North American Nickel Inc.: High Grade Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Sulphides Confirmed at Imiak Hill
MQ-13-026 Intersects 18.62M of 4.31% Ni, Including 7.12m of 5.18%Ni
All Imiak Hill's 2013 Drill Holes, Regional Exploration Holes MQ-13-010 through MQ-13-017 and 2013 VTEM Flying from Maniitsoq, Southwest Greenland
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Oct 10, 2013) - North American Nickel Inc. (TSX VENTURE:NAN)(OTCBB:WSCRF)(CUSIP:65704T 108) (the "Company") is pleased to announce high grade nickel- copper-cobalt mineralization at its Imiak Hill discovery based on results from drill holes MQ-13-019, MQ- 13-024 and MQ-13-026.
Assays of up to 7.06% nickel in MQ-13-026 and 6.26% nickel in MQ-13-024 have been received.
Imiak Hill is one of three mineralized conduits at the Imiak Hill Conduit Complex (IHCC) located in the northern part of the Company's 100% owned Maniitsoq Nickel - Copper - Cobalt and PGM project in southwest Greenland (See figure 1 and figure 2).
IMIAK HILL
| Highlights of the Imiak Hill drilling: DDH MQ-13-026: at 149 m down the hole: |
- Intersected 25.51m grading: 3.25% nickel, 0.48% copper, 0.11% cobalt,
- Including: 18.62m of 4.31% nickel, 0.62% copper, 0.14% cobalt
- Including: 7.12m of 5.18% nickel, 0.81% copper, 0.17% cobalt
- Including: 4.01m of 6.04% nickel, 0.64% copper, 0.19% cobalt
- Including: 7.12m of 5.18% nickel, 0.81% copper, 0.17% cobalt
- Including: 18.62m of 4.31% nickel, 0.62% copper, 0.14% cobalt
| DDH MQ-13-024: at 136 m down the hole: |
- Intersected 14.90m grading: 2.67% nickel, 0.39% copper, 0.09% cobalt
- Including: 5.23m of 5.03% nickel, 0.30% copper, 0.16% cobalt
- Including: 5.23m of 5.03% nickel, 0.30% copper, 0.16% cobalt
| DDH MQ-13-019: at 118 m down the hole: |
- Intersected 8.68m grading: 1.53% nickel, 0.43% copper, 0.06% cobalt
- Including: 3.56m of 3.27% nickel, 0.66% copper, 0.10% cobalt
- Including: 3.56m of 3.27% nickel, 0.66% copper, 0.10% cobalt
Assays for the deepest 2013 hole at Imiak Hill, DDH MQ-13-028, which is below DDH MQ-13-026, are pending. The mineralization at Imiak Hill remains open at depth (see figure 3).
Assays for the other two mineralized intrusions at the Imiak Hill Conduit Complex, Imiak North and Spotty Hill, are also pending.
NAN CEO and Chair, Rick Mark, states: "It is especially positive that at Imiak Hill that we are seeing stronger grades and widths at depth within a geological setting consistent with our conduit system model of an expected accumulated zone of nickel-copper mineralization in an embayment or footwall contact. Our 2013 drill program at Imiak Hill has now extended the sulphide mineralization from surface to 185m below surface, where it remains open, and assays are still pending for hole 28. The results from our first regional evaluation of the mineralized norites underscores the potential along the 75km-long Greenland Norite Belt. We believe the Maniitsoq project is unique in the world. It is considered a greenfields exploration project, but it is a district-scale, nickel sulphide project that has mineralization starting at, or near, surface containing high grades of Ni-Cu-Co and it is located adjacent to ice free, deep tide water suitable for year round shipping. I offer congratulations to our outstanding technical team, not only for today's results, but for the constant and impressive advancement at Maniitsoq for the past two and one half years. The future looks just as exciting. We look forward to the upcoming assays from the Imiak Hill Conduit Complex."
| Table 1. Summary of drill holes with sulphide intercepts and assay results from Imiak hill | ||||||||||||||
| Imiak Hill Zone Holes | ||||||||||||||
| Hole Number | From (m) | To (m) | Core Length (m) | Ni % | Cu % | Co % | Pt g/t | Pd g/t | Au g/t | TPM g/t (1) | S % | True_Width (m) (2) | Zone | |
| MQ-13-019 | 112.67 | 113.24 | 0.57 | 5.71 | 1.66 | 0.18 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 27.50 | 0.37 | Imiak Z-20 | |
| MQ-13-019 | 118.09 | 126.77 | 8.68 | 1.53 | 0.43 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 9.42 | 5.58 | Imiak Z-30 | |
| MQ-13-019 | 118.09 | 121.65 | 3.56 | 3.27 | 0.66 | 0.10 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 17.67 | 2.29 | Including | |
| MQ-13-020 | 125.00 | 128.40 | 1.40 | NSA* | Imiak Z-30 | |||||||||
| MQ-13-023 | 75.97 | 86.30 | 10.33 | 1.10 | 0.38 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 6.02 | 5.94 | Imiak Z-10 | |
| MQ-13-023 | 130.00 | 140.00 | 10.00 | NSA* | Imiak Z-30 | |||||||||
| MQ-13-024 | 136.00 | 150.90 | 14.90 | 2.67 | 0.39 | 0.09 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 14.88 | 8.33 | Imiak Z-30 | |
| MQ-13-024 | 136.75 | 141.98 | 5.23 | 5.03 | 0.30 | 0.16 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 26.77 | 2.92 | Including | |
| MQ-13-025 | 93.25 | 98.71 | 5.46 | 0.34 | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 2.02 | 4.19 | Imiak Z-30 | |
| MQ-13-025 | 97.10 | 97.64 | 0.54 | 1.39 | 0.16 | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 9.56 | 0.41 | Including | |
| MQ-13-026 | 149.81 | 175.32 | 25.51 | 3.25 | 0.48 | 0.11 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 17.77 | 11.94 | Imiak Z-30 | |
| MQ-13-026 | 156.70 | 175.32 | 18.62 | 4.31 | 0.62 | 0.14 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 23.15 | 8.70 | Including | |
| MQ-13-026 | 157.16 | 161.17 | 4.01 | 6.04 | 0.64 | 0.19 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 31.72 | 1.88 | Including | |
| MQ-13-026 | 168.20 | 175.32 | 7.12 | 5.18 | 0.81 | 0.17 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 28.09 | 3.32 | Including | |
| Note: (m) = metres,% = percent, g/t = grams per tonne, NC = not calculated NSA* - no significant assays |
- TPM is total precious metals (gold+platinum+palladium)
- calculated true width based on current 3D model
Table 2. Collar coordinates of holes drilled at Imiak including MQ13-019 to MQ13-026. The datum used to acquire the UTM coordinates is Universal Transverse Mercator/World Geodetic System 84/Zone 22N. Azimuth is degrees from true north. Elevation indicates metres above sea level.
| Hole Number | UTM East | UTM North | UTM Elevation | Length (metres) | Azimuth | Dip | Target | |
| MQ-13-019 | 477484 | 7257189 | 546 | 176 | 276 | -55 | Imiak Hill | |
| MQ-13-020 | 477490 | 7257141 | 532 | 209 | 279 | -62 | Imiak Hill | |
| MQ-13-023 | 477484 | 7257215 | 547 | 188 | 275 | -59 | Imiak Hill | |
| MQ-13-024 | 477497 | 7257174 | 547 | 197 | 280 | -60 | Imiak Hill | |
| MQ-13-025 | 477482 | 7257238 | 538 | 122 | 269 | -45 | Imiak Hill | |
| MQ-13-026 | 477490 | 7257141 | 532 | 215 | 295 | -65 | Imiak Hill |
REGIONAL DRILLING RESULTS
Holes MQ-13-010 through 17 tested seven VTEM targets related to norite intrusions in the central and southern parts of the 75km-long Greenland Norite Belt. Table 3 summarizes the assay results and table 4 lists the collar coordinates of each hole along with the target tested. The map in Figure 4 shows drill hole locations.
Disseminated sulphide mineralization was intersected in noritic rocks at five of the seven targets.
The strongest mineralization occurred in hole MQ-13-016, which tested VTEM target P-22B. The hole intersected 43.82 m of mineralized norite averaging 0.22% Ni including several higher grade intervals, the best was a 1.26m interval assaying 1.44% Ni, 0.34% Cu, 0.05% Co and 0.32 g/t TPM.
Hole MQ-13-017, drilled on the same section and designed to test 40 to 50 metres down-dip of MQ-13-016, intersected much weaker mineralization over narrow intervals. The best assay was 1.92 m at 0.23% Ni. Based on the surface gossan outcrop, it is possible that MQ-13-017 was drilled below the plunge of the mineralization intersected by MQ-13-016. Initial review of downhole geophysics indicates more conductive material lies to the right and above the drill hole, which also fits the interpretation of the drill hole passing under the plunge.
All eight holes were surveyed with a three-component electromagnetic probe. The results will be reviewed in conjunction with geological observations to determine which of the regional targets drilled in 2013 warrant follow-up drilling and/or surface geophysical surveys in 2014.
| Table 3. Summary of drill holes with sulphide intercepts and assay results from regional exploration on the property | ||||||||||||||
| Regional Exploration Holes | ||||||||||||||
| Hole Number | From (m) | To (m) | Core Length (m) | Ni % | Cu % | Co % | Pt g/t | Pd g/t | Au g/t | TPM g/t (1) | S % | True_Width (m) | Zone | |
| MQ-13-010 | NSA* | P-63 | ||||||||||||
| MQ-13-011 | 31.76 | 35.98 | 4.22 | 0.18 | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.06 | 1.26 | NC | P-97 | |
| MQ-13-012 | 62.44 | 64.00 | 1.56 | 0.10 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.06 | 0.44 | NC | P-30 | |
| MQ-13-013 | 162.00 | 164.00 | 2.00 | 0.13 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.56 | NC | P-61 | |
| MQ-13-014 | 47.50 | 48.00 | 0.50 | 0.20 | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 1.26 | NC | P-32 | |
| MQ-13-014 | 54.48 | 55.46 | 0.98 | 0.20 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.15 | NC | P-32 | |
| MQ-13-014 | 64.00 | 65.00 | 1.00 | 0.20 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.64 | NC | P-32 | |
| MQ-13-015 | NSA* | P-22A | ||||||||||||
| MQ-13-016 | 18.65 | 62.47 | 43.82 | 0.22 | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 1.27 | NC | P-22B | |
| MQ-13-016 | 18.65 | 21.50 | 2.85 | 0.68 | 0.14 | 0.02 | 0.07 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.11 | 3.30 | NC | including | |
| MQ-13-016 | 34.55 | 35.23 | 0.68 | 1.24 | 0.23 | 0.04 | 0.14 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.19 | 6.36 | NC | including | |
| MQ-13-016 | 48.30 | 49.56 | 1.26 | 1.44 | 0.34 | 0.05 | 0.20 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.32 | 7.92 | NC | including | |
| MQ-13-017 | 69.08 | 71.00 | 1.92 | 0.23 | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 1.78 | NC | P-22B | |
| Note: (m) = metres,% = percent, g/t = grams per tonne, NC = not calculated NSA* - no significant assays |
- TPM is total precious metals (gold+platinum+palladium)
Table 4. Collar coordinates of regional drill holes MQ-13-010 to MQ-13-017. The datum used to acquire the UTM coordinates is Universal Transverse Mercator/World Geodetic System 84/Zone 22N. Azimuth is degrees from true north. Elevation indicates metres above sea level.
| Hole Number | UTM East | UTM North | UTM Elevation | Length (metres) | Azimuth | Dip | Target | |
| MQ-13-010 | 456032 | 7218322 | 713 | 200 | 159 | -50 | P-63 | |
| MQ-13-011 | 461980 | 7216150 | 285 | 101 | 189 | -50 | P-97 | |
| MQ-13-012 | 471440 | 7217072 | 254 | 101 | 319 | -50 | P-30 | |
| MQ-13-013 | 472278 | 7217331 | 295 | 173 | 149 | -60 | P-61 | |
| MQ-13-014 | 472655 | 7217521 | 185 | 181 | 327 | -60 | P-32 | |
| MQ-13-015 | 470255 | 7231757 | 504 | 114.82 | 335 | -60 | P-22A | |
| MQ-13-016 | 470270 | 7231729 | 494 | 116 | 148 | -60 | P-22B | |
| MQ-13-017 | 470255 | 7231757 | 504 | 176 | 152 | -62 | P-22B |
Drill core assay results are evaluated as part of a Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedure that includes the use of multi-element, certified standards with known precious and base metal values, blank standards and control charts to determine accuracy and precision of analytical results. Core sample analysis was completed by ALS Scandinavia AS of Ojebyn, Sweden. Three methods of analysis were used to determine element concentrations in the rock samples submitted to ALS. These were 1. A multi- element scan, subsequent to a four-acid digestion and ICP/ICP-AES finish; 2. Au, Pt and Pd lead fire assay on a 30 gram sample with ICP-AES finish; and 3. Samples with >1.00% Ni or Cu were re-analyzed by ICP-AES calibrated for ore grade detection limits. Samples with >0.50% S were re-analyzed by Leco furnace and infrared spectroscopy.
2013 VTEM FLYING SUMMARY
In 2013 NAN flew an additional 917.3 line-km of VTEM helicopter borne time domain electromagnetic and magnetic surveys over portions of the Maniitsoq property. A total of nine flight blocks were surveyed. They covered norite and other mafic-ultramafic intrusions outside the Greenland Norite Belt (GNB) as well as areas within the belt that required more detailed surveying. Significant new conductors were identified in the Pingo norite intrusion, situated about 14 km north of the GNB; in areas to the south and southeast of the GNB; and, within the GNB itself. These new conductors are currently being evaluated in preparation for next year's drilling program.
The Maniitsoq nickel-copper-cobalt & PGM project in southwest Greenland contains the 75km-long Greenland Norite Belt (GNB) and is 100% owned by North American Nickel.
Qualified Person
All technical information in this release has been reviewed by Dr. Mark Fedikow, P.Geo, who is the Qualified Person for the Company and President, North American Nickel Inc.
About North American Nickel
North American Nickel is a mineral exploration company with 100% owned properties in Maniitsoq, Greenland, Sudbury, Ontario, and the Thompson, Manitoba nickel belt. VMS Ventures Inc. (TSX VENTURE:VMS) owns approximately 23.9% of NAN.
The Maniitsoq property in Greenland is a Camp scale project comprising 5,106 square km's covering numerous high-grade nickel-copper sulphide occurrences associated with norite and other mafic- ultramafic intrusions of the Greenland Norite Belt (GNB). The 75km-longplus long belt is situated along, and near, the southwest coast of Greenland, which is pack ice free year round.
The Post Creek/Halcyon property in Sudbury is strategically located adjacent to the producing Podolsky copper-nickel-platinum group metal deposit of Quadra FNX Mining. The property lies along the extension of the Whistle Offset dyke structure. Such geological structures host major Ni-Cu-PGM deposits and producing mines within the Sudbury Camp.
Statements about the Company's future expectations and all other statements in this press release other than historical facts are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and as that term defined in the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbours created thereby. Since these statements involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the Company's actual results may differ materially from the expected results.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Neil Richardson, COO
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