David H. Brett, President and CEO, Pacific Bay Minerals Ltd. (TSX Venture: PBM, “Pacific Bay” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has identified new drill targets and refined its drill program through analysis and interpretation of the airborne magnetic, VLF, and radiometric surveys carried out by Precision GeoSurveys Inc. (Precision) over the Wheaton Creek Gold Property in Northern British Columbia.
The objective of the analysis was to produce a 3D susceptibility model and identify geophysical areas of interest (GAI) with potential for gold mineralization. This process has identified several targets that are suitable for drilling. With reference to the map below, Pacific Bay is considering the following GAI as priority targets: GAI-10, GAI-9, GAI-11, GAI-7, and GAI-6.
Figure 01: Wheaton Creek Gold, Vertical Gradient with Geophysical Areas of Interest.
Over GAI-10 a number of factors that point to the increased probability of gold mineralization exist in conjunction, making this the highest priority area for future exploration. Additionally, GAI-10 represents the area within which the 1986 drillhole is found. This is an encouraging finding as DDH 86-1 intercepted 5.38 grams per tonne of gold over 3.05 metres with visible gold observed and suggests this area may produce further positive drill results.
Pacific Bay’s VP of Exploration, Sebastien Ah Fat, explains, “Our initial strategy to twin the 1986 drillhole is strongly supported by the interpretation of the magnetic data. The radiometric anomaly in conjunction with the coincident high Potassium/Thorium ratio, the east-west magnetic lineation, and observed quartz vein structures at surface gives us increased confidence with launching a strategic exploration program on Wheaton Creek starting in GAI-10.”
Furthermore, Pacific Bay has entered into a communications and engagement agreement with the Tahltan First Nations in an effort to build a strong relationship with the local community while progressing with work on the Wheaton Creek Gold Property. Initial correspondence has been positive and the Company’s management intends to meet with the Tahltan Central Government in Q4 2021. Pacific Bay’s VP of Operations, Antonio Vespa, adds, “We look forward to developing a strong working relationship with t he Tahltan First Nation. Along with an initial monetary consideration in support of the community, we aim to meaningfully engage with the Tahltan as we advance the Wheaton Creek Gold Project.”
The Company plans to proceed with the diamond drilling program in 2022.
Wheaton Creek Highlights:
- 3,019 hectares of mineral tenures 100% owned by the Company
- 1986 drillhole 86-01 intercepted 5.38 grams per tonne of gold over 3.05 metres with visible gold
- 5-year multi-year area based (MYAB) permit in good standing
- Notice of work (NOW) application approved
Note: all above reported intercepts are core lengths only as the true width of the structures has not yet been determined.
Sebastien Ah Fat, P.Geo., a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, approved the technical information in this release.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors,
David Brett, CEO
dbrett@pacificbayminerals.com
(604) 682-2421
Helder Carvalho, Vice President, Corporate Development
hcarvalho@pacificbayminerals.com
