Integra Resources Corp. (“Integra” or the “Company”) (TSXV:
ITR; NYSE American: ITRG) is pleased to announce the
remaining drill results from the stockpile drill program at the
DeLamar Project (“DeLamar” or the “Project”) located in
southwestern Idaho. The stockpile drill program was completed in Q2
2023 and totaled 12,588 meters (“m”) in 321 drill holes. This news
release includes results from the remaining 145 drill holes
representing 4,244 m.
The stockpile drill program at DeLamar was
designed to test a large portion of the estimated 60 million tonnes
(“Mt”) of gold and silver mineralized material that was stockpiled
and/or used as backfill at the Project by previous operators. The
Company believes that oxide-and-mixed gold and silver mineralized
material from the stockpiles and backfill at DeLamar has the
potential to increase the heap leach mine life of the Project in
future phases and further bolster the robust economics presented in
the 2022 Pre-feasibility Study (“PFS”).
Integra intends to release an updated mineral
resource estimate for DeLamar in Q3 2023 which will include the
stockpile and backfill mineralized material. In Q4 2023, the
Company expects to submit the Mine Plan of Operations (“MPO”) at
DeLamar to the United States Bureau of Land Management. The MPO is
the first significant step in the National Environmental Policy Act
permitting process as it represents the proposed action for the
Project.
Latest Drilling Highlights:
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The latest drilling highlights from DeLamar (North DeLamar,
Stockpile 1) include:
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NDM-23-133: 0.23 grams per tonne (“g/t”) gold (“Au”) and 20.17 g/t
silver (“Ag”) (0.49 g/t gold equivalent (“AuEq”)) over 103.63 m
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NDM-23-127: 0.29 g/t Au and 24.54 g/t Ag (0.61 g/t AuEq) over 30.48
m
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NDM-23-131: 0.24 g/t Au and 17.08 g/t Ag (0.46 g/t AuEq) over 97.54
m
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WD1-23-324: 0.23 g/t Au and 21.23 g/t Ag (0.50 g/t AuEq) over 27.43
m
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The latest drilling highlights from Florida Mountain (Jacobs Gulch)
include:
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JG-23-024: 0.33 g/t Au and 10.22 g/t Ag (0.46 g/t AuEq) over 21.34
m
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JG-23-138: 0.32 g/t Au and 7.38 g/t Ag (0.41 g/t AuEq) over 41.15
m
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JG-23-181: 0.34 g/t Au and 11.15 g/t Ag (0.49 g/t AuEq) over 19.81
m
Drill Program Highlights: The
stockpile and backfill program tested 4 targets at DeLamar and 2
targets at Florida Mountain, representing approximately 49 Mt and
11 Mt of mineralized material respectively. At DeLamar, the targets
included the North DeLamar and Sommercamp Backfill as well as
Stockpiles 1 and 2. At Florida Mountain, the targets included the
Jacobs Gulch Stockpile and Tip Top Backfill. Highlight intercepts
from each target of the drill program released since December 2022
include:
DeLamar
- North
DeLamar Backfill: NDM-22-039: 0.27 g/t Au and 24.60 g/t Ag (0.59
g/t AuEq) over 111.25 m
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Stockpile 1 & 2: WD1-23-168: 0.65 g/t Au and 20.91 g/t Ag (0.92
g/t AuEq) over 39.62 m, including 12.51 g/t Au and 31.04 g/t Ag
(12.91 g/t AuEq) over 1.52 m
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Sommercamp Backfill: SC-23-063: 0.50 g/t Au and 18.35 g/t Ag (0.74
g/t AuEq) over 38.10 m
Florida Mountain
- Jacobs Gulch Stockpile: JG-23-109:
0.62 g/t Au and 9.54 g/t Ag (0.74 g/t AuEq) over 76.20 m, including
7.30 g/t Au and 9.13 g/t Ag (7.42 g/t AuEq) over 1.53 m
- Tip
Top Backfill: TT-23-012: 0.40 g/t Au and 12.26 g/t Ag (0.56 g/t
AuEq) over 57.91 m, including 6.92 g/t Au and 64.24 g/t Ag (7.75
g/t AuEq) over 1.53 m
Integra’s President, CEO & Director,
Jason Kosec commented: “The overall results from the
stockpile drill program have confirmed the Company’s initial belief
that the gold and silver mineralized material stockpiled or used as
backfill by previous operators has the potential to significantly
increase the mine life of the heap leach operation in future
phases. The drill program has demonstrated the strong grade
continuity and gold and silver mineralization present within this
previously mined material. Located at surface, and in some cases on
top of the in-situ gold and silver resources, the mineralized
stockpiles and backfill have the potential to be mined at a reduced
cost in future economic studies as the material was processed by
previous operators and is adjacent to proposed infrastructure. An
updated mineral resource estimate on the stockpiles and backfill is
expected to demonstrate the potential for this material to bolster
the robust production profile and economics outlined in the
PFS.”
Key Observations and Next
Steps:
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The stockpile/backfill mineralized material, a portion of which was
included as a pre-stripping cost in the PFS, has the potential,
subject to future studies, to significantly enhance the economics
of the overall Project.
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The Jacobs Gulch Stockpile (~9 Mt) is located at Florida Mountain
and contains slightly higher-grade mineralized material than other
stockpiles and backfill. Subject to ongoing engineering, this
stockpile could be placed on the heap leach pad in early years of
processing before the current location becomes a development rock
storage facility (“DRSF”). This stockpile may be included in the
MPO submittal.
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The North DeLamar Backfill (~16 Mt) contains the most mineralized
material on a tonnage basis and has the potential to contribute the
greatest number of ounces of gold and silver in the upcoming
mineral resource estimate. A portion of this mineralized material
was included as a pre-stripping cost in the PFS and will be
included in the MPO submittal.
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The Tip Top Backfill (~2 Mt), located at Florida Mountain, is
located on top of the in-situ resource. Subject to ongoing
engineering studies, this backfill material may be included in the
MPO submittal.
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Sommercamp Backfill (~5 Mt) is located at DeLamar and a portion of
this mineralized material was included as a pre-stripping cost in
the PFS mine plan. In future mine plans, this material has the
potential to be mined at a lower cost since a portion of it was
moved as waste in the PFS. A portion of this backfill will be
included in the MPO submittal.
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Stockpiles 1 (~16 Mt) and 2 (~12 Mt) are located at DeLamar. These
stockpiles are not situated on top of in-situ resource which allows
flexibility of processing in future mine plans.
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In general, the stockpile/backfill material drilled is consistent
in both grade and mineralized width, demonstrating impressive
continuity. Access to mineralized material in the stockpiles and
backfill are expected to provide additional flexibility to load the
heap leach pad during any potential operational or weather related
events once in operation.
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Metallurgical testwork on the mineralized material is underway with
cyanide shakes complete and bottle roll tests from all areas
underway. Preliminary bottle roll testing from the DeLamar
stockpiles and backfill is encouraging. At least one column leach
test from each of the six areas are planned to begin before the end
of the year.
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The mineralized stockpiles and backfill that were not included as
part of pre-stripping costs in the PFS is expected to have lower
overall mining costs in future economic studies since the material
is located at surface and was previously mined, eliminating or
limiting additional blasting costs.
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An updated mineral resource estimate is expected this quarter which
should demonstrate strong resource growth at the Project from the
stockpiles and backfill, further growing the industry leading
resource endowment in the Great Basin controlled by Integra.
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The Company plans to begin an updated economic study for DeLamar
next year, which will include mineralized material from the
stockpiles and backfill, highlighting the potential for this
material to increase the heap leach mine life and overall gold and
silver production in future phases.
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The Company is currently focused on engineering and supporting
modeling efforts for the submittal of the MPO in Q4 2023. The
primary focus has been on finalizing engineering and sequencing of
both the DeLamar and Florida Mountain open pits, DRSF locations,
hydrogeologic modeling for wall rock and water geochemistry with a
concentration on post closure reclamation and site wide water
balance activities. These engineering and modeling efforts combined
with the completed baseline studies will be the foundation for the
development of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement.
Follow the link below to view a table of
selected intercepts from the DeLamar backfill and stockpile drill
program:https://integraresources.com/site/assets/files/2572/2023-august-final_drill_tables.pdf
Follow the link below to view a cross section of
the North DeLamar
Backfill:https://integraresources.com/site/assets/files/2572/ndm_section_aug23.pdf
Follow the link below to view a cross section of
the Sommercamp
Backfill:https://integraresources.com/site/assets/files/2572/sommerc_bf_aug23.pdf
Follow the link below to view cross sections of
Stockpile 1 and
2:https://integraresources.com/site/assets/files/2572/sp1_stockpile_aug23.pdfhttps://integraresources.com/site/assets/files/2572/sp2_stockpile_aug23.pdf
Follow the link below to view a cross section of
the Jacobs Gulch
Stockpile:https://integraresources.com/site/assets/files/2572/jg_stockpile_aug23.pdf
Follow the link below to view a cross section of
the Tip Top
Backfill:https://integraresources.com/site/assets/files/2572/tt_bf_aug23.pdf
Follow the link below to view drill collar
location maps for the DeLamar stockpile/backfill drill
program:https://integraresources.com/site/assets/files/2572/dc_location_dm_2023-08sm.pdf
Follow the link below to view drill collar
location maps for the Florida Mountain stockpile/backfill drill
program:https://integraresources.com/site/assets/files/2572/dc_fm_2023-08sm.pdf
Sampling and QA/QC
Procedure
Thorough QA/QC protocols are followed on the
Project, including insertion of duplicate, blank and standard
samples in the assay stream for all drill holes. The samples are
submitted directly to American Assay Labs in Reno, Nevada for
preparation and analysis. Analysis of gold is performed using fire
assay method with atomic absorption (“AA”) finish on a 1 assay ton
aliquot. Gold results over 5 g/t are re-run using a
gravimetric finish. Silver analysis is performed using ICP for
results up to 100 g/t on a 5-acid digestion, with a fire
assay, gravimetric finish for results over 100 g/t silver.
Execution of Drill Program –
Methodology
The stockpile drill program was executed at 60 m
collar spacings with select 30 m infill test holes to further
verify grade variability in future resource estimation and to
provide additional metallurgical samples. All drilling was vertical
through the entirety of the stockpiles and backfill material. The
drilling was conducted by a combination of Sonic and traditional
reverse circulation (“RC”) with casing advance drilling methods.
Both these drilling methods maintain high sample quality and
integrity throughout the drilling process. Additionally, the two
drilling methods provided a basis for continuity comparison.
Sampling was conducted at 1.5 m intervals for the whole of the
drilling program with all samples sent to a third-party lab for
analysis. The Sonic Drilling provided material suitable for ongoing
comprehensive metallurgical test work.
Qualified Person
The scientific and technical information
contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by
Raphael Dutaut, Ph.D (P.Geo), Integra’s Vice President, Exploration
and Tim Arnold (PE, SME), Integra’s Chief Operating Officer. Both
individuals are “Qualified Persons” (“QP”) as defined in National
Instrument 43- 101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral
Projects.
DeLamar Project Overview
The past producing DeLamar Project, which
includes the adjacent DeLamar and Florida Mountain gold and silver
deposits, is located in Owyhee County in southwest Idaho. Since
acquiring the Project in 2017, the Company has demonstrated
significant resource growth and conversion while providing robust
economic studies in its maiden Preliminary Economic Assessment and
PFS. An independent technical report for the PFS on the DeLamar
Project has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of NI
43-101 and is available under the Company’s profile at
www.sedarplus.ca
About Integra Resources
Integra is one of the largest precious metals
exploration and development companies in the Great Basin of the
Western USA. Integra is currently focused on advancing its three
flagship oxide heap leach projects: the past producing DeLamar
Project located in southwestern Idaho and the Wildcat and Mountain
View Projects located in western Nevada. The Company also holds a
portfolio of highly prospective early-stage exploration projects in
Idaho, Nevada, and Arizona. Integra’s long-term vision is to become
a leading USA focused mid-tier gold and silver producer.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSJason
KosecPresident, CEO and Director
CONTACT INFORMATIONCorporate Inquiries:
ir@integraresources.comCompany website:
www.integraresources.comOffice phone: 1 (604) 416-0576
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release contains “forward‐looking statements” and “forward‐looking
information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities
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historical fact, certain information contained herein constitutes
forward‐looking statements which includes, but is not limited to,
statements with respect to: the future financial or operating
performance of the Company and the Company’s mineral properties and
project portfolio; the results from work performed to date; the
estimation of mineral resources and reserves; the realization of
mineral resource and reserve estimates; the development,
operational and economic results of technical reports on mineral
properties referenced herein; magnitude or quality of mineral
deposits; the anticipated advancement of the Company’ mineral
properties and project portfolios; exploration expenditures, costs
and timing of the development of new deposits; underground
exploration potential; costs and timing of future exploration; the
completion and timing of future development studies; estimates of
metallurgical recovery rates; exploration prospects of mineral
properties; requirements for additional capital; the future price
of metals; government regulation of mining operations;
environmental risks; the timing and possible outcome of pending
regulatory matters; the development, operational and economic
results of the Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Wildcat
& Mountain View Projects and the PFS for the DeLamar Project;
the realization of the expected economics of mineral properties;
future growth potential of mineral properties; and future
development plans.
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considered reasonable at the time such information is provided.
Assumptions and factors include: the Company’s ability to complete
its planned exploration programs; the absence of adverse conditions
at mineral properties; no unforeseen operational delays; no
material delays in obtaining necessary permits; the price of gold
remaining at levels that render mineral properties economic; the
Company’s ability to continue raising necessary capital to finance
operations; and the ability to realize on the mineral resource and
reserve estimates. Forward‐looking statements necessarily involve
known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual
performance and financial results in future periods to differ
materially from any projections of future performance or result
expressed or implied by such forward‐looking statements. These
risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:
integration risks; general business, economic and competitive
uncertainties; the actual results of current and future exploration
activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; meeting various
expected cost estimates; benefits of certain technology usage;
changes in project parameters and/or economic assessments as plans
continue to be refined; future prices of metals; possible
variations of mineral grade or recovery rates; the risk that actual
costs may exceed estimated costs; geological, mining and
exploration technical problems; failure of plant, equipment or
processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and
other risks of the mining industry; delays in obtaining
governmental approvals or financing; the speculative nature of
mineral exploration and development (including the risks of
obtaining necessary licenses, permits and approvals from government
authorities); title to properties; the impact of COVID-19 on the
timing of exploration and development work and management’s ability
to anticipate and manage the foregoing factors and risks. Although
the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could
cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from
those described in the forward-looking statements, there may be
other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as
anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers are advised to study
and consider risk factors disclosed in Integra’s annual report on
Form 20-F dated March 17, 2023 for the fiscal year ended December
31, 2022, and Millennial Precious Metals Corp’s management’s
discussion and analysis dated April 28, 2023 for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2022.
There can be no assurance that forward‐looking
statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future
events could differ materially from those anticipated in such
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applicable securities laws. The forward-looking statements
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goals, and may not be appropriate for other purposes.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance
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forward‐looking statements. This news release also contains or
references certain market, industry and peer group data, which is
based upon information from independent industry publications,
market research, analyst reports, surveys, continuous disclosure
filings and other publicly available sources. Although the Company
believes these sources to be generally reliable, such information
is subject to interpretation and cannot be verified with complete
certainty due to limits on the availability and reliability of raw
data, the voluntary nature of the data gathering process and other
inherent limitations and uncertainties. The Company has not
independently verified any of the data from third party sources
referred to in this news release and accordingly, the accuracy and
completeness of such data is not guaranteed.
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Concerning Mineral Resources and Reserves
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