Chile where economic mineralization is principally located beneath steam heated epithermal alteration. The project is comprised of 5,000 hectares and is characterized by a 9 km by 6 km alteration system that has seen only very limited surface sampling to date.
In 2017 the company will undertake the following at Baños del Indio :
- A multi-spectral analysis for clays to identify high temperature structures indicative of gold mineralization in Q4, 2016;
- A property wide induced polarization geophysical survey to identify potential fault zones; and,
- An initial 2,500 meter discovery based drill program anticipated for Q4 2017.
Sombrero gold -- copper-skarn system:
The Sombrero property is comprised of 3,800 hectares and is located in the Eocene-Oligocene aged copper gold porphyry and skarn belt that hosts the Las Bambas and Tintaya deposits. The project is characterized by several high-grade gold and copper surficial grab samples and remains undrilled. Auryn has identified over 20 km of potential contact between limestones and intrusives on the project that are prospective for skarn mineralization (see figure 4).
In 2016/17, the Company will undertake the following at Sombrero:
- Reprocessing of magnetics and induced polarization geophysical surveys to aid in drill targeting in Q4 2016; and,
- A geological mapping and geochemical sampling program across the property to be completed by Q2, 2017;
- An Initial trenching program to identify high-grade mineralization under quaternary cover in Q2, 2017; and,An initial drill program consisting of 2,000 meters in Q4 2017.
Curibaya gold -- copper porphyry system:
The early staged Curibaya property comprises 31,600 hectares within the Miocene Cu-Au porphyry belt that hosts the Cerro Verde, Cuajone, Quellaveco, and Tocquepala deposits. The project is transected by the regional Incapuio fault zone and subsidiary structures that are collectively interpreted as one of the fundamental controls for both epithermal and porphyry styles of mineralization. Auryn conducted a property wide stream sediment sampling survey and identified an 8 km x 6 km area of drainage basins that are anomalous in both gold and copper (see figure 5).
In 2016/17, the Company will undertake the following at Curibaya:
- Geologic mapping and geochemical sampling within anomalous drainage basins in Q4, 2016.
Further work based on results to be determined.
Shawn Wallace President and CEO stated, "We are excited to have started our work programs across our Peruvian Portfolio, the projects we were fortunate to acquire are located in some of the most prospective mineral belts in the country. Each project is at various stages of exploration and all represent excellent exploration opportunities." Mr. Wallace further stated "Our portfolio as a whole has now become active across every project, the next 18 months will be exceptionally busy for us with exploration and drilling in support of our goal of making multiple significant gold discoveries."
To view Figures 1-5 with comments, visit the following link:http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/1072601_F1-5.pdf
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AURYN RESOURCES INC.
Shawn Wallace, President & Director
Michael Henrichsen, P.Geo, COO of Auryn, is the Qualified Person who assumes responsibility for the technical disclosures in this press release.
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