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White Metal Files NI 43-101 Technical Report and Mineral Resource Estimate on SEDAR, Taranis Copper-Silver Project, Namibia

White Metal Resources Corp. (TSXV: WHM) (FSE: CGK1) (OTC Pink: TNMLF) ("White Metal" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has filed a National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") Technical Report in support of the Mineral Resource Estimate on the Okohongo Cu-Ag Deposit (the "Okohongo Deposit"), announced by the Company on August 18, 2021 (see White Metal news release dated August 18, 2021). The Okohongo Deposit is located within its 95%-owned Taranis (Okohongo) Cu-Ag Project (the "Project" or "Property"), as defined by Exclusive Prospecting Licence ("EPL") 7071 and covers about 13,825 hectares in the Kaoko Copperbelt, northwestern Namibia.

Michael Stares, President & CEO of White Metal, stated, "The Company is very pleased with the outcome of the new Mineral Resource Estimate and it will continue to advance the Namibian Project while at the same time looking for a partner that sees the same upside and potential that the Company sees in the Property. White Metal has proven that there is room to grow and improve the Okohongo Deposit and excellent copper-silver potential along strike to the north and south of the deposit. As I have stated in the past, the Company sees the demand for copper remaining strong which will only increase the future value of the Okohongo Deposit and Project."

Mineral Resource Estimate

The Inferred Mineral Resources (Table 1) of the Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE") for the Okohongo Deposit, were modelled and calculated using 3,226 metres of Reverse Circulation ("RC") drilling in 28 drill holes (518 chip samples in resource) and 781.70 metres of historical diamond drill core in 4 holes (63 core samples in resource).

The area covered by the resource is about 740 m (east-west) and 720 m (north-south). Using a cut-off grade of 0.30% Cu and assuming 10% geological loss, the study reported approximately 7.7-million-tonnes grading 1.55% Cu and 26.77 g/t Ag with a calculated copper equivalent (CuEq) of 1.82% Cu. A grade-tonnage sensitivity analysis is provided in Table 2.

The MRE, with an effective date of August 11, 2021, was prepared by Caracle Creek International Consulting MINRES (Pty) Ltd. ("CCIC MINRES"), South Africa, in accordance with current CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves.

Table 1. Mineral Resource Estimate Statement for the Okohongo Cu-Ag Deposit, Namibia (0.30% Cu cut-off).

ClassificationTonnes5Cu (%)Ag (g/t)CuEq3Cu (t)Ag (oz)CuEq (t)
Inferred7,706,7321.5526.771.82119,2566,634,133139,891

 

  1. The independent Qualified Person for the Mineral Resource Estimate, as defined by NI 43-101, is Mr. Sivanesan (Desmond) Subramani (Pri. Sci. Nat. - 400184/06), Caracle Creek International Consulting MINRES (Pty) Ltd. (CCIC MINRES), South Africa. The effective date of the Mineral Resource Estimate is August 11, 2021.
  2. These Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves as they do not have demonstrated economic viability. The quantity and grade of reported Inferred Resources in this Mineral Resource Estimate are uncertain in nature and there has been insufficient exploration to define these Inferred Resources as Indicated or Measured, however it is reasonably expected that the majority of Inferred Mineral Resources could be upgraded to Indicated Mineral Resources with continued exploration.
  3. Copper equivalent (CuEq) was calculated using a copper price of US$3.75/lb and a silver price of US$25.00/oz and applying the formula: CuEq = Cu% + (Ag g/t * 0.01).
  4. A cut-off grade of 0.30% Cu was used for the low- and high-grade domains. The cut-off grade was determined on the basis of core assay geostatistics and drill core lithologies for the deposit, and by comparison to analogous deposit types.
  5. Tonnages are reported applying a geological loss of 10%, to account for unknown geological discontinuities; 10% is based on experience of other deposits in similar geological settings.
  6. Geological and block models for the Mineral Resource Estimate used data from a total of 24 surface reverse circulation drill holes, completed by White Metal in January-February 2021, and four re-sampled historical diamond drill holes (completed by Teck in 2008 and INV Metals in 2011). The drill hole database was validated prior to resource estimation and QA/QC checks were made using industry-standard control charts for blanks, RC chips sample duplicates, and commercial certified reference material (standards and blanks) inserted into assay batches by White Metal and by comparison of umpire RC chip sample assays performed at a second laboratory.
  7. Estimates in Table 1 have been rounded to two significant figures.
  8. The Inferred Mineral Resources were constrained by a Lerchs-Grossmann conceptual open-pit envelope that was developed using the following optimization parameters: i) metal prices of US$3.75/lb copper and US$25.00/oz silver; ii) an overall pit slope of 55 degrees; iii) bulk mining costs of US$2.00/t (ore) and US$1.00/t (waste), derived from other comparative copper projects in African copper belts; iv) processing costs and G&A estimated at US$7.80/t; and v) plant recoveries assumed to be 80% copper and 80% silver.
  9. The Mineral Resource Estimate was prepared following the CIM Estimation of Mineral Resources & Mineral Reserves Best Practice Guidelines (November 29, 2019).
  10. The geological model as applied to the Mineral Resource Estimate comprises eight individual wireframes that were created for each grade domain.
  11. The block model was prepared using Datamine Studio RM software. A 50 m x 50 m x 5 m block model was created, and samples were composited at 1.0 m-intervals. Grade estimation from drill hole data was carried out for Cu and Ag using the Ordinary Kriging interpolation method.
  12. Grade estimation was validated by comparison of input and output statistics, swath plot analysis, and by visual inspection of the assay data, block model, and grade shells in cross-sections.
  13. The applied average specific gravity (2.45 t/m3) was determined on the basis of CCIC MINRES's in-house library of SG and bulk-density measurements from similar deposits in the African copper belts.

Table 2. Grade-tonnage sensitivity analysis for the Okohongo Cu-Ag Deposit, Namibia.

Cut-off
(%Cu)
Original
Tonnes
Adjusted
Tonnes5
SG Cu
(%)
Ag
(g/t)
CuEq3Cu Metal
(t)
Ag Metal
(oz)
CuEq
Metal (t)
0.08,647,6757,782,9082.451.5326.541.80119,4596,641,266140,115
0.18,647,6757,782,9082.451.5326.541.80119,4596,641,266140,115
0.28,647,6757,782,9082.451.5326.541.80119,4596,641,266140,115
0.38,563,0357,706,7322.451.5526.771.82119,2566,634,133139,891
0.47,729,2896,956,3602.451.6829.091.97116,6816,506,902136,920
0.57,631,6026,868,4422.451.6929.401.99116,3206,491,169136,510
0.67,602,7386,842,4642.451.7029.441.99116,1826,476,379136,326
0.77,435,1246,691,6122.451.7229.712.02115,1976,392,448135,080
0.87,083,4016,375,0612.451.7730.312.07112,7726,212,486132,095

 

Figures and information about the Mineral Resource Estimate can be viewed on the Company's website (https://www.whitemetalres.com/taranis-okohongo-cu-ag.html).

Assays, Quality Assurance/Quality Control and Assay Procedures

Mr. Nico Scholtz, a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 (Pri. Sci. Nat. - 400299/07), was responsible for the RC drilling and sampling program, including quality assurance ("QA") and quality control ("QC"). The RC chip samples were collected from the drill using a 3-tier riffle splitter to split the sample and representative chip samples were collected and logged onsite. Samples were taken at 1-metre-intervals. Samples were securely transported to the Activation Laboratories Ltd. ("Actlabs") preparation lab in Windhoek, Namibia.

Once the main RC chip samples were prepared, Actlabs in Windhoek, Namibia sent the sample pulps directly to Actlabs in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada for analyses. Actlabs is an ISO/IEC 7025 accredited lab and is independent of White Metal. The samples were first analysed with 4-Acid "Near Total" Digestion (1F2) with ICP-OES finish for Ag, Cu and a suite of 33 other elements. Subsequently, samples with Ag greater than 100 ppm (above Ag upper detection limit) were analysed with Fire Assay Gravimetric (8-Ag) and samples with Cu greater than 10,000 ppm (above Cu upper detection limit) were analysed with sodium peroxide fusion with ICP-OES finish (8-Peroxide ICP). Wet sample was transported to the lab without splitting, dried at the Actlabs facility in Windhoek and split afterwards.

A quality control and quality assurance ("QA/QC") program consisting of the regular insertion of Certified Reference Material ("CRM"), copper standards and blanks, into the sample stream by the Company was in place as was the industry standard internal QA/QC practices used by Actlabs. A CRM copper-silver standard was inserted approximately every 20 samples, a control blank was inserted every 15 samples and a duplicate taken every 30 samples. A total of 24 duplicate RC chip samples were analysed at independent referee lab ALS Global, an ISO/IEC 7025 accredited lab, based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Qualified Persons and Data Verification

The independent Principal Author of the Technical Report is Mr. Nico Scholtz (Pri. Sci. Nat. - 400299/07), a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101, and is responsible for the entire Technical Report. The independent Co-Author of the Technical Report is Mr. Sivanesan (Desmond) Subramani (Pri. Sci. Nat. - 400184/06), a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101, and is responsible for the Mineral Resource Estimate.

Dr. Scott Jobin-Bevans (P.Geo., APGO #0183), a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 and a Director and VP Exploration for White Metal, has reviewed and approved all of the scientific and technical content of this news release.

About White Metal Resources Corp.:

White Metal Resources Corp. is a junior exploration company exploring in Canada and southern Africa. The Company's two key properties are the Flagship Tower Stock Gold Project in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada and the Okohongo Copper-Silver Project in Namibia, Africa. For more information about the Company please visit www.whitemetalres.com.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

"Michael Stares"
President & CEO

For further information please contact:

Michael Stares
President & CEO
White Metal Resources Corp.
Phone: +1 (807) 358-2420

Nancy Massicotte
Investor Relations
White Metal Resources Corp.
Phone: +1 (604) 507-3377
TF: +1 (866) 503-3377
Email: ir@whitemetalres.com

Thomas Do
Investor Relations Manager
CHF Capital Markets
Phone: +1 (416) 868-1079 x 232
Email: thomas@chfir.com

THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE HAS NOT REVIEWED AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

The information contained herein contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements relate to information that is based on assumptions of management, forecasts of future results, and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. Any statements that express predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements."

Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: risks related to failure to obtain adequate financing on a timely basis and on acceptable terms; risks related to the outcome of legal proceedings; political and regulatory risks associated with mining and exploration; risks related to the maintenance of stock exchange listings; risks related to environmental regulation and liability; the potential for delays in exploration or development activities or the completion of feasibility studies; the uncertainty of profitability; risks and uncertainties relating to the interpretation of drill results, the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits; risks related to the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; results of prefeasibility and feasibility studies, and the possibility that future exploration, development or mining results will not be consistent with the Company's expectations; risks related to gold price and other commodity price fluctuations; and other risks and uncertainties related to the Company's prospects, properties and business detailed elsewhere in the Company's disclosure record. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. Actual events or results could differ materially from the Company's expectations or projections.

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