Sulliden Reports New Positive Drill Results and Provides Project Update
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 02/16/12 -- Sulliden Gold Corporation Ltd. ('Sulliden', or the 'Company') (TSX: SUE)(OTCQX: SDDDF)(LMA: SUE) is pleased to report new assay results for 22 holes totaling 4,241 metres of exploration drilling conducted on its Shahuindo property in northern Peru (See property location map, Figure 1).
The Company's exploration program continues in 2012 with further drilling designed to delineate new mineralization along the defined 3.8 kilometre Central Corridor at width and depth. Additionally, in the second quarter of 2012, the Company plans to initiate drilling on other prospective areas of the property, including the north-west and south-east extensions of the Central Corridor where significant mineral anomalies have been identified with geochemistry and geophysics. Further drilling in the North Corridor, which started in the later part of 2011, is also planned to continue this year.
All the drill results reported in this news release were obtained from holes in the Central Corridor (See Figure 2) which continue to encounter additional mineralization. Of particular interest are results in the Sub-Corridor 'B', a mineral structure found parallel to, and approximately 200 metres away from the West Zone. Nine new drill holes in this area have identified new extensions of mineralization along strike. The total strike length of mineralization defining the Sub Corridor 'B' has now expanded to over 300 metres and remains open. The Company intends to continue exploration efforts to define the total extension of this sub-corridor. Highlights from the Sub Corridor 'B' include (location of holes are highlighted in Figure 2):
-- Hole RSH11-211: Intersection of 0.51 g/t gold over 43.5 metres
-- Hole RSH11-209: Intersection of 0.75 g/t gold and 39.6 g/t silver over
25.5 metres (including 2.01 g/t gold and 149.4 g/t silver over 6.0
metres)
-- Hole RSH11-239: Intersection of 1.26 g/t gold and 14.7 g/t silver over
12.0 metres
Another significant intercept highlight from the Central Corridor was drill hole RSH11-219, which intersected 1.07 g/t gold and 17.4 g/t silver over 48.0 metres. This hole, located in the northern part of the East Zone, strengthens the possibility of a north-south trending mineralized occurrence initially identified with hole SH11-292, which intersected 1.61 g/t gold and 11.8 g/t silver over 64.5 meters, including 6.30 g/t gold and 46.6 g/t silver over 13.5 metres (see press release from November 30, 2011). This potential new extension with be further drill tested as part of the 2012 exploration program.
Project Update
Exploration
Sulliden made significant exploration progress on the Shahuindo property in 2011. Drilling in the Central Corridor, which is the location of the current mineral resource area on the property, was successful in expanding the mineralization in several areas, including two new sub corridors 'A' and 'B' (See Figure 2). In addition, in late 2011 and early 2012, the Company announced positive results from the initial drilling on the North Corridor. One of the highlights from the North Corridor, hole SHN11-328, intersected 53.8 metres of 0.85 g/t gold and 71.4 g/t silver in oxides, which is similar in grade and width as the mineralization found in the Central Corridor. These positive results have warranted further exploration drilling in 2012 as the Company works towards its objective of defining a mineral resource in the North Corridor. In 2012, drilling will continue in the North and Central corridors and will also begin drill testing the Central Corridor extensions, which, if successful, could potentially add strike length to the existing 3.8 kilometre ore body.
Mine Developments Associates ('MDA') is currently working on the completion of a new National Instrument 43-101 mineral resource estimate, which will be included in the upcoming Feasibility Study. The new mineral resource estimate will be based on all the accumulated drill data completed in the Central Corridor of the Shahuindo property up to the end of 2011.
Engineering
The Feasibility Study is progressing well with completion expected in the second quarter of 2012. Kappes, Cassiday and Associates ('KCA') is in the process of completing all the remaining engineering work required for the completion of the Feasibility Study, including the optimization of the mine fleet based on the mine plan prepared by MDA using the new mineral resource. Sulliden plans to own and operate its own mining fleet and these capital costs are currently being developed by KCA for inclusion in the Feasibility Study. The water management plan for the Shahuindo Mine is in its final stages and Sulliden expects the water consumption to be in line with the previous preliminary study showing the mining project to be water neutral. The Company continues to invest in the growth of its technical and professional staff in anticipation of the project's pending construction phase.
Permitting
The Company is advancing the Environmental Impact Assessment ('EIA') study, which will be required to obtain the mine construction permit. The technical aspects of this study are progressing well and the Company is also in the process of completing the required community consultation and transparency meetings. Sulliden expects to be able to submit its permit application within the second half of 2012 and is working diligently to obtain its construction permit as soon as possible.
To view Figure 1 - The Shahuindo property is located in a world-class mining district in northern Peru, please visit the following link: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/mapSUE.jpg.
To view Figure 2 - Plan View of Mineral Deposit with New Drill Hole Locations in Central Corridor, please visit the following link: http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/sue0215fig2.jpg.
Table 1 - Central Corridor Drill Results (Assays presented in this table have been capped at 7 g/t gold and 300 g/t silver where noted. Intercepts have been calculated using a 0.2 g/t Au cut-off.)
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CENTRAL CORRIDOR
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True
Width
From To Interval (metres) Gold Silver
Drill hole # (metres) (metres) (metres) (1) (g/t) (g/t) Type
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SUB CORRIDOR 'A'
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RSH11-217 73.5 84.0 10.5 10.2 0.49 1.9 Oxide
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RSH11-217 102.0 126.0 24.0 23.3 0.63 6.0 Mixed
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RSH11-217 211.5 240.0 28.5 27.7 0.45 7.2 Sulphide
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Including 216.0 222.0 6.0 5.8 1.06 12.7 Sulphide
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RSH11-218 28.5 42.0 13.5 13.5 0.55 1.7 Oxide
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RSH11-218 (2) 223.5 228.0 4.5 4.5 0.72 8.6 Sulphide
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SUB CORRIDOR 'B'
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RSH11-209 (3) 87.0 112.5 25.5 15.4 0.75 39.6 Oxide
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Including (3) 102.0 108.0 6.0 3.6 2.01 149.4 Oxide
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RSH11-209 130.5 163.5 33.0 20.0 0.47 24.5 Sulphide
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Including 148.5 153.0 4.5 2.7 1.48 46.6 Sulphide
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RSH11-209 (2) 177.0 201.0 24.0 14.5 0.25 7.3 Sulphide
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RSH11-210 25.5 37.5 12.0 7.9 0.42 2.1 Oxide
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RSH11-211 19.5 30.0 10.5 6.8 0.35 2.1 Oxide
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RSH11-211 43.5 87.0 43.5 28.1 0.51 1.9 Oxide
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RSH11-212 24.0 43.5 19.5 12.3 0.53 8.7 Oxide
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RSH11-214 (4) 4.5 10.5 6.0 4.1 0.26 1.9 Oxide
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RSH11-215 45.0 52.5 7.5 4.8 0.33 1.5 Sulphide
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RSH11-239 37.5 69.0 31.5 20.3 0.34 9.0 Oxide
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RSH11-239 (5) 105.0 117.0 12.0 7.7 1.26 14.7 Oxide
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SH11-298 25.5 38.0 12.5 7.9 0.49 7.8 Oxide
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SH11-298 51.0 66.0 15.0 9.4 0.37 3.7 Oxide
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SH11-298 73.5 91.0 17.5 10.9 0.68 11.3 Oxide
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Including 78.0 84.0 6.0 3.7 1.38 14.4 Oxide
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SH11-302 (6) 0.0 9.0 9.0 6.9 1.22 2.5 Oxide
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SH11-302 9.0 13.5 4.5 2.9 2.34 0.6 Oxide
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WEST ZONE
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RSH11-213 111.0 127.5 16.5 11.4 0.53 26.6 Sulphide
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Including 114.0 118.5 4.5 3.1 1.09 28.2 Sulphide
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RSH11-213 199.5 252.0 52.5 36.1 0.59 29.7 Sulphide
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Including 210.0 220.5 10.5 7.2 0.88 43.3 Sulphide
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RSH11-213 (2) 267.0 282.0 15.0 10.3 0.91 37.0 Sulphide
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Including 273.0 279.0 6.0 4.1 1.80 49.7 Sulphide
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RSH11-231 No significant mineralized intersection
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RSH11-232 No significant mineralized intersection
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SH11-300 183.4 211.9 28.5 13.1 0.58 7.8 Sulphide
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Including 184.9 190.9 6.0 2.8 1.11 9.9 Sulphide
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SH11-300 364.9 369.4 4.5 2.1 0.53 47.0 Sulphide
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SH11-309 No significant mineralized intersection
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CENTRAL ZONE
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RSH11-230 33.0 37.5 4.5 3.0 0.36 2.7 Oxide
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RSH11-230 76.5 81.0 4.5 3.0 0.33 1.1 Oxide
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RSH11-233 (6) 6.0 10.5 4.5 4.5 0.21 1.5 Oxide
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RSH11-235 (6) 18.0 28.5 10.5 10.5 0.32 1.4 Oxide
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EAST ZONE
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RSH11-219 37.5 46.5 9.0 6.0 0.48 2.8 Oxide
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RSH11-219 (5) 57.0 105.0 48.0 31.9 1.07 17.4 Oxide
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RSH11-220 21.0 36.0 15.0 6.8 0.49 3.3 Oxide
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RSH11-220 97.5 108.0 10.5 4.8 0.49 9.2 Oxide
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SH11-306 38.7 66.2 27.5 12.2 0.45 5.5 Oxide
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SH11-306 81.2 94.1 12.9 5.6 0.35 0.9 Oxide
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SH11-306 103.2 124.3 21.1 9.1 1.18 3.7 Oxide
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Including 112.7 122.1 9.4 4.1 2.11 4.7 Oxide
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SH11-306 133.7 158.3 24.6 10.6 0.48 3.9 Oxide
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SH11-306 174.2 195.2 21.0 9.1 0.71 8.0 Mixed
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SH11-306 (3,5) 214.7 255.7 41.0 17.6 1.03 19.5 Mixed
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including
(3,5) 214.7 223.7 9.0 3.9 3.29 81.0 Sulphide
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SH11-306 303.2 314.3 11.1 4.7 0.41 4.8 Mixed
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(1) Assuming perpendicular or near perpendicular to the plane defined by
the drill hole. Geological understanding of the mineralized zones is
continuing to develop as the project advances
(2) Mineralization found within 10 meters of end of hole
(3) One or more Silver assays capped at 300 g/t Silver
(4) Mineralization found within 10 meters of beginning of hole
(5) One or more Gold assays capped at 7 g/t Gold
(6) Mineralized overburden
Quality Control and Assurance
Sulliden's exploration program is being managed by its Vice-President of Exploration, Stephane Amireault, P.Eng., a Qualified Person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Amireault has read and approved the technical and scientific information in this news release.
The analyses for this drilling campaign were carried out by ALS Chemex in Lima, Peru, exercising a thorough Quality Control and Assurance program (QA/QC). All ALS Chemex labs are ISO 9000 registered laboratories. Gold assays reported in this press release were obtained by standard 50 gram fire assaying with AA finish. Gold values over 10g/t Au were obtained by fire assay and gravimetric finish. Silver assays reported in the press release were obtained by Aqua-Regia dissolution followed by ICP-AES measurement. For silver values over 100g/t Ag, Aqua-Regia was followed by Atomic Absorption spectrometer reading. For silver values over 1000g/t Ag, a 30g fire assay was completed with a gravimetric finish.
About Sulliden
Sulliden is a Canadian-based precious metals company focused on the exploration and development of the Shahuindo Gold and Silver Project, located in a prolific gold producing district in northern Peru. A positive Preliminary Assessment for the Shahuindo Project was completed in February 2010 and a Feasibility Study is currently underway. On June 16, 2011, an updated mineral resource estimate more than doubled the Indicated gold ounces in the oxides and almost quadrupled the Inferred gold ounces relative to the previous estimate. While the Company progresses towards its goal of becoming a gold producer, a significant focus is being placed on exploration drilling. The current mineral deposit is open in all directions and at depth, and the Company plans to further drill the property in 2012 to continue the mineral expansion. Sulliden is led by a strong management team with the proven ability to develop, finance and operate mining projects and is poised to generate superior value for its shareholders.
On behalf of Sulliden Gold Corporation Ltd.:
Peter Tagliamonte Stan Bharti
President and CEO Chairman
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Caution regarding forward-looking information:
This press release contains 'forward looking information' within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward looking information includes without limitation, statements regarding the drilling results, the size and quality of the company's mineral resources, progress in development of mineral properties, future capital and operating expenses, future metal prices, the future financial or operating performance of the Company, the prospective mineralization of the properties, planned exploration programs and anticipated production schedule. Generally, forward looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as 'plans', 'expects' or 'does not expect', 'is expected', 'budget', 'scheduled', 'estimates', 'forecasts', 'intends', 'anticipates' or 'does not anticipate', or 'believes', or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results 'may', 'could', 'would', 'might' or 'will be taken', 'occur' or 'be achieved'. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: general business, economic, competitive, geopolitical and social uncertainties; the actual results of current exploration activities; other risks of the mining industry and the risks described in the annual information form of the Company. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Contacts:
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Investor Relations Manager
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