CALGARY, ALBERTA – CMX Gold & Silver Corp. (CSE:CXC; OTC:CXXMF) (“CMX” or the “Company”) announces that testing of samples taken from the Clayton Mine Stockpile is nearing completion. The testing was undertaken with no upfront cost to CMX pursuant to the agreement with Sulphide Remediation Inc. (“SRI”) announced on May 31, 2022.
Under SRI’s supervision, 600 kilograms of materials were collected from nine locations on the mine stockpile located adjacent to the old Clayton Silver Mine. These locations were the same as the locations used by the Company for its 2014/15 stockpile sampling program. Approximately 536 kilograms were shipped to Sydney, Australia for testing in TOMRA’s ore-sorting laboratory facility. TOMRA is a world-leader in state-of-the-art precision ore sorting technology used to high-grade mine stockpiles of unprocessed rock to enhance the grade of material delivered to a mill. Dual Energy X-Ray Transmission technologies differentiate between rocks based on small fluctuations in density profiles and are effective at removing sulphides and concentrating valuable metals. The sorted rock can be treated at existing mills/smelters where valuable metals will be extracted and sulphides will be safely handled. SRI has some of the world’s leading experts in crushing, screening and ore sorting.
The testing program results will be used to determine the best ore-sorting process for the Company’s stockpile. Jan Alston, President & CEO of CMX stated: “Positive test results will confirm our assessment that there should be significant value realized from processing the stockpile material, based on the stockpile sampling program conducted in 2014/15. We expect the application of modern technology will unlock nearterm value for CMX shareholders and provide funds for future exploratory drilling programs targeting significant prospects for additional resources adjacent to the old mine workings.”
The Company’s historic Clayton Silver Mine stockpile is estimated to contain up to 1,000,000 tonnes of metalbearing rock. In the 2014/15 evaluation program, over 3,000 kilograms of sample material were collected from 16 locations selected to ensure representative results. Analysis of the samples confirmed the presence of gold in each sample. In particular, assays confirmed gold values up to 2.84 gm/t with an average of 0.80 gm/t for the 16 locations sampled. Statistical averages of the 16 locations of the mine stockpile sampling program were: gold – 0.80 gms/t; silver – 24.31 gms/t; lead – 0.44%; zinc – 0.27%.
Subject to positive results from analysis of the samples taken from the stockpile and confirmation of suitability of the material for the ore sorting process, SRI at its cost will construct and deliver an optimal ore sorting system to the Clayton Mine site. The system will be capable of processing from 3,000 tonnes to 4,000 tonnes per day. SRI will manage all aspects of the stockpile processing program. After deducting operating expenses from the revenue received for the processed stockpile material from the toll mill or smelter, the net profits will be shared 50:50 between CMX and SRI.
About the Clayton Silver Project
CMX’s 100%-owned Clayton Silver Property is located in the mining-friendly State of Idaho, USA. The property comprises approximately 684 acres in Custer County in south-central Idaho, including the former Clayton silver-lead-zinc mine. The Clayton Mine was developed on eight levels to a depth of 1,100 feet below surface and is comprised of approximately 19,690 feet of underground development. Two major ore bodies were partially mined: the “South Ore Body” and the “North Ore Body”.
The recorded production from the Clayton Mine included 7,031,110 oz silver, 86,771,527 lbs lead, 28,172,211 lbs zinc, 1,664,177 lbs copper, and minor amounts of gold from an estimated 2,145,652 tonnes of ore mined between 1934 and 1985. Significant potential is demonstrated in hole 1501-A, drilled in the mid-1960’s, which penetrated the mineralized zone at 1,425 feet. At that depth, the hole intercepted 22 feet of 4.07 oz (126 gms) Ag/t, 5.75% lead and 5.37% zinc (note: true width is unknown). Technical information in this news release was reviewed and approved by Richard Walker, M.Sc. (Geology), P.Geo., recognized as a Qualified Person under the guidelines of National Instrument 43-101. Readers are cautioned that historical information referenced in this news release is not NI 43-101 compliant, but has been obtained from sources that the Company believes are reliable.
The CSE has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
For further information contact:
Robert d’Artois
Investor Relations
Tel: (604) 329-0845
Email bobdartois@cmxgoldandsilver.com
Jan M. Alston
President & C.E.O.
Tel: (403) 457-2697
Email: janalston@cmxgoldandsilver.com
You can also visit the Company’s Website: www.cmxgoldandsilver.com
Forward-Looking Statements Advisory This news release contains statements concerning the exploration plans, results and potential for recovery from the stockpile and other mineralization at the Company’s Clayton Silver Property, geological and geometrical analyses of the stockpile and comparisons to historical production and other expectations, plans, goals, objectives, assumptions, information or statements about future, conditions, results of ore sorting or performance that may constitute forward-looking statements or information under applicable securities legislation. Such forward-looking statements or information are based on a number of assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect. Although CMX believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements or information are based on current expectations, estimates and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by CMX and described in the forward-looking statements or information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks associated with geological interpretation and analysis of the ore sorting results, the ability of CMX to recover all or any portion of the mineralization present in the stockpile, the extent to which the samples represent a uniform distribution of the recoverable ore in the stockpile, CMX’s ability to exploit the stockpile economically, the likelihood of exploiting the stockpile in a timely manner or at all, CMX’s ability to obtain financing, equipment, supplies and qualified personnel necessary to exploit the stockpile and the general risks and uncertainties involved in mineral exploration and analysis. The forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and CMX undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.
