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Option partner completed maiden drill program at the Kagoot Brook Cobalt/Manganese base metals property in New Brunswick
The two holes, 500 metre program was designed to drill along one transect across the target stratigraphy within the 4 x 1 km target area.
GREAT ATLANTIC RESOURCES CORP. (TSX-v: GR) (the “Company” or “Great Atlantic”)
is pleased to announce its option partner Explorex Resources Inc. has
completed its maiden drill program at the Kagoot Brook Cobalt/Manganese
base metals property in New Brunswick prior to the Christmas Break. The
Company completed two holes for a total 500 metres. This initial
two-hole drilling program was limited in scope and designed to drill
along one transect across the target stratigraphy within the 4 x 1
kilometre target area.
The Explorex geological crew has returned
to New Brunswick to finish processing the core produced during the
December 2018 drilling program. It is anticipated that the processing of
the core will take one week to complete, and results should be
available mid to late February.
Kagoot Brook Co – Mn – Base Metals Project
Historical
work at Kagoot Brook has delineated two drainages, two kilometres
apart, that exhibit a series of remarkably anomalous cobalt values up to
6,000 ppm* in the silts (see Explorex news releases dated May 31 and
February 14, 2018).
Follow-up stream silt sampling programs performed by the Explorex during 2018 revealed:
a
significant concentration of and a strong relationship of cobalt with
manganese and associated base metals (nickel, copper, lead and zinc);
the relative percentage of the cobalt to manganese indicates a favourable high cobalt tenor (i.e. grade component); and
a distinct upstream cut-off of the cobalt mineralization (see Explorex news release dated November 5, 2018).
The
project area is blanketed by a thin till cover with little or no
outcrop and the in-stream silt grade cut-offs are interpreted to closely
reflect the southern contact of the underlying mineralized horizon. The
grade cut-offs align well with stratigraphy adding confidence to the
>2 km inferred potential length of mineralization along the
geological trend.
*Note: The stream silt samples reported in this
release are solely designed to show the presence or absence of
mineralization and to characterize the mineralization. Silt samples are
by definition selective and not intended to provide nor should be
construed as a representative indication of grade or mineralization at
the projects.
Technical Information in this news release has been
reviewed by David Martin, P Geo., a Qualified Person as that term is
defined in NI 43-101.
Option agreement
The
Kagoot Brook property is 100 per cent owned by Great Atlantic Resources
and is subject to an underlying agreement with Explorex Resources Inc.
Explorex Resources is acquiring up to a 75-per-cent interest in the
project (please see Great Atlantic Resources’ news release dated Feb.
14, 2018).
About Great Atlantic Resources Corp.: Great
Atlantic Resources Corp. is a Canadian exploration company focused on
the discovery and development of mineral assets in the resource-rich and
sovereign risk-free realm of Atlantic Canada, one of the number one
mining regions of the world. Great Atlantic is currently surging forward
building the company utilizing a Project Generation model, with a
special focus on the most critical elements on the planet that are
prominent in Atlantic Canada, Antimony, Tungsten and Gold.
On Behalf of the board of directors
“Christopher R Anderson“
Mr. Christopher R. Anderson “Always be positive, strive for solutions, and never give up” President CEO Director 604-488-3900 – Dir
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Esports Disrupt How Brands and Events Engage With Their Communities
How organizations and events build communities is shifting with new digital networks and the evolution of how people interact online.
The culture and growth of esports represents a window into how these changes will affect associations, businesses, and the event sector at large. Â
Andrew Sheivachman, Skift Â
How organizations and events build communities is shifting with new digital networks and the evolution of how people interact online. The culture and growth of esports represents a window into how these changes will affect associations, businesses, and the event sector at large. Â
No matter how boring and trite you may find the concept of esports
competition and culture, the hobby is on the forefront of a major shift
in the habits of how we consume media and interact in online
communities.
The event industry needs to adapt to the reality of how a new
generation of attendees demand engagement through a variety of online
platforms.
Fortnite, a video game wherein cartoon characters blast each other
with weapons and dance around, captured the imagination and dollars of
the world in 2018. For the extremely online millennial and Gen Z
generations, the game’s free online battle royal mode represents
something more than just a colorful time-waster. Since everyone is
online all the time, the game acts as a platform for engagement on multiple levels.
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Friends play and chat over the internet with each other each night,
earn almost random rewards that incentivize them to keep playing,
closely track the news regarding updates and exploits on websites and
message boards. They do this while watching tournaments and streams
populated by players who routinely dedicate 10 hours a day to mastery of
the game’s competitive systems. Kids may be dancing the stupid dances
from the game, but plenty of adults have embraced this style of
engagement with Fortnite as a platform.
It’s no surprise that the multifaceted elements of the online gaming
ecosystem are starting to bleed into the world of big business; Fortnite
publisher Epic Games
routinely holds online tournaments with a million dollar prize, and
fans flock to real-life stadium events featuring the best in the world
at other games.
As Skift has reflected consistently over the years, shifts in the
behavior of travelers and consumers begin in their personal lives; their
expectations shift as their habits do, leaving organizations to often
play catch up as old paradigms become ineffective.
Building Community
Social networking has undergone a reckoning as of late.
Facebook has become a cesspool of racism and misleading clickbait,
while LinkedIn is rapidly becoming Facebook for people who wear suits.
Twitter is chaotic and dense, making it hard to identify and join
communities. Instagram is style over substance, rewarding a motif that
everyone is trying to ape for increased engagement at the cost of true
value to users.
As the battle over online privacy has heated up, new players have slowly entered the social networking arena.
Slack, a messaging app for the workplace, has picked up casual social
users for communities based on certain topics while Discord, an online
voice and text chat service, has slowly risen to prominence as a
successor to old-school IRC (Internet Real Chat) of yore. As Instagram
expands the ability of organizations to sell tickets to events, also
expect the platform to introduce group and community interaction
capabilities and management tools for organizers.
The truth is that the explosion in online communities spurred by
esports has serious ramifications for the traditional events sector,
particularly business events and conventions. Keeping association
members engaged and educated is a complex issue, particularly in the
always-on digital world. How do you keep members engaged and satisfied
in a world defined by digital distraction?
Engagement is going to be limited even if you offer an app for your
association, group, or event; people want to be reached where they spend
most of their time, which will increasingly be in apps like Slack that
provide the ability for hundreds of contributors to chat, send files,
and more. The conversation is persistent and doesn’t disappear after an
event ends. Chatting with organizers and direct messaging between
attendees has been common for event apps for a few years, but lacks the
ability to facilitate communication, education, and bonding over the
full event lifecycle.
Dedicated message boards or LinkedIn or Facebook groups lack the
immediacy of live chat, particularly for those looking for timely
information or advice. Why wait until your chapter meeting to pose a
question? There is no replacement for real-life meetings and the
face-to-face connections they create, but digital platforms can help
enhance the overall event experience the rest of the time.
So often, organizers encourage attendees to post on Twitter or
Facebook from an event. Sure, it looks good for the organization’s
marketers that people are tweeting, but does it provide any lasting
value to attendees or the organization’s health?
Building an engaged community is more valuable than things like
Twitter chat or webinars, even if it can’t be seen by the outside world
as a visible marketing success. In particular, it offers increased value
to those who may not be able to attend a real-life event for whatever
reason, and those new to a group or sector who may lack the connections
to feel comfortable at an event.
Live chat that persists beyond the timeline of a physical event is
more valuable, a living and searchable testament to the strength and
power of an association or community. With digital communication and
content more effectively threaded throughout a physical experience, so
too will the overall event experience become more cohesive and powerful
for attendees. If stronger digital personalization really ever comes to
meetings, digital platforms will be intermediating the experience
anyway.
This will help thread the offline event experience with a persistent,
always-on digital community that younger professionals operate within.
It’s not enough to be relevant once or four times a year; groups need to
provide constant value and brain food to members, wherever they are.
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Higher-margin consumption options are on the way — and so are added regulations from Health Canada.
The marijuana industry blossomed before our eyes in 2018, with the cannabis movement taking steps toward legitimacy like never before.
Sean Williams – Jan 20, 2019 at 9:06AM
The marijuana industry blossomed before our eyes in 2018, with the cannabis movement taking steps toward legitimacy like never before.
In the United States, Food and Drug Administration approved its very first cannabis-derived drug, and President Trump signed the Farm Bill into law,
legalizing hemp and hemp-based cannabidiol products. But of all events,
none offered more validity to the long-term cannabis business model
than the legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada this past
October. Although this legalization will generate billions of dollars in
added annual sales, it’s the legitimacy of weed now being legal that’s
worth even more.
Image source: Getty Images.
The wait for alternative cannabis options lingers on in Canada
However, Canada’s legalization wasn’t as broad-based as you might think.
Although dried cannabis flower, sublingual sprays, and cannabis oils
were legalized, other popular forms of consumption were not. This
included edibles, cannabis-infused beverages, extracts/concentrates,
topicals, and vapes. This was likely done to expedite the approval of
the Cannabis Act through Parliament, as well as allow the industry to
get its bearings.
One of the bigger questions has been when the Canadian government
would address alternative consumption options. Since dried cannabis
flower has been commoditized in a handful of recreationally legal U.S.
states, the expectation is that Canada will follow suit in the years to
come. This puts alternative marijuana products into the spotlight, since
they’re expected to have higher price points, higher margins, and be
far less susceptible to pricing pressure, than dried flower.
New consumption options are coming, but there are caveats
Recently, Health Canada helped put some of those questions to rest by
laying out its plan of action on alternative consumption options.
According to a rough outline provided by the Canadian regulatory agency,
and detailed by the National Post,
edibles, infused beverages, topicals, and extracts should be legal by
this fall, no later than Oct. 17, 2019. That’s exactly one year after
adult-use pot became legal for sale in Canada. Of course, there are
plenty of caveats to this product expansion.
For example, the draft provided by Health Canada calls for strict
caps on the amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) that these products can
contain. THC is the psychoactive cannabinoid responsible for getting a
user high. The agency suggests that no package of edibles would be
permitted more than 10 milligrams of THC, with topicals and extracts
limited to 1,000 milligrams of THC.
Image source: Getty Images.
Just as we’ve witnessed in the U.S., there would also be strict
packaging regulations on edibles to make them less appealing to
children. Packaging that resembled candy or other foods familiar with
children wouldn’t be allowed, and neither would ingredient labeling that
would attract kids, such as sweeteners. The packaging itself must also
be tamper- and child-resistant, plain, and carry the standard health
warning.
Edible, topical, and extract producers would also be barred from
making any health benefit or nutrition claims on their packaging.
Interestingly, the one item left off the list is cannabis-infused alcoholic
beverages. Although nonalcoholic infused beverages should be legal
within the next nine months, those containing alcohol will have to wait a
bit longer.
These companies are champing at the bit for the green flag to wave
With few exceptions, this draft from Health Canada was music to the
ears of cannabis producers and ancillary players. Now they’re simply
champing at the bit for these products to be legalized.
Last August, Molson Coors Brewing Co. (NYSE:TAP) announced a 57.5%-42.5% joint venture with Quebec-based HEXO that’ll
see the duo work on developing and retailing a line of cannabis-infused
beverages in Canada. Molson Coors has seen its beer market share
decline in Canada over the past decade, and is hoping that the marijuana
industry can reignite top-line growth with a line of non-alcoholic
infused beverages. With Molson Coors’ expertise in marketing new
products, and HEXO’s intricate knowledge of the cannabis industry, this
duo is eager to diversify their portfolio of products.
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An early bitcoin mining firm turned global blockchain company based out of London, has announced that it will launch an entertainment division tasked with developing an open-source music platform that runs on blockchain technology.
By CCN.com: The Bitfury Group, an early bitcoin mining firm turned global blockchain company based out of London, has announced that it will launch an entertainment division tasked with developing an open-source music platform that runs on blockchain technology.
From Mining Bitcoin to Tracking Music IP on a Blockchain
Tech companies trying to make waves in the music industry is nothing
new. Bitfury is a significant player in the blockchain industry,
however, which makes this foray particularly interesting. The aim of
decentralizing the music industry has long been a pipedream but could
now be closer to reality.
The open-source platform, labeled SurroundTM, will purportedly
simplify the safe transferal of copyright assets. At the very core of
the project is the creation of an environment that allows musicians to
manage their affairs far more efficiently. This includes monitoring
their output, being able to see what works, and — most importantly —
what doesn’t. According to Bitfury, SurroundTM will lead the way in
promoting innovation within the music industry.
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Speaking to Reuters, Bitfury Surround CEO Stefan Schulz commented:
There is a very strong momentum for an open entertainment-related
blockchain where market participants themselves would be participating
in the market venue, not only from a transactional point of view.
The platform itself will look to provide a digital system for both
monetizing and sharing intellectual property. Based out of Europe with a
presence in Amsterdam and Berlin, offices in Tokyo, LA, Moscow, and
Seoul are set to follow. Schulz, a veteran of the entertainment and
music industry, said that although “the actual platform is being put
together and developed as we speak,†it wouldn’t be near completion for
quite a while.
Bitfury isn’t the only major firm to eye blockchain as a solution to copyright management. Via a licensing agreement, Kodak‘s blockchain platform also offers photographers the ability to register their images and secure their intellectual property.
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Recently valued at $1 billion, The Bitfury Group raised $80 million from investors late last year, including Mike Novogratz-led
merchant bank Galaxy Digital. The former Fortress Investment Group
hedge fund manager’s contribution helped push Bitfury’s valuation into
the “blockchain unicorn†category inhabited by firms such as Bitmain,
Coinbase, and Circle.
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107.5 g/t gold and 880 g/t silver over 6.90 meters core length
High-grade quartz vein intersection is near-surface, near high grade intersections of COD18-45, 46 and 67 indicating high grade ore shoot.
COD18-67: 129 g/t gold and 1,154 g/t silver over 7.28 meters
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / January 18, 2019 / GGX Gold Corp. (TSX-v: GGX), (OTCQB: GGXXF), (FRA: 3SR2) (the “Company” or “GGX“)
is pleased to announce it has received drill core analytical results
for the final four drill holes (COD18-68 to COD18-71) of the November
2018 diamond drilling program at its Gold Drop Property near Greenwood,
southern British Columbia. Drill hole COD18-70 intersected near-surface
high-grade gold and silver with significant tellurium in the southwest
part of the COD quartz vein. This high-grade intersection is in
close-proximity to high-grade intersections in drill holes COD18-45, 46
and 67 indicating a high grade ore shoot. The mineralized COD vein
system has been traced by drilling and / or trenching for approximately
400 meters strike length and is open to the northeast, at depth and
possibly to the southwest. Highlights for COD18-70 include:
107.5
g/t gold and 880 g/t silver over 6.90 meters core length (multiple
samples greater than the upper 500 g/t analytical limit for tellurium).
High-grade
quartz vein intersection is near-surface (18 to 24 meters vertical
depth), near high grade intersections of COD18-45, 46 and 67 indicating
high grade ore shoot.
Part of
exploratory shallow drilling designed to define high-grade
mineralization and expand the understanding of controls on
mineralization.
The
November 2018 diamond drilling program (11 drill holes: COD18-61 to
COD18-71) tested the southwest region of the COD vein in an area of
high-grade gold and silver mineralization. The COD vein is located
within the Gold Drop Southwest Zone. Prior 2018 drill holes in this part
of the COD vein intersected near-surface high-grade gold and silver
mineralization. The COD vein strikes approximately northeast-southwest.
Intersections
exceeding 1 g/t gold for drill holes COD18-68 to COD18-71 are listed in
the table below. Since true widths cannot be accurately determined from
the information available the core lengths (meters) are reported.
Hole ID
From (m)
To (m)
Length (m)
Au (g/t)
Ag (g/t)
Te (g/t)
Description
COD18-68
19.49
22.25
2.76
8.77
85.4
56.3
Quartz vein and wall rock
COD18-68
incl. 20.86
22.35
1.39
14.47
131.8
87.9
Quartz vein and wall rock
COD18-69
19.75
20.42
0.67
1.24
9.59
6.55
quartz band
COD18-69
26.72
34.18
7.46
5.76
67.9
61.2
Quartz veins & wall rock; local quartz breccia
COD18-69
incl. 27.30
28.10
0.80
9.77
95
110
Quartz vein
COD18-69
incl. 31.20
31.60
0.40
70.9
569
278
Quartz vein with massive sulfide band
COD18-70
22.57
29.47
6.90
107.5
880
Quartz vein with tellurides
COD18-70
incl. 23.3
24.15
0.85
541
4532
>500
Quartz vein with tellurides
COD18-71
28.50
30.30
1.80
1.57
11.7
8.4
Alteration zone
Note: 1-meter core loss in COD18-70 between 22.57 – 29.47m.
All
November 2018 drill holes were collared within 25 meters of prior 2018
drill holes COD18-45 and COD-46, the objective to define the high-grade
mineralization in this part of the COD vein and to provide information
on the controls on mineralization. Drill holes COD18-45 and COD18-46,
drilled to the west at 45 and 50 degree-dips, intersected near-surface,
high grade gold and silver mineralization in the COD vein (News Releases
of August 15 and 22, 2018). Drill holes COD18-67and COD18-70, part of
the November 2018 program, intersected high grade gold and silver
mineralization in the same area. These holes were drilled slightly
northeast at dips of 50 degrees (COD18-67) and 54 degrees (COD18-70) to
intersect the COD vein at a shallower angle and test the continuity of
the quartz veining and high-grade mineralization. Highlights of these
four holes include (core length):
COD18-45: 50.1 g/t gold and 375 g/t silver over 2.05 meters (including 167.5 g/t gold, 1,370 g/t silver & >500 g/t tellurium over 0.46 meters).
COD18-46: 54.9 g/t gold and 379 g/t silver over 1.47 meters (including 223 g/t gold, 1,535 g/t silver & > 500 g/t tellurium over a 0.30 meters).
COD18-67: 129 g/t gold and 1,154 g/t silver over 7.28 meters (multiple samples exceeding upper 500 g/t analytical limit for tellurium).
COD18-70: 107.5 g/t gold and 880 g/t silver over 6.90 meters (multiple samples exceeding upper 500 g/t analytical limit for tellurium).
The
close-spaced intersections of COD18-45, 46, 67 and 70 all occur within
18-25 meters vertical depth indicating a high-grade ore shoot.
Analytical
results for drill holes COD18-61 to COD18-64 were reported in the
Company’s News Release of January 9, 2018, the highlight being 28.0 g/t
gold, 424.7 g/t silver and 150.4 g/t tellurium over 1.17 meters core
length in COD18-63. Analytical results for drill holes COD18-64 to
COD18-67 were reported in the Company’s News Release of January 11,
2019, the highlight being the intersection of 129 g/t gold and 1,154 g/t silver over 7.28 meters core length in COD18-67.
Holes
COD18-61 to COD18-66 were drilled to the west and slightly northwest at
dips of 45 to 60 degrees to intersect the approximately northeast
striking vein(s). Holes COD18-67 to COD18-71 were drilled at dips of 45
to 60 degrees slightly northeast to intersect the vein(s) at a shallower
angle, the objective being to test the continuity of the quartz veining
and mineralization. Although drill holes COD18-67 and COD18-70 were not
drilled perpendicular to the strike of the COD vein, they still show
the exceptional high-grade nature of the vein, possibly being, or
leading to, a “motherlode”-style feeder system. As the Company continues
reminding of the old saying “we drill for structure and we drift for
grade”, both holes indicate how potential drifting may encounter the
vein in case a potential production decision can be made in the future.
Drilling along veins at slight angles helps in locating possible “ore
shoots” and gaining a structural understanding of its vertical and
horizontal orientations/extensions for targeted follow-up drilling.
The
drill core was split with half core samples securely packaged and
delivered to ALS Canada Ltd. in Vancouver, BC. The core samples were
analyzed for gold by Fire Assay-Atomic Absorption and for 48 elements
(including silver and tellurium) by Four Acid – ICP-MS. Samples
exceeding 100 g/t gold were re-analyzed for gold by Fire Assay –
Gravimetric Finish. Samples exceeding 100 g/t silver were re-analyzed
for silver by Four Acid – ICP-AES. Samples exceeding 1,500 g/t silver by
Four Acid – ICP-AES were re-analyzed for silver by Fire Assay –
Gravimetric Finish. Quality control (QC) samples were inserted at
regular intervals.
Gold
and silver bearing quartz veins occur in multiple regions on the Gold
Drop property with high grade gold reported (samples exceeding 1 oz. /
ton gold reported).
Historic gold and silver production occurred at the Gold Drop, North Star, Amandy and Roderick Dhu vein systems.
David
Martin, P.Geo., a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101, is
responsible for the technical information contained in this News
Release.
To view the Original News release with pictures please go to the website or contact the company.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors, Barry Brown, Director 604-488-3900 [email protected]
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Canadian regulatory door for CIP (Cannabinoid Infused Products) is opening this year As shown in other legal jurisdictions (Colorado, Washington, Nevada, California)
Infused products sector has become the highest margin segment of the industry
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Currently working with multiple food,
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THE OPPORTUNITY
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This week in esports: Shell, Puma, Mercedes-Benz, Panini
This week in esports has proven that the industry still has pulling power when it comes to bringing in major non-endemic companies.
Energy company Shell, athletic brand Puma, and collectibles company Panini have all entered esports in the last few days!
By: Adam Fitch
This week
in esports has proven that the industry still has pulling power when it
comes to bringing in major non-endemic companies. Energy company Shell,
athletic brand Puma, and collectibles company Panini have all entered
esports in the last few days!
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LEC enters partnership with energy company Shell
Riot Games has brought in energy giant Shell as a partner of its newly-franchised European competition, LEC.
Shell
will power the Baron Power Play segment of the LEC broadcast and it will
offer XP incentives for German fans. The British-Dutch oil and gas
company will also act as the main partner of the 2019 DACH Premier Tour.
North
American organisation Cloud9 has partnered with Puma, marking the German
athletic apparel company’s first venture into esports.
The deal
specifically involves Cloud9’s LCS team and is expected to last the
duration of the Spring Split. Puma will provide trousers and trainers on
match days, as well as occupying a spot on the team’s jersey.
Mercedes-Benz and FC Köln purchase stake in SK Gaming
ESforce has agreed to sell 67% of its stake in German organisation SK Gaming to FC Köln and Daimler AG (Mercedes-Benz).
Mercedes-Benz
will appear on the front of the organisation’s jersey, while the German
football club will have its #effzeh branding located on the sleeves.
Panini enters esports through compLexity Gaming partnership
Sticker
and trading card company Panini has entered esports through a
partnership with North American organisation compLexity Gaming.
The
one-year deal is partially seen as compLexity helping Panini enter
esports in an efficient and natural way – it’ll also result in trading
cards and posters being made for the organisation.
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Palladium held above $1,400 U.S. an ounce on Friday after surging to record levels in the previous session, amid tight supplies and robust demand, while gold slipped as risk sentiment got a boost from hopes of progress in U.S.-China trade talks.
Glenn Wilkins – Friday, January 18, 2019
Palladium held above $1,400 U.S. an ounce on Friday after surging to
record levels in the previous session, amid tight supplies and robust
demand, while gold slipped as risk sentiment got a boost from hopes of
progress in U.S.-China trade talks.
Spot gold was down 0.1% at
$1,290.51 U.S. per ounce, while U.S. gold futures were down 0.2% at
$1,290 per ounce. One official said the market is currently unable to
gauge the extent of economic slowdown, and that uncertainty is
supporting gold.
Meanwhile, spot palladium climbed 1.1% to
$1,411 U.S. per ounce Friday, having hit an all-time high of $1,434.50
U.S. on Thursday. The metal is on track to rise for a fourth week in its
strongest weekly gain since the week ended Sept. 21. It has risen
around 12% so far this month.
The price of palladium, used
mainly in emissions-reducing catalysts for vehicles, is up nearly 70%
since a low marked in mid-August. Prices for the metal overtook gold for
the first time in 16 years early in December.
However, spot
gold was set for its fifth straight weekly gain, supported by
expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve may not raise interest rates
this year on worries about economy and uncertainties around Brexit.
Gold
watchers say spot gold is due for a sharp move, as its consolidation
within a neutral range of $1,285-$1,299 U.S. per ounce is ending.
In other metals, platinum rose 0.5% to $809 U.S. an ounce, while silver gained 0.1% to $15.53 U.S.
Posted by AGORACOM
at 9:18 AM on Friday, January 18th, 2019
Drill results for holes 10 – 22 completed during 2018 exploration
Drilling conducted 1.5 km northwest of the historic Keymet Mine
Ky-18-14: 7.89% zinc equivalent over 34.3 m
GREAT ATLANTIC RESOURCES CORP. (TSXV.GR) (the “Company” or “Great Atlantic”) is pleased to announce it has received drill core analytical results for 13 holes (Ky-18-10 to Ky-18-22) completed during the 2018 diamond drilling program at its Keymet Base Metal – Precious Metal Property, located near Bathurst, northeast New Brunswick. The program was conducted in the northwest region of the property approximately 1.5 km northwest of the historic Keymet Mine. Highlights include (core length):
Ky-18-14: 7.89% zinc equivalent over 34.3 meters (From 46.20 m to 80.50 m)
Ky-18-10: 10.91% zinc equivalent over 3.27 meters (From 85.03m to 88.30 m)
Elmtree 12 vein: System traced to approximately 145 meters depth, open at depth
Elmtree 12 vein: Strike length of approximately 110 meters and open along strike
Vein with semi-massive sulfides in Drill Hole Ky-18-14 at Elmtree 12 Vein System
The
2018 drilling program (13 holes totalling 1,484 meters) was conducted
in the northwest region of the Keymet property. Eleven drill holes
(Ky-18-10 to Ky-18-18, Ky-18-21 and Ky-18-22) tested the Elmtree 12 vein
system as in-fill drilling and along strike with some holes testing
deeper than previous drilling. Company management speculate the Elmtree
12 vein system to be striking approximately north-south and
sub-vertical. Great Atlantic had previously drilled six holes in the
Elmtree 12 vein system during 2015 and 2017, intersecting zinc, copper,
lead and silver bearing polymetallic veins (News Releases of February
23, 2016, December 20, 2017 and March 2, 2018). Two drill holes
(Ky-18-19 and Ky-18-20) tested the continuation of another base metal
and silver bearing vein southwest of the Elmtree 12 vein system. This
vein was discovered during 2017 drilling (Ky-17-8: 18.8% Zn, 3.5% Cu and
576 g/t Ag over 1.27 meters core length – News Release of March 2,
2018).
Sulfide Bearing Veins in Drill Hole Ky-18-14 at Elmtree 12 Vein System
Intersections
from 2015, 2017 and 2018 diamond drilling programs in the area of the
Elmtree 12 vein system include the following (core length):
Hole ID
From (m)
To (m)
Length (m)
Zn Equiv. (%)
Zn (%)
Cu (%)
Pb (%)
Ag (g/t)
Au (g/t)
2015 Diamond Drill Holes:
Ky-15-3
30.10
32.20
2.10
3.28
Ky-15-3
60.80
62.60
1.80
22.77
16.68
1.11
0.44
152
Ky-15-4
90.07
94.35
4.28
10.44
8.68
0.29
0.2
44.8
2017 Diamond Drill Holes:
Ky-17-5
81.00
81.80
0.80
20.24
13.65
1.20
0.45
166
Ky-17-6
119.45
131.50
12.05
8.31
3.54
0.92
0.28
115.6
Ky-17-6
incl. 119.45
124.40
4.95
16.05
7.67
1.57
0.48
209.3
Ky-17-6
148.80
149.75
0.95
4.9
Ky-17-6
164
183.96
19.96
0.64
Ky-17-8
31.00
32.27
1.27
39.90
18.8
3.55
1.16
576
Ky-17-9
45.75
47.13
1.38
6.29
4.29
0.29
0.23
55.4
2018 Diamond Drill Holes:
Ky-18-10
85.03
88.30
3.27
10.91
7.91
0.53
0.21
77.2
Ky-18-10
incl. 85.74
86.74
1.00
25.59
16.80
1.60
0.55
223
Ky-18-11
108.70
109.40
0.70
4.95
3.89
0.11
0.14
33.9
Ky-18-12
78.82
84.55
5.73
7.88
4.07
1.19
0.23
39.2
Ky-18-12
incl. 78.82
79.64
0.82
14.03
10.90
1.07
0.09
24.8
Ky-18-12
incl. 83.35
84.55
1.20
21.65
8.90
3.81
0.60
157
Ky-18-13
80.00
81.00
1.00
1.76
Ky-18-14
46.20
80.50
34.30
7.89
3.29
0.88
0.26
112.6
Ky-18-14
incl. 46.20
49.20
3.00
56.23
9.04
9.19
2.16
1158
Ky-18-14
incl. 62.48
63.00
0.52
18.49
15.45
0.96
0.13
32
Ky-18-14
incl. 67.00
67.60
0.60
13.59
13.05
0.09
0.05
14
Ky-18-14
incl. 76.00
80.50
4.50
14.27
12.08
0.31
0.30
59.8
Ky-18-16
77.20
77.72
0.52
33.48
4.47
7.85
0.72
478
Ky-18-17
10.43
11.00
0.57
11.72
6.37
0.10
6.08
14.5
Ky-18-17
67.00
67.50
0.50
7.23
6.05
0.21
0.15
27.5
Ky-18-18
72.50
73.50
1.00
2.74
2.04
0.09
0.11
19.6
Ky-18-19
13.02
13.72
0.70
1.05
Ky-18-20
32.00
32.28
0.28
10.75
2.39
1.82
0.87
164
Ky-18-21
145.50
147.00
1.50
8.26
2.31
0.89
0.81
156.6
Zinc
equivalent (% Zn Equiv.) values for drill hole intersections are based
on the following metal prices (as of January 16, 2019): Zinc US$2,467 /
tonne (US$1.119 / lb.), Lead US$1,953 / tonne (US$0.886 / lb.), Copper
US$5,881 / tonne (US$2.668 / lb.) and Silver US$15.605 per troy ounce.
Metal recoveries of 100% were applied in the zinc equivalent
calculations. The zinc equivalent calculation is as follows: Zn Equiv. =
100 x ((Ag Price in grams x Ag Grade) + (Pb Price x 2204.6 x Pb Grade
(%) / 100) + (Cu Price x 2204.6 x Cu Grade (%) / 100) + (Zn Price x
2204.6 x Zn Grade (%) / 100)) / Zn Price x 2204.6.
Drill holes
Ky-18-10 to Ky-18-13 were in-fill holes drilled east to slightly
southeast at 45 to 57 degree dips. Drill holes Ky-18-14, Ky-18-21 and
Ky-18-22 were collared closer to the vein system and at steeper dips
(78-83 degrees) to intersect the vein system at a shallower angle to
test continuity of mineralization along dip, locate possible ore shoots
and gain a structural understanding of the vein’s vertical and
horizontal orientations / extensions for targeted follow-up drilling.
Hole Ky-18-21, drilled under Ky-18-14, tested the zone deeper. The
mineralized intersection at 145.5-147 meters in this hole is the deepest
intersection by the Company in the Elmtree 12 vein system and indicates
the system is open at depth at this location. This interval also
returned anomalous values for cobalt, including 0.07% Co over 1.0 meter
core length.
The meta-sediments in the lower half of Ky-18-22 are intruded my mafic dykes, possibly cutting the vein system.
Drill
holes Ky-18-15 and Ky-18-16 tested the extension of the Elmtree 12 vein
system to the north. Ky-18-15 was drilled slightly northwest
(approximate 55 degree dip). Ky-18-16 was drilled slightly southwest
(approximate 73 degree dip). The metal rich intersection in Ky-18-16
indicates the mineralized system is open to the north at slightly deeper
levels.
Drill holes Ky-18-17 and Ky-18-18 tested the Elmtree 12
vein system south of previous Company drilling. Mineralized veins and /
or alteration was intersected in both holes, indicating the mineralized
system to be open to the south.
Drill holes Ky-18-19 and Ky-18-20
were located southwest of the known extent of the Elmtree 12 vein
system. These holes tested the extension of the high grade vein
intersected in 2017 hole Ky-17-8. Ky-18-19 was drilled slightly
northwest at an approximate 66 degree dip to intersect the vein deeper.
Hole Ky-18-19 did not confirm the down-dip extension of the mineralized
vein. Hole Ky-18-20 was drilled southwest at an approximate 55 degree
dip. This hole intersected a near-surface narrow copper, lead, zinc and
silver bearing zone (approximate 26 meters vertical depth) approximately
10 meters south of the high grade vein intersection of hole Ky-17-8.
Drill
core from the 2018 program was geologically logged and sampled at a
secure location in Miramichi, New Brunswick. Drill core samples were
submitted to ALS Canada for gold analysis (Fire Assay-AA) and for 33
element analysis (including copper, lead, zinc and silver) by Four Acid
and ICP-AES. Samples exceeding 1,500 g/t silver were re-analyzed for
silver by Fire Assay-Gravimetric Finish. Quality Control samples were
included as part of the sample submission. A Qualified Person verified
the 2015, 2017 and 2018 exploration data for Great Atlantic. The
Qualified Person managed these exploration programs at the Keymet
Property.
Historic Keymet Mine (1950s)
The
Company’s focus since acquiring the Keymet Property has been the
northwest region of the property in the area of reported polymetallic
veins with most work in the area of the Elmtree 12
copper-lead-zinc-silver bearing vein system. At least seven vein
occurrences with lead, zinc and +/- copper, silver and gold are reported
in this region of the property in addition to the polymetallic veins
reported at the historic Keymet Mine (source: New Brunswick Dept. of
Energy and Resource Development Mineral Occurrence Database). The Keymet
Mine operated during the mid-1950s, producing copper, lead, zinc and
silver. Production at this mine was terminated due to a fire at the
site.
Significant
precious metal – base metal deposits are reported within 4 km of the
Keymet Property. The Elmtree gold deposits are located within 3 km
west-southwest of the Keymet Property. The historic Nigadoo River Mine
is located approximately 4 km south of the Keymet Property. Polymetallic
massive sulfide veins were mined at the Nigadoo River Mine during the
1960s and 1970s with copper, lead, zinc and silver being produced. The
N.B Dept. of Energy and Resource Development Mineral Occurrence Database
reports shaft depth and production totals at this historic mine.
Production during 1967-1971 is reported as 1.126 million tonnes at 2.2%
Pb, 2.1% Zn, 0.24% Cu and 92.57 g/t Ag. Production during 1973-1977
(after a 2 year closure) is reported to be 0.733 million tonnes (only
partial metal grades reported). The shaft is reported to at least 470
meter deep.
The Nash Creek Zinc Project of Callinex Mines Inc. is
located approximately 15 kilometers northwest of the Keymet Property.
Callinex Mines Inc. recently filed a 43-101 Technical Report (effective
date March 21, 2018) which was completed by Tetra Tech Canada Inc. The
report includes updated mineral resource estimates for the Nash Creek
Zinc Project (Hickey and Hayes Zones) using a 1.5% Zn Equiv. cut-off.
This included 13,592,000 tonnes indicated estimated resources at 2.68%
Zn, 0.58% Pb and 17.8 g/t Ag; and 5,929,000 tonnes inferred estimated
resources at 2.68% Zn, 0.47% Pb and 13.9 g/t Ag (source: Callinex Mines
Inc. Website).
Readers are warned that mineralization at the
Elmtree gold deposits, historic Nigadoo River Mine and Nash Creek Zinc
Project is not necessarily indicative of mineralization on the Keymet
Property.
Access to the Keymet Property is excellent with paved
roads transecting the property, including a provincial highway. The
property covers an area of approximately 3,400 hectares and is 100%
owned by the Company.
Readers are warned that historical records
referred to in this News Release have been examined but not verified by a
Qualified Person. Further work is required to verify that historical
records referred to in this News Release are accurate.
David
Martin, P.Geo., a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 and VP
Exploration for Great Atlantic, is responsible for the technical
information contained in this News Release.
On Behalf of the board of directors
“Christopher R Anderson“
Mr. Christopher R Anderson ” Always be positive, strive for solutions, and never give up “ President CEO Director 604-488-3900 – Dir
About Great Atlantic Resources Corp.: Great
Atlantic Resources Corp. is a Canadian exploration company focused on
the discovery and development of mineral assets in the resource-rich and
sovereign risk-free realm of Atlantic Canada, one of the number one
mining regions of the world. Great Atlantic is currently surging forward
building the company utilizing a Project Generation model, with a
special focus on the most critical elements on the planet that are
prominent in Atlantic Canada, Antimony, Tungsten and Gold.
Posted by AGORACOM-JC
at 1:58 PM on Thursday, January 17th, 2019
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LOOT.BET has published the stats and major trend reports on esports betting in 2018.
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got about €13,300.
Top-three countries with the most risk-taking bettors are Georgia,
Spain, and Ukraine, while the most cautious users came from Sweden and
Denmark.
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