Focus Graphite Releases Infill and Deposit Margin
Drilling Results at Lac Knife Deposit : 42.8 m grading 20.43% Cgr in
Hole LK-12-1282 minutes ago by Marketwire Canada
Focus Graphite Inc. (TSX VENTURE:
FMS)(OTCQX:FCSMF)(FRANKFURT:FKC) ("Focus" or
the "Company") is pleased to report the results of the summer 2012
infill and deposit margin drilling program on the
Company's 100%-owned
Lac Knife graphite Property (the "Property"), located in the Grenville
Geological Province of northeastern Quebec. Fifty-six (56) large
diameter (PQ-sized) core holes (total: 5,638 m) were drilled with the
aim to upgrade the current Inferred mineral resources in the
southeastern part of the Lac Knife deposit to the Indicated category; to
map the limits of the deposit; and to provide sufficient mineralised
feed material for phase II lock cycle metallurgical testing and for the
pilot plant testing program currently scheduled to commence this month.
Hole LK-12-128 drilled on Line 500 S targeted the western zone of
the deposit and returned one of the best graphitic carbon (Cgr)
intersections of the program (Table 1):
Hole LK-12-128: 42.8 m grading 20.43% Cgr (from 60.7 to 103.5 m),
including 11.8 m grading 36.08% Cgr (from 79.7 to 91.5 m)
Most of the drill holes intercepted
significant graphite
intersections(i) along the strike length of West, Central and East zones
of the deposit as evidenced by the following Holes:
Hole LK-12-135 drilled on section 675 S: 60.5 m grading 17.88% Cgr
(from 61.0 to 121.5 m), including 13 m grading 32.33% Cgr (from 70
to 83 m) and 11.8 m grading 26.39% Cgr (from 106.7 to 118.5 m)
Hole LK-12-147 drilled on section 375 S: 42.8 m grading 17.59% Cgr
(from 12.4 to 55.2 m), including 5.4 m grading 39.56% Cgr (from
15.4 to 20.8 m)
(i) Significant intercepts are defined as Cgr greater than 5%
over a minimum of 6 m; maximum internal dilution of 6 m; maximum
external dilution of 0 m.
All 40 significant intercepts are summarized in Table 1.
Sectional views of the drilling on lines 375 S, 500 S and 675 S are
available on the Company's website at www.focusgraphite.com).
Focus Graphite President and CEO Gary Economo states: "We are
extremely pleased with the results of our infill resource drilling
program at
Lac Knife which continue to deliver high graphite grades over
significant thicknesses in both the West and Central zones of the
deposit. The 2012 drilling was primary designed to improve our current
understanding of the limits, geometry, and continuity in thickness and
grade of the graphite mineralisation, key elements required to upgrade
our current mineral resource estimate and map additional resources. Our
summer 2013 exploration program at Lac Knife will include additional
resource drilling to consolidate the size and limits of the deposit".
Table 1: Summary of significant graphitic carbon drill core
intersections (Cgr greater than 5% and minimum intersection of 6 m) from
the 2012 infill and deposit margin drilling program at the Lac Knife
property.
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Total Core
Length From To Length(ii) Cgr(iii) S
Hole Azimuth Dip (m) (m) (m) (m) (%) (%)
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LK-12-116 N078 -45 56 35.7 48.8 13.1 10.11 3.62
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LK-12-117 N075 -50 135 64.5 79.5 15.0 7.08 3.18
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LK-12-119 N081 -47 147 49.5 72.8 23.3 13.10 7.42
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112.8 129.9 17.1 13.43 7.03
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LK-12-120 N080 -47 138 54.7 68.2 13.5 12.60 5.30
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114.5 126.7 12.2 10.45 5.47
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LK-12-121 N081 -47 146 71.6 88.5 17.0 12.52 4.32
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LK-12-123B N073 -47 171 23.3 41.8 18.5 15.84 5.18
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LK-12-124 N089 -47 141 33.4 48.8 15.4 21.69 5.90
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100.5 117.7 17.2 13.12 6.12
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LK-12-125 N080 -47 159 6.9 18.0 11.2 17.93 5.22
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24.2 31.4 7.2 15.62 4.22
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84.0 102.5 18.5 12.63 7.81
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LK-12-126 N078 -47 146 66.0 85.5 19.5 9.09 7.52
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LK-12-127 N062 -69 131 16.6 33.1 16.5 19.08 4.98
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90.2 112.3 22.1 12.19 6.29
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LK-12-128 N075 -52 125 60.7 103.5 42.8 20.43 5.25
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LK-12-129 N051 -47 111 75.0 93.0 18.0 20.97 6.72
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LK-12-130 N059 -45 156 31.5 43.4 11.9 20.48 6.17
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61.5 72.0 10.5 21.19 6.92
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117.2 153.2 36.1 12.98 5.39
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LK-12-131 N099 -48 215 22.6 92.3 69.7 15.81 5.44
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112.0 130.8 18.8 12.04 4.45
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147.6 214.5 66.9 17.89 9.46
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LK-12-131-B N099 -48 59 17.8 58.5 40.7 12.37 4.03
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LK-12-132 N073 -46 116 60.7 74.1 13.4 16.25 5.12
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80.2 108.3 28.1 20.20 7.12
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LK-12-133 N090 -65 101 32.5 58.3 25.8 13.73 4.56
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68.2 92.0 23.8 18.19 5.96
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LK-12-134 N065 -46 118 36.3 87.0 50.7 18.53 5.13
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LK-12-135 N087 -53 125 61.0 121.5 60.5 17.88 5.40
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LK-12-141 N076 -45 77 38.7 73.8 35.1 13.98 3.61
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LK-12-142 N080 -45 75 0.0 13.5 13.5 10.62 2.88
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26.0 41.2 15.2 20.28 4.13
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LK-12-143 N079 -47 120 11.0 25.0 14.0 17.09 3.80
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84.8 92.1 7.3 17.05 6.50
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LK-12-144 N080 -45 96 27.6 92.2 64.6 17.70 7.96
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LK-12-145 N104 -49 90 59.4 74.0 14.6 18.16 6.50
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LK-12-146 N077 -45 81 44.3 61.9 17.6 16.84 8.20
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LK-12-147 N085 -45 60 12.4 55.2 42.8 17.59 8.50
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LK-12-149 N084 -55 108 67.1 78.9 11.8 14.11 3.86
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LK-12-150 N078 -45 89 46.5 59.2 12.7 18.94 3.43
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LK-12-153 N074 -45 78 19.0 40.2 21.2 13.17 3.07
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52.1 72.0 19.9 17.05 8.05
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LK-12-154 N077 -45 59 21.1 28.6 7.5 17.26 7.88
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LK-12-156 N077 -45 90 9.8 18.2 8.4 19.85 3.96
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56.0 70.2 14.2 19.51 7.80
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LK-12-157 N077 -45 81 26.3 36.5 10.2 11.22 3.16
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54.8 67.4 12.6 19.73 7.14
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LK-12-158 N075 -45 41 17.5 34.0 16.5 17.79 7.38
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LK-12-159 N036 -45 44 23.6 39.9 16.3 16.38 8.40
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LK-12-160 N259 -50 110 10.5 109.5 99.0 26.21 6.81
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LK-12-161 N098 -64 131 37.6 60.9 23.3 15.86 5.88
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80.9 88.9 8.0 12.69 7.47
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LK-12-162 N076 -45 92 7.5 49.0 41.5 14.23 5.20
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63.7 72.0 8.3 8.07 3.91
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LK-12-163 N081 -50 156 7.6 24.8 17.2 18.49 6.45
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49.5 63.8 14.3 13.48 4.81
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82.8 115.5 32.7 11.09 4.86
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123.3 140.6 17.3 11.89 9.05
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LK-12-164 N059 -45 182 2.0 21.6 19.6 9.50 2.98
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74.5 88.5 14.0 16.06 6.79
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114.9 124.5 9.6 15.96 8.54
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164.4 181.5 17.1 10.85 4.08
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LK-12-165 N077 -45 131 29.5 55.5 26.0 9.46 3.43
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108.0 122.6 14.6 5.74 3.06
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(ii) Significant Cgr intersections are expressed as core length because the
host rocks are highly metamorphosed and locally migmatized and folded.
However, the mineralization envelope interpreted from the historical data
cross-cuts the drill holes at a high angle.
(iii) All core sample carbon analyses performed by COREM and delivered as
graphitic carbon (Cgr), internal analytical code LSA-M-B10, LECO high
frequency combustion method with infrared measurement.
The mineralization at Lac Knife is hosted in
biotite-quartz-feldspar paragneiss and schist of the Nault Formation, in
association with iron formations of the Wabush Formation. These are
equivalent to the lower Proterozoic Labrador Trough rocks affected by
the late Proterozoic Grenvillian orogeny. Metamorphism associated with
the Grenvillian orogeny has
resulted in the formation of economic grade
concentrations of graphite dominated by value-enhanced large flakes.
The Lac Knife property comprises 57 map-designated claims
covering 2,986.31 ha located in Esmanville Township (NTS map sheet
23B/11), 27 km south-southwest of the iron-mining town of Fermont, in
the Cote-Nord administrative district of Quebec. Focus acquired a 100%
interest in the property in October 2010. Maps showing the location of
the Lac Knife property as well as drill holes locations are available on
the company's website at www.focusgraphite.com.
2012 Infill and Deposit Margin Drill Program, Methodology and QA/QC
The summer 2012 infill and deposit margin drilling program at Lac
Knife comprised 56 large diameter (PQ-sized, 4-inch) core holes for a
total of 5,628 m. The drilling program was designed to map the limits of
the Lac Knife graphite deposit and provide sufficient additional data
and control on mineralisation to be useful for in a new resource
estimate. The drilling was also designed to provide enough mineralised
material for phase II metallurgical testing (see Focus' press release
dated March 4th) and for subsequent pilot plant trials.
The 2012 drilling campaign was managed by IOS Services
Geoscientifiques ("IOS") of Chicoutimi, Quebec. The infill and deposit
margin drilling program started on July 1st and ended on September 17th
2012. The drilling was performed by G4 Drilling of Val-d'Or, Quebec
under the supervision of IOS.
The 56 holes were spread over the western, central and eastern
zones of the deposit (see drill holes location map available on the
Company's website at www.focusgraphite.com).
Two slabs of about 1/4 of the 4 inch diameter PQ core were sawed
parallel on each side of the central axis of the core. One of the slabs
was earmarked for geochemical analysis while the other slab was kept as a
witness sample. Center parts of the core were used as graphite-bearing
material for the phase II metallurgical testing and for the subsequent
pilot plant testing program.
A total of 2,076 sub-sample slabs of the PQ drill core were
collected from all 56 holes and shipped to IOS for sample preparation
(crushing and grinding). Once prepared, the samples were sent to the
Consortium de Recherche Appliquee en Traitement et Transformation des
Substances Minerales ("COREM"), an ISO/IEC 17025:2005 certified facility
in Quebec-City, for graphitic carbon (Cgr) analysis using LECO high
frequency combustion method with infrared measurement (internal
analytical code LSA-M-B10 for graphitic carbon; ISO 9686:2004). For the
measurement of graphitic carbon, the sample is pre-treated with nitric
acid, placed in a LECO capsule and introduced in the furnace (1,380
degrees C) in an oxygen atmosphere. Carbon is oxidized to CO2. After the
removal of moisture, gas (CO2) is measured by an infrared detector and a
computerized system calculates the concentration of graphitic carbon
(Cgr). Total sulphur was also analyzed by LECO (code LSA-M-B41) (Table
1). For sulphur determinations, the sample is placed in a LECO capsule
and introduced in the furnace (1,380 degrees C) until sulphur is
oxidized to SO2. After the removal of moisture, gas (SO2) is measured by
an infrared detector and a computerized system calculates the
concentration of total sulphur (%).
Under the QA/QC program, about 10% of the samples were analyzed
by COREM for total (code LSA-M-B45), organic (code LSA-M-B58), inorganic
(code LSA-M-B11) and graphitic (code LSA-M-B10) carbon as well as for
total sulphur (a total of 191 core samples). Duplicates of the same 191
samples were also sent to ACTLABS Laboratories of Ancaster, Ontario
(ISO/IEC 17025:2005 with CAN-P-1579) for graphitic carbon (code 5D - C
Graphitic) and total sulphur (code 4F - S Combustion infrared detection)
determinations and for 35 multi-element analysis using ICP methods
(code 1E2 - Aqua Regia). IOS introduced 181 standards, 173 duplicates
and 159 blank samples into the batch of core sample as part of the QA/QC
program.
Summer 2013 Drilling Program
Focus is currently working on the design of a two-phase follow-up
drilling program on the Lac Knife property for the summer of 2013.
Phase I of this program will include additional infill drilling within
the limits of the deposit defined by the NI 43-101 compliant mineral
resource estimate (see Lac Knife PEA Technical Report available on
Focus' website or at www.sedar.com). Phase II will consist of an
exploration drilling program in order to test geophysical anomalies
identified during last fall's ground magnetic and horizontal loop
electromagnetic (HLEM) survey done by G.L. Geoservice Inc. and
interpreted by Geophysique Camille St-Hilaire Inc., both located in
Rouyn-Noranda.
About
Focus Graphite
Focus Graphite Inc. is an emerging mid-tier junior mining
development company, a technology solutions supplier and a business
innovator.
Focus is the owner of the Lac Knife graphite deposit located
in the Cote-Nord region of northeastern
Quebec. The Lac Knife project
hosts a NI 43-101 compliant Measured and
Indicated mineral resource of
4.972 Mt grading 15.7% carbon as crystalline graphite with an additional
Inferred mineral resource of 3.000 Mt grading 15.6% crystalline
graphite.
Focus' goal is to assume an
industry leadership position by
becoming a
low-cost producer of technology-grade graphite. On October
29th, 2012 the Company released the results of a Preliminary Economic
Analysis ("PEA") of the Lac Knife project which demonstrates that the
project has an excellent potential to become a producer of graphite. As a
technology-oriented enterprise with a view to building long-term,
sustainable shareholder value,
Focus invests in the development of
graphene applications and patents through Grafoid Inc.
Graphene - the "wonder" material
The technical information presented in this press release has
been reviewed by Benoit Lafrance, Ph.D., geo (Quebec), Focus
Vice-President of Exploration and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101.
Forward Looking Statements - Disclaimer
This news release may contain forward looking statements, being
statements which are not historical facts, and discussions of future
plans and objectives. There can be no assurance that such statements
will prove accurate. Such statements are necessarily based upon a number
of estimates and assumptions that are subject to numerous risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results and future events to
differ materially from those anticipated or projected. Important factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's
expectations are in our documents filed from time to time with the TSX
Venture Exchange and provincial securities regulators, most of which are
available at www.sedar.com Focus Graphite disclaims any intention or
obligation to revise or update such statements.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Mr. Gary Economo
President and Chief Executive Officer 613-691-1091, ext. 101
geconomo@focusgraphite.com www.focusgraphite.com
SOURCE: Focus Graphite Inc.
