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Happy Creek Begins Exploration on the Rateria-West Valley Copper Property
(via TheNewswire) Vancouver, British Columbia - TheNewswire - May 21, 2020 - Happy...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Happy Creek Begins Exploration on the Rateria-West Valley Copper Property(via TheNewswire)\n \n \nVancouver, British Columbia - TheNewswire - May 21, 2020 - Happy Creek Minerals Ltd. (TSXV:HPY) (the \"Company\"), is pleased to announce that the first phase of field exploration is underway on its 100% owned, 244 square km Rateria and West Valley property. The property surrounds the southeast and southwest side of the Highland Valley Copper mine property, Canada's largest copper producer, in south central B.C.\n\n\n \nAs part of Phase 1, Happy Creek has engaged HEG Exploration Services Inc. (HEG) to conduct geological and geochemical studies. HEG's work will utilize a portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (XRF) and a TerraSpec Halo mineral analyzer to study the mineralogy and alteration of the porphyry copper-molybdenum prospects on the Rateria-West Valley property. There is ample scientific and practical evidence to suggest using these tools can be of great benefit to vector towards porphyry copper centers, with Highland Valley copper systems being published examples. Happy Creek is pleased to adopt the latest exploration tools that have demonstrated success in these geological environments. \n\n\n \nDavid Blann, president, CEO of Happy Creek Minerals states: \"Utilizing data provided by the XRF and TerraSpec, along with more detailed geology and geochemistry will assist in Phase 2, directing drill hole placements to unlock the full potential of both Rateria Zones 1 and 2. In addition, we will conduct detailed geological work at the PIM, Sho and other copper prospects on the property in preparation for our first drill test of these new targets.\" \n\n\n \nPermitting and Heath and Safety\n\n \n \nHappy Creek is pleased to report that the Company has received a five-year renewal of its exploration permit from the Ministry of Energy and Mines. This permit allows physical work on the property including induced polarization geophysical surveys, drilling, trenching and construction of access trails through 2025. Prior to drilling, the company will complete archaeological studies. Communications and meetings with local First Nations communities are ongoing. Happy Creek is committed to developing positive and mutually beneficial relationships based on respect and transparency with local First Nations and communities in the areas in wh...