Vox Provides Exploration Updates From Operating Partners
Summary of Exploration Updates
High-grade drilling results at the Bulgera gold project by Norwest;
High-grade drilling results and maiden resource estimate at the Kookynie gold project by Metalicity;
Resource update and revised Preliminary Economic Assessment (” PEA “) expected Q3 2021 for the Pitombeiras vanadium project by Jangada;
Capital raising to fund feasibility study and 65,000m of drilling at the Kookynie gold project by Genesis; and
Commencement of 12,000m drill program at the Ashburton gold project by Kalamazoo.
Bulgera (Exploration) – High Grade Drilling Results
Vox holds a 1% net smelter royalty over the Bulgera gold project, acquired in February 2021 ;
On April 30, 2021 , Norwest announced that it had completed 5,000m of Reverse Circulation (” RC “) drilling during the first quarter of 2021, which was designed to test for high-grade gold mineralisation extending below the historical Bulgera and Mercuri open pits;
On May 11, 2021 , Norwest announced that final gold assay results from the first quarter drilling resulted in new high-grade gold intersections reporting as follows:
16m @ 7.3g/t Au (including 3m @ 30.3g/t Au) from 194m in BRC21015 with hole finishing in 18.5g/t gold mineralisation at 210m ; and
6m @ 11.8g/t Au (including 3m @ 22.4g/t Au) from 218m in BRC21013.
Vox Management Summary : These Bulgera drilling results are much higher than average Australian gold mining grades of 1 – 2g/t open pit and 3 – 5g/t underground, which increases the probability of development and future royalty cashflow potential from a low-cost royalty acquired by Vox in 2021.
Kookynie (Advanced Exploration) – High Grade Drilling Results and Maiden McTavish Resource
Vox holds a A$1 /t ore production royalty (with gold grade escalator 1 ) on part of the Kookynie gold project held by Metalicity;
On May 24, 2021 Metalicity announced first drilling results from the 2021 Drilling Program at the royalty-linked McTavish Prospect which comprised 1,758m drilled across 28 holes year to date:
McTRC0044 included 3m @ 19.1g/t Au from 88m (including 1m @ 52.8g/t Au from 89m )
Intercept is directly down plunge of previous high-grade hits of:
McTRC0005 of 5m @ 17.9g/t Au from 48m (including 1m @ 80.2g/t Au)
McTRC0001 of 4m @ 6.4g/t Au from 67m (including 1m @ 15.47g/t Au)
According to Metalicity, the McTavish Prospect is now thought to extend along strike for 2km to the south of the Leipold Prospect creating a significant mineralisation opportunity; and
A maiden initial JORC Resource Estimate is underway for the McTavish Prospect, which is situated on a mining lease.
Vox Management Summary: These McTavish drilling results are much higher than average Australian gold mining grades. The upcoming initial resource estimate for McTavish will provide an indication on the potential size of the gold deposit covered by the royalty, which is a value-enhancing milestone for any mining project seeking to transition from exploration to production.
Pitombeiras (PEA Stage) – PEA Update and Drilling update
Vox holds a 1% net smelter royalty over the Pitombeiras vanadium-iron ore project;
On May 4, 2021 , Jangada announced additional drilling results and an updated mineral resource and PEA timing:
22 drill holes for 1,466m completed with 18 holes intersecting vanadiferous titanomagnetite mineralisation;
Upgraded and expanded Mineral Resource Estimate and revised PEA scheduled for completion in Q3 2021; and
PEA focus is on evaluating a Direct Shipping Ore operation for the export of a saleable magnetite concentrate containing a minimum of 62% Fe and additional credit from 25% contained V2O5.
Vox Management Summary: Vox assumed the Pitombeiras royalty in 2019 when the Pitombeiras claims were split from the Pedra Branca PGM project claims. As previously disclosed on April 6 th , the PEA update will give Vox shareholders visibility around potential near-term life of mine royalty revenues and potential to commence production as early as Q1 2022.
Kookynie (Pre-Feasibility) – Equity Raising for Feasibility and 65,000m Drilling
Vox holds a A$1 /t production royalty (>650Kt cumulative ore mined and treated) on part of the Kookynie gold project;
On April 22, 2021 , Genesis announced that:
It has received firm commitments for a A$10M equity raise plus an additional A$1M to be raised under a Share Purchase Plan. The funds raised will be used to advance exploration activities, finalise a Feasibility Study and progress Genesis’ Ulysses Project towards a development decision in Q4 2021;
A planned 40,000m RC and diamond drilling program, focussed on resource growth, across Genesis’ multiple projects, including the royalty-linked Puzzle North deposit; and A 25,000m AC drilling program will also commence in the June quarter to focus on the 15km of strike of the Ulysses-Orient Well corridor and the 6km strike of the royalty-linked Puzzle granite-greenstone contact.
Vox Management Summary: It is rare for listed explorers with a market capitalisation < $150M such as Genesis to drill more than 20,000m annually. This substantial 65,000m drilling program increases the probability of new discoveries on Vox’s Kookynie royalty claims, without any capital commitment from Vox.
Ashburton (Exploration) – 12,000m Resource Expansion Drilling
Vox holds a 1.75% gross revenue gold royalty (>250koz cumulative production) on the Ashburton gold project; and On May 3, 2021 , Kalamazoo announced that its Phase 2 drilling program at Ashburton is underway, which the program consists of a combination of RC and Aircore drilling. The approximate 12,000m drill program will focus on increasing the resource base.
Vox Management Summary: Despite hosting a substantial gold resource, the Ashburton project had less than A$5M in exploration expenditure by Northern Star Resources between 2015 – 2020 prior to Kalamazoo acquiring the project as their flagship asset. This 12,000m drilling program increases the probability of the gold resource base expanding and supports Kalamazoo’s ongoing development studies for Ashburton.
Qualified Person
Timothy J. Strong , MIMMM, of Kangari Consulting Limited and a “Qualified Person” under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects , has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical disclosure contained in this press release.
About Vox
Vox is a growth precious metals royalty and streaming company with a portfolio of 50 royalties and streams spanning nine jurisdictions. The Company was established in 2014 and has since built unique intellectual property, a technically focused transactional team and a global sourcing network which has allowed Vox to become the fastest growing company in the royalty sector. Since the beginning of 2019, Vox has announced over 20 separate transactions to acquire over 45 royalties.
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