Dec 24 2014
Tintina Resources Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of its core drilling program at the Black Butte Copper Project.
The metallurgical drilling campaign has been completed with eleven holes drilled for 3,245 meters at the Johnny Lee Deposit. Five holes intersected the Lower Copper Zone and seven holes intersected the Upper Copper Zone. These intersections contain sufficient sample material to support the planned metallurgical test work and geotechnical analysis.
Geochemical analysis is underway and all assay results are pending. A program of metallurgical testwork will commence next year to help optimize copper recoveries, shown in the Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment ("Updated PEA") dated July 12, 2013 at 87%.
Detailed geotechnical data has been collected and downhole geophysical logging with downhole acoustical televiewer imagery completed to assist with the mine design for both deposits.
Tintina is gathering information on the development of the Johnny Lee deposit for the completion of an application for a mine operating permit from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.
Mr. Jerry Zieg, VP of Exploration, adds, "In 2014 we successfully completed pump testing to gain additional hydrologic information; completed a drilling program to collect more metallurgical samples; completed important baseline studies for fisheries, wildlife and wetlands; and perhaps most importantly gained Sandfire Resources as a strong new investor. All our 2014 work has gone very smoothly and we look forward to applying for a mine operating permit in 2015."