VANCOUVER, April 4 /CNW/ - Wildcat Silver Corporation (TSX-V: WS) ("Wildcat" or "the Company") is pleased to announce the results of four
additional drill holes completed on the Company's flagship Hermosa
property located in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
Of the four holes reported, three holes were step-out holes (Hole
HDS-114, HDS-115 and HDS-116). A total of 23 holes have been drilled in
the current program for a total of 6,250 metres, of which 11 holes
(eight step-out holes) have been reported to date.
A complete list of drill intercepts, location map and 3D model of the
Hermosa mineralization are now available on the company's website at www.wildcatsilver.com.
Step-out Holes
Drill holes HDS-114,115 and 116 continue to test the eastern and
southeastern portions of the Hermosa resource area, demonstrating high
grades of silver and manganese. Significant assays encountered in
these drill holes support the extension of mineralization beyond the
current resource and provide important geologic information in a
previously untested area where recognized faulting exists.
Infill Hole
HDS-112 is located near the western edge of the current Hermosa
resource. The significant silver and manganese mineralization
encountered in this hole confirms continuity with previous drilling
north and south of HDS-112 and indicates the resource remains robust
and open to the northwest. Future drilling will target the connection
to the mineralization intersected in the previously reported hole
HDS-113 (results reported March 24, 2011) and to the west and
northwest. Of note, HDS-112 intersected 36.6 metres of 406.5 g/t silver, 14.55% manganese, 2.01% zinc, 2.30%
lead and 0.15% copper.
A summary of the drill results are provided below. Please also see
attached map.
| Holes |
| From (metres) | To (metres) | Interval (metres) | Cu % | Pb % | Zn % | Mn % | Ag g/t |
| HDS-112 |
|
9.1
|
22.9
|
13.7
|
0.03
|
0.32
|
0.10
|
0.49
|
34.5
|
| HDS-112 |
| 47.3 | 83.8 | 36.6 | 0.15 | 2.30 | 2.01 | 14.55 | 406.5 |
|
| includes | 53.4 | 59.5 | 6.1 | 0.42 | 3.64 | 3.78 | 26.05 | 1603.8 |
|
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|
| HDS-114 |
|
10.7
|
15.2
|
4.6
|
0.01
|
0.05
|
0.09
|
0.80
|
30.8
|
| HDS-114 |
| 24.4 | 42.7 | 18.3 | 0.01 | 0.09 | 0.03 | 0.68 | 57.6 |
| HDS-114 |
|
176.8
|
181.4
|
4.6
|
0.01
|
0.02
|
0.42
|
1.55
|
33.4
|
| HDS-114 |
|
208.8
|
213.4
|
4.6
|
0.02
|
0.12
|
3.36
|
2.56
|
13.5
|
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|
| HDS115 |
|
108.2
|
125.0
|
16.8
|
0.02
|
0.06
|
0.03
|
0.01
|
14.0
|
| HDS115 |
| 164.6 | 172.3 | 7.6 | 0.06 | 0.25 | 0.22 | 4.65 | 181.8 |
| HDS115 |
|
179.9
|
198.2
|
18.3
|
0.02
|
0.08
|
0.52
|
3.98
|
29.2
|
| HDS115 |
|
205.8
|
211.9
|
6.1
|
0.01
|
0.09
|
1.47
|
12.80
|
32.3
|
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| HDS-116 |
|
18.3
|
25.9
|
7.6
|
0.01
|
0.11
|
0.01
|
0.02
|
29.6
|
| HDS-116 |
|
67.1
|
88.4
|
21.3
|
0.01
|
0.09
|
0.01
|
0.13
|
32.0
|
| HDS-116 |
| 105.2 | 140.2 | 35.1 | 0.04 | 0.26 | 0.14 | 7.09 | 108.3 |
| HDS-116 |
|
146.3
|
154.0
|
7.6
|
0.01
|
0.21
|
0.14
|
6.59
|
49.3
|
The Company will continue to aggressively drill as mineralization
remains open in all directions. Exploration efforts will primarily
focus on step-out drilling with the objective of significantly
expanding the current resource. Wildcat now has four drills operating
on the property (two core and two reverse circulation).
To view a map of Wildcat Silver Inc. - Hermosa Project Santa Cruz,
Arizona USA please visit: http://files.newswire.ca/918/Hermosa_Map.pdf
Qualified Person
The results of Wildcat's drilling results have been reviewed, verified
and compiled by Don Taylor, MSc., PG, vice president of exploration for
Wildcat Silver, a qualified person as defined by National Instrument
43-101 (NI 43-101). Mr. Taylor has more than 25 years of mineral
exploration and mining experience, and is a Licensed Professional
Geologist in several US states.
Assays and Quality Assurance/Quality Control
To ensure reliable sample results, Wildcat has a rigorous QA/QC program
in place that monitors the chain-of-custody of samples and includes the
insertion of blanks, duplicates, and certified reference standards in
each batch of samples. Core is photographed and split in half with
one-half retained in a secured facility for verification purposes.
Sample preparation (crushing and pulverizing) is performed at Skyline
Laboratories, an ISO/IEC accredited lab located in Tucson, Arizona.
Skyline Laboratories prepares two pulps of all samples and completes
analysis of one pulp sample by ICP for Cu% (copper), Pb% (lead), Zn%
(zinc) and Mn% (manganese). The second pulp is shipped to Inspectorate
Labs, an ISO: 9001-2008 accredited laboratory in Reno, Nevada, where
the duplicate pulp is analyzed for Au (gold) and Ag (silver). Silver
values are determined by fire assay (1 AT) with an AA finish. For all
samples that assay greater than 200 ppm Ag, the sample is re-run using
fire assay (1 AT) with a gravimetric finish. In certain holes Skyline
also completes analysis of the pulps for Au (FA/AAS) and Ag by (Aqua
Regia digestion and AA finish). If over 150 g/t, all Silver assays are
redone using FA/Grav finish at 1AT.
About Wildcat
Wildcat is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on development
of Hermosa, its 80% owned silver project located in Santa Cruz County,
Arizona. The project currently has an indicated mineral resource of 6.0
million tonnes averaging 187.8 grams per tonne silver for a total of 36
million ounces of silver in addition to an inferred mineral resource of
46.3 million tonnes averaging 58.6 grams per tonne silver for a total
of 85 million ounces of silver. The Company has completed an updated
preliminary economic assessment which contemplates an 18 year mine life
with expected annual production in excess of 6 million ounces of silver
for the first full six years of production.
Wildcat trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol WS.
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that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange)
accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking
statements involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to vary materially from targeted results.
Such risks and uncertainties include those described from time to time
in Wildcat's latest annual report and management discussion and
analysis. Wildcat assumes no obligation to publicly update any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.
CAUTIONARY NOTE CONCERNING INFERRED MINERAL RESOURCES
A preliminary economic assessment is preliminary in nature and includes
inferred mineral resources. Inferred mineral resources have a great
amount of uncertainty as to their existence and as to their economic
and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that an inferred mineral
resource will have the economic consideration applied that would enable
it to be categorized in the mineral reserve category, and there is no
certainty that the preliminary assessment will be realized.
<p> For additional information please visit <a href="http://www.wildcatsilver.com/">www.wildcatsilver.com</a> or contact: </p> <p> Letitia Cornacchia, Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications<br/> Telephone: +1 416 860 6310<br/> Email: <a href="mailto:lcornacchia@wildcatsilver.com">lcornacchia@wildcatsilver.com</a> </p>