African Copper Plc: Further High Grade Drill Results From Dukwe Project, Botswana.LONDON -- African Copper Plc (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :ACU ACU See: Asian currency units )(AIM:ACU)(BSE See Bombay Stock Exchange. BSE See Boston Stock Exchange (BSE). :African Copper) - - The final delineation drill holes from the Mapanipani North lens have continued to show high-grade intercepts surrounded by broader intersections of lower grade material. The geological continuity of the broad mineralized min·er·al·ize v. min·er·al·ized, min·er·al·iz·ing, min·er·al·iz·es v.tr. 1. To convert to a mineral substance; petrify. 2. To transform a metal into a mineral by oxidation. 3. package continues to be excellent. - 3.54% copper over 9.33 metres in the footwall foot·wall n. Geology 1. The mass of rock underlying a mineral deposit in a mine. 2. The underlying block of a fault having an inclined fault plane. zone of mineralization Mineralization The process by which the body uses minerals to build bone structure. Mentioned in: Rickets mineralization, n the bioprecipitation of an inorganic substance. at the northernmost section. This intersection intersection /in·ter·sec·tion/ (-sek´shun) a site at which one structure crosses another. intersection a site at which one structure crosses another. is the most northerly hole drilled during the current programme and appears to coincide with the previously reported high grade footwall intersection 120 metres to the south (see press release dated 6 January 2006). The footwall zone remains open to the north and to depth. - 3.49% copper over 14.50 metres from the hanging wall on the same section as the high-grade footwall mineralization reported previously (6.44% over 9.33 metres as reported in the press release dated 6 January 2006). - 6.73% copper over 2.95 metres and 5.70% copper over 3.52 metres contained within a broader intersection of 0.92% copper over 86.62 metres. - 4.57% copper over 3.05 metres and 3.53% copper over 3.20 metres contained within a broader intersection of 1.18% copper over 38.90 metres. - At the northern end of the Mapanipani North lens 2.11% copper over 17.5 metres contained within a broader intersection of 1.00% copper over 69.30 metres. Six hundred metres to the south at the southern end of Mapanipani North a drill hole intersected 3.65% copper over 5.76 metres contained within a broader intersection of 1.08% copper over 37.35 metres. These results continue to demonstrate the geological continuity of broad mineralised zones. The Dukwe deposit is known to exist over a strike length of 4,370 metres in five separately named sections which are continuous along strike except for slight displacements along post-mineral faults. The current 20,000 metre delineation diamond drilling Diamond Drilling is a highly specialized industry used for mineral exploration around the world. Most commonly using wireline and core bits with diamond encrusted matrix. To drill holes to max depths of twelve thousand feet, for the recovery of core used in verifying mineral programme is focusing on three of these sections covering a 2,000 metre strike length: Mapanipani North, Mapanipani and Bushman. The drilling programme is designed to increase the confidence of the resource estimate with the objective that Measured and Indicated Resources can be defined prior to the completion of a feasibility study "A Feasibility Study" is an episode of the original The Outer Limits television show. It first aired on 13 April, 1964, during the first season. It was remade in 1997 as part of the revived The Outer Limits series with a minor title change. for the sulphide sulphide: see sulfide. portion of the orebody. The drill programme is being managed and supervised su·per·vise tr.v. su·per·vised, su·per·vis·ing, su·per·vis·es To have the charge and direction of; superintend. [Middle English *supervisen, from Medieval Latin by RSG RSG Revenue Support Grant (UK) RSG Recovery Storage Group (Microsoft Exchange) RSG Ready, Set, Go! RSG Regional Support Group RSG Research Study Group (NATO) Global Pty Ltd PTY LTD Propriety Limited (company structure in Australia) ., an independent contractor A person who contracts to do work for another person according to his or her own processes and methods; the contractor is not subject to another's control except for what is specified in a mutually binding agreement for a specific job. to African Copper Plc ("African Copper" or the "Company"). Metallurgical met·al·lur·gy n. 1. The science that deals with procedures used in extracting metals from their ores, purifying and alloying metals, and creating useful objects from metals. 2. testing has confirmed that oxide, supergene su·per·gene n. A group of closely linked genes occupying a large chromosomal segment and frequently functioning as a genetic unit. and sulphide material can be recovered through conventional flotation flotation or froth flotation Most widely used process for extracting many minerals from their ores. The method separates and concentrates ores by altering their surfaces so that they are either repelled or attracted by water. to create a marketable concentrate (see press release dated 23 November 2005). Locked Cycle tests have been completed with results to be released shortly. Mapanipani North Drilling at Mapanipani North, which covers 600 metres of the 2,000 metre strike length being tested, is now complete and a resource estimate on this section is expected to be released shortly. The results from the following 12 drill holes are in addition to the 28 holes that have been previously released. (see press releases dated 30 November 2005, 7 December 2005 and 6 January 2006). David Jones David Jones is a common name, particularly in Wales, and there have been several well-known individuals with this name. Variations include Dave Jones and Davy Jones. , CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of African Copper, commented: "Delineation drilling at the Mapanipani North zone has been successful in demonstrating significant intersections of copper. The drilling also clearly exhibits that the broad mineralized packages can be traced along the length of the deformation deformation /de·for·ma·tion/ (de?for-ma´shun) 1. in dysmorphology, a type of structural defect characterized by the abnormal form or position of a body part, caused by a nondisruptive mechanical force. 2. zone and to depth. The Mapanipani North lens is open to the north and to depth. The deepest hole in the current programme cut the deposit at a depth of approximately 475 meters below surface providing the Company an opportunity to expand the Mapanipani lens." A table showing the composite assay intervals for the final 12 diamond drill holes is set out below. A plan map showing the location of historical holes and these 12 holes is available on the African Copper website at www.africancopper.com. Cross sections of the drill holes reported herein are also available on the Company's website. Mapanipani and Bushman With the current delineation drill programme at Mapanipani North complete the six drills on site are now being used to trace the copper horizon to the south at the Mapanipani and Bushman lenses. Results from this drilling will be released as they become available. The present reserves at Dukwe are comprised of oxide and supergene material and are defined as a Probable Reserve of 5.1 million tonnes grading 1.85% copper to a maximum depth of 175 metres below surface. Beneath this reserve lies a further Inferred Resource of 13.0 million tonnes of sulphide material grading 3.85% copper (using 1.5% cut-off cut-off Anesthesiology The point at which elongation of the carbon chain of the 1-alkanol family of anesthetics results in a precipitous drop in the anesthetic potential of these agents–eg, at > 12 carbons in length, there is little anesthetic activity, and 2 metre minimum mining width). These reserve and resource estimates are contained in a technical report entitled en·ti·tle tr.v. en·ti·tled, en·ti·tling, en·ti·tles 1. To give a name or title to. 2. To furnish with a right or claim to something: "Technical Report on the Dukwe Copper Project and Matsitama Prospecting Licences Botswana, Africa" dated May 5, 2005 prepared by ACA ACA - Application Control Architecture Howe International Limited (a copy of which is available on SEDAR SEDAR System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval SEDAR Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review at www.sedar.com or the Company's website at www.africancopper.com). Mr. Joseph Hamilton, P.Geo., and Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of African Copper, is a "qualified person" as defined in Canada by National Instrument 43-101. This press release has been prepared under Mr. Hamilton's supervision. Mr. Hamilton has verified the data disclosed in this press release including the sampling, analytical analytical, analytic pertaining to or emanating from analysis. analytical control control of confounding by analysis of the results of a trial or test. and test data underlying the information. African Copper is a tri-listed (AIM, TSX, Botswana Stock Exchange The Botswana Stock Exchange is a small but thriving stock exchange located in Gaborone, Botswana. The Botswana share market was established in 1989 and became the Botswana Stock Exchange in 1995. It is governed by the Botswana Stock Exchange Act. ) international exploration company. Six drills are currently on-site completing a sulphide delineation drill programme. The Company's other interests are the 4,000 sq km Matsitama exploration concession adjacent to Dukwe, which contains two known copper deposits and numerous base metal exploration targets. African Copper has approximately 52 million shares outstanding.
Table 1: Composited Assay Intervals
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Hole Broad Breccia Package Included Intersections
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No. From To Cu% Length From To Cu% Length
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DW022 264.77 339.22 0.58 74.45 271.77 276.11 1.08 4.34
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293.60 298.64 3.84 5.04
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311.17 313.64 0.70 2.47
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326.12 332.80 1.07 6.68
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DW022 349.16 367.09 0.22 17.93
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DW024 208.11 216.89 0.32 8.78 213.65 215.80 0.99 2.15
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DW036 326.46 345.47 0.87 19.01 327.40 331.75 1.61 4.35
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340.00 345.47 1.41 5.47
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DW036 371.86 427.28 0.43 55.42 375.60 379.72 1.48 4.12
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392.85 395.10 3.18 2.25
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402.10 404.30 1.69 2.20
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408.66 411.81 0.89 3.15
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DW036 436.14 511.30 0.26 75.16 449.50 455.62 1.22 6.12
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480.80 483.43 0.85 2.63
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DW052 407.50 422.00 3.49 14.50
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DW059 238.04 258.65 0.51 20.61 238.04 240.19 0.55 2.15
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246.28 251.47 1.60 5.19
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DW059 285.70 374.77 0.92 86.62 301.70 310.27 1.82 8.57
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317.06 320.58 5.70 3.52
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324.06 327.01 6.73 2.95
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337.60 349.81 1.16 12.21
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DW060 286.55 363.80 0.81 77.25 289.10 299.00 1.60 9.90
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322.50 325.50 0.61 3.00
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334.50 338.90 1.72 4.40
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357.80 361.50 4.69 3.70
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DW060 380.20 457.30 0.64 77.10 381.00 386.00 0.84 5.00
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419.75 428.00 2.41 8.25
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438.88 444.38 2.95 5.50
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DW061 320.25 338.27 1.24 18.02 326.32 333.42 2.32 7.10
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DW061 370.17 407.13 0.97 36.96 394.13 403.46 3.54 9.33
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DW062 458.82 542.24 0.29 83.42 477.06 479.35 1.83 2.29
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481.95 487.15 1.86 5.20
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494.60 496.84 0.57 2.24
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DW062 548.00 625.70 0.42 77.27 553.92 560.10 1.79 6.18
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606.22 614.40 0.96 8.18
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SRKR5 150.10 163.80 1.51 13.70 150.10 152.37 7.32 2.27
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SRKR5 322.00 359.35 1.08 37.35 337.87 343.63 3.65 5.76
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348.25 353.88 1.67 5.63
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SRKR6 137.09 151.60 0.59 14.51 137.09 139.34 2.19 2.25
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SRKR7 216.40 239.94 0.17 23.54 216.40 219.18 0.91 2.78
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SRKR7 250.32 366.90 0.35 116.58 273.66 278.40 1.98 4.74
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284.39 288.30 2.79 3.91
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294.78 296.96 1.90 2.18
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319.43 323.33 1.32 3.90
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SRKR7 385.24 394.69 0.32 9.45 388.56 390.90 1.19 2.34
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SRKR8 187.45 270.40 1.00 69.30 216.00 234.20 2.11 17.50
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239.90 261.40 1.06 21.50
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SRKR8 295.05 333.95 1.18 38.90 299.90 302.95 4.57 3.05
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317.00 320.35 1.47 3.35
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329.90 333.10 3.53 3.20
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Note: The intersections shown in the table above are not true widths since all holes are drilled to the west-northwest or east-southeast with collar inclinations of -55 degrees to -65 degrees into the mineralized zone that dips to the east-southeast at -80 degrees to -90 degrees. Samples of half core are cut and placed into sealed bags on the Dukwe site under the direct supervision of RSG Global Pty Ltd. These are transported weekly by commercial carrier to Johannesburg. All sample preparation and analyses are completed at ALS Als (äls), Ger. Alsen, island, 121 sq mi (313 sq km), Sønderjylland co., S Denmark, in the Lille Bælt, separated from the mainland by the narrow Alensund. Chemex laboratories in Johannesburg (ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 17025 accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. and independent of African Copper and RSG Global Pty Ltd.). Copper assays are completed using standard preparation of crushing crushing deaths of newborn animals, especially those in litters, caused by the mother lying on them accidentally. Contributed to by weakness of the neonate or awkward accommodation. A problem in piglets and puppies. Called also overlying. to 70% less than 2 mm followed by splitting and pulverizing to 85% less than 75 micron micron: see micrometer. One micrometer, which is one millionth of a meter or approximately 1/25,000 of an inch. The tiny elements that make up a transistor on a chip are measured in micrometers and nanometers. See process technology. . Analyses are generally completed utilizing 27 element four-acid ICP-AES ICP-AES Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy ICP-AES Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrophotometry in addition to a four-acid ore-grade element digestion digestion Process of dissolving and chemically converting food for absorption by cells. In the mouth, food is chewed, mixed with saliva, which begins to break down starches, and kneaded by the tongue into a ball for swallowing. followed by ICP-AES. Any overlimit analyses are reanalyzed using an ore-grade four-acid digestion with AA or ICP-AES finish. QA/QC QA/QC Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures included the submission by RSG Global Pty Ltd. of systematic duplicates, blanks and both low-grade and high-grade standard samples within the sample batches submitted to ALS Chemex. Control samples comprise 20% of all samples submitted. No referee analysis has yet occurred. The results of the RSG Global Pty Ltd. QA/QC programme for copper analyses have been reviewed by RSG Global Pty Ltd. and Mr. Joseph Hamilton, P.Geo. This document may contain or refer to forward looking information, including reserve and resource estimates, and is based on current expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward looking statement include, but are not limited to, failure to establish estimated resources and reserves, the grade and recovery of ore which is mined varying from estimates, capital and operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales varying significantly from estimates, delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental, environmental or other project approvals, inflation, changes in exchange rates, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in the development of projects and other factors. Forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof here·of adv. Of this. hereof Adverb Formal or law of or concerning this Adv. 1. hereof - of or concerning this; "the twigs hereof are physic" and we assume no responsibility to update them or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. African Copper Plc (TSX:ACU) (AIM:ACU) |
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