Oct 6 2015
Viscount Mining Corp., is pleased to report that it has begun mobilizing for the 2015 Phase 1 drilling program at its flagship Cherry Creek Nevada Property, which is currently being managed by Summit Mining Exploration Inc., a wholly-owned US subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, under the Exploration-Earn In Agreement.
Phase 1 Reverse Circulation (RC) Drilling Program
Harris Exploration Drilling & Associates Inc. of Fallon, NV, has been chosen after a review of several drill company bids and is mobilizing to the project site. The initial reverse circulation (RC) drill program will comprise- approximately 10 to 12 holes totaling 10,000 feet (3,050 m). The maximum planned hole depth is 1,200 feet (365.85 m), but Harris will have extra drill pipe on hand to take depth to 1500 feet (457.3 m) as indicated by progress and results.
The drill program is being managed by Summit Exploration's Executive Vice President, Exploration and Mineral Resources, David Tretbar, a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101. He is a Certified Professional Geologist (CPG #11086) with the American Institute of Professional Geologist and a Registered Professional Geologist in Arizona (#48036). Mr. Tretbar is a graduate of the Mackay School of Mines, University of Nevada Reno (M.S. Geochemistry).
Jim MacKenzie, Viscount President and CEO stated: "We are very pleased with the progress of the detailed mapping, sampling and selection of the drill targets and look forward to a successful drill campaign."
ALS Labs Limited will perform sample analysis at their facility in Elko, Nevada. QA/QC protocols including blanks, standards, duplicates and chain of custody have been established and will be followed in accordance with best industry practices and in compliance with NI 43-101 guidelines.