Key mineralized horizon marker and untested geophysical anomaly identified through data compilation and modelling for Fancamp’s Clinton Copper- Zinc- precious metal volcanogenic massive sulphide project

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fancamp Exploration Ltd. (“Fancamp” or the “Corporation”) (TSX Venture Exchange: FNC) is pleased to provide an update on its data compilation and target generation for its Clinton VMS (volcanogenic massive sulphide) exploration project (Figure 1). 

The Clinton copper zinc massive sulphide project was the site of mining at shallow depth between 1973 to 1975 and has been the site of multiple exploration programs over the past 75 years, including airborne geophysics and drilling (predominantly to less than 250 meters vertical).

Complex post – mineralization deformation and the lack of prior data compilation and integration has hindered exploration on the property. Fancamp has retained the services of Mira Geoscience Ltd. (“Mira”) to conduct compilation, modelling and exploration targeting over its Clinton and other properties using the latest tools including using a combination of domain expertise modelling and artificial intelligence (“AI”). This newly completed data compilation and geological modeling exercise has identified the presence of two potential exhalative units bounding the Cu-Zn-precious metals mineralized horizon, which also correspond to several interpreted VTEM plate anomalies. The identification of a favorable geologic horizon marker, together with an understanding of the folding and faulting on the property, will greatly aid drill targeting for this program.

In the northern part of the property, one of the VTEM conductive plates appears to have not been drill tested, although significant copper values were recorded in a series of drill holes situated about 200 meters to the south (Figures 2 and 3). To test this hypothesis, a 2,500 meter drilling program is scheduled to start in Q1 2022. Fancamp believes the use of Mira’s technology and innovative AI methodology will help decipher the large amounts of data available in public filing and company records. Mira’s technology is being used for other targeted properties such as Harvey Hill and Stoke in the Eastern Townships of Québec.

About the Clinton Project

The Clinton Project, underlain by a folded and faulted bimodal volcanic sequence and hosting lenses of Cu – Zn precious metals volcanogenic massive sulphide mineralization, is situated approximately 20 km southwest of the town of Megantic, immediately north of the Maine border (Figure 1). It covers about 20 km of favorable stratigraphy of the Clinton River volcano-sedimentary Belt. From inception of exploration in the early part of the 20 th century, the property has been the site of multiple exploration programs. Since 1953, some 59,694 meters of drilling in 286 holes was performed. The property was further the site of a mining operation from 1973-75, and, reportedly, 122,251 tons were mined at an average grade of 2.08% Cu, 1.54% Zn in five lenses: A, C, E, F, and O [MRNFQ Fiche de Gite 21E07-0007]. A historical resource, non-43-101 compliant report was completed in the past and cannot be relied upon. Since its acquisition in 2010, Fancamp has conducted several drilling programs on the property. The best drilling intercepts returned (Fancamp program) was 1.79% Cu over 6.19m within a 14.58m wide zone of 1.09% Cu (Fancamp's Press Release of July 16, 2012), and 1.27% Cu, 1.14% Zn, and 11 gpt Ag over 11m (V3 zone, Fancamp's Press Release of Oct. 14, 2014), and 2.78% Cu and 16.9 gpt Ag over 24.7m (V1 zone, Fancamp's Press Release of Oct. 14, 2014).

Qualified Person

The technical information contained in this press release was reviewed and approved by François Auclair, P Geo, M.Sc., Fancamp’s, Vice President Exploration, and is designated as a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101.

Quality Control

Assays for the diamond drill programs were analyzed by Activations Laboratories Ltd. in Ancaster, Ontario. The Corporation inserts quality control samples (blanks, standard reference material, and duplicates) at regular intervals to monitor laboratory performance. Standard samples are inserted every 15-20 samples, with additional standard material added to mineralized zones. Reference samples are obtained from OREAS (Ore Research and Exploration P/L ABN) and comprised OREAS 620 (0.173% Cu), and OREAS 624 (3.10% Cu). Blanks are inserted every 15-20 samples and are obtained from a deposit of pure quartzite. Field duplicates are inserted every 20 samples.

About Fancamp Exploration Ltd. (TSX-V: FNC)

Fancamp is a growing Canadian mineral exploration corporation dedicated to its value-added strategy of advancing its priority mineral properties through exploration and innovative development. The Corporation owns numerous mineral resource properties in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick, including chromium, strategic rare-earth metals, gold, zinc, titanium and more. Fancamp’s chromium properties in the highly sought-after Ring of Fire in Northern Ontario are strategically located. Its rare earth element properties in Quebec are a special focus. Fancamp has investments in an existing iron ore operation in the Quebec-Labrador Trough, in addition to an investment in a zinc mine planned to be restarted in Nova Scotia. Fancamp is developing energy reduction technology with its advanced Titanium extraction strategy. The Corporation is managed by a focused leadership team with decades of mining, exploration and complementary technology experience.

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For Further Information

Rajesh Sharma, President & Chief Executive Officer  +1 (604) 434 8829  info@fancamp.ca

Debra Chapman, Chief Financial Officer  +1 (604) 434 8829  info@fancamp.ca

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