Mineros Announces Initial Mineral Resource Estimate for the Guillermina Deposit at its Hemco Property, Nicaragua
(all dollar amounts are expressed in
HIGHLIGHTS:
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The Guillermina Deposit (“Guillermina”) initial Mineral Resource estimate comprises:
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Indicated Mineral Resources: 1,286 thousand tonnes (kt) averaging 0.71 g/t Au, 23.3 g/t Ag, 6.60% Zn, and 3.13 g/t gold equivalent1 (AuEq), containing 30 thousand ounces (koz) Au, 962 koz Ag, 187 million pounds (Mlb) Zn, and 129 koz of AuEq.
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Inferred Mineral Resources: 1,286 kt averaging 1.32 g/t Au, 30.2 g/t Ag, 5.73% Zn, and 3.66 g/t AuEq, containing 55 koz Au, 1,250 koz Ag, 162 Mlb Zn, and 152 koz AuEq.
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Indicated Mineral Resources: 1,286 thousand tonnes (kt) averaging 0.71 g/t Au, 23.3 g/t Ag, 6.60% Zn, and 3.13 g/t gold equivalent1 (AuEq), containing 30 thousand ounces (koz) Au, 962 koz Ag, 187 million pounds (Mlb) Zn, and 129 koz of AuEq.
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Guillermina is open, both laterallyand to depth, with excellent potential for the delineation of additional zones of mineralization as exploration continues.
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Guillermina presents a promising opportunity that could significantly contribute to the future development of the
Porvenir Project .
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Figure 1. Guillermina location map
“We are pleased to have reached this milestone at Guillermina, one of several key targets in our portfolio of organic growth projects,” stated
Guillermina is located on the Hemco Property in the Mining Triangle district centered around the towns of Bonanza, Rosita and Siuna in northeastern
Table 1. Guillermina Deposit Mineral Resource Statement (effective
Classification |
Cut-Off |
Tonnes |
NSR |
Grade |
Contained Metal |
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NSR Value |
(kt) |
$/t |
Au
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Ag
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Zn
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AuEq
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Au
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Ag
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Zn
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AuEq
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Indicated |
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1,286 |
142 |
0.71 |
23.3 |
6.60 |
3.13 |
30 |
962 |
187 |
129 |
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Inferred |
1,286 |
155 |
1.32 |
30.2 |
5.73 |
3.66 |
55 |
1,250 |
162 |
152 |
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Mineral Resource reporting notes: |
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Building on drilling results from the
Recognizing the potential for polymetallic mineral production at the
Following positive results from the previous campaign, drilling efforts in 2023 focused on confirming the extensions of the mineralization, with 11 holes drilled for a total of 1,898 m. By 2024, the campaign advanced to infill drilling to improve the definition of mineralization, with 6,498 m drilled across 40 holes. The core of the mineralized vein was drilled at approximately 50 m spacing.
The initial Mineral Resource estimate on Guillermina includes the results of 9,798 m in 61 diamond drill holes completed between 2011 and
An NSR value was assigned to blocks to validate the geological interpretation and for resource reporting. NSR represents the estimated dollar value per tonne of mineralized material after accounting for smelter terms, including revenues, treatment and refining charges, penalties, smelter losses, transportation, and sales charges. The NSR calculation is based on metallurgical testing at the
Table 2. Recovery Curves Used for Guillermina.
Metallurgical Recovery |
Min |
Max |
Cu (%) Thresholds |
Formula |
REC_AU |
0 |
92.3 |
≥0.7 |
108.553 - 6.110*Au (g/t) - 0.870*Ag (g/t) + 2.245*Zn (%) + 5.827*Ln(Pb (%)) - 13.223*Ln(S (%)) |
≥0.5 to <0.7 |
108.553 + 0.860*Au (g/t) - 0.870*Ag (g/t) + 2.245*Zn (%) + 5.827*Ln(Pb (%)) - 13.223*Ln(S (%)) |
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<0.5 |
108.553 + 1.942*Au (g/t) - 0.870*Ag (g/t) + 2.245*Zn (%) + 5.827*Ln(Pb (%)) - 13.223*Ln(S (%)) |
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REC_AG |
0 |
81.9 |
≥0.85 |
65.355 + 2.885*Au (g/t) - 1.066*Ag (g/t) - 11.986*Zn (%) + 2.573*Ln(Pb (%)) |
<0.85 |
65.355 + 2.885*Au (g/t) - 1.066*Ag (g/t) - 1.756*Zn (%) + 2.573*Ln(Pb (%)) |
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REC_ZN |
0 |
92.2 |
≥0 |
96.382 + 0.472*Au (g/t) - 2.746*Ln(Ag (g/t)) + 2.377*Ln(Cu (%)) + 5.362*Ln(Zn (%)) |
Standard smelting and refining charges were applied to the various concentrates. It was assumed that the concentrates would be marketed internationally. NSR factors are summarized in Table 3.
Table 3. Mineral Resource NSR Factors
Metal |
Unit |
Factor |
Au |
$ per g Au |
53.12 |
Ag |
$ per g Ag |
0.41 |
Zn |
$ per % Zn |
1,755.54 |
The NSR value is assigned to blocks using the following equation:
NSRTOTAL =
A bench and fill mining method was evaluated for Guillermina, applying the parameters that were used for the
Table 4. Operating Cost Assumptions for Cut-Off Value Calculation Mineros
Operating Cost |
Bench & Fill with Backfill |
($/t) |
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Mining |
36.56 |
Processing |
28.13 |
Power |
14.88 |
Tailings |
2.89 |
Total |
82.46 |
Notes:
- All costs include G&A.
- Numbers may not add due to rounding.
For the purposes of demonstrating reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction, Mineral Resources are constrained within underground reporting shapes generated in Deswik Stope Optimizer (DSO) using a minimum mining width of one metre and an NSR cut-off value of
There are no known legal, political, environmental, or other risks that could materially affect the potential development of Mineral Resources at Guillermina.
QUALITY ASSURANCE, QUALITY CONTROL, AND DATA VERIFICATION
Mineros has implemented a quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program aligned with industry best practices, in which certified reference materials (standards), duplicates, and blanks are routinely inserted into the sample stream to assess precision, accuracy, contamination and bias. All standards, duplicates and blanks are validated and any batches that fail QA/QC are reanalyzed.
Diamond drill core samples are selected by geologists on site; sample intervals are typically one metre in length, ranging from a minimum of 0.2 metres to a maximum of two metres. HTW-diameter diamond drill core to be sampled is cut in half lengthwise, with one half of the core stored on-site in wooden core boxes and the other half packed by Mineros geologists in plastic bags with tamper-proof seals, with a chain of custody procedure for delivery to the
Until
Initially, the samples were sent for sample preparation with a chain of custody procedures for delivery to Bureau Veritas. Sample preparation was carried out following the PREP70-250 package (crushing of the entire sample to ≥70% passing 2-mm mesh, pulverization of 250 g ≥ 85% 75 µm. Samples were shipped to Bureau Veritas laboratory in
Bureau Veritas is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by the
As of
Samples, standards, duplicates, and blanks are analyzed for gold using a standard fire assay method (30 g aliquot) and AAS. Assays over 10 ppm are reanalyzed by 30 g fire assay with gravimetric finish. All samples are analyzed for a 51-element suite, using aqua regia digestion and an ICP-ES/MS finish.
All coarse rejects and pulps from both labs were returned and stored by the Company in a secure warehouse at the Hemco Property facility. Five percent of pulps are sent to secondary laboratory and analyzed using methods analogous to those at the primary laboratory.
NEXT STEPS
The 2025 drilling campaign at Guillermina commenced in
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES
In accordance with applicable Canadian securities regulatory requirements, all Mineral Resource estimates disclosed in this news release have been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and are classified in accordance with the CIM Standards.
Mineral Resources, which are not Mineral Reserves, do not have demonstrated economic viability. Pursuant to the CIM Standards, Mineral Resources have a higher degree of uncertainty than Mineral Reserves as to their existence as well as their economic and legal feasibility. Inferred Mineral Resources, when compared with Measured or Indicated Mineral Resources, have the least certainty as to their existence, and it cannot be assumed that all or any part of an Inferred Mineral Resource will be upgraded to an Indicated or Measured Mineral Resource as a result of continued exploration. Pursuant to NI 43-101, Inferred Mineral Resources may not form the basis of any economic analysis, including any feasibility study. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to assume that all or any part of a Mineral Resource exists, will ever be converted into a Mineral Reserve, or is or will ever be economically or legally mineable or recovered.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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Forward looking information is based upon estimates and assumptions of management in light of management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, as of the date of this news release. While the Company considers these assumptions to be reasonable, the assumptions are inherently subject to significant business, social, economic, political, regulatory, competitive and other risks and uncertainties, contingencies and other factors that could cause actual actions, events, conditions, results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those projected in the forward-looking information. Many assumptions are based on factors and events that are not within the control of the Company and there is no assurance they will prove to be correct.
For further information of these and other risk factors, please see the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s annual information form dated
The Company cautions that the foregoing lists of important assumptions and factors are not exhaustive. Other events or circumstances could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated or projected and expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking information contained herein. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.
Forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release and the Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, except as and to the extent required by applicable securities laws.
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1 Metal price assumptions, recoveries and grades used to calculate gold equivalent (AuEq) are set out in Notes 6 and 7 to Table 1 below in this press release. |
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