Mayfair Provides Details on Open Pit Design Consideration and Confidence Drill Program to Support Preparation of Fenn-Gib Pre-Feasibility Study
- Targeting near surface high-grade mineralization to support open pit mining operation
- Reverse circulation drill program planned to improve confidence in the zone targeted for early years of operations at Fenn-Gib
The Company's updated mineral resource estimate for the
For the PFS, the Company is targeting a mine design focused on the high-grade mineralization in the upper elevations of the open pit MRE to maximize the feed grade to the proposed processing plant. It is anticipated that the design will include a conventional drill and blast, with truck and shovel open pit mining operation supplying the plant. By applying a strategy that emphasizes an elevated cut-off grade targeting the high-grade near surface mineralization within the MRE, the result will maximize the value of the Fenn-Gib asset in the short-term while maintaining the integrity of the overall resource.
Figure 1 shows the possible pit outline of a design using 0.8g/t COG and targeting a high-grade pit.
Table 1: Fenn-Gib Open-Pit MRE effective date:
INDICATED |
Cutoff |
Tonnes ('000) |
Au |
Au |
>0.7 |
64,563 |
1.26 |
2,615,000 |
|
>0.6 |
82,125 |
1.13 |
2,984,000 |
|
>0.5 |
105,644 |
1.00 |
3,397,000 |
|
>0.4 |
137,251 |
0.87 |
3,839,000 |
|
>0.3 |
181,302 |
0.74 |
4,313,000 |
|
INFERRED |
Cutoff |
Tonnes ('000) |
Au |
Au |
>0.7 |
1,140 |
0.96 |
35,000 |
|
>0.6 |
1,799 |
0.85 |
49,000 |
|
>0.5 |
2,710 |
0.75 |
65,000 |
|
>0.4 |
4,729 |
0.62 |
94,000 |
|
>0.3 |
8,921 |
0.49 |
141,000 |
Notes:
1. |
Effective date of this updated mineral resource estimate is |
2. |
All mineral resources have been estimated in accordance with |
3. |
Mineral Resources reported demonstrate reasonable prospect of eventual economic extraction, as required under NI 43-101. Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. |
4. |
Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.30 g/t Au for an open-pit mining scenario using a 50° pit slope angle. Cut-off grades are based on a price of |
5. |
Ounce (troy) = metric tonnes x grade / 31.10348. All numbers have been rounded to reflect the relative accuracy of the estimate. |
6. |
The quantity and grade of reported Inferred Resources are uncertain in nature and there has not been sufficient work to define these Inferred Resources as Indicated or Measured Resources. It is reasonably expected that many of the Inferred Mineral Resources could be upgraded to Indicated Mineral Resources with continued exploration. |
7. |
Tonnages and ounces in the tables are rounded to the nearest thousand. Numbers may not total due to rounding. |
Reverse Circulation Drilling Program to Commence in Summer 2025
To provide additional data and improve confidence in the near surface high-grade zone of mineralization targeted in the early years of the proposed mine plan, Mayfair plans to complete a 20,000-metre reverse circulation ("RC") drill program at Fenn-Gib. The RC drilling program is to be completed in two stages. The first stage of the RC drill program is planned to begin in the summer of 2025, utilizing the existing onsite road network to partially test the near surface high grade zone. The second stage of the RC drill program will begin after the 2025 winter freeze-up, when ground conditions improve to allow Mayfair to more effectively complete the remaining RC drill program. This program will also advance additional diamond drilling with open pit geotechnical holes for improved clarity on pit wall designs needed for future operations.
Mayfair Evaluating Potential to Uplist to NYSE American Exchange
The Company is pleased to report that it is reviewing the potential to uplist to the NYSE American Exchange from the current OTCQX listing in the United States. Mayfair is reviewing the listing requirements and potential timelines to complete the uplisting process. The Company intends to provide further updates on the potential uplisting for Mayfair shares in the future.
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