TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2011 /CNW/ - Wallbridge Mining Company Limited
(TSX:WM, FWB: WC7) ("Wallbridge") today reported the results of 16
drill holes extending the Broken Hammer Zone copper-platinum group
metals ("PGM") mineralization north, east and west of the 2005 resource
estimate. A total of 40 drill holes since 2005 will be incorporated
into the new resource estimate currently being prepared by Wardrop, A
Tetra Tech Company, as part of the ongoing pre-feasibility study on the
property.
Highlights of the recent drilling include:
- 8.73 metres of3.58 g/t total precious metals ("TPM") (1.99 g/t platinum + 1.32 g/t
palladium + 0.27 g/t gold), 0.90% copper, and 0.14% nickel in hole
WIS-117
- 6.10 metres of 5.86 g/t TPM (4.26 g/t platinum + 1.37 g/t palladium +
0.23 g/t gold), 0.35% copper, and 0.06% nickel in hole WIS-119
- 5.05 metres of 6.56 g/t TPM (4.34 g/t platinum + 1.94 g/t palladium +
0.28 g/t gold), 0.21% copper, and 0.01% nickel in hole WIS-120
- 3.65 metres of 5.28 g/t TPM (0.26 g/t platinum + 4.50 g/t palladium +
0.52 g/t gold), 0.71% copper, and 0.24% nickel in hole WIS-125
The assays also include an intersection of 912 grams per tonne platinum
over 0.37 metres in Hole WIS-116. This extremely high grade intersect,
which is attributed to the large sperrylite crystals observed in the
drill core is not thought to be representative of the entire deposit,
but does confirm the presence of local high grade pockets, similar to
one that was encountered in the bulk sample pit.
Commenting on these results Alar Soever, CEO of Wallbridge stated, "This
latest drilling was based upon what we saw in the bulk sample pit and
has been highly successful in extending the mineralized zone. We look
forward to incorporating these results into the new resource model,
which, together with the very encouraging results from our recently
completed bulk sample, will form the foundation of the pre-feasibility
and feasibility studies which are underway and are to be completed in
2012."
A summary of assays from all of the holes is presented in the following
table.
| Drill Hole | From (m) | To (m) | Length (m) | TPM (g/t) | Platinum (g/t) | Palladium (g/t) | Gold (g/t) | Copper (%) | Nickel (%) | Extends zone to |
|
WIS-106
|
0.15
|
1.00
|
0.85
|
2.21
|
1.16
|
0.88
|
0.17
|
0.12
|
0.02
|
East
|
|
|
34.00
|
34.65
|
0.65
|
1.05
|
0.55
|
0.43
|
0.08
|
0.08
|
0.02
|
East
|
|
WIS-111
|
8.25
|
9.00
|
0.75
|
1.35
|
0.53
|
0.44
|
0.39
|
0.27
|
0.03
|
North
|
|
WIS-112
|
15.40
|
33.32
|
17.92
|
1.24
|
0.66
|
0.49
|
0.08
|
0.14
|
0.02
|
East
|
|
WIS-113
|
23.16
|
39.70
|
16.54
|
1.28
|
0.52
|
0.60
|
0.16
|
0.31
|
0.04
|
West
|
|
|
47.21
|
70.35
|
23.14
|
2.25
|
0.90
|
1.10
|
0.26
|
0.37
|
0.09
|
|
|
WIS-114
|
8.16
|
8.50
|
0.34
|
2.46
|
1.19
|
1.17
|
0.11
|
0.45
|
0.41
|
West
|
|
|
22.89
|
35.00
|
12.11
|
1.69
|
0.48
|
0.94
|
0.26
|
0.42
|
0.13
|
West
|
|
|
50.21
|
57.38
|
7.17
|
1.30
|
0.63
|
0.56
|
0.10
|
0.17
|
0.02
|
|
|
|
71.19
|
72.01
|
0.82
|
22.78
|
14.72
|
5.65
|
2.40
|
1.62
|
0.10
|
|
|
|
80.58
|
81.45
|
0.87
|
18.88
|
2.83
|
8.59
|
7.46
|
0.44
|
0.04
|
|
|
WIS-115
|
3.68
|
4.00
|
0.32
|
1.25
|
0.68
|
0.46
|
0.11
|
0.12
|
0.02
|
West
|
|
|
9.35
|
10.14
|
0.79
|
2.50
|
1.33
|
1.05
|
0.12
|
0.12
|
0.02
|
West
|
|
|
18.12
|
36.06
|
17.94
|
1.34
|
0.41
|
0.75
|
0.18
|
0.34
|
0.09
|
|
|
|
51.27
|
54.00
|
2.73
|
10.92
|
6.42
|
4.20
|
0.30
|
2.83
|
0.11
|
|
|
|
93.04
|
95.79
|
2.75
|
3.37
|
1.58
|
1.39
|
0.40
|
0.16
|
0.03
|
West
|
|
WIS-116
|
10.00
|
11.55
|
1.55
|
1.20
|
0.58
|
0.52
|
0.11
|
0.12
|
0.02
|
West
|
|
|
31.98
|
46.22
|
14.24
|
2.12
|
0.54
|
1.18
|
0.40
|
0.87
|
0.03
|
West
|
|
|
60.51
|
66.60
|
6.09
|
1.50
|
0.53
|
0.90
|
0.07
|
0.25
|
0.02
|
West
|
|
|
81.32
|
81.69
|
0.37
|
913.79
|
912.00
|
0.88
|
0.91
|
2.63
|
0.06
|
West
|
|
WIS-117
|
31.00
|
33.03
|
2.03
|
2.46
|
0.79
|
1.51
|
0.16
|
0.77
|
0.03
|
West
|
|
|
61.80
|
70.53
|
8.73
|
3.58
|
1.99
|
1.32
|
0.27
|
0.90
|
0.14
|
|
|
|
90.18
|
91.62
|
1.44
|
1.53
|
0.94
|
0.48
|
0.10
|
0.16
|
0.04
|
|
|
WIS-118
|
30.21
|
32.71
|
2.50
|
0.98
|
0.59
|
0.34
|
0.06
|
0.20
|
0.02
|
West
|
|
|
57.69
|
69.66
|
11.97
|
1.90
|
0.92
|
0.74
|
0.24
|
0.12
|
0.02
|
|
|
WIS-119
|
13.00
|
16.50
|
3.50
|
1.43
|
0.43
|
0.91
|
0.08
|
0.30
|
0.05
|
North
|
|
|
36.52
|
41.14
|
4.62
|
1.63
|
0.61
|
0.73
|
0.29
|
0.37
|
0.02
|
North
|
|
|
72.45
|
78.55
|
6.10
|
5.86
|
4.26
|
1.37
|
0.23
|
0.35
|
0.06
|
North
|
|
WIS-120
|
13.65
|
15.77
|
2.12
|
1.24
|
0.45
|
0.51
|
0.29
|
0.25
|
0.03
|
North
|
|
|
18.15
|
19.43
|
1.28
|
3.66
|
0.30
|
3.11
|
0.26
|
1.70
|
0.02
|
North
|
|
|
47.00
|
48.07
|
1.07
|
2.01
|
0.37
|
1.47
|
0.18
|
0.29
|
0.03
|
North
|
|
|
53.72
|
55.15
|
1.43
|
1.12
|
0.53
|
0.53
|
0.05
|
0.03
|
0.00
|
North
|
|
|
57.64
|
62.69
|
5.05
|
6.56
|
4.34
|
1.94
|
0.28
|
0.21
|
0.01
|
North
|
|
WIS-121
|
36.62
|
38.12
|
1.50
|
1.29
|
0.04
|
0.90
|
0.35
|
0.05
|
0.01
|
North
|
|
|
72.15
|
77.39
|
5.24
|
3.68
|
1.13
|
1.70
|
0.85
|
0.20
|
0.04
|
North
|
|
WIS-122
|
17.48
|
18.97
|
1.49
|
1.76
|
1.25
|
0.50
|
0.02
|
0.05
|
0.01
|
North
|
|
|
35.69
|
37.82
|
2.13
|
9.27
|
3.60
|
4.04
|
1.63
|
1.41
|
0.12
|
North
|
|
WIS-123
| no significant values |
|
WIS-124
|
35.86
|
41.02
|
5.16
|
1.56
|
0.13
|
1.26
|
0.17
|
0.61
|
0.05
|
North
|
|
WIS-125
|
4.63
|
9.25
|
4.62
|
3.89
|
2.06
|
1.52
|
0.31
|
0.70
|
0.03
|
North
|
|
|
23.15
|
26.80
|
3.65
|
5.28
|
0.26
|
4.50
|
0.52
|
0.71
|
0.24
|
North
|
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A map illustrating the location of the 16 drill holes reported in this
press release can be found on the Company website under this press
release at www.wallbridgemining.com.
The lengths quoted are core lengths. Due to the irregular geometry of
the individual veins, true width is difficult to determine accurately,
but in most cases is expected to exceed 0.7 times the core length.
Wallbridge currently holds a 98.5% interest in the Broken Hammer
Property while Xstrata Nickel retains a 1.5% carried interest with some
buy back provisions.
Samples were prepared at ALS Chemex Ltd. laboratories in Sudbury and
then shipped to their analytical facilities in Vancouver. Samples were
analyzed for Au, Pt, and Pd by standard lead collection, fire assay
fusion with an atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES) finish. Samples
were analyzed for base metals, silver and trace elements using a four
acid (HNO3-HCIO4-HF and HCI) near total digestion and a combination of
ICP-MS and ICP-AES finish.
The Qualified Person responsible for the technical content of this press
release is Alar Soever P.Geo., CEO of Wallbridge Mining Company
Limited.
About the Company
Wallbridge Mining Company Limited's primary focus is the exploration for
platinum group elements ("PGE"), nickel and copper deposits in the
Sudbury area of Ontario. The Sudbury area hosts one of the world's
largest concentrations of nickel deposits and is currently the most
active mining camp in North America. Major joint venture partners in
Sudbury include Xstrata Nickel, Lonmin Plc and Impala Platinum Holdings
Limited. Wallbridge also has a significant shareholding in its spin
out company, Duluth Metals Limited, which is advancing its very large
copper-nickel-platinum-palladium-gold deposit in northern Minnesota
through feasibility in joint venture with Antofagasta plc, one of the
world's major copper producers. Wallbridge also holds a major
shareholding its latest spin out company, Miocene Metals Limited
(MII:TSXV), which was formed to finance the exploration of a
portfolio of copper-gold-molybdenum properties in southwestern BC.
This document may contain forward-looking statements relating to
operations of Wallbridge or its subsidiaries or to the environment in
which they operate. Such statements are based on operations, estimates,
forecasts and projections. They are not guarantees of future
performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to
predict and may be beyond Wallbridge's control. A number of important
factors could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially
from those expressed in forward-looking statements, including those set
forth in other public filings. In addition, such statements relate to
the date on which they are made. Consequently, undue reliance should
not be placed on such forward-looking statements. Wallbridge disclaims
any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise, save and except as may be required by applicable securities
laws.
<p> Please visit the Company's website at <a href="http://www.wallbridgemining.com">www.wallbridgemining.com</a>, or contact: </p> <p align="justify"> <b>Wallbridge Mining Company Limited </b> </p> <p align="justify"> Joshua Bailey, M.Sc., P.Geo, Vice President Corporate Development<br/> Tel: (705) 682-9297 ext. 240<br/> Email: <a href="mailto:jbailey@wallbridgemining.com">jbailey@wallbridgemining.com</a> </p> <p align="justify"> Ron Poirier,<br/> Investor Relations<br/> Tel: (705) 682-9297 ext 263<br/> Email: <a href="mailto:rpoirier@wallbridgemining.com">rpoirier@wallbridgemining.com</a> </p>