SilverCrest Discovers New Mineralized "Contact Zone" at La Joya
Hole 19 Intercepts 51.4 M of 102.9 gpt Silver Equivalent
(firmenpresse) - VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/17/11 -- SilverCrest Mines Inc. (TSX VENTURE: SVL)(OTCQX: STVZF)(PINK SHEETS: STVZF) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that the final Phase I drilling at the La Joya property in Durango Mexico has identified a new "Contact Zone" style of mineralization. Hole LJ11-19 is considered the discovery hole of the Contact Zone and intersected 51.4 metres of 102.9 gpt silver equivalent. The new zone has been confirmed with results from the final 6 drill holes of the 26 hole Phase 1 drill program (see attached figures and tables below). To view the map accompanying this release, please click on the following link: . To view the first image accompanying this release, please click the following link: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/lajoya2.jpg. To view the second image accompanying this release, please click the following link: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/lajoya3.jpg. The Contact Zone mineralization is similar to that of the nearby world class San Martin and Sabinas mines. These two mines have combined historic production and current resources of more than 200 million ounces of silver plus copper, lead and zinc.
J. Scott Drever, President stated; "Our success to date in the exploration of such a small portion of the La Joya property is truly astounding. Twenty six holes have identified four styles of silver, copper and gold mineralization over thicknesses ranging up to 50 metres. We continue to be impressed with the continuity and length of the mineralized intercepts as well as the overall grades associated with those intervals. For reference, 100 gpt silver equivalent has an approximate gross value of $96 per tonne at a silver price of US$30 per ounce and a 50 metre interval is approximately equivalent to a 15 story building. To date, we have focussed on the continuity of the higher grade intercepts and we are also examining the strong case beginning to emerge for a potential bulk tonnage, open pit deposit that may change the perception of the property and its ultimate value to the Company."
Contact Zone
Drill holes 19, 20, 22, 24, 25 and 26 have identified an additional style of mineralization at La Joya, which is referred to as the "Contact Zone". This zone appears to be similar to the contact alteration and mineralization observed at nearby San Martin and Sabinas Mines, where ore grade mineralization concentrates near the contact with the underlying intrusives and constitute a major portion of the reserves at the mines. Summary of significant drill hole intercepts in the Contact Zone only are shown below. Please see subsequent tables for significant other mineralized intercepts in these holes.
There are also combined lead and zinc values in selected intervals ranging up to 1.34%
Phase 1 Final Six Holes
The Company announced the results for the first 20 holes of Phase 1 in previous news releases dated March 7, 2011 and June 6, 2011. The results for the final 6 holes in Phase I are summarized in the table below. All of the holes of Phase 1 were drilled along strike of the Main Mineralized Trend and were designed to test the extent of shallow dipping, manto style mineralization, near-vertical mineralized structures and the newly discovered Contact Zone. Weighted average analytical results and calculated silver equivalents for Cu and Au are presented for the most significant intervals but do not include significant lead, zinc, tungsten or molybdenum values seen in drill hole assay results. Lengths are down hole measurements and are believed to be near true thickness based on drill core inspection. Many of the intersections are near-surface.
Phase I Drill Program Highlights
Twenty three of the twenty six Phase 1 drill holes encountered significant intervals of Ag, Cu and Au values with associated Pb, Zn, tungsten (W) and molybdenum (Mo) in selective zones. The most significant to date are shown below. Details of numerous other intercepts are shown in the subsequent table and in press releases dated June 6, 2011 and March 7, 2011.
All sample preparation was completed by ALS Chemex in Zacatecas and analyzed by ALS Chemex in North Vancouver. Selected samples were analyzed at the Company's lab at its Santa Elena Mine and were re-run at ALS Chemex for verification and QA/QC purposes.
The Company is compiling and validating historical and current data through an Independent Qualified Person for use in developing estimated resources and a NI 43-101 Technical Report anticipated in Q4 2011. A Phase II program is in the planning stage, and contemplates approximately 50 additional drill holes (in excess of 10,000m) to begin in Q4 2011.
The Company has the right to acquire 100% of the La Joya Property which is located approximately 75 kilometres southeast of the city of Durango, Mexico. The property is located in a productive mineralized region which currently supports several large scale mining operations including Grupo Mexico's San Martin Mine, Industrias Penoles' Sabinas Mine, Pan American Silver's La Colorada Mine and First Majestic Silver's La Parrilla Silver Mine. Please reference our website at for more information, photos, a video and figures on La Joya.
The Qualified Person under National Instrument (NI 43-101) Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects for this News Release is N. Eric Fier, CPG, P.Eng, and Chief Operating Officer for SilverCrest Mines Inc., who has reviewed and approved its contents.
SilverCrest Mines Inc. (TSX VENTURE: SVL) is a Mexican precious metals producer with headquarters based in Vancouver, BC. SilverCrest's flagship property is the 100%-owned Santa Elena Mine, which is located 150km northeast of Hermosillo, near Banamichi in the State of Sonora, Mexico. The mine is a high-grade, epithermal gold and silver producer, with an estimated life of mine cash cost of US$8 per ounce of silver equivalent (55:1 Ag:Au). SilverCrest anticipates that the 2,500 tonnes per day facility should recover approximately 4,805,000 ounces of silver and 179,000 ounces of gold over the 6.5 year life of the open pit phase of the Santa Elena Mine.
This news release contains forward-looking statements, which address future events and conditions, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results, programs and financial position could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, some of which may be beyond the Company's control. These factors include: the availability of funds; the timing and content of work programs; results of exploration activities and development of mineral properties, the interpretation of drilling results and other geological data, the uncertainties of resource and reserve estimations, receipt and security of mineral property titles; project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, fluctuations in metal prices; currency fluctuations; and general market and industry conditions. Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.
J. Scott Drever, President
SILVERCREST MINES INC.
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