VANCOUVER, Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Jet Gold Corp. (TSX-V: JAU) today announced positive results from a recently completed exploration and trenching program on its 100% controlled Big Hammer gold, silver and tellurium property. Big Hammer is a low elevation property, accessible year-round and located 13 km southeast of Terrace, BC. It is serviced by a paved public road, existing forest resource roads and bridges, and CN rail. Big Hammer was discovered in 2007 by the BC Geologic Survey and classified as a "new gold discovery."
In announcing the results, Brad J. Moynes, JetGold President and CEO stated: "We are very encouraged by our recent assay results, in particular the number of assays with gold values above 10 grams per tonne and some as high as 93 grams per tonne. In addition, a good number of the assays indicated grades of gold that warrant further exploration."
Jet Gold's initial exploration of Big Hammer included 280 samples of exposed roadcuts over a total distance of 1,400m. These roadcut samples, taken in successive five meter increments, were taken for the purpose of geochemical prospecting. An additional 117 grab, chip and channel samples were taken elsewhere on the Big Hammer property, including 47 samples from newly trenched sections of the 380 vein (380 m elevation), the 380 vein extension and the 625 vein (625 m elevation). All 397 samples were analyzed by AGAT Labratories of Mississauga, Ontario.
16 samples collected from the 380 vein produced the following results:
Sample |
Type |
Gold (Au) grams/tonne |
Silver (Ag) grams/tonne |
Tellurium (Te) grams/tonne |
E5210875 | 1.2m chip | 11.0 | 66 | 50 |
E5210876 | 1.2m chip | 1.69 | 35 | 15 |
E5210877 | 1.0m chip | 4.92 | 122 | 23 |
E5210878 | grab | 12.4 | 177 | 124 |
E5210880 | 2.0m chip | 5.91 | 194 | 87 |
E5210881 | grab | 14.8 | 186 | 140 |
E5210882 | grab | 10.46 | 252 | 94 |
E5210883 | grab | 12.65 * | 202 | 119 |
E5210888 | 1.0m chip | 8.81 | 100 | 92 |
E5210889 | 2.7m channel | 48.34 * | 118 | 331 |
E5210890 | 1.0m chip | 93.89 * | 105 | 946 |
E5210895 | grab | 8.85 | 95 | 72 |
E5210896 | grab | 1.33 | 16 | 9 |
E5210897 | grab | 2.99 | 77 | 1 |
E5210922 | Grab | 0.23 | 7.0 | 2 |
E5210923 | 0.75m chip | 3.85 | 146 | 28 |
* Fire assay values
Background & Methodology
JetGold's disclosures of a technical or scientific nature in this news release have been reviewed and approved by Donald G Strachan, M.Sc, CPG, JetGold's Consulting Geologist, who serves as a Qualified Person under the definition of National Instrument 43-101.
Rock samples, sampling locations, sampling methodology and sample submission methodology, discussed in this news release, were reviewed and approved by Donald G Strachan, M.Sc, CPG. All samples were collected by JetGold's geologists, designated representatives, managers, supervisors or by trained personnel under the supervision of Donald G Strachan, M.Sc, CPG. Samples collected remained under the control of JetGold or its designated representatives until delivered to the laboratory responsible for sample preparation or analysis. Rock samples were prepared for assay at AGAT Laboratories preparation facility in Terrace, BC, and analyzed at their Mississauga laboratory under work orders 11D5188887 and 11D5188888. Samples were analyzed for gold by fire assay with ICP-OES finish (202052) and for 51 other elements by conventional ICP/ICP-MS finish (201074 - aqua regia digestion). Over limit gold (>10 g/t) samples were re-assayed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish. The Big Hammer property represents an early stage exploration property and does not contain any mineral resources as defined by National Instrument 43-101.
For the purposes of this news release, the following sample collection definitions apply:
Grab | A high grade opportunity sample |
Chip | A systematic, representative, vertical sample across the thickness of a near-horizontal planar structure (vein) |
Channel | A systematic, representative, horizontal sample along the near-horizontal strike of a planar structure (vein) |
Tonne | One metric tonne = 1000 kg |
JetGold is a Canadian resource exploration company actively developing gold, silver, copper, zinc, molybdenum and tellurium mineral resource properties in British Columbia, Canada. The company is currently undertaking exploration of its two unique precious metal properties [Big Hammer and Silver Bay] and a base metal property [Kshish].
Big Hammer | Gold/silver/tellurium (Au/Ag/Te) property located 13 km southeast of Terrace | |
Silver Bay | Silver/zinc (Ag/Zn) property located in west central BC | |
Kshish | Molybdenum (Mo) property located 15 km northeast of Terrace |
JetGold is strategically investing in the Terrace and Smithers mining districts of British Columbia based on excellent road access, abundant power and water supply and close proximity to the CN rail line and the Fairview Terminal deep water container port in Prince Rupert. The port is an important part of the Government of Canada's "Asia-Pacific Gateway & Corridor Initiative" and the Province of British Columbia's "Pacific Gateway" strategy.
Additional information at: www.jetgoldcorp.com
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Jet Gold Corp. (TSX.V: JAU)
"Brad J. Moynes"
Brad J. Moynes
President & CEO
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Statements containing forward-looking information express, as at the date of this news release, the Company's plans, estimates, forecasts, projections, expectations or beliefs as to future events or results and are believed to be reasonable based on information currently available to the Company.
Forward-looking statements and information are based on assumptions that financing and personnel will be available when required and on reasonable terms, and all necessary regulatory approvals and shareholder approval will be obtained, none of which are assured and are subject to a number of other risks and uncertainties
There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.
SOURCE Jet Gold Corp.
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