Category: Windfall
OSISKO WINDFALL DRILLING DISCOVERS NEW GOLD ZONE NEAR LYNX 4
60.7 g/t Au Over 5.0 Metres
(Toronto, March 23, 2022) Osisko Mining Inc. (OSK:TSX. “Osisko” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to provide new analytical results from the ongoing drill program at its 100% owned Windfall gold project located in the Abitibi greenstone belt, Urban Township, Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Québec.
Expansion drilling in the Lynx 4 area has defined a new sub-vertical zone located 80 metres south-west of wireframe LX4-3449 and 150 metres under wireframe LX4-3451. The new mineralization is currently defined by 18 intercepts (13 new intercepts and five holes previously reported, results presented below) over an area measuring 200 metres x 300 metres and remains open for expansion in several directions. High-grade mineralization typical of the Lynx area defines the new zone with disseminated pyrite associated with strong pervasive silica alteration hosted in a sericitized rhyolite. This new zone is located outside the January 2022 mineral resource estimate (see Osisko news release dated January 10, 2022), and with continued definition drilling will result in a new resource wireframe.
Osisko Chief Executive Officer John Burzynski commented: “The expansion program at Windfall continues to pay dividends as illustrated by today’s announcement of a new zone outside our current resources. These results confirm how prolific the Lynx area is with respect to resource growth. We will continue to selectively target open areas where previous holes highlight strong potential for additional ounces.”
Selected high-grade intercepts include: 60.7 g/t Au over 5.0 metres in OSK-W-21-2601; 76.4 g/t Au over 3.6 metres in OSK-W-21-2540-W3; and 30.5 g/t Au over 2.0 metres in OSK-W-21-2369-W3. Maps showing hole locations and full analytical results are available at www.osiskomining.com. Maps: Long Section_LX4 EN New Zone_20220323, Long Section_LX4 EN Ext_20220323, PR_EN_20220323_Lynx4-New Zone.
Hole No. | From (m) | To
(m) |
Interval (m) | Au (g/t) uncut | Au (g/t) cut to 100 g/t | Corridor |
OSK-W-21-1949-W14 | 1307.1 | 1313.0 | 5.9 | 3.57 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 1311.6 | 1311.9 | 0.3 | 11.6 | ||
OSK-W-21-2369-W3 | 1261.8 | 1264.5 | 2.7 | 5.16 | Lynx 4 | |
1267.0 | 1269.0 | 2.0 | 30.5 | 24.9 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 1268.1 | 1268.4 | 0.3 | 137 | 100 | |
OSK-W-21-2540-W3 | 1409.4 | 1413.0 | 3.6 | 76.4 | 24.2 | Lynx 4 |
including | 1409.4 | 1410.1 | 0.7 | 368 | 100 | |
1416.3 | 1419.0 | 2.7 | 7.02 | Lynx 4 | ||
1420.8 | 1423.0 | 2.2 | 5.80 | Lynx 4 | ||
OSK-W-21-2540-W6 | 1361.8 | 1364.0 | 2.2 | 4.74 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 1361.8 | 1362.3 | 0.5 | 20.6 | ||
1409.0 | 1411.0 | 2.0 | 20.6 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 1409.3 | 1409.8 | 0.5 | 76.6 | ||
1480.0 | 1483.0 | 3.0 | 4.25 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 1482.5 | 1483.0 | 0.5 | 11.8 | ||
1490.2 | 1495.0 | 4.8 | 5.84 | Lynx 4 | ||
OSK-W-21-2601 | 1328.1 | 1332.0 | 3.9 | 5.30 | Lynx 4 | |
1426.5 | 1431.5 | 5.0 | 60.7 | 45.6 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 1426.5 | 1426.8 | 0.3 | 282 | 100 | |
1459.0 | 1461.0 | 2.0 | 7.39 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 1459.6 | 1460.0 | 0.4 | 36.3 | ||
OSK-W-21-2369-W3* | 1215.9 | 1218.0 | 2.1 | 5.17 | Lynx 4 | |
1223.7 | 1226.1 | 2.4 | 15.5 | |||
OSK-W-20-2170-W6** | 1367.8 | 1370.0 | 2.2 | 6.61 | Lynx 4 | |
1379.0 | 1381.0 | 2.0 | 14.5 | |||
1384.0 | 1386.4 | 2.4 | 6.70 |
Notes: True widths are estimated at 55 – 80% of the reported core length interval. See “Quality Control and Reporting Protocols” below. *Results previously released on April 27, 2021, **results previously released on January 11, 2021, and October 7, 2020.
Drill hole location
Hole No. | Azimuth (°) | Dip (°) | Length (m) | UTM E | UTM N | Elevation | Section |
OSK-W-21-1949-W14 | 105 | -57 | 1332 | 453440 | 5435479 | 401 | 3825 |
OSK-W-21-2369-W3 | 130 | -56 | 1415 | 453424 | 5435566 | 410 | 3850 |
OSK-W-21-2540-W3 | 117 | -60 | 1470 | 453465 | 5435640 | 410 | 3925 |
OSK-W-21-2540-W6 | 117 | -60 | 1541 | 453465 | 5435640 | 410 | 3925 |
OSK-W-21-2601 | 125 | -61 | 1500 | 453425 | 5435657 | 413 | 3900 |
Lynx Zone
Mineralization occurs as grey to translucent quartz-carbonate-pyrite-tourmaline veins and pyrite replacement zones and stockworks. Vein-type mineralization is associated with haloes of pervasive sericite-pyrite ± silica alteration and contain sulphides (predominantly pyrite with minor amounts of chalcopyrite, sphalerite, galena, arsenopyrite, and pyrrhotite) and local visible gold. Replacement mineralization is associated with strong pervasive silica-sericite-ankerite ± tourmaline alteration and contains disseminated pyrite from trace to 80% with local visible gold. Pyrite stockworks can form envelopes that reach several tens of metres in thickness. Fuchsite alteration is common and is spatially constrained to near the gabbros. Mineralization occurs at or near geological contacts between felsic porphyritic or fragmental intrusions and the host rhyolites or gabbros and can locally be hosted along the gabbro-rhyolite contact.
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed, prepared and approved by Mr. Louis Grenier, M.Sc.A., P.Geo. (OGQ 800), Director of Exploration for Osisko’s Windfall gold project, who is a “qualified person” as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”).
Quality Control and Reporting Protocols
True width determination is estimated at 55-80% of the reported core length interval for the zone. Assays are uncut except where indicated. Intercepts occur within geological confines of major zones but have not been correlated to individual vein domains at this time. Reported intervals include minimum weighted averages of 3.5 g/t Au diluted over core lengths of at least 2.0 metres. NQ core assays were obtained by either 1-kilogram screen fire assay or standard 50-gram fire-assaying-AA finish or gravimetric finish at (i) ALS Laboratories in Val d’Or, Québec, Vancouver, British Colombia, Lima, Peru or Vientiane, Laos (ii) Bureau Veritas in Timmins, Ontario. The 1-kilogram screen assay method is selected by the geologist when samples contain coarse gold or present a higher percentage of pyrite than surrounding intervals. Selected samples are also analyzed for multi-elements, including silver, using a Four Acid Digestion-ICP-MS method at ALS Laboratories. Drill program design, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (“QA/QC”) and interpretation of results is performed by qualified persons employing a QA/QC program consistent with NI 43-101 and industry best practices. Standards and blanks are included with every 20 samples for QA/QC purposes by the Corporation as well as the lab. Approximately 5% of sample pulps are sent to secondary laboratories for check assay.
About the Windfall Gold Deposit
The Windfall gold deposit is located between Val-d’Or and Chibougamau in the Abitibi region of Québec, Canada. The Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE“) defined by Osisko, as disclosed in the news release dated January 10, 2022 is supported by the technical report entitled “Mineral Resource Estimate Update for the Windfall Project” dated February 10, 2022 (with an effective date of October 21, 2021), and assuming a cut-off grade of 3.50 g/t Au, comprises 565,000 tonnes at 11.6 g/t Au (210,000 ounces) in the measured mineral resource category, 8,907,000 tonnes at 10.5 g/t Au (2,994,000 ounces) in the indicated mineral resource category and 13,035,000 tonnes at 8.6 g/t Au (3,585,000 ounces) in the inferred mineral resource category. The key assumptions, parameters and methods used to estimate the mineral resource estimate disclosed in the January 10, 2022, news release, certain of which are described in the January 10, 2022, news release, are further described in the full technical report for this updated mineral resource estimate in accordance with NI 43-101 and is available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) under the Corporation’s issuer profile. The Windfall gold deposit is currently one of the highest-grade resource-stage gold projects in Canada and has world-class scale. Mineralization occurs in three principal zones: Lynx, Main Zone, and Underdog. Mineralization is generally comprised of sub-vertical zones following intrusive porphyry contacts plunging to the northeast. The resources are defined from surface to a depth of 1,600 metres as it now includes the Triple 8 (T8) zone. The resources excluding T8 are defined from surface to a depth of 1,200 metres. The deposit remains open along strike and at depth. Mineralization has been identified at surface in some areas and as deep as 2,625 metres in others with significant potential to extend mineralization down-plunge and at depth.
About Osisko Mining Inc.
Osisko is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold resource properties in Canada. Osisko holds a 100% interest in the high-grade Windfall gold deposit located between Val-d’Or and Chibougamau in Québec and holds a 100% undivided interest in a large area of claims in the surrounding Urban Barry area and nearby Quévillon area (over 2,500 square kilometres).
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on expectations, estimates, projections and interpretations as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves predictions, expectations, interpretations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often, but not always, using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “interpreted”, “management’s view”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “potential”, “feasibility”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. This news release contains the forward-looking information pertaining to, among other things: the Windfall gold deposit being one of the highest-grade resource-stage gold projects in Canada and having world-class scale; the key assumptions, parameters and methods used to estimate the mineral resource estimate disclosed in this news release; the prospects, if any, of the Windfall gold deposit; timing and ability of Osisko to file a technical report for the mineral resource estimate disclosed in this news release; the timing and ability of Osisko, if at all, to publish a feasibility study for the Windfall gold deposit; the amount and type of drilling to be completed and the timing to complete such drilling; the focus of the remaining infill drilling; the trend of grade increase; the Lynx zone remaining open to expansion down plunge; upgrading a inferred mineral resource to a measured mineral resource or indicated mineral resource category; future drilling at the Windfall gold deposit; the significance of historic exploration activities and results. Such factors include, among others, risks relating to the ability of exploration activities (including drill results) to accurately predict mineralization; errors in management’s geological modelling; the ability of Osisko to complete further exploration activities, including (infill) drilling; property and royalty interests in the Windfall gold deposit; the ability of the Corporation to obtain required approvals; the results of exploration activities; risks relating to mining activities; the global economic climate; metal prices; dilution; environmental risks; and community and non-governmental actions. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, Osisko cannot assure shareholders and prospective purchasers of securities of the Corporation that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither Osisko nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking information. Osisko does not undertake, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
John Burzynski
Chief Executive Officer
Telephone (416) 363-8653
OSISKO WINDFALL DRILLING INTERCEPT HIGH GRADE IN LYNX
431 g/t Au over 4.7 metres
(Toronto, March 16, 2022) Osisko Mining Inc. (OSK:TSX. “Osisko” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to provide new analytical results from the ongoing drill program at its 100% owned Windfall gold project located in the Abitibi greenstone belt, Urban Township, Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Québec.
Significant new analytical results presented below include 50 intercepts in 27 drill holes (2 from surface, 25 from underground) and 8 wedges. The infill intercepts are located inside defined January 2022 mineral resource estimate (“MRE”) blocks (see Osisko news release dated January 10, 2022). The expansion intercepts are located outside the January 2022 MRE blocks and either expand resource wireframes or are in a defined zone or corridor but do not yet correlate to a specific wireframe.
Osisko Chief Executive Officer John Burzynski commented: “The Lynx infill and expansion drill programs continue to impress with respect to both high-grade and width. A third of today’s intercepts are greater than an ounce per ton gold and a third are greater than five meters in length. Drilling at Windfall remains focused on Lynx and other strategic areas.”
Selected high-grade intercepts include: 431 g/t Au over 4.7 metres and 32.6 g/t Au over 3.4 metres in WST-21-0929B; 187 g/t Au over 5.4 metres in OSK-W-21-2601-W1; 103 g/t Au over 6.6 metres in WST-21-0907; 65.5 g/t Au over 7.4 metres in OSK-W-21-2605-W1; 45.2 g/t Au over 8.5 metres in WST-21-0934; 22.1 g/t Au over 12.0 metres in OSK-W-21-2613-W1; 116 g/t Au over 2.1 metres in WST-21-0994; 36.0 g/t Au over 6.4 metres in OSK-W-21-1949-W16; 42.1 g/t Au over 5.2 metres in WST-21-0689A and 23.9 g/t Au over 5.6 metres in OSK-W-21-2381-W3. Maps showing hole locations and full analytical results are available at www.osiskomining.com. Maps: Long Section_All zones In EN 20220316, Long Section_All zones Ex EN 20220316, PR_EN_20220316_Surface, PR_EN_20220316_UG.
Infill Drilling
Hole No. | From (m) | To (m) | Interval (m) | Au (g/t) uncut | Au (g/t) cut to 100 g/t | Zone | Corridor |
OSK-W-21-1949-W16 | 624.7 | 631.1 | 6.4 | 36.0 | 22.6 | LXM_3388 | Lynx |
including | 629.6 | 630.0 | 0.4 | 298 | 100 | ||
and | 630.0 | 630.4 | 0.4 | 116 | 100 | ||
OSK-W-21-2287-W12 | 1200.3 | 1202.5 | 2.2 | 14.3 | LX4_3449 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 1200.3 | 1201.2 | 0.9 | 31.8 | |||
OSK-W-21-2564-W1 | 742.0 | 744.1 | 2.1 | 33.9 | 25.9 | TLX_3171 | Triple Lynx |
including | 742.7 | 743.2 | 0.5 | 134 | 100 | ||
OSK-W-21-2605 | 1304.0 | 1306.0 | 2.0 | 7.18 | LX4_3445 | Lynx 4 | |
OSK-W-21-2605-W1 | 1295.7 | 1303.1 | 7.4 | 65.5 | 25.0 | LX4_3449 | Lynx 4 |
including | 1296.4 | 1296.8 | 0.4 | 754 | 100 | ||
and | 1296.8 | 1297.7 | 0.9 | 142 | 100 | ||
OSK-W-21-2613-W1 | 980.0 | 982.9 | 2.9 | 7.04 | TLX_3161 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 981.8 | 982.9 | 1.1 | 14.6 | |||
1116.0 | 1128.0 | 12.0 | 22.1 | 19.9 | TLX_3160 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 1118.2 | 1119.0 | 0.8 | 132 | 100 | ||
and | 1127.0 | 1128.0 | 1.0 | 68.0 | |||
1131.0 | 1133.0 | 2.0 | 5.13 | TLX_3160 | Triple Lynx | ||
WST-21-0689A | 217.8 | 223.0 | 5.2 | 42.1 | 24.7 | TLX_3161 | Triple Lynx |
including | 220.0 | 220.5 | 0.5 | 281 | 100 | ||
WST-21-0713 | 26.7 | 33.0 | 6.3 | 5.34 | LXM_3303 | Lynx | |
including | 32.1 | 33.0 | 0.9 | 18.3 | |||
WST-21-0877 | 328.5 | 331.0 | 2.5 | 7.63 | LSW_3556 | Lynx SW | |
including | 329.2 | 329.5 | 0.3 | 56.5 | |||
WST-21-0907 | 527.7 | 534.3 | 6.6 | 103 | 32.4 | LX4_3401 | Lynx 4 |
including | 530.4 | 531.4 | 1.0 | 565 | 100 | ||
WST-21-0929B | 550.4 | 553.8 | 3.4 | 32.6 | 12.7 | LX4_3404 | Lynx 4 |
including | 553.0 | 553.3 | 0.3 | 326 | 100 | ||
564.8 | 569.5 | 4.7 | 431 | 62.6 | LX4_3430 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 564.8 | 565.6 | 0.8 | 293 | 100 | ||
and | 565.6 | 566.4 | 0.8 | 2010 | 100 | ||
and | 567.0 | 568.0 | 1.0 | 147 | 100 | ||
WST-21-0933A | 331.0 | 333.5 | 2.5 | 4.76 | TLX_3166 | Triple Lynx | |
498.4 | 500.4 | 2.0 | 31.2 | 25.2 | LX4_3450 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 499.0 | 499.3 | 0.3 | 140 | 100 | ||
WST-21-0934 | 481.1 | 489.6 | 8.5 | 45.2 | 22.9 | LX4_3430 | Lynx 4 |
including | 483.6 | 484.5 | 0.9 | 236 | 100 | ||
and | 485.9 | 486.2 | 0.3 | 323 | 100 | ||
WST-21-0948 | 504.6 | 506.8 | 2.2 | 27.9 | 23.1 | LX4_3409 | Lynx 4 |
including | 504.6 | 504.9 | 0.3 | 136 | 100 | ||
WST-21-0956 | 244.6 | 246.6 | 2.0 | 41.9 | TLX_3121 | Triple Lynx | |
251.0 | 253.3 | 2.3 | 40.5 | TLX_3121 | Triple Lynx | ||
including | 252.0 | 252.5 | 0.5 | 96.7 | |||
WST-21-0961 | 199.0 | 201.1 | 2.1 | 17.8 | TLX_3161 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 199.7 | 200.4 | 0.7 | 52.1 | |||
WST-21-0964 | 484.0 | 486.0 | 2.0 | 3.87 | LX4_3401 | Lynx 4 | |
WST-21-0967 | 219.5 | 221.8 | 2.3 | 9.91 | TLX_3161 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 220.1 | 220.6 | 0.5 | 45.4 | |||
WST-21-0970 | 466.4 | 468.4 | 2.0 | 9.06 | LX4_3430 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 468.1 | 468.4 | 0.3 | 57.5 | |||
476.0 | 478.3 | 2.3 | 6.34 | LX4_3444 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 476.7 | 477.0 | 0.3 | 22.2 | |||
WST-21-0978A | 315.4 | 317.6 | 2.2 | 20.4 | TLX_3131 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 316.2 | 316.6 | 0.4 | 98.4 | |||
WST-21-0981 | 178.7 | 181.1 | 2.4 | 20.9 | TLX_3161 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 178.7 | 179.0 | 0.3 | 65.7 | |||
WST-21-0991 | 328.0 | 330.0 | 2.0 | 40.5 | 35.8 | LHW_3212 | Lynx HW |
including | 328.5 | 329.2 | 0.7 | 114 | 100 | ||
WST-21-0994 | 181.3 | 183.4 | 2.1 | 116 | 40.7 | TLX_3184 | Triple Lynx |
including | 181.9 | 182.6 | 0.7 | 325 | 100 | ||
WST-21-0995 | 25.7 | 27.8 | 2.1 | 5.57 | TLX_3161 | Triple Lynx | |
30.9 | 33.0 | 2.1 | 7.46 | TLX_3161 | Triple Lynx | ||
WST-21-0996A | 194.6 | 200.3 | 5.7 | 6.65 | TLX_3164 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 198.8 | 199.1 | 0.3 | 47.7 | |||
225.0 | 231.0 | 6.0 | 4.10 | TLX_3169 | Triple Lynx | ||
381.0 | 383.0 | 2.0 | 4.18 | TLX_3191 | Triple Lynx | ||
including | 381.3 | 381.7 | 0.4 | 20.2 | |||
WST-21-0997 | 555.0 | 557.2 | 2.2 | 9.24 | LX4_3404 | Lynx 4 | |
WST-22-1000 | 147.3 | 155.5 | 8.2 | 8.26 | TLX_3161 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 150.3 | 150.8 | 0.5 | 44.8 | |||
WST-22-1002 | 250.0 | 252.0 | 2.0 | 20.7 | LHW_3224 | Lynx HW | |
including | 251.0 | 252.0 | 1.0 | 41.4 | |||
268.0 | 270.0 | 2.0 | 3.63 | LHW_3224 | Lynx HW | ||
WST-22-1007 | 199.4 | 201.7 | 2.3 | 9.11 | TLX_3161 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 199.8 | 200.2 | 0.4 | 29.4 |
Notes: True widths are estimated at 55 – 80% of the reported core length interval. See “Quality Control and Reporting Protocols” below. LX4 = Lynx 4, LHW = Lynx Hanging Wall, LXM = Lynx Main, LSW = Lynx Southwest and TLX = Triple Lynx.
Expansion Drilling
Hole No. | From (m) | To (m) | Interval (m) | Au (g/t) uncut | Au (g/t) cut to 100 g/t | Zone | Corridor |
OSK-W-21-2381-W3 | 919.0 | 921.0 | 2.0 | 4.28 | TLX | Triple Lynx | |
959.8 | 962.7 | 2.9 | 12.9 | TLX | Triple Lynx | ||
including | 961.5 | 961.9 | 0.4 | 51.0 | |||
997.0 | 1002.6 | 5.6 | 23.9 | TLX_3158 | Triple Lynx | ||
including | 997.0 | 997.4 | 0.4 | 50.6 | |||
OSK-W-21-2540-W5 | 1134.0 | 1136.0 | 2.0 | 22.8 | TLX | Triple Lynx | |
including | 1134.0 | 1135.1 | 1.1 | 41.3 | |||
OSK-W-21-2601-W1 | 1004.6 | 1010.0 | 5.4 | 187 | 71.8 | TLX_3158 | Triple Lynx |
including | 1005.4 | 1007.8 | 2.4 | 330 | 100 | ||
and | 1008.3 | 1008.6 | 0.3 | 325 | 100 | ||
OSK-W-21-2647 | 1364.0 | 1366.5 | 2.5 | 16.6 | TLX_3172 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 1365.0 | 1365.6 | 0.6 | 62.4 | |||
WST-21-0927 | 588.0 | 593.5 | 5.5 | 4.60 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 588.0 | 588.7 | 0.7 | 25.6 | |||
650.3 | 661.0 | 10.7 | 5.79 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 651.0 | 651.7 | 0.7 | 21.7 | |||
WST-21-0970 | 448.9 | 451.4 | 2.5 | 17.4 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 449.9 | 450.5 | 0.6 | 65.0 | |||
WST-21-0992 | 242.1 | 244.2 | 2.1 | 11.8 | LXM | Lynx | |
including | 242.1 | 243.0 | 0.9 | 25.4 | |||
WST-21-0996A | 359.0 | 362.1 | 3.1 | 4.21 | TLX | Triple Lynx |
Notes: True widths are estimated at 55 – 80% of the reported core length interval. See “Quality Control and Reporting Protocols” below., LXM = Lynx Main, LX4 = Lynx 4 and TLX = Triple Lynx.
Drill hole location
Hole No. | Azimuth (°) | Dip (°) | Length (m) | UTM E | UTM N | Elevation | Section |
OSK-W-21-1949-W16 | 105 | -57 | 1014 | 453440 | 5435479 | 401 | 3825 |
OSK-W-21-2287-W12 | 116 | -53 | 1302 | 453607 | 5435714 | 404 | 4075 |
OSK-W-21-2381-W3 | 134 | -53 | 1392 | 453620 | 5435790 | 402 | 4125 |
OSK-W-21-2540-W5 | 117 | -60 | 1311 | 453465 | 5435640 | 410 | 3925 |
OSK-W-21-2564-W1 | 132 | -50 | 1152 | 452960 | 5435539 | 419 | 3425 |
OSK-W-21-2601-W1 | 125 | -61 | 1235 | 453425 | 5435657 | 413 | 3900 |
OSK-W-21-2605 | 112 | -55 | 1401 | 453552 | 5435669 | 408 | 4025 |
OSK-W-21-2605-W1 | 112 | -55 | 1380 | 453552 | 5435669 | 408 | 4025 |
OSK-W-21-2613-W1 | 114 | -53 | 1152 | 452981 | 5435549 | 420 | 3450 |
OSK-W-21-2647 | 100 | -61 | 1215 | 453525 | 5435704 | 405 | 4000 |
WST-21-0689A | 161 | -64 | 397 | 453356 | 5435272 | 16 | 3650 |
WST-21-0713 | 165 | 4 | 40 | 453359 | 5435194 | 84 | 3625 |
WST-21-0877 | 158 | -60 | 490 | 453105 | 5435065 | 231 | 3325 |
WST-21-0907 | 130 | -40 | 701 | 453375 | 5435297 | -26 | 3675 |
WST-21-0927 | 146 | -48 | 751 | 453321 | 5435235 | 54 | 3600 |
WST-21-0929B | 115 | -46 | 771 | 453506 | 5435327 | -90 | 3800 |
WST-21-0933A | 131 | -52 | 733 | 453222 | 5435121 | 135 | 3450 |
WST-21-0934 | 119 | -39 | 583 | 453507 | 5435332 | -47 | 3800 |
WST-21-0948 | 136 | -31 | 583 | 453374 | 5435296 | -26 | 3675 |
WST-21-0956 | 134 | -60 | 301 | 453508 | 5435328 | -7 | 3800 |
WST-21-0961 | 163 | -56 | 390 | 453507 | 5435327 | -7 | 3800 |
WST-21-0964 | 127 | -38 | 684 | 453374 | 5435297 | -26 | 3675 |
WST-21-0967 | 160 | -60 | 271 | 453506 | 5435327 | -7 | 3800 |
WST-21-0970 | 117 | -34 | 519 | 453507 | 5435333 | -47 | 3800 |
WST-21-0978A | 146 | -49 | 702 | 453508 | 5435327 | -7 | 3800 |
WST-21-0981 | 174 | -51 | 258 | 453358 | 5435296 | -149 | 3675 |
WST-21-0991 | 134 | -29 | 391 | 453461 | 5435326 | 32 | 3775 |
WST-21-0992 | 120 | -34 | 499 | 453507 | 5435333 | -47 | 3800 |
WST-21-0994 | 197 | -38 | 231 | 453357 | 5435296 | -148 | 3675 |
WST-21-0995 | 149 | -39 | 148 | 453440 | 5435223 | -159 | 3700 |
WST-21-0996A | 143 | -45 | 427 | 453358 | 5435297 | -149 | 3675 |
WST-21-0997 | 119 | -45 | 640 | 453506 | 5435326 | -90 | 3800 |
WST-22-1000 | 139 | -45 | 447 | 453359 | 5435297 | -149 | 3675 |
WST-22-1002 | 122 | -36 | 341 | 453507 | 5435332 | -48 | 3800 |
WST-22-1007 | 142 | -36 | 183 | 453345 | 5435313 | -67 | 3650 |
Lynx Zone
Mineralization occurs as grey to translucent quartz-carbonate-pyrite-tourmaline veins and pyrite replacement zones and stockworks. Vein-type mineralization is associated with haloes of pervasive sericite-pyrite ± silica alteration and contain sulphides (predominantly pyrite with minor amounts of chalcopyrite, sphalerite, galena, arsenopyrite, and pyrrhotite) and local visible gold. Replacement mineralization is associated with strong pervasive silica-sericite-ankerite ± tourmaline alteration and contains disseminated pyrite from trace to 80% with local visible gold. Pyrite stockworks can form envelopes that reach several tens of metres thick. Fuchsite alteration is common and is spatially constrained to near the gabbros. Mineralization occurs at or near geological contacts between felsic porphyritic or fragmental intrusions and the host rhyolites or gabbros and locally can be hosted along the gabbro-rhyolite contact.
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed, prepared and approved by Mr. Louis Grenier, M.Sc.A., P.Geo. (OGQ 800), Director of Exploration for Osisko’s Windfall gold project, who is a “qualified person” as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”).
Quality Control and Reporting Protocols
True width determination is estimated at 55-80% of the reported core length interval for the zone. Assays are uncut except where indicated. Intercepts occur within geological confines of major zones but have not been correlated to individual vein domains at this time. Reported intervals include minimum weighted averages of 3.5 g/t Au diluted over core lengths of at least 2.0 metres. NQ core assays were obtained by either 1-kilogram screen fire assay or standard 50-gram fire-assaying-AA finish or gravimetric finish at (i) ALS Laboratories in Val d’Or, Québec, Vancouver, British Colombia, Lima, Peru or Vientiane, Laos (ii) Bureau Veritas in Timmins, Ontario. The 1-kilogram screen assay method is selected by the geologist when samples contain coarse gold or present a higher percentage of pyrite than surrounding intervals. Selected samples are also analyzed for multi-elements, including silver, using a Four Acid Digestion-ICP-MS method at ALS Laboratories. Drill program design, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (“QA/QC”) and interpretation of results is performed by qualified persons employing a QA/QC program consistent with NI 43-101 and industry best practices. Standards and blanks are included with every 20 samples for QA/QC purposes by the Corporation as well as the lab. Approximately 5% of sample pulps are sent to secondary laboratories for check assay.
About the Windfall Gold Deposit
The Windfall gold deposit is located between Val-d’Or and Chibougamau in the Abitibi region of Québec, Canada. The Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE“) defined by Osisko, as disclosed in the news release dated January 10, 2022 is supported by the technical report entitled “Mineral Resource Estimate Update for the Windfall Project” dated February 10, 2022 (with an effective date of October 21, 2021), and assuming a cut-off grade of 3.50 g/t Au, comprises 565,000 tonnes at 11.6 g/t Au (210,000 ounces) in the measured mineral resource category, 8,907,000 tonnes at 10.5 g/t Au (2,994,000 ounces) in the indicated mineral resource category and 13,035,000 tonnes at 8.6 g/t Au (3,585,000 ounces) in the inferred mineral resource category. The key assumptions, parameters and methods used to estimate the mineral resource estimate disclosed in the January 10, 2022, news release, certain of which are described in the January 10, 2022, news release, are further described in the full technical report for this updated mineral resource estimate in accordance with NI 43-101 and is available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) under the Corporation’s issuer profile. The Windfall gold deposit is currently one of the highest-grade resource-stage gold projects in Canada and has world-class scale. Mineralization occurs in three principal zones: Lynx, Main Zone, and Underdog. Mineralization is generally comprised of sub-vertical zones following intrusive porphyry contacts plunging to the northeast. The resources are defined from surface to a depth of 1,600 metres as it now includes the Triple 8 (T8) zone. The resources excluding T8 are defined from surface to a depth of 1,200 metres. The deposit remains open along strike and at depth. Mineralization has been identified at surface in some areas and as deep as 2,625 metres in others with significant potential to extend mineralization down-plunge and at depth.
About Osisko Mining Inc.
Osisko is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold resource properties in Canada. Osisko holds a 100% interest in the high-grade Windfall gold deposit located between Val-d’Or and Chibougamau in Québec and holds a 100% undivided interest in a large area of claims in the surrounding Urban Barry area and nearby Quévillon area (over 2,500 square kilometres).
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on expectations, estimates, projections and interpretations as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves predictions, expectations, interpretations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often, but not always, using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “interpreted”, “management’s view”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “potential”, “feasibility”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. This news release contains the forward-looking information pertaining to, among other things: the Windfall gold deposit being one of the highest-grade resource-stage gold projects in Canada and having world-class scale; the key assumptions, parameters and methods used to estimate the mineral resource estimate disclosed in this news release; the prospects, if any, of the Windfall gold deposit; timing and ability of Osisko to file a technical report for the mineral resource estimate disclosed in this news release; the timing and ability of Osisko, if at all, to publish a feasibility study for the Windfall gold deposit; the amount and type of drilling to be completed and the timing to complete such drilling; the focus of the remaining infill drilling; the trend of grade increase; the Lynx zone remaining open to expansion down plunge; upgrading a inferred mineral resource to a measured mineral resource or indicated mineral resource category; future drilling at the Windfall gold deposit; the significance of historic exploration activities and results. Such factors include, among others, risks relating to the ability of exploration activities (including drill results) to accurately predict mineralization; errors in management’s geological modelling; the ability of Osisko to complete further exploration activities, including (infill) drilling; property and royalty interests in the Windfall gold deposit; the ability of the Corporation to obtain required approvals; the results of exploration activities; risks relating to mining activities; the global economic climate; metal prices; dilution; environmental risks; and community and non-governmental actions. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, Osisko cannot assure shareholders and prospective purchasers of securities of the Corporation that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither Osisko nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking information. Osisko does not undertake, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
John Burzynski
Chief Executive Officer
Telephone (416) 363-8653
OSISKO ANNOUNCES MOU WITH THE CREE FIRST NATION OF WASWANIPI TO TRANSPORT HYDROELECTRIC POWER TO WINDFALL
(Toronto, February 28, 2022) Osisko Mining Inc. (OSK:TSX, “Osisko” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi (the “CFNW”) whereby the CFNW will transport hydroelectric power to the Windfall project.
The CFNW will finance, build, own and operate a 120kV transmission line that will transport hydroelectricity to the Windfall project and surrounding area. As an end user, Osisko will pay transportation fees to the CFNW. The MOU outlines the principal terms of the agreement between Osisko and the CFNW which will ensure delivery of hydroelectricity to Osisko’s Windfall project for a nominal period of 18 years, with further extensions over the life of the Windfall mill.
The MOU solidifies the partnership approach between Osisko and the CFNW to natural resource development. Additionally, using hydroelectric power through the final stages of exploration and throughout the construction and operations phases will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the Windfall project’s dependency on fossil fuels.
CEO and Chairman of Osisko John Burzynski stated: “Osisko is proud to enter into this MOU with the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi, historically a new approach with respect to conducting business on Eeyou Istchee/James-Bay territory. The hydroelectric power transportation MOU is aligned with Osisko’s vision for sustainable development of natural resources, and with the CFNW’s vision of sustainable infrastructure within their traditional territory.
Chief Marcel Happyjack of the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi stated: “Osisko has consulted and worked with us as rightsholders since their acquisition of Windfall in August 2015. Their sustainable development approach is highlighted by the success of Miyuukaa Corp., our socio-economic development entity. This ownership opportunity is the culmination of years of mutual respect and collaboration. We are writing a new chapter in sustainable infrastructure development within the Eeyou Istchee/James Bay territory.”
About Osisko Mining Inc.
Osisko is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of precious metal resource properties in Canada. Osisko holds a 100% interest in the high-grade Windfall gold deposit located between Val-d’Or and Chibougamau in Québec and holds a 100% undivided interest in a large area of claims in the surrounding Urban Barry area and nearby Quévillon area (over 2,500 square kilometres).
Cautionary Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to the ability of Osisko to complete the negotiation and enter into final and additional documentation in relation to the provision or electricity on terms acceptable to it; the ability of CFNW to finance, build, own and operate the power line; objectives, goals or future plans; statements regarding development and the provision of supplies to support development. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, successful negotiation of documents; capital and operating costs varying significantly from estimates; delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental, environmental or other project approvals; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; changes in equity markets; inflation; fluctuations in commodity prices; delays in the development of projects; the other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development industry; and those risks set out in Osisko’s public disclosure record on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) under Osisko’s issuer profile. Although Osisko believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Osisko disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.
CONTACTS INFORMATION:
John Burzynski
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Telephone (416) 363-8653
John Kitchen
Miyuukaa Corp.
Director and Chief Executive Officer
Telephone (819) 856-7273
OSISKO WINDFALL DRILLING CONTINUES TO INTERCEPT HIGH GRADE
449 g/t Au over 2.3 metres in Lynx
(Toronto, February 24, 2022) Osisko Mining Inc. (OSK:TSX. “Osisko” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to provide new analytical results from the ongoing drill program at its 100% owned Windfall gold project located in the Abitibi greenstone belt, Urban Township, Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Québec.
Significant new analytical results presented below include 128 intercepts in 54 drill holes (6 from surface, 48 from underground) and 20 wedges. The infill intercepts are located inside defined January 2022 mineral resource estimate (“MRE”) blocks (see Osisko news release dated January 10, 2022). The expansion intercepts are located outside the January 2022 MRE blocks and either expand resource wireframes or are in a defined zone or corridor but do not yet correlate to a specific wireframe.
Osisko Chief Executive Officer John Burzynski commented: “Today’s drill results reinforce Windfall’s strong upside. We continue to be successful with our expansion drilling as illustrated by four new intercepts which expand Triple Lynx wireframe 3172 100 meters to the east as well as our headline hole from the Lynx hanging wall area. Infill drilling is continuing to intercept grade and width where anticipated, with the purpose of converting inferred blocks to the measured and indicated categories in support of the feasibility study to be completed later this year.”
Selected high-grade intercepts include: 449 g/t Au over 2.3 metres in WST-21-0935; 56.5 g/t Au over 6.9 metres in OSK-W-21-1949-W13; 52.7 g/t Au over 6.5 metres in OSK-W-21-1963-W10; 124 g/t Au over 2.6 metres in OSK-W-21-2601 and 21.8 g/t Au over 8.9 metres in OSK-W-21-2540-W7. Maps showing hole locations and full analytical results are available at www.osiskomining.com. Maps: Long Section_Infill EN-20220224, Long Section_Expan EN-20220224, PR_EN_20220224_Surface, PR_EN_20220224_UG.
Infill Drilling
Hole No. | From (m) | To (m) | Interval (m) | Au (g/t) uncut | Au (g/t) cut to 100 g/t | Zone | Corridor |
OSK-W-21-1871-W1 | 498.4 | 500.4 | 2.0 | 13.1 | CA2_2225 | Caribou | |
including | 499.0 | 499.4 | 0.4 | 65.3 | |||
OSK-W-21-1949-W10 | 1073.0 | 1075.6 | 2.6 | 42.0 | 35.2 | LX4_3430 | Lynx 4 |
including | 1073.8 | 1074.7 | 0.9 | 120 | 100 | ||
OSK-W-21-1949-W13 | 1081.5 | 1088.4 | 6.9 | 56.5 | 37.7 | LX4_3404 | Lynx 4 |
including | 1081.5 | 1082.2 | 0.7 | 284 | 100 | ||
OSK-W-21-1949-W15 | 1095.5 | 1100.6 | 5.1 | 25.3 | 14.0 | LX4_3404 | Lynx 4 |
including | 1096.5 | 1097.0 | 0.5 | 216 | 100 | ||
OSK-W-21-1949-W16 | 650.0 | 656.0 | 6.0 | 4.20 | LXM_3353 | Lynx | |
including | 653.7 | 654.0 | 0.3 | 16.2 | |||
737.6 | 742.3 | 4.7 | 24.1 | LXM_3345 | Lynx | ||
including | 738.1 | 739.0 | 0.9 | 71.3 | |||
OSK-W-21-1963-W10 | 1317.7 | 1324.2 | 6.5 | 52.7 | 40.1 | LX4_3449 | Lynx 4 |
including | 1320.1 | 1321.1 | 1.0 | 182 | 100 | ||
OSK-W-21-2512-W3 | 667.4 | 669.4 | 2.0 | 8.09 | UDD_4128 | Underdog | |
including | 668.3 | 668.6 | 0.3 | 17.5 | |||
748.0 | 750.0 | 2.0 | 4.74 | UDD_4104 | Underdog | ||
including | 748.0 | 748.4 | 0.4 | 22.0 | |||
774.0 | 776.1 | 2.1 | 9.36 | UDD_4106 | Underdog | ||
including | 775.7 | 776.1 | 0.4 | 47.0 | |||
OSK-W-21-2531-W3 | 815.0 | 817.0 | 2.0 | 25.4 | UDD_4135 | Underdog | |
820.3 | 826.0 | 5.7 | 9.27 | UDD_4121 | Underdog | ||
including | 820.3 | 820.8 | 0.5 | 51.4 | |||
OSK-W-21-2544-W1 | 769.6 | 776.3 | 6.7 | 14.7 | TLX_3171 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 771.7 | 772.0 | 0.3 | 55.0 | |||
and | 772.0 | 772.5 | 0.5 | 69.4 | |||
OSK-W-21-2544-W3 | 767.3 | 770.4 | 3.1 | 16.7 | TLX_3171 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 768.0 | 768.7 | 0.7 | 52.2 | |||
OSK-W-21-2578 | 585.8 | 588.0 | 2.2 | 7.90 | UDD_4128 | Underdog | |
including | 587.0 | 587.3 | 0.3 | 33.5 | |||
OSK-W-21-2640-W1 | 649.2 | 652.0 | 2.8 | 4.85 | CA2_2262 | Caribou | |
OSK-W-21-2646 | 1046.4 | 1054.3 | 7.9 | 5.66 | TLX_3158 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 1047.1 | 1048.0 | 0.9 | 13.8 | |||
WST-21-0708 | 617.2 | 619.5 | 2.3 | 8.56 | LX4_3448 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 619.2 | 619.5 | 0.3 | 63.6 | |||
WST-21-0878 | 184.4 | 186.5 | 2.1 | 15.7 | TLX_3161 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 186.2 | 186.5 | 0.3 | 62.6 | |||
190.0 | 192.1 | 2.1 | 20.8 | TLX_3161 | Triple Lynx | ||
including | 191.6 | 192.1 | 0.5 | 87.3 | |||
WST-21-0879 | 367.0 | 369.1 | 2.1 | 7.16 | TLX_3167 | Triple Lynx | |
WST-21-0881A | 297.6 | 301.7 | 4.1 | 12.3 | 11.5 | LSW_3556 | Lynx SW |
including | 299.0 | 299.3 | 0.3 | 111 | 100 | ||
WST-21-0883 | 283.7 | 286.0 | 2.3 | 6.96 | LSW_3500 | Lynx SW | |
including | 284.8 | 285.2 | 0.4 | 37.8 | |||
WST-21-0894B | 305.2 | 307.4 | 2.2 | 42.0 | 24.7 | LSW_3501 | Lynx SW |
including | 306.1 | 306.5 | 0.4 | 195 | 100 | ||
WST-21-0896 | 521.7 | 523.9 | 2.2 | 6.87 | LX4_3450 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 522.7 | 523.0 | 0.3 | 49.2 | |||
WST-21-0897A | 345.6 | 351.1 | 5.5 | 6.72 | TLX_3131 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 350.3 | 351.1 | 0.8 | 22.5 | |||
522.0 | 524.4 | 2.4 | 4.06 | LX4_3403 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 522.0 | 522.4 | 0.4 | 20.7 | |||
545.0 | 547.0 | 2.0 | 16.9 | LX4_3104 | Lynx 4 | ||
660.0 | 662.0 | 2.0 | 49.1 | 26.6 | LX4_3448 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 660.8 | 661.1 | 0.3 | 250 | 100 | ||
WST-21-0905C | 323.0 | 325.0 | 2.0 | 27.9 | TLX_3166 | Triple Lynx | |
464.7 | 466.8 | 2.1 | 7.18 | LX4_3450 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 464.7 | 465.1 | 0.4 | 21.9 | |||
WST-21-0908C | 529.5 | 531.7 | 2.2 | 30.3 | 19.0 | LX4_3404 | Lynx 4 |
including | 530.0 | 530.4 | 0.4 | 163 | 100 | ||
554.3 | 557.6 | 3.3 | 21.5 | 18.5 | LX4_3430 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 554.3 | 554.8 | 0.5 | 120 | 100 | ||
WST-21-0911 | 546.7 | 549.0 | 2.3 | 10.3 | LX4_3430 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 547.6 | 547.9 | 0.3 | 71.1 | |||
WST-21-0912 | 497.0 | 499.0 | 2.0 | 6.09 | LX4_3450 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 497.4 | 498.0 | 0.6 | 19.8 | |||
WST-21-0914 | 313.9 | 315.9 | 2.0 | 4.68 | LSW_3556 | Lynx SW | |
WST-21-0919 | 366.3 | 368.6 | 2.3 | 8.97 | TLX_3167 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 368.0 | 368.6 | 0.6 | 33.6 | |||
425.6 | 427.8 | 2.2 | 8.84 | TLX_3165 | Triple Lynx | ||
including | 426.0 | 426.8 | 0.8 | 23.7 | |||
WST-21-0924A | 44.9 | 47.0 | 2.1 | 16.7 | LXM_3303 | Lynx | |
including | 45.4 | 45.9 | 0.5 | 67.1 | |||
64.0 | 66.1 | 2.1 | 42.8 | 24.6 | LXM_3336 | Lynx | |
including | 64.0 | 64.5 | 0.5 | 177 | 100 | ||
WST-21-0927 | 512.0 | 514.0 | 2.0 | 10.6 | LX4_3450 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 512.6 | 513.1 | 0.5 | 35.0 | |||
720.7 | 725.0 | 4.3 | 20.7 | LX4_3412 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 723.0 | 724.0 | 1.0 | 50.9 | |||
WST-21-0928 | 264.4 | 266.8 | 2.4 | 9.03 | TLX_3161 | Triple Lynx | |
WST-21-0931 | 313.3 | 315.3 | 2.0 | 27.4 | TLX_3131 | Triple Lynx | |
527.0 | 529.0 | 2.0 | 13.3 | LX4_3450 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 527.7 | 528.0 | 0.3 | 67.6 | |||
WST-21-0932 | 204.8 | 207.8 | 3.0 | 49.9 | 36.8 | LHW_3207 | Lynx HW |
including | 207.1 | 207.8 | 0.7 | 156 | 100 | ||
WST-21-0933A | 712.4 | 716.4 | 4.0 | 10.0 | LX4_3412 | Lynx 4 | |
WST-21-0935 | 160.7 | 164.6 | 3.9 | 11.4 | LXM_3388 | Lynx | |
including | 160.7 | 161.5 | 0.8 | 47.6 | |||
WST-21-0936A | 338.3 | 340.5 | 2.2 | 4.80 | TLX_3133 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 339.6 | 340.5 | 0.9 | 11.3 | |||
436.5 | 439.5 | 3.0 | 3.96 | TLX_3165 | Triple Lynx | ||
WST-21-0937 | 96.0 | 98.2 | 2.2 | 5.40 | LXM_3371 | Lynx | |
including | 97.1 | 97.5 | 0.4 | 29.0 | |||
WST-21-0943 | 302.8 | 305.0 | 2.2 | 7.80 | TLX_3153 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 303.7 | 304.2 | 0.5 | 18.2 | |||
WST-21-0946 | 326.0 | 330.1 | 4.1 | 20.4 | TLX_3131 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 329.6 | 330.1 | 0.5 | 75.2 | |||
WST-21-0948 | 454.9 | 457.0 | 2.1 | 5.64 | LX4_3416 | Lynx 4 | |
WST-21-0957B | 260.2 | 263.0 | 2.8 | 6.71 | LHW_3203 | Lynx HW | |
including | 261.0 | 261.3 | 0.3 | 19.6 | |||
and | 261.7 | 262.0 | 0.3 | 14.4 | |||
276.0 | 281.0 | 5.0 | 4.51 | LHW_3215 | Lynx HW | ||
including | 280.0 | 281.0 | 1.0 | 11.1 | |||
WST-21-0958A | 518.6 | 520.6 | 2.0 | 20.1 | LX4_3450 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 518.6 | 519.3 | 0.7 | 57.3 | |||
WST-21-0960 | 535.0 | 537.0 | 2.0 | 3.85 | LX4_3404 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 536.2 | 537.0 | 0.8 | 8.84 | |||
563.7 | 565.8 | 2.1 | 11.6 | LX4_3430 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 564.6 | 565.2 | 0.6 | 40.1 | |||
570.4 | 572.4 | 2.0 | 11.7 | LX4_3430 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 571.0 | 571.6 | 0.6 | 37.3 | |||
WST-21-0962 | 80.8 | 83.0 | 2.2 | 6.54 | LXM_3307 | Lynx | |
including | 81.5 | 81.8 | 0.3 | 47.4 | |||
466.0 | 468.0 | 2.0 | 10.7 | LX4_3450 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 466.6 | 466.9 | 0.3 | 59.3 | |||
WST-21-0963 | 168.5 | 170.6 | 2.1 | 83.7 | 47.4 | LXM_3388 | Lynx |
including | 169.4 | 170.0 | 0.6 | 227 | 100 | ||
468.1 | 470.1 | 2.0 | 10.7 | LX4_3430 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 469.0 | 469.5 | 0.5 | 25.5 | |||
WST-21-0964 | 336.0 | 338.0 | 2.0 | 9.93 | TLX_3131 | Triple Lynx | |
WST-21-0965A | 315.0 | 317.0 | 2.0 | 6.74 | TLX_3131 | Triple Lynx | |
WST-21-0968 | 194.2 | 196.2 | 2.0 | 4.64 | TLX_3161 | Triple Lynx | |
217.0 | 219.0 | 2.0 | 4.21 | TLX_3169 | Triple Lynx | ||
WST-21-0970 | 173.3 | 175.3 | 2.0 | 19.0 | LXM_3388 | Lynx | |
including | 173.3 | 173.7 | 0.4 | 94.2 | |||
261.4 | 263.4 | 2.0 | 11.8 | LHW_3224 | Lynx HW | ||
including | 261.4 | 261.9 | 0.5 | 39.2 | |||
WST-21-0971 | 58.5 | 61.0 | 2.5 | 5.56 | LXM_3339 | Lynx | |
338.2 | 341.3 | 3.1 | 4.19 | TLX_3166 | Triple Lynx | ||
WST-21-0979 | 201.0 | 203.0 | 2.0 | 15.6 | 15.3 | TLX_3184 | Triple Lynx |
including | 202.7 | 203.0 | 0.3 | 103 | 100 | ||
231.4 | 235.6 | 4.2 | 5.40 | TLX_3161 | Triple Lynx | ||
including | 231.4 | 231.7 | 0.3 | 48.5 | |||
WST-21-0980 | 180.5 | 182.6 | 2.1 | 10.1 | TLX_3161 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 180.5 | 180.9 | 0.4 | 52.6 | |||
329.0 | 331.0 | 2.0 | 4.37 | TLX_3131 | Triple Lynx | ||
including | 329.8 | 330.2 | 0.4 | 15.9 | |||
WST-21-0981 | 167.0 | 169.0 | 2.0 | 4.51 | TLX_3161 | Triple Lynx | |
WST-21-0983 | 205.0 | 207.2 | 2.2 | 4.21 | TLX_3154 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 206.8 | 207.2 | 0.4 | 19.3 | |||
249.0 | 251.0 | 2.0 | 3.63 | TLX_3161 | Triple Lynx | ||
WST-21-0987 | 46.3 | 48.8 | 2.5 | 6.65 | TLX_3161 | Triple Lynx | |
WST-21-0993 | 153.2 | 155.7 | 2.5 | 3.63 | TLX_3184 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 155.4 | 155.7 | 0.3 | 8.11 | |||
177.5 | 180.7 | 3.2 | 4.62 | TLX_3161 | Triple Lynx | ||
including | 177.5 | 177.9 | 0.4 | 15.1 | |||
and | 180.0 | 180.7 | 0.7 | 11.5 | |||
215.0 | 217.0 | 2.0 | 4.71 | TLX_3175 | Triple Lynx | ||
including | 216.5 | 217.0 | 0.5 | 11.3 |
Notes: True widths are estimated at 55 – 80% of the reported core length interval. See “Quality Control and Reporting Protocols” below. CA2 = Caribou, LX4 = Lynx 4, LHW = Lynx Hanging Wall, LXM = Lynx Main, LSW = Lynx Southwest, TLX = Triple Lynx, and UDD = Underdog.
Expansion Drilling
Hole No. | From (m) | To (m) | Interval (m) | Au (g/t) uncut | Au (g/t) cut to 100 g/t | Zone | Corridor |
OSK-W-21-1871-W1 | 864.0 | 866.0 | 2.0 | 16.2 | UDD | Underdog | |
including | 864.4 | 865.0 | 0.6 | 53.4 | |||
OSK-W-21-1871-W3 | 849.0 | 851.5 | 2.5 | 5.51 | UDD | Underdog | |
including | 851.0 | 851.5 | 0.5 | 20.5 | |||
OSK-W-21-2512-W2 | 539.9 | 543.0 | 3.1 | 3.66 | CAE | Caribou | |
OSK-W-21-2540-W7 | 963.7 | 972.6 | 8.9 | 21.8 | 19.4 | TLX_3158 | Triple Lynx |
including | 966.1 | 966.6 | 0.5 | 142 | 100 | ||
1111.0 | 1113.0 | 2.0 | 8.46 | TLX | Triple Lynx | ||
1125.0 | 1127.4 | 2.4 | 3.55 | TLX | Triple Lynx | ||
OSK-W-21-2540-W9 | 923.0 | 925.2 | 2.2 | 10.9 | TLX | Triple Lynx | |
including | 923.8 | 924.3 | 0.5 | 45.4 | |||
965.5 | 967.8 | 2.3 | 24.8 | 21.8 | TLX_3158 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 967.5 | 967.8 | 0.3 | 123 | 100 | ||
OSK-W-21-2540-W10 | 990.3 | 992.7 | 2.4 | 17.6 | TLX_3158 | Triple Lynx | |
1132.0 | 1134.0 | 2.0 | 5.57 | TLX_3172 | Triple Lynx | ||
1144.0 | 1146.0 | 2.0 | 7.90 | TLX_3172 | Triple Lynx | ||
OSK-W-21-2540-W11 | 992.7 | 995.0 | 2.3 | 23.9 | TLX_3158 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 993.1 | 994.1 | 1.0 | 53.3 | |||
OSK-W-21-2587-W2 | 527.5 | 529.6 | 2.1 | 3.59 | LXM | Lynx | |
including | 527.5 | 527.9 | 0.4 | 13.6 | |||
OSK-W-21-2601 | 992.7 | 995.3 | 2.6 | 124 | 38.5 | TLX_3158 | Triple Lynx |
including | 994.2 | 994.9 | 0.7 | 418 | 100 | ||
OSK-W-21-2601-W2 | 883.9 | 886.0 | 2.1 | 10.5 | TLX | Triple Lynx | |
including | 883.9 | 884.5 | 0.6 | 36.6 | |||
978.3 | 981.1 | 2.8 | 32.6 | TLX_3158 | Triple Lynx | ||
OSK-W-21-2601-W3 | 944.0 | 946.0 | 2.0 | 13.0 | TLX_3158 | Triple Lynx | |
OSK-W-21-2635 | 297.0 | 299.0 | 2.0 | 13.9 | CAE | Caribou | |
including | 297.0 | 298.0 | 1.0 | 27.7 | |||
OSK-W-21-2636 | 712.0 | 714.3 | 2.3 | 3.52 | UDD | Underdog | |
including | 714.0 | 714.3 | 0.3 | 12.4 | |||
OSK-W-21-2637 | 569.0 | 571.0 | 2.0 | 31.3 | CAE | Caribou | |
including | 570.2 | 571.0 | 0.8 | 77.8 | |||
WST-21-0708 | 239.0 | 241.3 | 2.3 | 11.0 | TLX | Triple Lynx | |
including | 240.0 | 240.7 | 0.7 | 35.8 | |||
WST-21-0754 | 150.6 | 153.8 | 3.2 | 6.83 | LXM | Lynx | |
including | 152.5 | 152.9 | 0.4 | 21.4 | |||
WST-21-0913 | 150.9 | 153.0 | 2.1 | 15.9 | LXM | Lynx | |
including | 150.9 | 151.7 | 0.8 | 41.6 | |||
WST-21-0914 | 384.5 | 387.0 | 2.5 | 6.59 | LSW | Lynx SW | |
including | 385.2 | 385.8 | 0.6 | 26.8 | |||
WST-21-0927 | 398.0 | 400.0 | 2.0 | 4.78 | TLX | Triple Lynx | |
WST-21-0929B | 193.6 | 196.0 | 2.4 | 30.3 | TLX | Triple Lynx | |
including | 194.7 | 195.2 | 0.5 | 69.5 | |||
WST-21-0931 | 456.1 | 459.1 | 3.0 | 9.87 | TLX | Triple Lynx | |
WST-21-0935 | 265.7 | 268.0 | 2.3 | 449 | 17.5 | LHW | Lynx HW |
including | 266.6 | 267.0 | 0.4 | 2580 | 100 | ||
WST-21-0936A | 398.0 | 400.1 | 2.1 | 3.99 | TLX | Triple Lynx | |
WST-21-0943 | 153.8 | 156.0 | 2.2 | 4.87 | LXM | Lynx | |
including | 154.1 | 154.7 | 0.6 | 16.6 | |||
WST-21-0944 | 258.0 | 260.2 | 2.2 | 4.05 | LHW | Lynx HW | |
WST-21-0960 | 402.2 | 404.5 | 2.3 | 5.59 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 402.2 | 402.6 | 0.4 | 21.5 | |||
WST-21-0962 | 187.0 | 189.0 | 2.0 | 14.5 | LXM | Lynx | |
including | 188.0 | 188.4 | 0.4 | 52.1 | |||
402.0 | 404.0 | 2.0 | 18.9 | TLX | Triple Lynx | ||
419.0 | 421.2 | 2.2 | 8.19 | TLX | Triple Lynx | ||
including | 419.9 | 420.4 | 0.5 | 35.1 | |||
639.0 | 641.3 | 2.3 | 6.98 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | ||
WST-21-0964 | 312.3 | 314.7 | 2.4 | 7.87 | TLX | Triple Lynx | |
including | 313.7 | 314.2 | 0.5 | 33.9 | |||
WST-21-0966 | 371.0 | 373.1 | 2.1 | 3.45 | LHW_3233 | Lynx HW | |
including | 372.5 | 372.8 | 0.3 | 21.4 | |||
WST-21-0969 | 331.0 | 333.0 | 2.0 | 4.65 | TLX | Triple Lynx | |
including | 331.0 | 332.0 | 1.0 | 9.21 | |||
480.0 | 482.1 | 2.1 | 4.36 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | ||
536.8 | 539.0 | 2.2 | 11.5 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 536.8 | 537.8 | 1.0 | 25.0 | |||
WST-21-0971 | 467.0 | 469.0 | 2.0 | 7.40 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 467.0 | 467.9 | 0.9 | 16.3 | |||
479.0 | 482.0 | 3.0 | 4.82 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | ||
WST-21-0981 | 192.4 | 195.3 | 2.9 | 7.36 | TLX | Triple Lynx | |
including | 192.4 | 193.0 | 0.6 | 24.2 | |||
WST-21-0993 | 160.0 | 162.1 | 2.1 | 12.7 | TLX | Triple Lynx | |
including | 161.1 | 162.1 | 1.0 | 26.1 |
Notes: True widths are estimated at 55 – 80% of the reported core length interval. See “Quality Control and Reporting Protocols” below. CAE = Caribou, LHW = Lynx Hanging Wall, LSW = Lynx Southwest, LXM = Lynx Main, LX4 = Lynx 4, TLX = Triple Lynx, and UDD = Underdog.
Drill hole location
Hole No. | Azimuth (°) | Dip (°) | Length (m) | UTM E | UTM N | Elevation | Section |
OSK-W-21-1871-W1 | 331 | -56 | 1119 | 452496 | 5434397 | 402 | 2475 |
OSK-W-21-1871-W3 | 331 | -56 | 906 | 452496 | 5434397 | 402 | 2475 |
OSK-W-21-1949-W10 | 105 | -57 | 1317 | 453440 | 5435479 | 401 | 3825 |
OSK-W-21-1949-W13 | 105 | -57 | 1212 | 453440 | 5435479 | 401 | 3825 |
OSK-W-21-1949-W15 | 105 | -57 | 1305 | 453440 | 5435479 | 401 | 3825 |
OSK-W-21-1949-W16 | 105 | -57 | 1014 | 453440 | 5435479 | 401 | 3825 |
OSK-W-21-1963-W10 | 123 | -58 | 1451 | 453761 | 5435816 | 401 | 4275 |
OSK-W-21-2512-W2 | 331 | -54 | 834 | 452448 | 5434465 | 400 | 2475 |
OSK-W-21-2512-W3 | 331 | -54 | 819 | 452448 | 5434465 | 400 | 2475 |
OSK-W-21-2531-W3 | 344 | -62 | 1329 | 452566 | 5434415 | 403 | 2550 |
OSK-W-21-2540-W7 | 117 | -60 | 1152 | 453465 | 5435640 | 410 | 3925 |
OSK-W-21-2540-W9 | 117 | -60 | 1349 | 453465 | 5435640 | 410 | 3925 |
OSK-W-21-2540-W10 | 117 | -60 | 1181 | 453465 | 5435640 | 410 | 3925 |
OSK-W-21-2540-W11 | 117 | -60 | 1028 | 453465 | 5435640 | 410 | 3925 |
OSK-W-21-2544-W1 | 128 | -50 | 1140 | 452960 | 5435539 | 419 | 3425 |
OSK-W-21-2544-W3 | 128 | -50 | 810 | 452960 | 5435539 | 419 | 3425 |
OSK-W-21-2578 | 350 | -53 | 942 | 452178 | 5434397 | 399 | 2200 |
OSK-W-21-2587-W2 | 127 | -59 | 1167 | 453350 | 5435673 | 418 | 3850 |
OSK-W-21-2601 | 125 | -61 | 1500 | 453425 | 5435657 | 413 | 3900 |
OSK-W-21-2601-W2 | 125 | -61 | 1500 | 453425 | 5435657 | 413 | 3900 |
OSK-W-21-2601-W3 | 125 | -61 | 1305 | 453425 | 5435657 | 413 | 3900 |
OSK-W-21-2635 | 327 | -56 | 708 | 452684 | 5434475 | 402 | 2675 |
OSK-W-21-2636 | 337 | -52 | 801 | 452499 | 5434619 | 403 | 2575 |
OSK-W-21-2637 | 140 | -59 | 747 | 452768 | 5435312 | 406 | 3150 |
OSK-W-21-2640-W1 | 336 | -58 | 737 | 452683 | 5434351 | 402 | 2625 |
OSK-W-21-2646 | 109 | -58 | 1272 | 453326 | 5435648 | 413 | 3800 |
WST-21-0708 | 134 | -40 | 670 | 453374 | 5435296 | -26 | 3675 |
WST-21-0754 | 151 | -44 | 220 | 453356 | 5435272 | 16 | 3650 |
WST-21-0878 | 128 | -40 | 711 | 453375 | 5435297 | -26 | 3675 |
WST-21-0879 | 139 | -44 | 724 | 453258 | 5435209 | 96 | 3525 |
WST-21-0881A | 147 | -57 | 457 | 453105 | 5435065 | 231 | 3325 |
WST-21-0883 | 126 | -59 | 393 | 453105 | 5435065 | 231 | 3325 |
WST-21-0894B | 132 | -52 | 417 | 452955 | 5435004 | 253 | 3175 |
WST-21-0896 | 140 | -47 | 741 | 453258 | 5435209 | 96 | 3525 |
WST-21-0897A | 127 | -42 | 699 | 453375 | 5435297 | -26 | 3675 |
WST-21-0905C | 141 | -52 | 511 | 453221 | 5435121 | 135 | 3450 |
WST-21-0908C | 122 | -44 | 664 | 453506 | 5435326 | -90 | 3800 |
WST-21-0911 | 121 | -44 | 635 | 453507 | 5435332 | -48 | 3800 |
WST-21-0912 | 141 | -41 | 640 | 453258 | 5435209 | 96 | 3525 |
WST-21-0913 | 138 | -49 | 594 | 453322 | 5435236 | 54 | 3600 |
WST-21-0914 | 148 | -59 | 502 | 453105 | 5435066 | 231 | 3325 |
WST-21-0919 | 141 | -46 | 597 | 453257 | 5435209 | 96 | 3525 |
WST-21-0924A | 151 | -29 | 138 | 453314 | 5435164 | 124 | 3550 |
WST-21-0927 | 146 | -48 | 751 | 453321 | 5435235 | 54 | 3600 |
WST-21-0928 | 154 | -70 | 391 | 453507 | 5435327 | -7 | 3800 |
WST-21-0929B | 115 | -46 | 771 | 453506 | 5435327 | -90 | 3800 |
WST-21-0931 | 144 | -50 | 603 | 453321 | 5435235 | 54 | 3600 |
WST-21-0932 | 136 | -26 | 360 | 453461 | 5435326 | 32 | 3775 |
WST-21-0933A | 131 | -52 | 733 | 453222 | 5435121 | 135 | 3450 |
WST-21-0935 | 132 | -10 | 283 | 453462 | 5435326 | 33 | 3775 |
WST-21-0936A | 137 | -48 | 570 | 453257 | 5435209 | 96 | 3525 |
WST-21-0937 | 147 | -25 | 127 | 453314 | 5435164 | 124 | 3550 |
WST-21-0943 | 151 | -55 | 388 | 453507 | 5435327 | -7 | 3800 |
WST-21-0944 | 116 | -8 | 325 | 453462 | 5435326 | 33 | 3775 |
WST-21-0946 | 168 | -51 | 403 | 453507 | 5435327 | -7 | 3800 |
WST-21-0948 | 136 | -31 | 583 | 453374 | 5435296 | -26 | 3675 |
WST-21-0957B | 120 | -9 | 306 | 453462 | 5435326 | 33 | 3775 |
WST-21-0958A | 141 | -49 | 579 | 453321 | 5435235 | 54 | 3600 |
WST-21-0960 | 116 | -42 | 600 | 453506 | 5435327 | -90 | 3800 |
WST-21-0962 | 132 | -49 | 685 | 453222 | 5435122 | 135 | 3450 |
WST-21-0963 | 121 | -36 | 543 | 453507 | 5435333 | -47 | 3800 |
WST-21-0964 | 127 | -38 | 684 | 453374 | 5435297 | -26 | 3675 |
WST-21-0965A | 141 | -49 | 344 | 453507 | 5435327 | -7 | 3800 |
WST-21-0966 | 145 | -28 | 390 | 453461 | 5435326 | 32 | 3775 |
WST-21-0968 | 183 | -48 | 243 | 453358 | 5435296 | -148 | 3675 |
WST-21-0969 | 133 | -52 | 639 | 453321 | 5435235 | 54 | 3600 |
WST-21-0970 | 117 | -34 | 519 | 453507 | 5435333 | -47 | 3800 |
WST-21-0971 | 139 | -62 | 615 | 453222 | 5435121 | 135 | 3450 |
WST-21-0979 | 178 | -55 | 255 | 453358 | 5435296 | -149 | 3675 |
WST-21-0980 | 131 | -38 | 681 | 453374 | 5435297 | -26 | 3675 |
WST-21-0981 | 174 | -51 | 258 | 453358 | 5435296 | -149 | 3675 |
WST-21-0983 | 176 | -59 | 279 | 453358 | 5435297 | -149 | 3675 |
WST-21-0987 | 154 | -4 | 73 | 453440 | 5435223 | -157 | 3700 |
WST-21-0993 | 191 | -28 | 231 | 453357 | 5435296 | -148 | 3675 |
Caribou Zone
Mineralization most commonly occurs in gold-bearing pyrite stockworks as well as semi-massive pyrite replacement zones associated with phyllic alteration (sericite-pyrite ± silica) with sulphides, pyrite dominated with minor chalcopyrite and sphalerite ranging from trace to up to 20%, and local visible gold. Mineralization is hosted in rhyolites or mafic-intermediate volcanics frequently at or near faults or the contact with felsic porphyritic intrusions.
Lynx Zone
Mineralization occurs as grey to translucent quartz-carbonate-pyrite-tourmaline veins and pyrite replacement zones and stockworks. Vein-type mineralization is associated with haloes of pervasive sericite-pyrite ± silica alteration and contain sulphides (predominantly pyrite with minor amounts of chalcopyrite, sphalerite, galena, arsenopyrite, and pyrrhotite) and local visible gold. Replacement mineralization is associated with strong pervasive silica-sericite-ankerite ± tourmaline alteration and contains disseminated pyrite from trace to 80% with local visible gold. Pyrite stockworks can form envelopes that reach several tens of metres thick. Fuchsite alteration is common and is spatially constrained to near the gabbros. Mineralization occurs at or near geological contacts between felsic porphyritic or fragmental intrusions and the host rhyolites or gabbros and locally can be hosted along the gabbro-rhyolite contact.
Underdog
Mineralization most commonly occurs in gold-bearing quartz-pyrite (± tourmaline) veins and as disseminated, stringer, semi-massive to massive pyrite with minor sphalerite, chalcopyrite and molybdenite associated with strong sericite and silica alteration. Mineralization is hosted along the intrusive contacts of a three-phase composite felsic porphyritic unit which cross-cuts felsic and mafic volcanic sequences.
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed, prepared and approved by Mr. Louis Grenier, M.Sc.A., P.Geo. (OGQ 800), Director of Exploration for Osisko’s Windfall gold project, who is a “qualified person” as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”).
Quality Control and Reporting Protocols
True width determination is estimated at 55-80% of the reported core length interval for the zone. Assays are uncut except where indicated. Intercepts occur within geological confines of major zones but have not been correlated to individual vein domains at this time. Reported intervals include minimum weighted averages of 3.5 g/t Au diluted over core lengths of at least 2.0 metres. NQ core assays were obtained by either 1-kilogram screen fire assay or standard 50-gram fire-assaying-AA finish or gravimetric finish at (i) ALS Laboratories in Val d’Or, Québec, Vancouver, British Colombia, Lima, Peru or Vientiane, Laos (ii) Bureau Veritas in Timmins, Ontario. The 1-kilogram screen assay method is selected by the geologist when samples contain coarse gold or present a higher percentage of pyrite than surrounding intervals. Selected samples are also analyzed for multi-elements, including silver, using a Four Acid Digestion-ICP-MS method at ALS Laboratories. Drill program design, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (“QA/QC”) and interpretation of results is performed by qualified persons employing a QA/QC program consistent with NI 43-101 and industry best practices. Standards and blanks are included with every 20 samples for QA/QC purposes by the Corporation as well as the lab. Approximately 5% of sample pulps are sent to secondary laboratories for check assay.
About the Windfall Gold Deposit
The Windfall gold deposit is located between Val-d’Or and Chibougamau in the Abitibi region of Québec, Canada. The Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE“) defined by Osisko, as disclosed in the news release dated February 17, 2021 is supported by the technical report entitled “Preliminary Economic Assessment Update for the Windfall Project” dated April 26, 2021 (that includes Windfall Mineral Resource Estimate with an effective date of November 30, 2020), and assuming a cut-off grade of 3.50 g/t Au, comprises 521,000 tonnes at 11.3 g/t Au (189,000 ounces) in the measured mineral resource category, 5,502,000 tonnes at 9.4 g/t Au (1,668,000 ounces) in the indicated mineral resource category and 16,401,000 tonnes at 8.0 g/t Au (4,244,000 ounces) in the inferred mineral resource category. The key assumptions, parameters and methods used to estimate the mineral resource estimate disclosed in the February 17, 2021 news release are further described in the full technical report prepared by BBA Inc. in accordance with NI 43-101 and is available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) under the Corporation’s issuer profile. The Windfall gold deposit is currently one of the highest-grade resource-stage gold projects in Canada and has world-class scale. Mineralization occurs in three principal zones: Lynx, Main Zone, and Underdog. Mineralization is generally comprised of sub-vertical zones following intrusive porphyry contacts plunging to the northeast. The resources are defined from surface to a depth of 1,600 metres as it now includes the Triple 8 (T8) zone. The resources excluding T8 are defined from surface to a depth of 1,200 metres. The deposit remains open along strike and at depth. Mineralization has been identified at surface in some areas and as deep as 2,625 metres in others with significant potential to extend mineralization down-plunge and at depth.
About Osisko Mining Inc.
Osisko is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold resource properties in Canada. Osisko holds a 100% interest in the high-grade Windfall gold deposit located between Val-d’Or and Chibougamau in Québec and holds a 100% undivided interest in a large area of claims in the surrounding Urban Barry area and nearby Quévillon area (over 2,500 square kilometres).
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on expectations, estimates, projections and interpretations as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves predictions, expectations, interpretations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often, but not always, using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “interpreted”, “management’s view”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “potential”, “feasibility”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. This news release contains the forward-looking information pertaining to, among other things: the Windfall gold deposit being one of the highest-grade resource-stage gold projects in Canada and having world-class scale; the key assumptions, parameters and methods used to estimate the mineral resource estimate disclosed in this news release; the prospects, if any, of the Windfall gold deposit; timing and ability of Osisko to file a technical report for the mineral resource estimate disclosed in this news release; the timing and ability of Osisko, if at all, to publish a feasibility study for the Windfall gold deposit; the amount and type of drilling to be completed and the timing to complete such drilling; the focus of the remaining infill drilling; the trend of grade increase; the Lynx zone remaining open to expansion down plunge; upgrading a inferred mineral resource to a measured mineral resource or indicated mineral resource category; future drilling at the Windfall gold deposit; the significance of historic exploration activities and results. Such factors include, among others, risks relating to the ability of exploration activities (including drill results) to accurately predict mineralization; errors in management’s geological modelling; the ability of Osisko to complete further exploration activities, including (infill) drilling; property and royalty interests in the Windfall gold deposit; the ability of the Corporation to obtain required approvals; the results of exploration activities; risks relating to mining activities; the global economic climate; metal prices; dilution; environmental risks; and community and non-governmental actions. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, Osisko cannot assure shareholders and prospective purchasers of securities of the Corporation that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither Osisko nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking information. Osisko does not undertake, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
John Burzynski
Chief Executive Officer
Telephone (416) 363-8653
OSISKO TO PROCEED WITH INDEPENDENT DEVELOPMENT OF WINDFALL PROJECT
Joint-Venture Discussions with Northern Star Resources Conclude
Toronto, Ontario (February 16, 2022) – Osisko Mining Inc. (TSX:OSK) (“Osisko“) provides the update today, that further to its announcement of November 30, 2021, Osisko and Northern Star Resources Limited (“Northern Star“) have agreed to terminate joint venture negotiations with respect to Osisko’s Windfall Project.
Osisko has determined that development of the Windfall Project on an independent basis would be optimal for the shareholders of Osisko. While joint venture negotiations have concluded, Osisko maintains a mutually beneficial relationship with Northern Star as an important debt holder through its $154 million in a convertible senior unsecured debenture due December 1, 2025 (the “Debentures“) with interest at a rate of 4.75% per annum.
The exclusivity period for negotiation of the joint venture and associated special rights of conversion into a joint venture interest under certain circumstances expire on March 1, 2022.
About Osisko Mining Inc.
Osisko is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of precious metal resource properties in Canada. Osisko holds a 100% interest in the high-grade Windfall gold deposit located between Val-d’Or and Chibougamau in Québec and holds a 100% undivided interest in a large area of claims in the surrounding the Urban Barry area and nearby Quévillon area (over 2,500 square kilometres).
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, the use of proceeds from the sale of Debentures; the ability of Osisko to complete the negotiation and enter into the earn-in and joint venture agreement on terms acceptable to it; the ability of Osisko to fund the repayment of the Debentures; objectives, goals or future plans; statements regarding exploration results and exploration plans. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, successful negotiation of documents; capital and operating costs varying significantly from estimates; the preliminary nature of metallurgical test results; delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental, environmental or other project approvals; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; changes in equity markets; inflation; fluctuations in commodity prices; delays in the development of projects; the other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development industry; and those risks set out in Osisko’s public disclosure record on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) under Osisko’s issuer profile. Although Osisko believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Osisko disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.
For further information on Osisko please contact:
John Burzynski
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: (416) 363-8653
OSISKO FILES TECHNICAL REPORT FOR WINDFALL MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE UPDATE
(Toronto, February 10, 2022) Osisko Mining Inc. (OSK:TSX, “Osisko” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it has filed a technical report in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects to update the mineral resource estimate on its 100% owned Windfall gold deposit. The technical report entitled “ Mineral Resource Estimate Update for the Windfall Project, Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Québec, Canada” and dated February 10, 2022 (effective date of October 20, 2021) has been prepared for Osisko by BBA Inc. The technical report is available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) under Osisko’s issuer profile.
About Osisko Mining Inc.
Osisko is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of precious metal resource properties in Canada. Osisko holds a 100% interest in the high-grade Windfall gold deposit located between Val-d’Or and Chibougamau in Québec and holds a 100% undivided interest in a large area of claims in the surrounding Urban Barry area and nearby Quévillon area (over 2,500 square kilometres).
Cautionary Statements Regarding Mineral Resource Estimate
Readers are cautioned that mineral resources are not mineral reserves and that the economic viability of mineral resources that are not mineral reserves has not been demonstrated. The mineral resource estimate described in this news release may be materially affected by geology, environmental, permitting, legal, title, socio-political, marketing or other relevant issues. The mineral resource estimate is classified in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum’s “CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves” incorporated by reference into National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). Readers are cautioned not to assume that further work on the stated mineral resources will lead to mineral reserves that can be mined economically.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
John Burzynski
President & Chief Executive Officer
Telephone (416) 363-8653
OSISKO INFILL DRILLING OUTLINES LYNX 600 BULK
5000 tonnes Averaging 36.7 g/t Au (Capped Grade)
350% Higher Than 2022 MRE M&I Resource Average Grade
(Toronto, February 8, 2022) Osisko Mining Inc. (OSK:TSX “Osisko” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to provide an update from the ongoing exploration program at its 100% owned Windfall gold project located in the Abitibi greenstone belt, Urban Township, Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Québec.
New analytical results from 12.5 metre infill drilling targeting the Lynx 600 level bulk sample (the “Triple Lynx” bulk sample) area are presented below. The infill program was completed in support of a revised block model for the sample, predicting approximately 5,000 tonnes with an average capped grade of 36.7 g/t Au in the planned sample area. This capped grade is 350% higher than the average grade of the recently published Windfall mineral resource estimate (“MRE”) (see Osisko news release dated January 10, 2022) measured and indicated average grade of 10.5 g/t Au and demonstrates the potential for areas of the deposit to host a significant number of additional ounces.
The infill intercepts are located inside defined January 2022 MRE blocks but were not included in the MRE (as they were received subsequent to the closure of the data base). Results include 25 intercepts in 22 drill holes (1 from surface, 21 from underground) and 3 wedges.
Chief Executive Officer John Burzynski commented: “We are highly encouraged with these initial results from the planned Lynx 600 bulk sample area. We expect to extract the sample in the coming month, and to process it during the second quarter. These infill results continue to follow a general trend we have seen at Windfall, where detailed work in high-grade areas results in excellent and often positive confirmation of the high-grade zones. Our expectation is that we may again see a positive reconciliation once the sample is processed, based on the results of the first two Windfall bulk samples which returned 126% and 189% positive reconciliations (see respective Osisko news releases dated December 18, 2018 and December 11, 2019.)”
The bulk sample is situated in wireframe 3161 of the January 2022 MRE. The revised block model (informed by the 12.5 metre spaced infill drill program) used the same parameters as the January 2022 MRE, including the same capping methods. The revised block model predicts 4,977 tonnes averaging 36.7 g/t Au and estimates 5,872 ounces of gold from the sample area.
The planned sample is located 600 metres below surface (level 0600). Access is planned via levels 0580 and 0600 which are accessible from the exploration ramp. Mining will begin with 65 metres of longitudinal development (4 metres high x 4 to 6 metres wide) along the mineralized corridor on each level. The 20 metre high long-hole stope (floor to floor) between levels is estimated to be 12.5 metres long x 6.5 metres wide. The proposed volume of approximately 4,977 tonnes to be mined includes the stope and the corresponding undercut segment of 12.5 metres of conventional development from level 0600.
Mineralization in the sample area is characterized by a two to seven metre wide zone of alteration with trace to 10% pyrite stingers, sericite and silica +/- fuchsite, which crosscuts gabbro and felsic dykes. Grey quartz veins with pyrite veinlets, trace sphalerite and local visible gold are associated with high-grade areas.
New and previously announced analytical results are shown in Table 1 and hole locations in Table 2. Maps with hole locations and full analytical results are available at www.osiskomining.com. Maps: Bulk TLX-3161 Long section EN Final.
Table 1: Lynx 600 Bulk Sample 12.5m Infill Drilling Results
Drill Hole | From (m) | To
(m) |
Length (m) | Au (g/t) uncut | Au (g/t) Cut to 100g/t |
OSK-W-19-2133* | 796.3 | 798.8 | 2.5 | 37.0 | |
OSK-W-20-2133-W3* | 791.2 | 793.5 | 2.3 | 193 | 41.7 |
OSK-W-20-2133-W4* | 798.8 | 802.4 | 3.6 | 40.4 | |
OSK-W-19-2197-W1* | 784.5 | 789.6 | 5.1 | 72.0 | 23.6 |
WST-20-0613* | 237.8 | 240.3 | 2.5 | 696 | 43.4 |
WST-21-0614* | 233.1 | 236.8 | 3.7 | 39.5 | 29.6 |
WST-21-0619A* | 214.0 | 216.0 | 2.0 | 20.0 | |
WST-21-0750* | 232.6 | 234.8 | 2.2 | 248 | 55.6 |
WST-21-0751* | 222.7 | 225.7 | 3.0 | 7.04 | |
WST-21-0770 | – | – | – | nsa | |
WST-21-0811A* | 209.0 | 211.0 | 2.0 | 73.4 | 55.0 |
WST-21-0950A | 54.1 | 56.1 | 2.0 | 50.0 | 39.3 |
WST-21-0951 | 61.0 | 63.0 | 2.0 | 180 | 75.2 |
WST-21-0952 | 53.5 | 55.7 | 2.2 | 153 | 63.3 |
WST-21-0953B | 52.6 | 54.8 | 2.2 | 2.99 | |
WST-21-0954 | 47.1 | 53.8 | 6.7 | 50.1 | 26.2 |
WST-21-0955 | 47.1 | 51.0 | 3.9 | 61.6 | 23.6 |
WST-21-0972 | 46.5 | 49.7 | 3.2 | 82.3 | 23.3 |
WST-21-0973 | 45.9 | 48.0 | 2.1 | 36.8 | |
WST-21-0976 | 43.6 | 48.6 | 5.0 | 5.24 | |
WST-21-0977 | 42.8 | 45.8 | 3.0 | 64.4 | 26.4 |
WST-21-0984 | 41.8 | 46.7 | 4.9 | 45.3 | 38.3 |
WST-21-0985 | 33.8 | 36.6 | 2.8 | 11.2 | |
WST-21-0986 | 45.8 | 47.8 | 2.0 | 362 | 34.8 |
WST-21-0995 | 37.1 | 41.1 | 4.0 | 22.7 | 21.5 |
Notes: True widths are estimated at 77 – 100% of the reported core length interval. See “Quality Control and Reporting Protocols” below.
nsa = no significant assays. * Denotes results published in previous news releases.
Table 2: Lynx 600 Bulk Sample 12.5m Infill Hole Locations
Hole Number | Azimuth (°) | Dip (°) | Length (m) | UTM E | UTM N | Elevation | Section |
OSK-W-19-2133 | 118 | -49 | 1055 | 453080 | 5435531 | 417 | 3525 |
OSK-W-20-2133-W3 | 118 | -49 | 965 | 453080 | 5435531 | 417 | 3525 |
OSK-W-20-2133-W4 | 118 | -49 | 987 | 453080 | 5435531 | 417 | 3525 |
OSK-W-19-2197-W1 | 122 | -48 | 1104 | 453087 | 5435526 | 417 | 3550 |
WST-20-0613 | 123 | -55 | 442 | 453358 | 5435273 | 16 | 3650 |
WST-21-0614 | 131 | -59 | 427 | 453357 | 5435273 | 16 | 3650 |
WST-21-0619A | 174 | -61 | 249 | 453507 | 5435327 | -7 | 3800 |
WST-21-0750 | 124 | -54 | 280 | 453357 | 5435273 | 16 | 3650 |
WST-21-0751 | 133 | -56 | 331 | 453357 | 5435272 | 16 | 3650 |
WST-21-0770 | 129 | -43 | 835 | 453374 | 5435296 | -26 | 3675 |
WST-21-0811A | 125 | -44 | 708 | 453375 | 5435296 | -26 | 3675 |
WST-21-0950A | 107 | -40 | 82 | 453442 | 5435225 | -158 | 3700 |
WST-21-0951 | 106 | -24 | 79 | 453442 | 5435224 | -158 | 3700 |
WST-21-0952 | 114 | -32 | 75 | 453442 | 5435224 | -157 | 3700 |
WST-21-0953B | 118 | -23 | 73 | 453442 | 5435224 | -157 | 3700 |
WST-21-0954 | 117 | -43 | 76 | 453441 | 5435224 | -158 | 3700 |
WST-21-0955 | 128 | -36 | 73 | 453442 | 5435224 | -158 | 3700 |
WST-21-0972 | 129 | -48 | 67 | 453441 | 5435224 | -158 | 3700 |
WST-21-0973 | 134 | -19 | 67 | 453441 | 5435223 | -157 | 3700 |
WST-21-0976 | 145 | -54 | 103 | 453440 | 5435224 | -159 | 3700 |
WST-21-0977 | 164 | -49 | 61 | 453441 | 5435223 | -158 | 3700 |
WST-21-0984 | 186 | -49 | 72 | 453440 | 5435223 | -158 | 3700 |
WST-21-0985 | 161 | -34 | 64 | 453440 | 5435223 | -158 | 3700 |
WST-21-0986 | 160 | -17 | 73 | 453439 | 5435223 | -158 | 3700 |
WST-21-0995 | 149 | -39 | 148 | 453440 | 5435223 | -159 | 3700 |
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed, prepared and approved by Judith St-Laurent, P.Geo (OGQ #1023)., B.Sc., Director of Resource Estimation at Osisko, who is a “qualified person” as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”). The infill block model in the bulk sample area from the Lynx 3161 zone of the Windfall Gold Deposit, with an effective date of February 3, 2022, was prepared by Judith St-Laurent, P.Geo (OGQ #1023)., B.Sc., Director of Resource Estimation at Osisko, who is a “qualified person” within the meaning of NI 43-101. The scientific and technical content in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Mathieu Savard, P.Geo (OGQ #510), President of Osisko Mining, who is a “qualified person” within the meaning of NI 43-101.
Quality Control and Reporting Protocols
NQ core assays were obtained by either 1 kilogram screen fire assay or standard 50 gram fire assaying-AA finish or gravimetric finish at (i) ALS Laboratories in Val d’Or, Québec, Vancouver, British Colombia, Lima, Peru or Vientiane, Laos (ii) Bureau Veritas in Timmins, Ontario. The 1-kilogram screen assay method is selected by the geologist when samples contain coarse gold or present a higher percentage of pyrite than surrounding intervals. Selected samples are also analyzed for multi-elements, including silver, using a Four Acid Digestion-ICP-MS method at ALS Laboratories. Drill program design, Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (“QA/QC”) and interpretation of results is performed by qualified persons employing a QA/QC program consistent with NI 43-101 and industry best practices. Standards and blanks are included with every 20 samples for QA/QC purposes by the Corporation as well as the lab. Approximately 5% of sample pulps are sent to secondary laboratories for check assay.
About the Windfall Lake Gold Deposit
The Windfall gold deposit is located between Val-d’Or and Chibougamau in the Abitibi greenstone belt region of Québec, Canada. The Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”) defined by Osisko, as disclosed in the news release dated January 10, 2022 and assuming a cut-off grade of 3.50 g/t Au, comprises 565,000 tonnes at 11.6 g/t Au (210,000 ounces) in the measured mineral resource category, 8,907,000 tonnes at 10.5 g/t Au (2,994,000 ounces) in the indicated mineral resource category and 13,035,000 tonnes at 8.6 g/t Au (3,585,000 ounces) in the inferred mineral resource category. The key assumptions, parameters and methods used to estimate the mineral resource estimate disclosed in the January 10, 2022 news release, certain of which are described in the January 10, 2022 news release, will be further described in the full technical report being prepared for this updated mineral resource estimate in accordance with Ni 43-101, and will be available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) under the Corporation’s issuer profile within 45 days from January 10, 2022. The Windfall gold deposit is currently one of the highest-grade resource-stage gold projects in Canada and has world-class scale. Mineralization occurs in three principal zones: Lynx, Main Zone, and Underdog. Mineralization is generally comprised of sub-vertical zones following intrusive porphyry contacts plunging to the northeast. The resources are defined from surface to a depth of 1,600 metres as it now includes the Triple 8 (T8) zone. The resources excluding T8 are defined from surface to a depth of 1,200 metres. The deposit remains open along strike and at depth. Mineralization has been identified at surface in some areas and as deep as 2,625 metres in others with significant potential to extend mineralization down-plunge and at depth.
About Osisko Mining Inc.
Osisko is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold resource properties in Canada. Osisko holds a 100% interest in the high-grade Windfall gold deposit located between Val-d’Or and Chibougamau in Québec and holds a 100% undivided interest in a large area of claims in the surrounding Urban Barry area and nearby Quévillon area (over 2,500 square kilometres).
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on expectations, estimates, projections and interpretations as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves predictions, expectations, interpretations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often, but not always, using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “interpreted”, “management’s view”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “potential”, “feasibility”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. This news release contains the forward-looking information pertaining to, among other things: the Windfall gold deposit being one of the highest-grade resource-stage gold projects in Canada and having world-class scale; the key assumptions, parameters and methods used to estimate the mineral resource estimate disclosed in this news release; the prospects, if any, of the Windfall gold deposit; timing and ability of Osisko to file a technical report for the mineral resource estimate disclosed in this news release; the timing and ability of Osisko, if at all, to publish a feasibility study for the Windfall gold deposit; the amount and type of drilling to be completed and the timing to complete such drilling; the focus of the remaining infill drilling; the trend of grade increase; the Lynx zone remaining open to expansion down plunge; upgrading a inferred mineral resource to a measured mineral resource or indicated mineral resource category; future drilling at the Windfall gold deposit; the significance of historic exploration activities and results. Such factors include, among others, risks relating to the ability of exploration activities (including drill results) to accurately predict mineralization; errors in management’s geological modelling; the ability of Osisko to complete further exploration activities, including (infill) drilling; property and royalty interests in the Windfall gold deposit; the ability of the Corporation to obtain required approvals; the results of exploration activities; risks relating to mining activities; the global economic climate; metal prices; dilution; environmental risks; and community and non-governmental actions. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, Osisko cannot assure shareholders and prospective purchasers of securities of the Corporation that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither Osisko nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking information. Osisko does not undertake, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.
For further information please contact:
John Burzynski
Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: (416) 363-8653
DRILLING INTERSECTS WIDE HIGH-GRADE AT OSISKO’S WINDFALL
77.6 g/t Au Over 17.3 Metres; and 45.8 g/t Au Over 11.0 Metres in Lynx 4
124 g/t Au Over 8.0 Metres in Triple Lynx
(Toronto, January 18, 2022) Osisko Mining Inc. (OSK:TSX. “Osisko” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to provide new analytical results from the ongoing drill program at its 100% owned Windfall gold project located in the Abitibi greenstone belt, Urban Township, Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Québec.
Significant new analytical results that have not been included in the recently released mineral resource estimate (“MRE”) (see Osisko news release dated January 10, 2022) are presented below, and include 94 intercepts in 28 drill holes (9 from surface, 19 from underground) and 25 wedges. The infill intercepts are located inside defined January 2022 MRE blocks. The expansion intercepts are located outside the January 2022 MRE blocks and either expand MRE wireframes or are in a defined zone or corridor but do not yet correlate to a specific MRE wireframe.
Osisko Chief Executive Officer John Burzynski commented: “Today’s results serve as a reminder that Windfall continues to grow in size, underscored by some of these new wide high-grade hits as the deposit opens up in the heart of the Lynx system. By virtue of the current resource, Windfall is the largest high-grade million ounce plus deposit ever discovered in Québec, and it has been steadily moving up the global list of top high-grade underground gold deposits. There is nothing quite like Windfall in Canada, or even globally.”
Selected high-grade intercepts include: 482 g/t Au over 5.7 metres and 380 g/t Au over 3.2 metres in OSK-W-21-1432-W10; 77.6 g/t Au over 17.3 metres in OSK-W-21-1949-W14; 124 g/t Au over 8.0 metres in OSK-W-21-2587-W2; 45.8 g/t Au over 11.0 metres and 143 g/t Au over 3.4 metres in WST-21-0707; 87.9 g/t Au over 3.2 metres in OSK-W-21-2465-W5; 83.0 g/t Au over 3.0 metres in WST-21-0895A, 37.0 g/t Au over 6.4 metres in OSK-W-21-2613 and 28.1 g/t Au over 6.0 metres in OSK-W-21-2644. Maps showing hole locations and full analytical results are available at www.osiskomining.com. Maps: Long Section_All zones Infill EN 20220118, Long Section_All zones Expan EN 20220118, PR_EN_20220118_Surface, PR_EN_20220118_UG
Infill Drilling
Hole No. | From (m) | To (m) | Interval (m) | Au (g/t) uncut | Au (g/t) cut to 100 g/t | Zone | Corridor |
OSK-W-21-1432-W10 | 957.3 | 960.5 | 3.2 | 380 | 44.9 | LX4_3460 | Lynx 4 |
including | 958.0 | 958.4 | 0.4 | 1240 | 100 | ||
and | 959.7 | 960.1 | 0.4 | 1640 | 100 | ||
OSK-W-21-1432-W11 | 955.3 | 957.3 | 2.0 | 10.8 | LX4_3433 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 956.4 | 956.8 | 0.4 | 45.0 | |||
OSK-W-21-1432-W12 | 988.3 | 991.4 | 3.1 | 16.7 | LX4_3460 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 991.0 | 991.4 | 0.4 | 95.9 | |||
OSK-W-21-1871-W1 | 949.0 | 951.0 | 2.0 | 5.81 | UDD_4501 | Underdog | |
including | 949.6 | 950.0 | 0.4 | 27.7 | |||
OSK-W-21-1871-W2 | 507.0 | 509.0 | 2.0 | 4.50 | CA2_2225 | Caribou | |
including | 508.0 | 508.7 | 0.7 | 12.4 | |||
OSK-W-21-1949-W12 | 1047.9 | 1050.0 | 2.1 | 3.57 | LX4_3430 | Lynx 4 | |
OSK-W-21-1949-W14 | 749.0 | 751.0 | 2.0 | 47.8 | 30.1 | LXM_3345 | Lynx |
including | 749.0 | 749.5 | 0.5 | 171 | 100 | ||
1163.0 | 1180.3 | 17.3 | 77.6 | 27.2 | LX4_3463 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 1169.8 | 1170.2 | 0.4 | 704 | 100 | ||
and | 1172.8 | 1173.2 | 0.4 | 481 | 100 | ||
and | 1173.6 | 1174.0 | 0.4 | 1195 | 100 | ||
OSK-W-21-2479-W11 | 976.5 | 978.5 | 2.0 | 14.3 | UDD_4910 | Underdog | |
including | 976.9 | 977.5 | 0.6 | 44.6 | |||
OSK-W-21-2531-W4 | 590.3 | 592.4 | 2.1 | 9.37 | CA2_2266 | Caribou | |
595.0 | 597.0 | 2.0 | 7.06 | CA2_2266 | Caribou | ||
618.7 | 620.7 | 2.0 | 3.86 | CA2_2257 | Caribou | ||
including | 619.7 | 620.3 | 0.6 | 9.46 | |||
777.2 | 781.0 | 3.8 | 13.8 | UDD_4112 | Underdog | ||
including | 777.2 | 777.7 | 0.5 | 81.5 | |||
OSK-W-21-2544-W1 | 781.4 | 783.4 | 2.0 | 3.68 | TLX_3171 | Triple Lynx | |
976.1 | 981.0 | 4.9 | 8.30 | TLX_3195 | Triple Lynx | ||
including | 976.1 | 976.4 | 0.3 | 50.0 | |||
OSK-W-21-2544-W2 | 802.0 | 804.3 | 2.3 | 20.0 | TLX_3159 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 802.0 | 802.6 | 0.6 | 59.4 | |||
909.8 | 911.8 | 2.0 | 10.7 | TLX_3193 | Triple Lynx | ||
including | 910.4 | 910.8 | 0.4 | 52.1 | |||
921.6 | 923.7 | 2.1 | 10.3 | TLX_3194 | Triple Lynx | ||
including | 922.4 | 922.7 | 0.3 | 71.6 | |||
OSK-W-21-2544-W4 | 770.3 | 773.0 | 2.7 | 14.6 | TLX_3171 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 771.0 | 771.7 | 0.7 | 44.0 | |||
776.0 | 780.0 | 4.0 | 8.74 | TLX_3171 | Triple Lynx | ||
OSK-W-21-2587-W1 | 1119.0 | 1126.0 | 7.0 | 21.0 | TLX_3172 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 1123.5 | 1124.0 | 0.5 | 99.1 | |||
and | 1125.7 | 1126.0 | 0.3 | 67.8 | |||
OSK-W-21-2587-W2 | 1134.0 | 1142.0 | 8.0 | 124 | 36.9 | TLX_3172 | Triple Lynx |
including | 1136.7 | 1137.0 | 0.3 | 1685 | 100 | ||
and | 1139.7 | 1140.4 | 0.7 | 371 | 100 | ||
OSK-W-21-2612-W1 | 396.0 | 398.0 | 2.0 | 4.50 | Z27_1115 | Zone 27 | |
OSK-W-21-2613 | 911.0 | 913.0 | 2.0 | 6.35 | TLX_3161 | Triple Lynx | |
944.1 | 950.5 | 6.4 | 37.0 | 33.1 | TLX_3161 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 947.3 | 947.6 | 0.3 | 114 | 100 | ||
and | 947.9 | 948.4 | 0.5 | 142 | 100 | ||
OSK-W-21-2618 | 60.0 | 62.2 | 2.2 | 13.9 | WFN_7003 | Windfall North | |
including | 60.0 | 61.0 | 1.0 | 30.2 | |||
OSK-W-21-2621-W1 | 629.3 | 633.0 | 3.7 | 13.7 | UDD_4100 | Underdog | |
including | 629.3 | 629.7 | 0.4 | 31.9 | UDD_4100 | Underdog | |
and | 632.0 | 633.0 | 1.0 | 31.5 | |||
OSK-W-21-2626 | 103.4 | 106.0 | 2.6 | 13.7 | F11_6001 | F-11 | |
OSK-W-21-2635 | 555.8 | 558.0 | 2.2 | 3.98 | CA2_2232 | Caribou | |
OSK-W-21-2637 | 548.0 | 550.0 | 2.0 | 13.9 | CAE_2559 | Caribou | |
including | 548.8 | 549.4 | 0.6 | 44.0 | |||
OSK-W-21-2641 | 131.8 | 133.8 | 2.0 | 25.6 | F11_6009 | F-11 | |
including | 132.6 | 133.2 | 0.6 | 64.0 | |||
OSK-W-21-2645 | 126.1 | 128.1 | 2.0 | 19.0 | F11_6000 | F-11 | |
including | 126.1 | 126.9 | 0.8 | 45.1 | |||
133.0 | 135.0 | 2.0 | 10.1 | F11_6000 | F-11 | ||
WST-21-0649 | 710.4 | 714.4 | 4.0 | 27.3 | 26.5 | LX4_3427 | Lynx 4 |
including | 710.4 | 710.8 | 0.4 | 109 | 100 | ||
WST-21-0707 | 180.0 | 183.4 | 3.4 | 143 | 67.8 | LXM_3388 | Lynx |
including | 182.2 | 183.4 | 1.2 | 255 | 100 | ||
499.5 | 510.5 | 11.0 | 45.8 | 38.4 | LX4_3430 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 499.5 | 500.0 | 0.5 | 99.2 | |||
and | 507.0 | 507.8 | 0.8 | 202 | 100 | ||
532.1 | 537.4 | 5.3 | 8.43 | LX4_3434 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 535.7 | 536.1 | 0.4 | 17.7 | |||
and | 536.7 | 537.4 | 0.7 | 29.1 | |||
WST-21-0861 | 87.0 | 89.5 | 2.5 | 24.3 | 24.2 | LXM_3339 | Lynx |
including | 88.9 | 89.5 | 0.6 | 101 | 100 | ||
WST-21-0864A | 257.5 | 259.5 | 2.0 | 4.94 | LHW_3203 | Lynx HW | |
including | 258.2 | 258.8 | 0.6 | 15.0 | |||
WST-21-0878 | 503.9 | 506.2 | 2.3 | 4.30 | LX4_3401 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 505.5 | 505.8 | 0.3 | 27.6 | |||
614.0 | 616.4 | 2.4 | 25.1 | LX4_3448 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 614.0 | 614.6 | 0.6 | 99.1 | |||
WST-21-0883 | 341.4 | 343.5 | 2.1 | 5.88 | TLX_3166 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 342.2 | 342.5 | 0.3 | 27.7 | |||
WST-21-0895A | 480.3 | 482.8 | 2.5 | 26.6 | LX4_3404 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 481.4 | 481.8 | 0.4 | 75.1 | |||
519.3 | 522.3 | 3.0 | 83.0 | 44.0 | LX4_3440 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 520.0 | 520.7 | 0.7 | 254 | 100 | ||
WST-21-0900 | 291.6 | 294.4 | 2.8 | 18.9 | LHW_3216 | Lynx HW | |
including | 294.0 | 294.4 | 0.4 | 84.8 | |||
WST-21-0905C | 52.3 | 54.5 | 2.2 | 13.7 | LXM_3339 | Lynx | |
including | 52.9 | 53.4 | 0.5 | 52.2 | |||
65.6 | 69.0 | 3.4 | 12.7 | LXM_3311 | Lynx | ||
including | 66.5 | 67.0 | 0.5 | 34.8 | |||
211.0 | 213.0 | 2.0 | 11.2 | LSW_3504 | Lynx SW | ||
WST-21-0907 | 543.2 | 545.4 | 2.2 | 5.02 | LX4_3401 | Lynx 4 | |
WST-21-0908B | 195.0 | 197.0 | 2.0 | 15.6 | TLX_3121 | Triple Lynx | |
including | 195.3 | 195.7 | 0.4 | 62.9 | |||
WST-21-0911 | 175.7 | 177.9 | 2.2 | 10.5 | LXM_3388 | Lynx | |
including | 177.3 | 177.9 | 0.6 | 21.3 | |||
526.9 | 529.0 | 2.1 | 4.41 | LX4_3404 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 527.3 | 527.6 | 0.3 | 25.4 | |||
530.0 | 532.0 | 2.0 | 3.68 | LX4_3404 | Lynx 4 | ||
WST-21-0913 | 526.0 | 528.0 | 2.0 | 11.0 | LX4_3450 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 527.1 | 527.4 | 0.3 | 68.5 | |||
WST-21-0916A | 526.8 | 529.0 | 2.2 | 11.9 | LX4_3450 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 526.8 | 527.2 | 0.4 | 57.4 | |||
WST-21-0918 | 345.0 | 347.0 | 2.0 | 26.4 | 25.9 | TLX_3131 | Triple Lynx |
including | 346.0 | 346.5 | 0.5 | 102 | 100 | ||
516.7 | 518.7 | 2.0 | 30.7 | LX4_3401 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 517.8 | 518.3 | 0.5 | 72.5 | |||
WST-21-0932 | 155.0 | 157.0 | 2.0 | 10.9 | LXM_3388 | Lynx | |
including | 155.8 | 156.1 | 0.3 | 47.1 | |||
182.0 | 184.0 | 2.0 | 3.89 | LHW_3206 | Lynx HW |
Notes: True widths are estimated at 55 – 80% of the reported core length interval. See “Quality Control and Reporting Protocols” below. CAE and CA2 = Caribou, LX4 = Lynx 4, LHW = Lynx Hanging Wall, LXM = Lynx Main, LSW = Lynx Southwest, TLX = Triple Lynx, UDD = Underdog, WNF = Windfall North, F11 = F11 Zone, and Z27 = Zone 27.
Expansion Drilling
Hole No. | From (m) | To (m) | Interval (m) | Au (g/t) uncut | Au (g/t) cut to 100 g/t | Zone | Corridor |
OSK-W-21-1432-W10 | 851.5 | 853.5 | 2.0 | 4.70 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | |
915.7 | 921.4 | 5.7 | 482 | 27.5 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 915.7 | 916.2 | 0.5 | 975 | 100 | ||
and | 917.6 | 917.9 | 0.3 | 2540 | 100 | ||
and | 920.8 | 921.1 | 0.3 | 4330 | 100 | ||
OSK-W-21-1871-W1 | 941.6 | 946.7 | 5.1 | 8.53 | UDD | Underdog | |
including | 941.6 | 942.1 | 0.5 | 23.2 | |||
and | 944.8 | 945.1 | 0.3 | 40.9 | |||
OSK-W-21-1871-W3 | 722.3 | 724.4 | 2.1 | 11.2 | UDD | Underdog | |
including | 723.7 | 724.4 | 0.7 | 23.2 | |||
OSK-W-21-1949-W12 | 1018.8 | 1021.0 | 2.2 | 19.0 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | |
1144.2 | 1146.5 | 2.3 | 10.2 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 1144.2 | 1145.0 | 0.8 | 29.2 | |||
OSK-W-21-1949-W14 | 1060.7 | 1062.7 | 2.0 | 6.93 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 1061.5 | 1062.0 | 0.5 | 23.2 | |||
1068.7 | 1070.7 | 2.0 | 5.92 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | ||
1137.8 | 1140.4 | 2.6 | 4.01 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 1139.0 | 1139.3 | 0.3 | 9.74 | |||
1185.2 | 1188.9 | 3.7 | 8.84 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 1185.2 | 1185.5 | 0.3 | 27.9 | |||
and | 1188.0 | 1188.9 | 0.9 | 20.4 | |||
1203.5 | 1214.0 | 10.5 | 6.26 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 1213.6 | 1214.0 | 0.4 | 26.4 | |||
1217.0 | 1219.0 | 2.0 | 4.14 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | ||
1228.8 | 1230.9 | 2.1 | 4.81 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | ||
OSK-W-21-2287-W10 | 1121.5 | 1124.0 | 2.5 | 13.1 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 1121.5 | 1122.5 | 1.0 | 32.6 | |||
OSK-W-21-2369-W3 | 962.0 | 964.0 | 2.0 | 32.4 | 30.5 | LX4 | Lynx 4 |
including | 962.0 | 962.6 | 0.6 | 106 | 100 | ||
OSK-W-21-2381-W2 | 1267.2 | 1269.4 | 2.2 | 3.82 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 1268.7 | 1269.4 | 0.7 | 10.3 | |||
OSK-W-21-2465-W5 | 824.3 | 827.5 | 3.2 | 87.9 | 71.8 | TLX | Triple Lynx |
including | 824.3 | 825.0 | 0.7 | 146 | 100 | ||
including | 825.5 | 825.9 | 0.4 | 131 | 100 | ||
including | 825.9 | 826.9 | 1.0 | 108 | 100 | ||
OSK-W-21-2465-W6 | 765.5 | 767.7 | 2.2 | 15.1 | TLX | Triple Lynx | |
including | 765.5 | 766.0 | 0.5 | 60.0 | |||
OSK-W-21-2540-W4 | 1106.9 | 1109.0 | 2.1 | 48.4 | 14.7 | TLX | Triple Lynx |
including | 1106.9 | 1107.2 | 0.3 | 336 | 100 | ||
OSK-W-21-2601-W1 | 1042.0 | 1044.0 | 2.0 | 4.04 | TLX | Triple Lynx | |
OSK-W-21-2621-W1 | 668.0 | 670.0 | 2.0 | 4.02 | UDD | Underdog | |
OSK-W-21-2629 | 903.3 | 907.2 | 3.9 | 20.1 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | |
including | 903.3 | 904.3 | 1.0 | 64.2 | |||
OSK-W-21-2637 | 561.3 | 564.0 | 2.7 | 28.0 | Caribou | Caribou | |
OSK-W-21-2640-W1 | 635.6 | 637.6 | 2.0 | 3.86 | Caribou | Caribou | |
OSK-W-21-2644 | 504.0 | 506.0 | 2.0 | 6.53 | Caribou | Caribou | |
509.0 | 511.0 | 2.0 | 4.21 | Caribou | Caribou | ||
including | 509.0 | 509.7 | 0.7 | 10.3 | |||
656.0 | 658.1 | 2.1 | 5.69 | Caribou | Caribou | ||
662.0 | 668.0 | 6.0 | 28.1 | Caribou | Caribou | ||
including | 664.0 | 665.0 | 1.0 | 92.6 | |||
WST-21-0784 | 335.8 | 337.8 | 2.0 | 6.02 | TLX | Triple Lynx | |
WST-21-0885B | 326.3 | 331.0 | 4.7 | 24.9 | 19.1 | LSW | Lynx SW |
including | 327.0 | 327.5 | 0.5 | 155 | 100 | ||
and | 330.6 | 331.0 | 0.4 | 55.3 | |||
WST-21-0907 | 186.0 | 188.0 | 2.0 | 18.3 | TLX | Triple Lynx | |
including | 186.4 | 186.8 | 0.4 | 91.2 | |||
549.0 | 551.0 | 2.0 | 13.6 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | ||
including | 549.6 | 550.0 | 0.4 | 66.1 | |||
WST-21-0909 | 231.1 | 233.3 | 2.2 | 57.5 | 51.2 | TLX | Triple Lynx |
including | 232.1 | 232.5 | 0.4 | 135 | 100 | ||
WST-21-0911 | 564.2 | 568.8 | 4.6 | 7.90 | LX4 | Lynx 4 | |
WST-21-0918 | 646.0 | 648.0 | 2.0 | 11.6 | LX4 | Lynx 4 |
Notes: True widths are estimated at 55 – 80% of the reported core length interval. See “Quality Control and Reporting Protocols” below. LSW = Lynx Southwest, LXM = Lynx Main, LX4 = Lynx 4, TLX = Triple Lynx, UDD = Underdog.
Drill hole location
Hole Number | Azimuth (°) | Dip (°) | Length (m) | UTM E | UTM N | Elevation | Section |
OSK-W-21-1432-W10 | 132 | -55 | 1062 | 453811 | 5435779 | 400 | 4300 |
OSK-W-21-1432-W11 | 132 | -55 | 1149 | 453811 | 5435779 | 400 | 4300 |
OSK-W-21-1432-W12 | 132 | -55 | 1113 | 453811 | 5435779 | 400 | 4300 |
OSK-W-21-1871-W1 | 331 | -56 | 1119 | 452496 | 5434397 | 402 | 2475 |
OSK-W-21-1871-W2 | 331 | -56 | 915 | 452496 | 5434397 | 402 | 2475 |
OSK-W-21-1871-W3 | 331 | -56 | 906 | 452496 | 5434397 | 402 | 2475 |
OSK-W-21-1949-W12 | 105 | -57 | 1301 | 453440 | 5435479 | 401 | 3825 |
OSK-W-21-1949-W14 | 105 | -57 | 1332 | 453440 | 5435479 | 401 | 3825 |
OSK-W-21-2287-W10 | 116 | -53 | 1311 | 453607 | 5435714 | 404 | 4075 |
OSK-W-21-2369-W3 | 130 | -56 | 1415 | 453424 | 5435566 | 410 | 3850 |
OSK-W-21-2381-W2 | 134 | -53 | 887 | 453620 | 5435790 | 402 | 4125 |
OSK-W-21-2465-W5 | 123 | -61 | 1062 | 453398 | 5435556 | 413 | 3825 |
OSK-W-21-2465-W6 | 123 | -61 | 993 | 453398 | 5435556 | 413 | 3825 |
OSK-W-21-2479-W11 | 344 | -55 | 1005 | 452315 | 5434420 | 399 | 2325 |
OSK-W-21-2531-W4 | 344 | -62 | 1203 | 452566 | 5434415 | 403 | 2550 |
OSK-W-21-2540-W4 | 117 | -60 | 1297 | 453465 | 5435640 | 410 | 3925 |
OSK-W-21-2544-W1 | 128 | -50 | 1140 | 452960 | 5435539 | 419 | 3425 |
OSK-W-21-2544-W2 | 128 | -50 | 1044 | 452960 | 5435539 | 419 | 3425 |
OSK-W-21-2544-W4 | 128 | -50 | 858 | 452960 | 5435539 | 419 | 3425 |
OSK-W-21-2587-W1 | 127 | -59 | 1176 | 453350 | 5435673 | 418 | 3850 |
OSK-W-21-2587-W2 | 127 | -59 | 1167 | 453350 | 5435673 | 418 | 3850 |
OSK-W-21-2601-W1 | 125 | -61 | 1235 | 453425 | 5435657 | 413 | 3900 |
OSK-W-21-2612-W1 | 333 | -51 | 690 | 452391 | 5434638 | 402 | 2500 |
OSK-W-21-2613 | 114 | -53 | 1092 | 452981 | 5435549 | 420 | 3450 |
OSK-W-21-2618 | 330 | -56 | 248 | 452279 | 5435162 | 411 | 2650 |
OSK-W-21-2621-W1 | 344 | -53 | 765 | 452272 | 5434396 | 399 | 2275 |
OSK-W-21-2626 | 153 | -47 | 156 | 452299 | 5435823 | 406 | 3000 |
OSK-W-21-2629 | 114 | -57 | 1011 | 453622 | 5435635 | 405 | 4050 |
OSK-W-21-2635 | 327 | -56 | 708 | 452684 | 5434475 | 402 | 2675 |
OSK-W-21-2637 | 140 | -59 | 747 | 452768 | 5435312 | 406 | 3150 |
OSK-W-21-2640-W1 | 336 | -58 | 737 | 452683 | 5434351 | 402 | 2625 |
OSK-W-21-2641 | 177 | -46 | 165 | 452436 | 5435884 | 407 | 3150 |
OSK-W-21-2644 | 346 | -55 | 693 | 452566 | 5434415 | 403 | 2550 |
OSK-W-21-2645 | 157 | -48 | 189 | 452409 | 5435902 | 406 | 3125 |
WST-21-0649 | 136 | -47 | 790 | 453258 | 5435211 | 98 | 3525 |
WST-21-0707 | 118 | -41 | 633 | 453507 | 5435332 | -48 | 3800 |
WST-21-0784 | 132 | -66 | 361 | 453507 | 5435327 | -7 | 3800 |
WST-21-0861 | 139 | -64 | 307 | 453106 | 5435066 | 231 | 3325 |
WST-21-0864A | 121 | -1 | 292 | 453463 | 5435327 | 33 | 3775 |
WST-21-0878 | 128 | -40 | 711 | 453375 | 5435297 | -26 | 3675 |
WST-21-0883 | 126 | -59 | 393 | 453105 | 5435065 | 231 | 3325 |
WST-21-0885B | 145 | -53 | 377 | 452954 | 5435003 | 253 | 3175 |
WST-21-0895A | 123 | -42 | 635 | 453507 | 5435332 | -48 | 3800 |
WST-21-0900 | 122 | -13 | 316 | 453462 | 5435326 | 33 | 3775 |
WST-21-0905C | 141 | -52 | 511 | 453221 | 5435121 | 134 | 3450 |
WST-21-0907 | 130 | -40 | 701 | 453374 | 5435296 | -26 | 3675 |
WST-21-0908B | 118 | -43 | 198 | 453506 | 5435326 | -90 | 3800 |
WST-21-0909 | 151 | -59 | 426 | 453507 | 5435328 | -7 | 3800 |
WST-21-0911 | 121 | -44 | 635 | 453507 | 5435332 | -48 | 3800 |
WST-21-0913 | 138 | -49 | 594 | 453322 | 5435236 | 54 | 3600 |
WST-21-0916A | 146 | -52 | 586 | 453321 | 5435235 | 54 | 3600 |
WST-21-0918 | 130 | -40 | 663 | 453374 | 5435296 | -26 | 3675 |
WST-21-0932 | 136 | -26 | 360 | 453462 | 5435326 | 32 | 3775 |
Caribou Zone
Mineralization most commonly occurs in gold-bearing pyrite stockworks as well as semi-massive pyrite replacement zones associated with phyllic alteration (sericite-pyrite ± silica) with sulphides, pyrite dominated with minor chalcopyrite and sphalerite ranging from trace to up to 20%, and local visible gold. Mineralization is hosted in rhyolites or mafic-intermediate volcanics frequently at or near faults or the contact with felsic porphyritic intrusions.
Lynx Zone
Mineralization occurs as grey to translucent quartz-carbonate-pyrite-tourmaline veins and pyrite replacement zones and stockworks. Vein-type mineralization is associated with haloes of pervasive sericite-pyrite ± silica alteration and contain sulphides (predominantly pyrite with minor amounts of chalcopyrite, sphalerite, galena, arsenopyrite, and pyrrhotite) and local visible gold. Replacement mineralization is associated with strong pervasive silica-sericite-ankerite ± tourmaline alteration and contains disseminated pyrite from trace to 80% with local visible gold. Pyrite stockworks can form envelopes that reach several tens of metres thick. Fuchsite alteration is common and is spatially constrained to near the gabbros. Mineralization occurs at or near geological contacts between felsic porphyritic or fragmental intrusions and the host rhyolites or gabbros and locally can be hosted along the gabbro-rhyolite contact.
Underdog
Mineralization most commonly occurs in gold-bearing quartz-pyrite (± tourmaline) veins and as disseminated, stringer, semi-massive to massive pyrite with minor sphalerite, chalcopyrite and molybdenite associated with strong sericite and silica alteration. Mineralization is hosted along the intrusive contacts of a three-phase composite felsic porphyritic unit which cross-cuts felsic and mafic volcanic sequences.
Windfall North
Mineralization is hosted in sheared andesites and most commonly occurs in gold-bearing quartz veins with trace to 10% pyrite, traces of sphalerite and chalcopyrite, and local visible gold. Mineralization is hosted in a silica-carbonate-sericite alteration envelope and is constrained within shear zones with pervasive sericite-carbonate ± fuchsite ± silica alteration.
Zone 27
Mineralization most commonly occurs as replacement-type characterized by 5% to 50% disseminated, stringer, semi-massive or stockwork pyrite, ptygmatic tourmaline veins, quartz-tourmaline crustiform veins, local quartz-carbonate veins, and local visible gold. Mineralization is associated with moderate to strong sericite, weak to strong silica, weak chlorite and carbonate and locally weak fuchsite and is hosted in strongly altered andesites, in or at the contact of the rhyolite, or along the contacts with felsic porphyritic intrusions.
F-Zones
Mineralization is hosted in sheared andesites with carbonate replacement or quartz veining and occurs as quartz ± ankerite veinlets or as replacement type in shear zones and is characterised by trace to 10% pyrite with local visible gold. Alteration is dominated by sericite-fuchsite-tourmaline-pyrite.
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed, prepared and approved by Mr. Louis Grenier, M.Sc.A., P.Geo. (OGQ 800), Director of Exploration for Osisko’s Windfall gold project, who is a “qualified person” as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”).
Quality Control and Reporting Protocols
True width determination is estimated at 55-80% of the reported core length interval for the zone. Assays are uncut except where indicated. Intercepts occur within geological confines of major zones but have not been correlated to individual vein domains at this time. Reported intervals include minimum weighted averages of 3.5 g/t Au diluted over core lengths of at least 2.0 metres. NQ core assays were obtained by either 1-kilogram screen fire assay or standard 50-gram fire-assaying-AA finish or gravimetric finish at (i) ALS Laboratories in Val d’Or, Québec, Vancouver, British Colombia, Lima, Peru or Vientiane, Laos (ii) Bureau Veritas in Timmins, Ontario. The 1-kilogram screen assay method is selected by the geologist when samples contain coarse gold or present a higher percentage of pyrite than surrounding intervals. Selected samples are also analyzed for multi-elements, including silver, using a Four Acid Digestion-ICP-MS method at ALS Laboratories. Drill program design, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (“QA/QC”) and interpretation of results is performed by qualified persons employing a QA/QC program consistent with NI 43-101 and industry best practices. Standards and blanks are included with every 20 samples for QA/QC purposes by the Corporation as well as the lab. Approximately 5% of sample pulps are sent to secondary laboratories for check assay.
About the Windfall Gold Deposit
The Windfall gold deposit is located between Val-d’Or and Chibougamau in the Abitibi region of Québec, Canada. The Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE“) defined by Osisko, as disclosed in the news release dated January 10, 2022 and assuming a cut-off grade of 3.50 g/t Au, comprises 565,000 tonnes at 11.6 g/t Au (210,000 ounces) in the measured mineral resource category, 8,907,000 tonnes at 10.5 g/t Au (2,994,000 ounces) in the indicated mineral resource category and 13,035,000 tonnes at 8.6 g/t Au (3,585,000 ounces) in the inferred mineral resource category. The key assumptions, parameters and methods used to estimate the mineral resource estimate disclosed in the January 10, 2022 news release, certain of which are described in the January 10, 2022 news release, will be further described in the full technical report being prepared for this updated mineral resource estimate in accordance with NI 43-101, and will be available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) under the Corporation’s issuer profile within 45 days from January 10, 2022. The Windfall gold deposit is currently one of the highest-grade resource-stage gold projects in Canada and has world-class scale. Mineralization occurs in three principal zones: Lynx, Main Zone, and Underdog. Mineralization is generally comprised of sub-vertical zones following intrusive porphyry contacts plunging to the northeast. The resources are defined from surface to a depth of 1,600 metres as it now includes the Triple 8 (T8) zone. The resources excluding T8 are defined from surface to a depth of 1,200 metres. The deposit remains open along strike and at depth. Mineralization has been identified at surface in some areas and as deep as 2,625 metres in others with significant potential to extend mineralization down-plunge and at depth.
About Osisko Mining Inc.
Osisko is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold resource properties in Canada. Osisko holds a 100% interest in the high-grade Windfall gold deposit located between Val-d’Or and Chibougamau in Québec and holds a 100% undivided interest in a large area of claims in the surrounding Urban Barry area and nearby Quévillon area (over 2,600 square kilometres).
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on expectations, estimates, projections and interpretations as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves predictions, expectations, interpretations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often, but not always, using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “interpreted”, “management’s view”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “potential”, “feasibility”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. This news release contains the forward-looking information pertaining to, among other things: the Windfall gold deposit being one of the highest-grade resource-stage gold projects in Canada and having world-class scale; the key assumptions, parameters and methods used to estimate the mineral resource estimate disclosed in this news release; the prospects, if any, of the Windfall gold deposit; timing and ability of Osisko to file a technical report for the mineral resource estimate disclosed in this news release; the timing and ability of Osisko, if at all, to publish a feasibility study for the Windfall gold deposit; the amount and type of drilling to be completed and the timing to complete such drilling; the focus of the remaining infill drilling; the trend of grade increase; the Lynx zone remaining open to expansion down plunge; upgrading a inferred mineral resource to a measured mineral resource or indicated mineral resource category; future drilling at the Windfall gold deposit; the significance of historic exploration activities and results. Such factors include, among others, risks relating to the ability of exploration activities (including drill results) to accurately predict mineralization; errors in management’s geological modelling; the ability of Osisko to complete further exploration activities, including (infill) drilling; property and royalty interests in the Windfall gold deposit; the ability of the Corporation to obtain required approvals; the results of exploration activities; risks relating to mining activities; the global economic climate; metal prices; dilution; environmental risks; and community and non-governmental actions. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, Osisko cannot assure shareholders and prospective purchasers of securities of the Corporation that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither Osisko nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking information. Osisko does not undertake, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
John Burzynski
Chief Executive Officer
Telephone (416) 363-8653
OSISKO DELIVERS UPDATED WINDFALL MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE
3.2 Million Ounces Measured and Indicated Resource Averaging 10.5 g/t Au
3.6 Million Ounces Inferred Resource Averaging 8.6 g/t Au
(Toronto, January 10, 2022) Osisko Mining Inc. (OSK:TSX, “Osisko” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to provide the updated mineral resource estimate (“MRE”) for its 100% owned world-class Windfall gold deposit, located in the Abitibi greenstone belt, Urban Township, Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Québec.
This MRE reflects the results of approximately 1.7 million metres of drilling, with 1.5 million metres completed by Osisko since October 2015, and includes all drilling completed as of September 2021 and all analytical results received as of October 20, 2021.
An additional 70,000 metres of infill and expansion drilling has been completed since September 2021. This additional drilling and outstanding analytical results, together with ongoing surface and underground drilling, will be integrated into the database for the pending feasibility study expected to be completed in Q4 2022. Map of MRE & Upside potential.
HIGHLIGHTS
- 3.2 M oz measured & indicated (“M&I”) resource avg. 10.5 g/t Au
- M&I resource increase of 73% with avg. grade increased by 9%
- Lynx contains 60% of MRE total gold
- Lynx resource: M&I 2.3 M oz avg. 12g/t Au; Inferred 1.8 M oz avg. 10.9 g/t Au
- 3.6 M oz inferred resource avg. 8.6 g/t Au, reflecting a grade increase of 8%
- 50% of the MRE is hosted in 30 wireframes
- 98% of MRE is located from surface to 1200 m vertical depth
- Exploration ramp access currently at >600 m vertical depth in Lynx
- Lynx 600 bulk sample (Triple Lynx at level 600) work in progress; prior Lynx 311 bulk sample returned 189% positive grade reconciliation (see Osisko news release dated December 11, 2019)
- Strong open potential for expansion of high-grade zones in Lynx to the East and down plunge
Chief Executive Officer of Osisko John Burzynski commented: “The world-class Windfall deposit continues to impress with grade and scale. Infill drilling has again exceeded our expectations, with excellent conversion, and the M&I resource increasing by 73% with average gold grade moving past double digits to 10.5 g/t. This MRE forms a strong foundation for the upcoming feasibility study. We are confident that as we complete the remaining infill work in the coming months, the resource will continue to grow and we should again see incremental increase in what is already a strong average grade.”
Mr. Burzynski continued: “Windfall is an outstanding, well-defined deposit which still has demonstrable strong upside potential to grow. The consistent trend over the past five years of drilling, as we completed our extensive and detailed surface and underground work programs, has been steady growth of ounces and increasing high-grade. We are confident that Windfall will grow significantly in the future with continued work. We would like very much to thank our employees and contractors for their tremendous efforts to advance our project, our Cree First Nation hosts and partners, the local and provincial governments, and our stakeholders and shareholders for their strong support.”
The MRE sensitivity table (Table 1) shows the potential for additional resources through optimizing costs and cut-off grade which will be reviewed during feasibility work. Table 2 shows resources by main area of the Windfall deposit.
Table 1: Windfall Gold Deposit Mineral Resource Estimate Sensitivity Table(1)
Cut-off (g/t Gold) |
Measured + Indicated | Inferred | ||||||||
Tonnes (000 t) |
Gold (g/t) | Ag
(g/t) |
Gold
(000 oz) |
Ag
(000 oz) |
Tonnes (000 t) |
Gold
(g/t) |
Ag
(g/t) |
Gold
(000 oz) |
Ag
(000 oz) |
|
5.0 | 6,904 | 12.9 | 6.0 | 2,859 | 1,336 | 8,568 | 10.8 | 6.0 | 2,986 | 1,648 |
4.5 | 7,635 | 12.1 | 5.7 | 2,971 | 1,406 | 9,709 | 10.1 | 5.6 | 3,160 | 1,734 |
4.0 | 8,472 | 11.3 | 5.4 | 3,084 | 1,483 | 11,241 | 9.3 | 5.1 | 3,369 | 1,849 |
3.5 | 9,472 | 10.5 | 5.2 | 3,204 | 1,570 | 13,035 | 8.6 | 4.7 | 3,585 | 1,984 |
3.0 | 10,680 | 9.7 | 4.8 | 3,330 | 1,662 | 15,282 | 7.8 | 4.3 | 3,819 | 2,132 |
2.5 | 12,127 | 8.9 | 4.5 | 3,456 | 1,766 | 18,554 | 6.9 | 3.9 | 4,108 | 2,327 |
Note: (1) MRE cut-off of 3.5 g/t Au.
Table 2: Windfall Gold Deposit Mineral Resource Estimate by Area (3.5 g/t Au cut-off)
Area | Measured | Indicated | Inferred | |||||||||||||
Tonnes(1) (000 t) | Gold
(g/t) |
Ag
(g/t) |
Gold(1)
(000 oz) |
Ag(1)
(000 oz) |
Tonnes(1) (000 t) | Gold
(g/t) |
Ag
(g/t) |
Gold(1)
(000 oz) |
Ag(1)
(000 oz) |
Tonnes(1) (000 t) | Gold
(g/t) |
Ag
(g/t) |
Gold(1)
(000 oz) |
Ag(1)
(000 oz) |
||
Lynx(2) | 565 | 11.6 | 7.2 | 210 | 131 | 5,430 | 12.0 | 5.4 | 2,096 | 944 | 5,052 | 10.9 | 7.1 | 1,777 | 1,147 | |
Underdog | – | – | – | – | – | 800 | 9.5 | 3.3 | 244 | 85 | 4,419 | 7.9 | 3.0 | 1,119 | 432 | |
Main(3) | – | – | – | – | – | 2,676 | 7.6 | 4.8 | 654 | 410 | 2,909 | 5.8 | 3.3 | 540 | 306 | |
Triple 8 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 655 | 7.1 | 4.7 | 149 | 99 | |
Total | 565 | 11.6 | 7.2 | 210 | 131 | 8,907 | 10.5 | 5.0 | 2,994 | 1,439 | 13,035 | 8.6 | 4.7 | 3,585 | 1,984 | |
Notes: (1) Values are rounded to nearest thousand which may cause apparent discrepancies. (2) Lynx area includes: Lynx Main, Lynx HW, Lynx SW, Lynx 4 and Triple Lynx. (3) Main area includes: Zone 27, Caribou 1&2, Caribou Extension, Bobcat, Mallard, Windfall Nord, and F-Zones. See Windfall Gold Deposit Mineral Resource Estimate notes further below.
This MRE reflects the results of 4,536 drill holes (1,722,097 metres of core) in the resource area, including 3,882 drill holes (1,539,984 metres of core) completed by Osisko from October 2015 to September 20, 2021 with assays up to October 20, 2021. The MRE (with an effective date of October 20, 2021) was prepared by Osisko, under the supervision of BBA Inc. The full technical report, which is being prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI-43-101”), will be available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) under the Corporation’s issuer profile within 45 days.
This mineral resource estimate reflects the current status of the geological interpretation supported by infill drilling, underground mapping and bulk sample results. Most mineralized envelopes in the Main area are associated with pyritic stringers. Lynx and Underdog mineralized lenses predominantly form an extensive anastomosed network of quartz-rich and pyrite-rich veins. The mineralization system is located near contacts between volcanic and pre-mineral intrusive rocks in Main and Lynx areas, and more specifically, within pre-mineral intrusive units in Underdog.
The MRE is 50% contained within 30 wireframes, and 75% contained within 98 wireframes. The MRE considers a total of 556 mineralized lenses defined by individual wireframes with a minimum true thickness of 2.0 metres. The MRE reports grade blocks inside volumes potentially mineable by underground methods at a cut-off grade of 3.5 g/t Au. The cut-off calculation below has been rounded up to 3.5 g/t Au to better represent a future mining cut-off (Table 3).
Table 3: Parameters used to estimate the underground cut-off grade
for the Windfall Gold Deposit Mineral Resource Estimation
Parameters | Unit | Value |
Gold Price | USD/oz | 1,600 |
Exchange Rate | USD/CAD | 1.26 |
Mill Recovery | % | 94.9 |
Payability | % | 99.95 |
Sell Cost | USD/oz | 5 |
Royalties (NSR) | % | 2 |
Mining Cost | CAD/t milled | 107 |
G&A Cost | CAD/t milled | 32 |
Processing Cost | CAD/t milled | 31 |
Transportation | CAD/t milled | 2 |
Environment | CAD/t milled | 12 |
Calculated Cut-off Grade | g/t Au | 3.1 |
MRE Cut-off Grade | g/t Au | 3.5 |
Windfall Gold Deposit Mineral Resource Estimate Notes
- The independent qualified person for the MRE, as defined by NI 43-101 guidelines, is Pierre-Luc Richard, P.Geo.(OGQ#1119), of BBA Inc. The effective date of the estimate is October 20, 2021.
- The Windfall mineral resource estimate follows the November 29, 2019 CIM Estimation of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves Best Practice Guidelines.
- These mineral resources are not mineral reserves as they have not demonstrated economic viability. The quantity and grade of reported Inferred mineral resources in this news release are uncertain in nature and there has been insufficient exploration to define these 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.
- Resources are presented undiluted and in situ and are considered to have reasonable prospects for economic extraction. Isolated and discontinuous blocks above the stated cut-off grade are excluded from the mineral resource estimate. Must-take material, i.e. isolated blocks below cut-off grade located within a potentially mineable volume, was included in the mineral resource estimate.
- As of October 20, 2021, the database comprises a total of 4,536 drill holes for 1,722,097 metres of drilling in the areal extent of the mineral resource estimate, of which 3,882 drill holes (1,539,984 metres) were completed and assayed by Osisko. The drill hole grid spacing is approximately 12.5 metre x 12.5 metre for definition drilling, 25 metre x 25 metre for infill drilling and larger for extension drilling.
- All core assays reported by Osisko were obtained by analytical methods described below under “Quality Control and Reporting Protocols”.
- Geological interpretation of the deposit is based on lithologies, mineralization style, alteration and structural features. Most mineralization envelopes are subvertical, striking NE-SW and plunging approximately 40 degrees towards the North-East. The 3D wireframing was generated in Leapfrog Geo, a modelling software, from hand selections of mineralization intervals. The mineral resource estimate includes a total of 556 tabular, mostly sub-vertical domains defined by individual wireframes with a minimum true thickness of 2.0 metres.
- Assays were composited within the mineralization domains into 2.0 metres length composites. A value of 0.00125 g/t Au and 0.0025 g/t Ag (¼ of the detection limit) was applied to unassayed core intervals.
- High-grade composites were capped. Cappings were determined in each area from statistical studies on groups of lenses sharing similar mineralization characteristics. Cappings vary from 6 g/t Au to 200 g/t Au and from 5 g/t Ag to 150 g/t Ag. A multiple capping strategy defined by capping values decreasing as interpolation search distances increase was used in the grade estimations.
- Block models were produced using Datamine™ Studio RM Software. The models are defined by parent cell sizes of 5 metres NE, 2 meters NW and 5 metres height, and sublocked to minimum subcell sizes of 1.25 meters NE, 0.5 metres NW and 1.25 metres height.
- Ordinary Kriging (OK) based interpolations were produced for gold estimations in each area of the Windfall deposit, while silver grade estimations for most projects were produced using Inverse Distance Squared (ID2) interpolations. Gold estimation parameters are based on composite variography analyses. The gold estimation parameters were used for the silver estimation.
- Density values vary between 2.73 and 2.93 and are mainly based on the densities of lithologies within the mineralized lenses.
- The Windfall mineral resource estimate is categorized as measured, indicated and inferred mineral resource as follows:
- The measured mineral resource category is manually defined and encloses areas where:
- drill spacing is less than 12.5 metres,
- blocks are informed by a minimum of four drill holes,
- The measured mineral resource category is manually defined and encloses areas where:
- geological evidence is sufficient to confirm geological and grade continuity.
- lenses in the area have been accessed by underground workings.
- The indicated mineral resource category is manually defined and encloses areas where:
- drill spacing is generally less than 25 metres,
- blocks are informed by a minimum of two drill holes,
- geological evidence is sufficient to assume geological and grade continuity.
- The inferred mineral resource category is manually defined and encloses areas where:
- drill spacing is less than 100 metres,
- blocks are informed by a minimum of two drill holes,
- geological evidence is sufficient to imply, but not verify geological and grade continuity.
- The mineral resource is reported at 3.5 g/t Au cut-off. The cut-off grade is based on the following economic parameters: gold price at 1,600 USD/oz, exchange rate at 1.26 USD/CAD, 94.9% mill recovery; payability of 99.95%; selling cost at 5 USD/oz, 2% NSR royalties, mining cost at 107 CAD/t milled, G&A cost at 32 CAD/t milled, processing cost at 31 CAD/t, transportation cost at 2 CAD/t considering mill at site, and environment cost at 12 CAD/t. A cut-off grade of 3.5 g/t Au was selected over the calculated cut-off grade of 3.1 g/t Au to better reflect a realistic mining cut-off.
- Estimates use metric units (metres, tonnes and g/t). Metal contents are presented in troy ounces (metric tonne x grade / 31.103475).
- The independent qualified person is not aware of any known environmental, permitting, legal, title-related, taxation, socio-political or marketing issues, or any other relevant issue, that could materially affect the mineral resource estimate.
- Values in tonnes and ounces are rounded to nearest thousand which may cause apparent discrepancies.
Qualified Person
The Windfall mineral resource estimate, with an effective date of October 20, 2021, was (i) prepared by Judith St-Laurent, P.Geo (OGQ #1023)., B.Sc., Director of Resources Estimation at Osisko, and (ii) reviewed and approved by Pierre-Luc Richard, M.Sc., P.Geo (OGQ#1119), each of whom is a “qualified person” within the meaning of NI 43-101. Mr. Richard is an employee of BBA Inc. and is considered to be “independent” of Osisko for purposes of section 1.5 of NI 43-101. The scientific and technical content in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Mathieu Savard, P.Geo (OGQ #510), President of Osisko, who is a “qualified person” within the meaning of NI 43-101.
Quality Control and Reporting Protocols
NQ core assays were obtained by either 1 kilogram screen fire assay or standard 50 gram fire assaying-AA finish or gravimetric finish at (i) ALS Laboratories in Val d’Or, Québec, Vancouver, British Colombia, Lima, Peru or Vientiane, Laos (ii) Bureau Veritas in Timmins, Ontario. The 1-kilogram screen assay method is selected by the geologist when samples contain coarse gold or present a higher percentage of pyrite than surrounding intervals. Selected samples are also analyzed for multi-elements, including silver, using a Four Acid Digestion-ICP-MS method at ALS Laboratories. Drill program design, Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (“QA/QC”) and interpretation of results is performed by qualified persons employing a QA/QC program consistent with NI 43-101 and industry best practices. Standards and blanks are included with every 20 samples for QA/QC purposes by the Corporation as well as the lab. Approximately 5% of sample pulps are sent to secondary laboratories for check assay.
About the Windfall Gold Deposit
The Windfall gold deposit is located between Val-d’Or and Chibougamau in the Abitibi greenstone belt, Urban Township, Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Québec, Canada. The mineral resource defined by Osisko, as disclosed in this news release and assuming a cut-off grade of 3.5 g/t Au, comprises 565,000 tonnes at 11.6 g/t Au (210,000 ounces) in the measured mineral resource category, 8,907,000 tonnes at 10.5 g/t Au (2,994,000 ounces) in the indicated mineral resource category and 13,035,000 tonnes at 8.6 g/t Au (3,585,000 ounces) in the inferred mineral resource category. The key assumptions, parameters and methods used to estimate the mineral resource estimate disclosed in this news release, certain of which are described in this news release, will be further described in the full technical report being prepared for this updated mineral resource estimate in accordance with NI 43-101, and will be available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) under the Corporation’s issuer profile within 45 days. The Windfall gold deposit is currently one of the highest-grade resource-stage gold projects in Canada and has world-class scale. Mineralization occurs in three principal zones: Lynx, Main, and Underdog. Mineralization is generally comprised of sub-vertical lenses following intrusive porphyry contacts plunging to the northeast. The resources are defined from surface to a depth of 1,600 metres, including the Triple 8 (TP8) zone. The resources excluding TP8 are defined from surface to a depth of 1,200 metres. The deposit remains open along strike and at depth. Mineralization has been identified near surface in some areas and as deep as 2,625 metres in others with significant potential to extend mineralization down-plunge and at depth.
About Osisko Mining Inc.
Osisko is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of precious metal resource properties in Canada. Osisko holds a 100% interest in the high-grade Windfall gold deposit located between Val-d’Or and Chibougamau in Québec and holds a 100% undivided interest in a large area of claims in the surrounding the Urban Barry area and nearby Quévillon area (over 2,600 square kilometres).
Cautionary Statements Regarding Estimates of Mineral Resources
This news release uses the terms measured, indicated and inferred mineral resources as a relative measure of the level of confidence in the resource estimate. Readers are cautioned that mineral resources are not mineral reserves and that the economic viability of resources that are not mineral reserves has not been demonstrated. The mineral resource estimate disclosed in this news release may be materially affected by geology, environmental, permitting, legal, title, socio-political, marketing or other relevant issues. The mineral resource estimate is classified in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum’s “CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves” incorporated by reference into NI 43-101 (“CIM”). Under NI 43-101, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies or economic studies except for preliminary economic assessments. Readers are cautioned not to assume that further work on the stated resources will lead to mineral reserves that can be mined economically.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on expectations, estimates, projections and interpretations as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves predictions, expectations, interpretations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often, but not always, using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “interpreted”, “management’s view”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “potential”, “feasibility”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. This news release contains the forward-looking information pertaining to, among other things: the Windfall gold deposit being one of the highest-grade resource-stage gold projects in Canada and having world-class scale; the key assumptions, parameters and methods used to estimate the MRE disclosed in this news release; the prospects, if any, of the Windfall gold deposit; timing and ability of Osisko to file a technical report for the MRE disclosed in this news release; the timing and ability of Osisko, if at all, to publish a feasibility study for the Windfall gold deposit; upgrading a inferred mineral resource to a measured mineral resource or indicated mineral resource category; future exploration activities, including drilling, at the Windfall gold deposit; the growth potential of the Windfall deposit and management’s expectations relating thereto; the potential for expansion of high-grade zones in Lynx to the East and down plunge; expected grade and resource growth; the deposit remaining open along strike to the northeast and at depth; cut-off grade and sensitivity analysis; the significance of historic exploration activities and results. Such factors include, among others, risks relating to the ability of exploration activities (including drill results) to accurately predict mineralization; errors in management’s geological modelling; the ability of Osisko to complete further exploration activities, including drilling; property and royalty interests in the Windfall gold deposit; the ability of the Corporation to obtain required approvals; the results of exploration activities; risks relating to mining activities; the global economic climate; metal prices; dilution; environmental risks; and community and non-governmental actions. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, Osisko cannot assure shareholders and prospective purchasers of securities of the Corporation that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither Osisko nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking information. Osisko does not undertake, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
John Burzynski
Chief Executive Officer
Office Telephone (416) 363-8653
OSISKO RECAPS WINDFALL DRILL PROGRAM RESULTS WITH TOP 21 INTERCEPTS OF 2021
(Toronto, December 21, 2021) Osisko Mining Inc. (OSK:TSX. “Osisko” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to provide a recap of the 2021 drill program and the top 21 intercepts of the year from its 100% owned Windfall gold project located in the Abitibi greenstone belt, Urban Township, Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Québec.
The 2021 drill program at Windfall included over 360,000 metres in over 900 drill holes from surface and underground. The drilling focused on infill and expansion of the mineralized zones defined in the February 2021 mineral resource estimate (see Osisko news release dated February 17, 2021) with the objectives of converting inferred resources into the measured and indicated categories in support of the upcoming feasibility study, expanding known zones, and defining new zones.
This year’s top intercepts demonstrate once again the high-grade nature of the Lynx zones, with some of the best intervals of the project. However, Caribou zone ranks first overall this year with 3,979 g/t Au over 2.3 metres. The table below presents the “Top 21 intercepts” from this year’s drill program based on metal factor (grade*length). Location map: Long Section EN top21_2021.pdf
WINDFALL 2021 TOP 21 INTERCEPTS BY METAL FACTOR
Rank | Hole No. | From (m) | To (m) | Interval (m) | Au (g/t) uncut | g*metres uncut | Zone |
1 | OSK-W-21-2565 | 535.8 | 538.1 | 2.3 | 3979 | 9153 | Caribou |
2 | OSK-W-21-2287-W1 | 1209.9 | 1212.4 | 2.5 | 2181 | 5452 | LX4_3449 |
3 | OSK-W-21-1432-W6 | 970.9 | 976.2 | 5.3 | 632 | 3347 | LX4_3430 |
4 | OSK-W-21-2287-W6 | 1259.2 | 1269.7 | 10.5 | 319 | 3346 | LX4_3449 |
5 | OSK-W-21-2549 | 421.1 | 423.8 | 2.7 | 1096 | 2960 | Caribou |
6 | WST-21-0668 | 36.5 | 38.7 | 2.2 | 877 | 1930 | Bobcat_2350 |
7 | WST-20-0613 | 237.8 | 240.3 | 2.5 | 696 | 1740 | TLX_3161 |
8 | OSK-W-21-2587 | 1098.4 | 1101.1 | 2.7 | 576 | 1554 | TLX_3170 |
9 | OSK-W-21-1432-W11 | 929.3 | 938.1 | 8.8 | 163 | 1438 | Lynx 4 |
10 | OSK-W-21-2369-W3 | 672.8 | 676.3 | 3.5 | 369 | 1293 | LXM_3304 |
11 | WST-21-0814 | 83.1 | 87.5 | 4.4 | 293 | 1291 | Z27_1101 |
12 | WST-21-0833 | 278.0 | 280.4 | 2.4 | 512 | 1229 | LHW_3201 |
13 | OSK-W-20-2256-W7 | 881.0 | 891.5 | 10.5 | 108 | 1133 | TLX_3161 |
14 | WST-20-0632 | 123.8 | 125.9 | 2.1 | 507 | 1066 | LXM_3334 |
15 | OSK-W-21-2287-W1 | 1215.0 | 1217.2 | 2.2 | 403 | 887 | LX4_3449 |
16 | OSK-W-20-2252-W7 | 900.0 | 909.7 | 9.7 | 90.5 | 878 | TLX_3161 |
17 | OSK-W-20-1432-W2 | 959.5 | 962.0 | 2.5 | 342 | 855 | Lynx_3437 |
18 | WST-21-0823 | 165.2 | 167.4 | 2.2 | 388 | 854 | LXM_3304 |
19 | WST-21-0828 | 520.0 | 526.3 | 6.3 | 135 | 849 | LX4_3440 |
20 | OSK-W-21-2492-W2 | 783.6 | 785.7 | 2.1 | 385 | 808 | LX4_3414 |
21 | OSK-W-20-2313-W2 | 645.8 | 648.0 | 2.2 | 344 | 756 | TLX_3196 |
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed, prepared and approved by Mr. Louis Grenier, M.Sc.A., P.Geo. (OGQ 800), Director of Exploration for Osisko’s Windfall gold project, who is a “qualified person” as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”).
Quality Control and Reporting Protocols
True width determination is estimated at 55-80% of the reported core length interval for the zone. Assays are uncut except where indicated. Intercepts occur within geological confines of major zones but have not been correlated to individual vein domains at this time. Reported intervals include minimum weighted averages of 3.5 g/t Au diluted over core lengths of at least 2.0 metres. NQ core assays were obtained by either 1-kilogram screen fire assay or standard 50-gram fire-assaying-AA finish or gravimetric finish at (i) ALS Laboratories in Val d’Or, Québec, Vancouver, British Colombia, Lima, Peru or Vientiane, Laos (ii) Bureau Veritas in Timmins, Ontario. The 1-kilogram screen assay method is selected by the geologist when samples contain coarse gold or present a higher percentage of pyrite than surrounding intervals. Selected samples are also analyzed for multi-elements, including silver, using a Four Acid Digestion-ICP-MS method at ALS Laboratories. Drill program design, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (“QA/QC”) and interpretation of results is performed by qualified persons employing a QA/QC program consistent with NI 43-101 and industry best practices. Standards and blanks are included with every 20 samples for QA/QC purposes by the Corporation as well as the lab. Approximately 5% of sample pulps are sent to secondary laboratories for check assay.
About the Windfall Gold Deposit
The Windfall gold deposit is located between Val-d’Or and Chibougamau in the Abitibi region of Québec, Canada. The Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE“) defined by Osisko, as disclosed in the news release dated February 17, 2021 is supported by the technical report entitled “Preliminary Economic Assessment Update for the Windfall Project” dated April 26, 2021 (that includes Windfall Mineral Resource Estimate with an effective date of November 30, 2020), and assuming a cut-off grade of 3.50 g/t Au, comprises 521,000 tonnes at 11.3 g/t Au (189,000 ounces) in the measured mineral resource category, 5,502,000 tonnes at 9.4 g/t Au (1,668,000 ounces) in the indicated mineral resource category and 16,401,000 tonnes at 8.0 g/t Au (4,244,000 ounces) in the inferred mineral resource category. The key assumptions, parameters and methods used to estimate the mineral resource estimate disclosed in the February 17, 2021 news release are further described in the full technical report prepared by BBA Inc. in accordance with NI 43-101 and is available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) under the Corporation’s issuer profile. The Windfall gold deposit is currently one of the highest-grade resource-stage gold projects in Canada and has world-class scale. Mineralization occurs in three principal zones: Lynx, Main Zone, and Underdog. Mineralization is generally comprised of sub-vertical zones following intrusive porphyry contacts plunging to the northeast. The resources are defined from surface to a depth of 1,600 metres as it now includes the Triple 8 (T8) zone. The resources excluding T8 are defined from surface to a depth of 1,200 metres. The deposit remains open along strike and at depth. Mineralization has been identified at surface in some areas and as deep as 2,625 metres in others with significant potential to extend mineralization down-plunge and at depth.
About Osisko Mining Inc.
Osisko is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold resource properties in Canada. Osisko holds a 100% interest in the high-grade Windfall gold deposit located between Val-d’Or and Chibougamau in Québec and holds a 100% undivided interest in a large area of claims in the surrounding Urban Barry area and nearby Quévillon area (over 2,600 square kilometres).
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on expectations, estimates, projections and interpretations as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves predictions, expectations, interpretations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often, but not always, using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “interpreted”, “management’s view”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “potential”, “feasibility”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. This news release contains the forward-looking information pertaining to, among other things: the Windfall gold deposit being one of the highest-grade resource-stage gold projects in Canada and having world-class scale; the key assumptions, parameters and methods used to estimate the mineral resource estimate disclosed in this news release; the prospects, if any, of the Windfall gold deposit; timing and ability of Osisko to file a technical report for the mineral resource estimate disclosed in this news release; the timing and ability of Osisko, if at all, to publish a feasibility study for the Windfall gold deposit; the amount and type of drilling to be completed and the timing to complete such drilling; the focus of the remaining infill drilling; the trend of grade increase; the Lynx zone remaining open to expansion down plunge; upgrading a inferred mineral resource to a measured mineral resource or indicated mineral resource category; future drilling at the Windfall gold deposit; the significance of historic exploration activities and results. Such factors include, among others, risks relating to the ability of exploration activities (including drill results) to accurately predict mineralization; errors in management’s geological modelling; the ability of Osisko to complete further exploration activities, including (infill) drilling; property and royalty interests in the Windfall gold deposit; the ability of the Corporation to obtain required approvals; the results of exploration activities; risks relating to mining activities; the global economic climate; metal prices; dilution; environmental risks; and community and non-governmental actions. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, Osisko cannot assure shareholders and prospective purchasers of securities of the Corporation that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, and neither Osisko nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking information. Osisko does not undertake, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
John Burzynski
Chief Executive Officer
Telephone (416) 363-8653