Metalex discovers anomalous metals in Morocco
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LOWNA, BC, Dec. 12 /CNW/ - Metalex Ventures Ltd (MTX - TSX Venture Exchange)("Metalex" or the "Company"). Metalex has discovered highly anomalous metal values within its first Joint Venture area in Morocco. This area (13,514 km2), along with a second recently granted area (11,293 km2) (see press release dated May 9, 2005), cover Achaean and Proterozoic cratonic rocks that have has not been systematically explored before. The areas are subject to a Joint Venture between Metalex and the Office National Hydrocarbures et des Mines (ONHYM) - ex Bureau de Recherches et Participations Minieres (BRPM). Some 942- reconnaissance samples were collected and analyzed from the first area and 410 sites were found containing kimberlite indicator minerals of which 16 sites contain diamond indicator minerals (see press release dated May 9, 2005). The reconnaissance samples from the first area have now been analyzed for base and precious metals strongly anomalous values have been found. The number of priority samples for follow up is tabulated below:
<< Metal Group Number of High Priority Samples Gold 28 Copper - Lead - Zinc 13 Nickel - Copper - Cobalt 18 Uranium 4
Scott Hogg and Associates have interpreted the aeromagnetic data flown by ONHYM ex BRPM over 40% of the first area and have identified 31 responses similar to those seen over kimberlite pipes. Reconnaissance sampling has been completed over the second area with 696 samples having been collected. Two hundred priority samples have been sent by airfreight to the CF Mineral Research Laboratory for analysis for diamond indicator minerals and base and precious metals. The remaining samples have been sent by sea freight. Scott Hogg and Associates have interpreted the aeromagnetic data flown by ONHYM ex BRPM over 10% of this second area and have identified 19 responses similar to those seen over kimberlite pipes. The Company is most encouraged by the result obtained to date results and follow up of the geochemical, geophysical anomalies and diamond indicator anomalies in the first area has commenced. To date 389 heavy mineral samples, 50 BLEG samples and 60 rock samples having been collected for analysis and are being shipped to Canada for analysis. (BLEG - is a 5 kg sample unscreened sample of stream sediment or soil that is analyzed for gold based on a sodium cyanide leach).
Metalex's exploration projects are managed by Kel-Ex Development Ltd., a company owned by Dr. Charles Fipke, the Chairman of Metalex. Dr. Peter Gregory, the President of Metalex is a consultant to Kel-Ex. The arrangement with Kel-Ex provides Metalex with access to the advanced proprietary databases and interpretational techniques of Dr. Charles Fipke, an internationally recognized diamond geologist. In return, Kel-Ex receives a 10% administration fee and, in the case of the Canadian projects, a 10% interest in the project carried to production. (Kel-Ex will repay its proportionate share of the costs of mine development out of its share of mine profits). Dr. Fipke also owns the CF Mineral Research laboratory where samples collected in the exploration programs are analyzed. Dr. Peter Gregory, a Qualified Person, has verified that the work carried out by Kel-Ex, manager and operator of the Company's projects, is being carried out in a professional and diligent manner and that the appropriate quality controls are in place. Dr. Gregory has also inspected the CF Mineral Research laboratory and is satisfied that the work performed there meets or exceeds international best practices; that the work is performed on an arms length basis and in accordance with standard commercial arms length terms; and that the results provided by CF Mineral Research are accurate and reliable. On this basis the Company has not sought any independent analyses. However, should significant diamond grades be discovered the Company may seek independent verification of such results. Dr. Gregory has prepared this press release.
Peter Gregory President
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