Rockcliff Completes ZTEM Survey at Snow Lake Project...
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Dec 02, 2009 08:20AM
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Trading Symbol RCR: TSXV
TORONTO, Dec. 2 /CNW/ - Rockcliff Resources Inc. ("Rockcliff ") (RCR: TSXV) is pleased to announce that Geotech Ltd. ("Geotech") of Aurora, Ontario has completed a helicopter-borne, ZTEM survey totalling 2619 line kilometres on its Snow Lake VMS/Gold Project located in central Manitoba. The survey was completed on properties (Squall and Tramping) located approximately 6 km north and south of HudBay's deeply buried Lalor Deposit (discovered in 2007) where recent deep drilling intersected a new gold/copper zone grading 34.5 m of 5.33% copper and 13.35 g/t gold. The survey also covered four of Rockcliff's near surface copper-rich deposits (Lon, Reed, Kof and Sylvia) and additional areas with base and precious metal potential. Rockcliff's project covers 550 km(2) of favourable juvenile arc assemblage rocks which same rock assemblages are known to host all of the known VMS mines in the Flin Flon and Snow Lake camps.
Preliminary examination of the raw geophysical ZTEM data on all properties is in progress. Initial results from the Squall and Tramping properties have identified prospective areas where ZTEM anomalies are associated with the favourable juvenile arc rock package. Geophysical data from the remaining properties are currently being processed. All anomalies will be prioritized based on their conductivity, resistivity, size and proximity to juvenile rocks. Once completed, Rockcliff will report the results and identify the high priority anomalies to drill test.
The ZTEM survey has the capability of locating conductive bodies down to depths of over a kilometre. The purpose of the survey was to integrate Rockcliff's existing VTEM database (13,000 line km) on the project with Geotech's state of the art ZTEM geophysical technology. The combined surveys allow for complete geophysical coverage and locate conductors buried from near surface to depths in excess of a kilometre. The survey utilized Geotech's ZTEM or Z-Axis Tipper Electromagnetic system, an innovative airborne EM system which uses the natural or passive fields of the Earth as the source of transmitted energy. Key features of the technology include:
- Superior Exploration Depth - Over 1500 metres in the Athabasca Basin.
- Low Frequency for penetration through conductive cover.
- High Spatial Resolution - 8 to 10 metres.
- Excellent resistivity discrimination and detection of weak anomalies
due to the nature of the natural EM fields.
- Measures the in-phase component - critical for the exploration of
massive sulphides.
- A highly sensitive magnetometer for mapping geological structure and
lithology.
Rockcliff Resources Inc.
Rockcliff Resources Inc. is a Canadian resource exploration company focused on discovery and advancement of its high-quality mineral assets on its Snow Lake Project. Rockcliff presently controls the Snow Lake Project totalling in excess of 550 km(2) of which 370 km2 is 100% owned by Rockcliff and located within and proximal to the Snow Lake Camp. The project presently includes five historical VMS deposits (Lon, Rail, Reed, Kof and Sylvia), one former gold mine (Century Mine) and numerous additional areas with potential for VMS and gold mineralization. Rockcliff also controls the Shihan VMS Project located in Northern Ontario.
Forward Looking Statement:
Some of the statements contained herein may be forward-looking statements which involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Without limitation, statements regarding potential mineralization and resources, exploration results, and future plans and objectives of the Company are forward looking statements that involve various risks. The following are important factors that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements: changes in the world wide price of mineral commodities, general market conditions, risks inherent in mineral exploration, risks associated with development, construction and mining operations, the uncertainty of future profitability and the uncertainty of access to additional capital. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events may differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Rockcliff undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as
that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For further information: please visit our website at www.rockcliffresources.com or contact Ken Lapierre, P.Geo., President and CEO of Rockcliff Resources Inc. at (416) 863-9800 or at therock@rockcliffresources.com