Copper Mountain Mining Announces Addition to Eva Copper Mineral Resource, Increases Measured & Indicated Resource by 836 Million Pounds of Copper with Blackard Deposit

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Copper Mountain Mining Announces Addition to Eva Copper Mineral Resource, Increases Measured & Indicated Resource by 836 Million Pounds of Copper with Blackard Deposit

PR Newswire

VANCOUVER, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (TSX:CMMC | ASX:C6C) ("Copper Mountain" or the "Company") is pleased to announce drill results from a recently completed exploration program, metallurgical testwork results and a new Mineral Resource for the Blackard deposit. Blackard is a large stratabound deposit located within the Company's Eva Copper Project mining leases, five kilometres from the proposed Eva Copper processing plant, in Queensland, Australia (See Appendix 1 for Location Map).

Drill hole results highlights:

  • Hole BCR910 returned 125 metres of 0.57% Cu including 21.5 metres of 1.30% Cu
  • Hole BCR911 returned 78 metres of 0.69% Cu including 24 metres of 1.17% Cu
  • Hole BCR917 returned 86 metres of 0.59% Cu including 46 metres of 0.86% Cu
  • Hole BCR918 returned 94 metres of 0.55% Cu including 44 metres of 0.75% Cu
  • Hole BCR919 returned 72 metres of 0.57% Cu including 20 metres of 0.68% Cu

The Company also recently completed extensive metallurgical testwork that has confirmed economic recoveries at Blackard. Based on these results, flotation recoveries are expected to be 90% for the Copper Sulphide Zone and 63% for the Copper Zone, both producing saleable concentrates.

The Blackard Mineral Resource consists of a Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource of 77 million tonnes grading 0.49% copper containing 836 million pounds of copper and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 19 million tonnes grading 0.49% copper containing 206 million pounds of copper. The new Mineral Resource at Blackard improves the grade and increases the size of the Eva Copper Project's Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource to 228 million tonnes grading 0.42% copper containing 2.1 billion pounds of copper. See Appendix 2 for Eva Copper Project Mineral Resource.

Gil Clausen, Copper Mountain's President and CEO, commented, "We are extremely encouraged by the potential that exists at Eva Copper. These results lead us to believe that Blackard could significantly increase the mill feed and copper production at the Eva Copper Project. We intend to incorporate the information from the Blackard Mineral Resource and metallurgical testwork into an updated feasibility study for Eva Copper, the results of which we expect to announce in the first quarter of 2020."

Mr. Clausen added, "The Blackard deposit is only one of seven historical copper deposits within the Eva Copper Project area that are not included in the current mine plan. We are continuing to drill and advance the other deposits, which we believe could add even more value to the Eva Copper Project."

October 2019 Mineral Resource Estimate

A summary of Blackard's October 2019 Mineral Resource estimate is provided below. The new resource estimate is based on approximately 60,600 metres of drilling, which includes drill and assay information up to August 2019.


Tonnes

('000s)

Copper

(%)

Copper

(M lbs)

Measured Resource




Copper Zone

19,960

0.57

251

Transition Zone

1,910

0.50

21

Copper Sulphide Zone

6,290

0.44

61

Sub-total

28,160

0.54

333





Indicated Resource




Copper Zone

15,980

0.50

177

Transition Zone

2,600

0.47

27

Copper Sulphide Zone

30,580

0.45

300

Sub-total

49,160

0.47

504





Measured and Indicated Resource




Copper Zone

35,940

0.54

427

Transition Zone

4,510

0.48

48

Copper Sulphide Zone

36,870

0.44

361

Sub-total

77,320

0.49

836





Inferred Resource




Copper Zone

235

0.41

2

Transition Zone

22

0.48

0.2

Copper Sulphide Zone

19,050

0.49

204

Sub-total

19,307

0.49

206


The mineral resource has been contained within a US$3.50 per pound copper whittle-pit shell. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. Numbers may not add due to rounding, contained metal calculated at 3 significant figures. Cutoff values used for the reporting of each geo-metallurgical zone are based on projected metallurgical recoveries and are 0.23% Cu, 0.20% Cu and 0.17% Cu for the copper, transition and copper sulphide zones, respectively.

The Copper Sulphide Zone consists of primary sulphide material which occurs in carbonate altered sediments and includes bornite, chalcopyrite and hypogene chalcocite copper-sulphide species. Mineralization within the Copper Zone is primarily fine-grain native copper and lesser chalcocite which are hosted within altered metasedimentary schists. The deposit is covered by a shallow weathered cap of ferruginous oxide material that is considered as waste rock. Given the shallow nature of the cap and that the mineralized material at Blackard is near surface, the Company anticipates a low waste to ore ratio. (See Appendix 3 for 3D Graphic of Conceptual Pit).

The Mineral Resource and metallurgical testwork results on Blackard are currently being incorporated into the Eva Copper mine plan. The Company plans to complete an updated Eva Copper Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimate and Bankable Feasibility Study in the first quarter of 2020. Ausenco Limited has been retained for the Bankable Feasibility Study.

2019 Drill Results

In 2019, Copper Mountain recently completed an 18-hole drill program (2,695 metres) at the Blackard deposit with the objective of validating the existing deposit model and test for extensions to mineralization. The drill results are included in the October 2019 Mineral Resource. A summary of significant drill results from this program are provided below. See Appendix 4 for a Drill Hole Location Map, Appendix 5 for cross sections, and Appendix 6 for a Hole Collar Details.

Hole ID

From

(m)

To

(m)

Interval

(m)

Grade

Cu%

BCR904

158

162

4

0.18%


204

300

96

0.43%

Incl.

236

300

64

0.51%

BCR906

12

46

34

0.59%

Incl.

22

44

22

0.80%

BCR907

20

60

40

0.26%

Incl.

24

34

10

0.41%


66

84

18

0.44%

Incl.

66

82

16

0.47%


90

110

20

0.31%

Incl.

94

98

4

0.59%

Incl.

104

108

4

0.41%

BCR909

12

40

28

0.52%

Incl.

14

40

26

0.54%

BCR910

2

20

18

0.37%

Incl.

10

20

10

0.47%


26

151.5

125.5

0.57%

Incl.

130

151.5

21.5

1.30%

BCR911

8

16

8

0.23%


48

96

48

0.40%

Incl.

56

86

30

0.53%


112

134

22

0.52%

Incl.

114

128

14

0.67%


170

206

36

0.38%

Incl.

180

206

26

0.45%


212

290

78

0.69%

Incl.

212

236

24

1.17%

Incl.

242

290

48

0.50%

BCR912

18

22

4

0.18%

BCR913

10

18

8

0.16%

BCR915

0

8

8

0.19%


18

22

4

0.18%

BCR916

0

48

48

0.70%

Incl.

4

44

40

0.79%


62

70

8

0.31%

Incl.

62

66

4

0.41%


122

126

4

0.28%


132

140

8

0.22%

BCR917

0

86

86

0.59%

Incl.

0

16

16

0.34%

Incl.

34

80

46

0.86%


94

102

8

0.22%


118

128

10

0.56%

Incl.

118

126

8

0.66%

BCR918

14

108

94

0.55%

Incl.

36

108

72

0.66%


114

118

4

0.19%

BCR919

104

176

72

0.57%

Incl.

132

152

20

0.68%


182

186

4

0.88%

BCR920

42

66

24

0.29%

Incl.

44

50

6

0.44%


Note: Holes BCR905, BCR908, BCR914 & BCR921 Had No Significant Intercepts. Significance considered a 0.15% Cu Cut-off Grade.

Competent Persons Statement
The information in this report that relates Mineral Resources or Reserves is based on information compiled by Peter Holbek, B.SC (Hons), M.Sc. P. Geo. Mr. Holbek is a full time employee of the Company and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralization and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the 'Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves'. Mr. Holbek does consent to the inclusion in this news release of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which it appears.

The information in this report that relates to Exploration Targets and Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr. George Ross, BSc, MSc, MBA, MAIG. Mr. Ross is a full time employee of the Company and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralization and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the 'Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves'. Mr. Ross consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears.

Qualified Persons Statement
Mr. Peter Holbek and Mr. George Ross are both deemed a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the contents of this press release.

About Copper Mountain Mining Corporation:
Copper Mountain's flagship asset is the 75% owned Copper Mountain mine located in southern British Columbia near the town of Princeton. The Copper Mountain mine currently produces approximately 90 million pounds of copper equivalent annually, with average annual production expected to increase to over 110 million pounds of copper equivalent in 2020. Copper Mountain also has the permitted, development-stage Eva Copper Project in Queensland, Australia and an extensive 4,000 km2 highly prospective land package in the Mount Isa area. Copper Mountain trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "CMMC" and Australian Stock Exchange under the symbol "C6C".

Additional information is available on the Company's web page at www.CuMtn.com.

On behalf of the Board of

COPPER MOUNTAIN MINING CORPORATION
"Gil Clausen"

Gil Clausen, P.Eng.
Chief Executive Officer

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (together, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as "plans", "expects", "estimates", "intends", "anticipates", "believes" or variations of such words, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance and opportunities to differ materially from those implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include the successful exploration of the Company's properties in Canada and Australia, the reliability of the historical data referenced in this press release and risks set out in Copper Mountain's public documents, including in each management discussion and analysis, filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Although Copper Mountain believes that the information and assumptions used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply 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. Except where required by applicable law, Copper Mountain disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Appendix 1: Blackard Location Map (CNW Group/Copper Mountain Mining Corporation)

Appendix 2: Eva Copper and Blackard Mineral Resources


Tonnes

(000s)

Copper

(%)

Gold

(g/t)

Copper
(Mlbs)

Gold

(koz)

Eva Project Resources, before Blackard






Measured

69,829

0.40

0.07

621

160

Indicated

81,292

0.36

0.07

639

172

Measured & Indicated

151,121

0.38

0.07

1,259

330

Inferred

22,368

0.35

0.07

174

53







Blackard Resources






Measured

28,160

0.54

-

333

-

Indicated

49,160

0.47

-

504

-

Measured & Indicated

77,320

0.49

-

836

-

Inferred

19,307

0.49

-

206

-







Eva Project with Blackard






Measured

97,989

0.44

0.05

954

160

Indicated

130,452

0.40

0.04

1143

172

Measured & Indicated

228,441

0.42

0.05

2,095

330

Inferred

41,675

0.41

0.04

380

53


Mineral Resource Notes: 1. CIM definitions were followed for Mineral Resources. 2. Eva Mineral Resources are reported at a cut-off grade of 0.17% Cu for copper. Cutoff values used for Blackard vary with metallurgical zone based on predicted recoveries and are 0.23% Cu, 0.19% Cu and 0.17% Cu for the copper, transition and copper sulfide zones, respectively. 3. Mineral Resources are inclusive of Mineral Reserves. 4. Mineral Resources are estimated within whittle pit shells generated using: mining costs of US$2.01/t, processing and G and A costs of US$9.35/t milled, a copper price of US$3.52/lb, and a gold price of US$1,600 per ounce, a US$/AU$ exchange rate of AU$1.35 = US$1.00 for the Eva Project deposits; and $3.50/lb Cu price for the Blackard deposit. 6. Bulk density ranges from 2.08 t/m3 to 3.00 t/m3. 6. Numbers may not add due to rounding. 7. Eva Copper Mineral Resource estimates originally published in the Company's Oct 1, 2018 press release and corresponding 43-101 Technical Report.

Appendix 3: Blackard mineralization (green) and US$ 3.50/lb Cu whittle pit shell (grey). Completed drill holes shown as grey strings. Isometric view looking towards the north-east. (CNW Group/Copper Mountain Mining Corporation)

Appendix 4: Plan view - Drill Hole Location Map (CNW Group/Copper Mountain Mining Corporation)

Appendix 5: Cross Sections A and B (New Drilling denoted in Red Font) - Section A (CNW Group/Copper Mountain Mining Corporation)

Appendix 5: Cross Sections A and B (New Drilling denoted in Red Font) - Section B (CNW Group/Copper Mountain Mining Corporation)

Appendix 6: 2019 Hole Collar Details

Hole ID

Easting
(m)

Northing

(m)

Elevation

(m)

Azimuth

(o)

Dip

(o)

Maximum
Depth

(m)

BCR904

412527

7764770

191

81.5

-60

300

BCR905

412667

7764693

191

80

-60

110

BCR906

412618

7764684

192

80

-60

170

BCR907

412569

7764676

193

80

-60

152

BCR908

412620

7764632

192

80

-60

80

BCR909

412578

7764627

193

80

-60

98

BCR910

412995

7765154

187

260

-60

151.5

BCR911

412627

7764988

187

80

-70

296

BCR912

412767

7765419

185

0

-90

108

BCR913

412758

7765469

187

0

-90

90

BCR914

412780

7765571

187

0

-90

60

BCR915

412784

7765524

186

0

-90

138

BCR916

412623

7765289

189

82.5

-60

180

BCR917

412723

7765260

189

80

-60

152

BCR918

412550

7765230

191

80

-60

183

BCR919

412279

7765843

188

80

-60

188

BCR920

412293

7765998

187

80

-60

110

BCR921

412357

7765857

186

80

-60

128

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