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Brixton Metals provides an update on the Hog Heaven Copper-Gold-Silver Project, Montana, USA
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brixton Metals Corporation (TSX: BBB, OTCQB: BBBXF) (the “Company” or “Brixton”) is pleased to an
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[{"type":"text","content":" VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brixton Metals Corporation (TSX: BBB, OTCQB: BBBXF) (the “Company” or “Brixton”) is pleased to announce an update on the Hog Heaven Project which is currently being operated under a definitive earn-in JV Agreement with Ivanhoe Electric Inc.[1], a privately-owned mineral exploration and development company led by Chairman and CEO, Robert Friedland (see news release dated March 2nd, 2021). The Hog Heaven Project is a high sulphidation epithermal copper-gold-silver project with porphyry potential and historical production located in the state of Montana, USA. Highlights Completed a 14,500-meter re-logging program of current and historic drill core Re-sampled approximately 2,600 pulp samples from historic drill holes at Flathead Mine and Ole Hill (assays pending) Collected 337 soil samples and additional rock chip samples Confirmed and updated geological mapping across the district A 3D induced polarization (IP) survey along with a ground gravity survey was conducted over the entire project Completed a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Since the beginning of their work program in early 2021, Ivanhoe Electric has been focusing their work campaign on re-logging and sampling of the well-preserved historic drill core with the goal of re-classifying the historic mineral resources to NI 43-101 compliant standards. Additionally, geophysical surveys have been completed to assist with identifying additional zones of high-grade mineralization, as well as porphyry-style mineralization, throughout the district. Figure 1. Brixton Metals Mineral Claim Holdings Map Figure 2. Hog Heaven Project Location Map Vice President of Exploration, Christina Anstey, stated, “We are encouraged to see the progress the team at Ivanhoe Electric has been able to complete in such a short period of time. We look forward to seeing the results of the on-going scoping study along with potential new discoveries that have been outlined with the new detailed sampling and advanced geophysical surveys that were carried out across the district.” About the Hog Heaven Cu-Ag-Au Project – Montana, USA The Hog Heaven Cu-Au-Ag Project is an advanced stage exploration property, which historically produced high-grade silver, gold, and copper. Between 1913 and 1975, Anaconda Copper Mining and lessees produced 6...