Anaconda Mining Announces NI 43-101 Mineral Resources for the Great Northern and Cape Spencer Gold Exploration Projects
TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2019 - Anaconda Mining Inc. ("Anaconda" or the "Company") (TSX: ANX) (OTCQX: ANXGF) is pleased to announce it has completed an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Rattling Brook Deposit ("Rattling Brook") of the Great Northern Project ("Great Northern") in Newfoundland and an initial Mineral Resource Estimate for the Cape Spencer Gold Project ("Cape Spencer") in New Brunswick. The Mineral Resource Estimates are presented below in Tables 1 and 3.
The Great Northern and Cape Spencer Gold Projects are held in a wholly-owned subsidiary of Anaconda ("ExploreCo"), with a mandate to identify strategic options to unlock the value of these assets for shareholders through a separate vehicle, allowing Anaconda to focus on its core mining and development operations.
Mineral Resource Estimate Highlights:
Great Northern Project
- The Rattling Brook Deposit has an Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 5,460,000 tonnes at an average grade of 1.45 grams per tonne ("g/t") gold for 255,000 contained ounces at a cut-off grade of 1.0 g/t gold;
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- Represents a 25% increase in tonnes, a 13% increase in grade and a 42% increase in contained ounces at the 1.0 g/t gold cut-off value compared to the 2008 historic Mineral Resource Estimate that is based on a 0.5 g/t gold cut-off (see Table 2 below for full comparison);
- The nearby Thor Deposit has a current Indicated Mineral Resource Estimate of 1,817,000 tonnes at an average grade of 1.42 g/t gold for 83,000 contained ounces and an Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 847,000 tonnes at an average grade of 1.15 g/t gold for 31,000 contained ounces at a cut-off grade of 0.5 g/t gold.
Cape Spencer Project
- The Cape Spencer Deposit has an Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 1,720,000 tonnes at an average grade of 2.72 g/t gold for 151,000 contained ounces in the Northeast and Pit Zones;
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- Inferred Mineral Resource of 740,000 tonnes at an average grade of 4.07 g/t gold, for 96,000 contained ounces at a cut-off grade of 2.5 g/t gold in a conceptual underground development at the Northeast Zone; and
- Inferred Mineral Resource of 990,000 tonnes at an average grade of 1.71 g/t gold, for 54,000 contained ounces at a cut-off grade of 0.5 g/t gold in a conceptual open-pit at the Pit Zone.
"In 2018, Anaconda created a wholly-owned subsidiary to house these highly-prospective, Atlantic Canadian exploration projects, with the aim of developing strategic alternatives to realize value from them. To that end, we proceeded to update the Rattling Brook Mineral Resource Estimate and generate a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for Cape Spencer. As a result, ExploreCo currently has 83,000 ounces of Indicated Mineral Resources in the Thor Deposit, 151,000 ounces of Inferred Mineral Resources at the Cape Spencer Project and 286,000 ounces of Inferred Mineral Resources in the Thor and Rattling Brook Deposits. We have established these gold resources in highly prospective areas with sizeable land packages that provide the platform to build significant district-scale mineral resources in Atlantic Canada in the long term. We have continued to create value at these projects with low expenditures and are well positioned to pursue strategic options to realize that value for our shareholders, while remaining focused on our core assets at Goldboro and on the Baie Verte Peninsula."
~Dustin Angelo, President and CEO, Anaconda Mining Inc.
ExploreCo Table of Mineral Resources*
| Deposit | Cut-Off (Au g/t) | Category | Rounded Tonnes | Au (g/t) | Rounded Ounces |
| Thor Deposit** | 0.5 | Indicated | 1,817,000 | 1.42 | 83,000 |
| 0.5 | Inferred | 847,000 | 1.15 | 31,000 | |
| Rattling Brook | 1.0 | Inferred | 5,460,000 | 1.45 | 255,000 |
| Cape Spencer Pit Zone | 0.5 | Inferred | 990,000 | 1.71 | 54,000 |
| Cape Spencer Northeast Zone | 2.5 | Inferred | 740,000 | 4.07 | 96,000 |
Rattling Brook Deposit Mineral Resource Estimate – Great Northern Project
The updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Rattling Brook Deposit is 5,460,000 tonnes at an average grade of 1.45 g/t gold for 255,000 contained ounces at a cut-off grade of 1.0 g/t gold in 3 mineralized zones; the Road, Apsy and Beaver Dam zones with an effective date of January 23, 2019 (Table 1). This represents a 25% increase in tonnes, a 13% increase in grade and a 42% increase in contained ounces at the 1.0 g/t cut-off value compared to the 2008 Historic Mineral Resource Estimate*** that is based on a 0.5 g/t gold cut-off (see Table 2 below for full comparison). This increase in Mineral Resources at the higher cut-off value was obtained by refining the geological model for the deposit, primarily through reducing the volume of marginal grade mineralization that is incorporated in the model. A sensitivity report for the Rattling Brook Deposit and comparison with the 2008 Historic Mineral Resource Estimate is presented in Table 2.
Table 1: Rattling Brook Deposit Mineral Resource Estimate – Effective Date: January 23, 2018
| Zone | Cut-Off (Au g/t) | Category | Rounded Tonnes | Au (g/t) | Rounded Ounces |
| Apsy | 1.0 | Inferred | 2,850,000 | 1.52 | 139,000 |
| Road | 1.0 | Inferred | 2,120,000 | 1.28 | 87,000 |
| Beaverdam | 1.0 | Inferred | 480,000 | 1.81 | 28,000 |
| Total | 1.0 | Inferred | 5,460,000 | 1.45 | 255,000 |
| 1. | This Mineral Resource Estimate was prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and the CIM Standards (2014) |
| 2. | Mineral Resource Estimate tonnages have been rounded to the nearest 10,000 and ounces have been rounded to the nearest 1,000. Totals may not sum due to rounding. |
| 3. | A cut-off of 1.00 g/t gold was used to estimate Mineral Resources. |
| 4. | Mineral Resources were interpolated using Ordinary Kriging from 1.5 metre downhole assay composites. |
| 5. | An average bulk density of 2.70 g/cm3 has been applied. |
| 6. | Over 90% of Mineral Resources occur above a depth of 150m below surface, the current maximum depth of the Anaconda Mining operated Pine Cove Mine. Mineral Resources were reported within an additional 50m of the 150m bench mark, to a maximum depth of 200m, and are considered to reflect reasonable prospects for economic extraction in the foreseeable future using conventional open-pit mining methods at a gold price of CAD $1,550 per ounce. |
| 7. | Mineral Resources do not have demonstrated economic viability. |
| 8. | This estimate of Mineral Resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal title, taxation, sociopolitical, marketing, or other relevant issues. |
Table 2: Rattling Brook Deposit Sensitivity Report and Comparison with 2008 Historic Mineral Estimate
| Zone | Cut-Off (Au g/t) | January 23, 2018 Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate | 2008 Historic Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate*** | Percent Change | ||||||
| Rounded Tonnes | Au g/t | Rounded Ounces | Rounded Tonnes | Au g/t | Rounded Ounces | Tonnes | Grade (Au g/t) | Ounces | ||
| Road Zone | 0.5 | 8,960,000 | 0.86 | 248,000 | 9,880,000 | 0.76 | 241,000 | -9% | 13% | 3% |
| 1.0 | 2,120,000 | 1.28 | 87,000 | 1,400,000 | 1.22 | 55,000 | 51% | 5% | 58% | |
| Apsy Zone | 0.5 | 6,010,000 | 1.12 | 217,000 | 7,410,000 | 0.95 | 226000 | -19% | 18% | -4% |
| 1.0 | 2,850,000 | 1.52 | 139,000 | 2,760,000 | 1.30 | 115,000 | 3% | 17% | 21% | |
| Beaver Dam | 0.5 | 1,220,000 | 1.16 | 45,000 | 1,020,000 | 0.85 | 28,000 | 20% | 36% | 61% |
| 1.0 | 480,000 | 1.81 | 28,000 | 200,000 | 1.52 | 10,000 | 140% | 19% | 180% | |
| Total | 0.5 | 16,190,000 | 0.98 | 510,000 | 18,310,000 | 0.84 | 495,000 | -12% | 17% | 3% |
| 1.0 | 5,460,000 | 1.45 | 255,000 | 4,360,000 | 1.28 | 179,000 | 25% | 13% | 42% | |
Cape Spencer Project Mineral Resource Estimate
The Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for the Cape Spencer Deposit is 1,720,000 tonnes at an average grade of 2.72 g/t gold for 151,000 contained ounces at cut-off grade of 0.5 g/t gold and 2.5 g/t gold in two mineralized zones; the Pit Zone and the Northeast Zone with an effective date of January 23, 2019 (Table 3). The Northeast Zone contains a conceptual underground inferred mineral resource estimate of 740,000 tonnes at an average grade of 4.07 g/t gold for 96,000 contained ounces at a cut-off grade of 2.5 g/t gold and the Pit Zone contains a conceptual open-pit inferred mineral resource estimate of 990,000 tonnes at an average grade of 1.71 g/t gold for 54,000 contained ounces at a cut-off grade of 0.5 g/t gold. A sensitivity report for the Cape Spencer Project Northeast Zone and Pit Zone is presented in Table 4.
Table 3: Cape Spencer Project Mineral Resource Estimate – Effective Date: January 23, 2018
| Zone | Cut-Off (Au g/t) | Category | Rounded Tonnes | Au (g/t) | Rounded Ounces |
| Northeast | 2.5 | Inferred | 740,000 | 4.07 | 96,000 |
| Pit | 0.5 | Inferred | 990,000 | 1.71 | 54,000 |
| Total | 0.5 and 2.5 | Inferred | 1,720,000 | 2.72 | 151,000 |
| 1. | This Mineral Resources Estimate was prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and the CIM Standards (2014) |
| 2. | Mineral Resource tonnages have been rounded to the nearest 10,000 and ounces have been rounded to the nearest 1,000. Total may not sum due to rounding. |
| 3. | A cut-off of 2.50 g/t gold was used to estimate Mineral Resources for the Northeast Zone. |
| 4. | A cut-off of 0.50 g/t gold was used to estimate Mineral Resources for the Pit Zone. |
| 5. | Mineral Resources were interpolated using Ordinary Kriging from 1.5 metre assay composites capped at 15 g/t gold. |
| 6. | An average bulk density of 2.74 g/cm3 has been applied. |
| 7. | Northeast Zone Mineral Resources extend to a maximum depth of 225m below surface and are considered to reflect reasonable prospects for economic extraction in the foreseeable future using conventional underground mining methods at a gold price of CAD $1,550 per ounce. |
| 8. | Pit Zone Mineral Resources extend to a maximum depth of 100m below surface and are considered to reflect reasonable prospects for economic extraction in the foreseeable future using conventional open-pit mining methods at a gold price of CAD $1,550 per ounce. |
| 9. | Mineral Resources do not have demonstrated economic viability. |
| 10. | This estimate of Mineral Resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal title, taxation, sociopolitical, marketing, or other relevant issues. |
Table 4: Cape Spencer Project Sensitivity Report
| Zone | Cut-Off (Au g/t) | Category | Rounded Tonnes | Au (g/t) | Rounded Ounces |
| Northeast | 1.5 | Inferred | 1,480,000 | 2.98 | 142,000 |
| 2.5 | Inferred | 740,000 | 4.07 | 96,000 | |
| 3.5 | Inferred | 400,000 | 5.04 | 64,000 | |
| Pit | 0.5 | Inferred | 990,000 | 1.71 | 54,000 |
| 1.0 | Inferred | 830,000 | 1.88 | 50,000 |
Press Release Notes:
*Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. All Mineral Resource Estimates were prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and the CIM Standards (2014).
** The Thor Deposit forms part of the project formerly referred to as the Viking Project. The resources quoted in this press release refer to the technical report: "NI 43-101 Technical Report and Mineral Resource Estimate on the Thor Deposit, Viking Project, White Bay Area, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada" with an effective date of August 29, 2016 and authored by independent qualified persons David A. Copeland, M.Sc., P.Geo., Shane Ebert, Ph.D., P.Geo. (an independent consultant) and Gary Giroux, MASc, P.Eng. (Giroux Consultants Ltd.).
*** The Rattling Brook Deposit, including the Apsy, Road and Beaver Dam zones, form part of the project formerly referred to as the Jacksons Arm Gold Project. The Historic Resources quoted in this press release refer to the technical report: "Technical Report On Mineral Resource Estimate, Jacksons Arm Gold Project, White Bay, Newfoundland And Labrador, Latitude 49o 53' 2.65''North Longitude 56o 50'7.09'' West. With an effective date of April 20th, 2009, and authored by Michael P. Cullen, M.Sc., P.Geo., Chrystal Kennedy, B.Sc., P.Geo., Matthew Harrington, B.Sc. (Hons.), and Andrew Hilchey, B.Sc. (Hons.) of Mercator Geological Services.
This news release has been reviewed and approved by David A. Copeland, P.Geo., Chief Geologist with Anaconda Mining Inc., "Qualified Persons" and Matthew Harrington, P.Geo. and Michael Cullen, P.Geo. of Mercator Geological Services Ltd., "Independent Qualified Persons" under NI 43-101. A Technical Report prepared in accordance with NI43-101 for the Great Northern and Cape Spencer Projects will be filed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) within 45 days of this news release.
A version of this press release will be available in French on Anaconda's website (www.anacondamining.com) in two to three business days.
ABOUT ANACONDA MINING INC.
Anaconda Mining is a TSX and OTCQX-listed gold mining, development, and exploration company, focused in the prospective Atlantic Canadian jurisdictions of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. The Company operates the Point Rousse Project located in the Baie Verte Mining District in Newfoundland, comprised of the Stog'er Tight Mine, the Pine Cove open pit mine, the Argyle Mineral Resource, the fully-permitted Pine Cove Mill and tailings facility, and approximately 9,150 hectares of prospective gold-bearing property. Anaconda is also developing the Goldboro Gold Project in Nova Scotia, a high-grade Mineral Resource, subject to a 2018 a preliminary economic assessment which demonstrates a strong project economics. The Company also has a wholly owned exploration company that is solely focused on early stage exploration in Newfoundland and New Brunswick.
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