- -Exploration Permit for River Valley platinum metals project renewed for 2nd 3-year term-Diamond drilling and surface mapping-prospecting programs planned for summer-fall 2016
-Application accepted by OPA JEAP for financial support of 2016 exploration at River Valley
-Strategic Partner sought for River Valley
-New 100% owned Lithium Division with hardrock and brine exploration projects
June 6, 2016 / Vancouver, Canada – Pacific North West Capital Corp. (“PFN”, the “Company”) (TSX.V: PFN; Frankfurt: P7J.F; OTCQX: PAWEF announces an exploration update and plan for its 2016 exploration program on its 100% owned River Valley platinum metals (PGM) Project near Sudbury, Ontario (Figure 1).
The 2013 Exploration Permit (PR-13-10095R) for the River Valley PGM Project was renewed for a second three year term. The renewed exploration permit expires March 31, 2019 and covers drilling of up to 20 diamond drill holes. Ten holes are planned to be drilled to expand and define Target T2 (Figure 2), the new higher grade PGM discovery that was made in the north part of the River Valley deposit in early 2015 (see PFN press release dated March 11, 2015). Depending on the drill results, the remaining holes could be drilled to test T2-like targets elsewhere at the north end of River Valley for higher grade PGM mineralization (Figure 3).
In addition, PFN applied for and won approval for financial assistance from the Junior Exploration Assistance Program (JEAP) of the Ontario Prospectors Association. If PFN invests $200,000 in exploration of its River Valley PGM Project in 2016, the program will refund $66,600. PFN greatly appreciates this support.
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Figure 1. River Valley location (inset) and property geology maps showing the location of the Target T2 discovery at the north end of the PGM deposit (red).
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Figure 2. Map showing collar locations and drill holes traces of the 2015 discovery holes (labelled 1 and 2) and planned holes to be drilled for higher grade PGM mineralization at the north end of the River Valley PGM deposit.
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Figure 3. Map showing location of three T2-like drill targets at the north end of the River valley PGM deposit.
About PFN’s Platinum Group Metals Division
Achievements to date and future plans for River Valley are outlined below as follows:
- 1.PFN currently has 100% ownership in the River Valley Project, subject to a 3% NSR, with options to buy down
- 2.Completed exploration and development programs on the River Valley property include more than 600 holes drilled since year 2000 and several mineral resource estimates and metallurgical studies;
- 3.Results for the current (2012) mineral resource estimate are below;
- 4.2015 drill program confirms new high grade T2 discovery
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- 5.Exploration and development plans outlined for 2016
- 6.Ongoing strategic partner search for River Valley project
- 7.Results for the most recent Metallurgical Testwork Study are summarized below:
– Prepared by Tetra Tech (Wardrop)
– High Confidence: Measured plus Indicated = 72% of total
– Reported on PdEq basis: Pd=40% & Pt=20% of the payable metals
– Pd to Pt ratio = 2.5:1; Cu to Ni ratio = 3:1
– High Grade potential, particularly in the north part of River Valley deposit
– Resources under evaluation for development potential as open pit mining operation
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- 8.Results for the 2015 discovery drill program on the T2 target are as follows:
-Drill hole intercepts much higher than the average grade of current mineral resource estimate
-Possible new mineralized zone at the north end of the River Valley deposit
-Show potential to take the River Valley PGM Project in a new direction
-More drilling required
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Target T2 Cross Section 555275 mE: View Looking WSW
- 9. Exploration and Development Plans for 2016
- ?.Mineral prospecting and geological mapping on surface
- ?.Drill programs targeted to add more higher grade
- ?.Geological interpretation and 2D/3D modelling of all drill and surface results
- ?.Strategic Partner Search for River Valley
About PFN’s Lithium Division
The company’s new Lithium Division will focus on the acquisition, exploration and development of Lithium Projects in Canada. In the United States the company will use its wholly owned U.S.A subsidiary to acquire and develop projects in active mining camps in Nevada, Arizona and California.
Management believes that these new age metals, Lithium, PGMs and Rare Earths, have robust macro trends with surging demands and limited supply. Going forward, this new division will explore for the minerals needed to fuel the demand for energy storage and other core 21st Century Technologies.
The company has a growing portfolio of lithium projects. The Clayton Valley Forks Li Project in Nevada is a recent lithium brine project acquired by the company (PFN News Releases April 25th, 2016 and May 9th, 2016). The company also has hard rock lithium projects in Canada.
Lithium and Platinum group metal prices have improved drastically in recent months. Lithium supplies remain in deficit relative to their demand. Both metals groups are used for the expanding worldwide automobile industry (conventional and electric). In the case of PGMs, demand is increasing for autocatalysts, a key component for reducing toxic emissions for automotive, gasoline and diesel engines. In regards to Lithium, there is an ever increasing demand for batteries in cellphones, laptops, electric cars, solar storage, wireless charging and renewable energy products.
QUALIFIED PERSON
The contents contained herein that relates to Exploration Results or Mineral Resources is based on information compiled, reviewed or prepared by Dr. Bill Stone, Principal Consulting Geoscientist for Pacific Northwest Capital. Dr. Stone is the Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical content.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
” Harry Barr ”
Harry Barr
Chairman and CEO
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