Sherwood Copper Corporation (TSX VENTURE: SWC)(TSX VENTURE: SWC.DB)
today announced the fourth batch of assay results from its 2008
drill program at the high grade Kutcho Copper Project, located in
north-western British Columbia. This program is defining a
continuous, thick, zone of high grade mineralization within the
"Main" deposit, one of three massive sulphide deposits identified
at Kutcho, which Sherwood controls through its wholly owned
subsidiary, Kutcho Copper Corp.
Highlights from this latest batch of seventeen holes are
tabulated below, while complete results are attached. Results for
previously reported holes are in news releases that are available
on the Company's website.
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From To val val Copper Zinc Gold Silver
Hole ID (m) (m) (m) (ft) (%) (%) (g/t) (g/t)
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WK08-149 94.2 122.7 28.5 93.5 1.68 0.90 0.30 32.7
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including 96.4 118.2 21.8 71.5 2.06 1.01 0.33 39.8
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WK08-153 109.9 131.1 21.2 65.6 1.81 2.25 0.24 24.7
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including 125.2 128.9 3.7 12.1 2.21 1.72 0.28 30.1
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WK08-155 106.9 134.4 27.5 90.2 2.43 2.14 0.55 45.1
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including 117.7 130.4 12.7 41.7 4.19 1.88 1.00 78.3
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WK08-157 87.9 121.3 33.4 109.6 1.68 1.96 0.28 29.8
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including 98.9 119.9 21.0 68.9 2.21 2.73 0.43 44.3
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WK08-159 37.7 50.2 12.5 41.0 3.39 3.41 0.46 41.1
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38.8 44.5 5.7 18.7 4.32 3.91 0.75 57.1
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"Drilling at the Kutcho Copper Project continues to define a
crescent shaped zone of thick, near surface, high grade
mineralization within the Main deposit," said Stephen Quin,
President and CEO of Sherwood Copper. "We appear to be successfully
linking up high grade areas within the Main deposit into one
continuous zone, with holes WK08-155 and -157 filling in a major
gap within the previous mineral resource with some of the best
intersections seen to date," he said. "These results, combined with
those announced previously, should result in the Kutcho Main
deposit delivering a robust, high grade, near surface copper
resource with significant zinc, gold and silver by-products." The
Kutcho Main deposit is a volcanogenic massive sulphide deposit that
outcrops in the south and dips at about 50 degrees to the north,
the same direction as the hill side, which would keep strip ratios
modest in an pit open mining situation.
2008 Drill Program
The 2008 drill program was designed to increase confidence
levels within the Main deposit mineral resource, to infill gaps
identified in the previous resource model and to test potential to
expand and link up high grade areas within the Main deposit. A
second priority is to provide ample sample material for an
extensive metallurgical program, all in support of advancing the
Kutcho Copper Project toward completion of a feasibility study.
Seventy-eight new holes (81 were collared but three were
abandoned) were successfully completed within the Main deposit
resource area in 2008, adding to the 221 existing holes upon which
the previous NI43-101 indicated mineral resource was based, as
reported on June 12, 2008. By better defining and linking up the
high grade mineralization within the overall resource, Kutcho
Copper aims to define a smaller tonnage, higher grade deposit with
the objective of defining a more economically robust project. Once
all of the assay data from the 2008 program is in hand, an updated
mineral resource estimate will be prepared. Geological modelling
(in preparation for this NI43-101 compliant resource) is proceeding
well and completion of the resource estimate is expected before the
end of 2008. This updated estimate will include approximately 35%
more drill holes than the previous estimate, including numerous new
drill intercepts in the central and western portions of the Main
deposit, where drill spacing has been cut approximately in half,
providing much greater confidence in the resource estimate and in
the continuity of the high grade mineralization therein. All holes
are HQ-size core to provide a larger assay sample for better
statistical reliability and to provide ample material for
metallurgical testing.
2008 Drill Program Statistics
The 2008 drill program finished in August 2008 with 9,905 metres
of HQ-size core drilling in 81 holes (including 3 abandoned holes).
Full assay results are now received and announced for 72 of the 78
completed holes while results are pending on only six holes. Follow
the link below to view a long section displaying the 2008 results
released to date.
www.sherwoodcopper.com/i/pdf/2008-10-23KutchoMainDepositLongsection.pdf
Kutcho Copper Project
Sherwood views Kutcho's high grade, near surface copper
resources, with their substantial by-product credits of zinc,
silver and gold, as a potential opportunity to develop an
economically attractive open pit mining operation similar in scale
to its Minto Mine. The previously announced Preliminary Economic
Assessment ("PEA") set out a base case for development of the
Kutcho Copper Project by focusing on the Main deposit, but outlined
a number of opportunities to materially enhance the merits of
project. Sherwood is continuing the process of optimizing the
Kutcho Copper Project by focusing on these opportunities, including
the definition of higher grade resources. Further, there is
additional upside potential from the possible exploitation of
underground resources not considered in the PEA and through the
discovery of additional deposits in this prospective volcanogenic
massive sulphide terrain.
About Sherwood Copper
Sherwood Copper's objective is the profitable production of base
and precious metals from high grade, open pit mines in Canada.
Sherwood's first operating mine, the high grade Minto copper-gold
mine in Yukon, Canada, was built on budget and ahead of schedule.
The Minto Mine is one of the highest-grade open pit copper-gold
mines in the world, and is forecast to be a low cost producer.
Aggressive exploration on the Minto property has yielded
significant success, providing Sherwood the opportunity to 'grow
from within' by expanding the resource and reserve base,
potentially leading to further production increases. To further
accelerate its production growth, Sherwood intends to pursue merger
& acquisition opportunities that fit its business model and, in
May 2008, Sherwood acquired 100% ownership in Western Keltic Mines
(now Kutcho Copper Corp.), owner of the high-grade Kutcho
copper-zinc-gold-silver deposit in northwestern British Columbia.
Sherwood expects to lever off its successful development of the
Minto Mine and rapidly advance the Kutcho project to a production
decision. Sherwood has also agreed to combine with Capstone Mining,
subject to requisite shareholder and regulatory approvals, creating
a new low cost, growth oriented copper producer with two high grade
mines and a strong balance sheet.
Quality Assurance
The technical information in this news release has been prepared
in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in
National Instrument 43-101 and reviewed by Stephen P. Quin, P.
Geo., President & CEO for Sherwood Copper Corporation. The
exploration activities at the Kutcho Project site are carried out
under the supervision of Brad Mercer, P. Geol., and V.P.
Exploration with Sherwood.
The analytical method for copper, zinc and silver includes aqua
regia digestion followed by ICP-AES (atomic emission spectroscopy).
If either copper or zinc reports over 2500ppm (0.25%), ore grade
analysis is conducted for copper, zinc and silver. Gold is measured
using fire assay followed by atomic absorption spectroscopy. When
visible gold is noted in drill core samples or regular fire assay
values exceed 5 grams per tonne, the pulp and screen metallic assay
method is used to determine total gold content and gold content of
different size fractions. This is considered industry best practice
when dealing with coarse gold mineralization where a nugget effect
is suspected. The result of the pulp and screen metallic assay is
accepted as the most representative value and used in the assay
database for resource calculations. All analytical work is carried
out by ALS Chemex in North Vancouver. Blanks and standard reference
materials are used for quality assurance and quality control. If
more than two check samples assay outside the expected ranges, the
entire work order is re-assayed. After the completion of planned
drill programs at Kutcho, random check assays will be carried out
by Acme Analytical of Vancouver.
Additional Information
Additional information on Sherwood and its Minto & Kutcho
projects can be obtained on Sherwood's website at
http://www.sherwoodcopper.com.
On behalf of the board of directors
SHERWOOD COPPER CORPORATION
Stephen P. Quin, President & CEO
Forward Looking Statements
This document may contain "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of Canadian securities legislation and the United
States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this document
and the Company does not intend, and does not assume any
obligation, to update these forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future
performance and reflect management's expectations or beliefs
regarding future events and include, but are not limited to,
statements with respect to the estimation of mineral reserves and
resources, the realization of mineral reserve estimates, the timing
and amount of estimated future production, costs of production,
capital expenditures, success of mining operations, environmental
risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, title disputes or claims
and limitations on insurance coverage. In certain cases,
forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words
such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected",
"budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends",
"anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or
variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain
actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or
"will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative of these
terms or comparable terminology. By their very nature
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of the Company to be materially
different from any future results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such
factors include, among others, risks related to actual results of
current exploration activities; changes in project parameters as
plans continue to be refined; future prices of resources; possible
variations in ore reserves, grade or recovery rates; accidents,
labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays in
obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion
of development or construction activities; as well as those factors
detailed from time to time in the Company's interim and annual
financial statements and management's discussion and analysis of
those statements, all of which are filed and available for review
on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Although the Company has attempted to
identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events
or results to differ materially from those described in
forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause
actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or
intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements
will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events
could differ materially from those anticipated in such
statements.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements.
Details of Drill Results
To accompany Sherwood Copper News Release Dated October 23, 2008
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Inter- Inter-
From To val val Copper Zinc Gold Silver
Hole ID (m) (m) (m) (ft) (%) (%) (g/t) (g/t)
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WK08-089 to 144 Previously Released
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WK08-145 84.0 110.4 26.4 86.6 1.19 0.34 0.22 14.0
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including 92.3 105.4 13.1 43.0 1.98 0.40 0.37 24.1
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including 93.1 95.7 2.6 8.5 5.38 0.38 1.09 76.9
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WK08-146 140.1 153.3 13.2 43.3 2.05 5.41 0.24 27.8
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including 140.7 150.9 10.2 33.5 2.49 3.81 0.26 31.7
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WK08-147 Abandoned
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WK08-148 151.4 164.0 12.6 41.3 1.62 2.56 0.22 20.3
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including 152.8 161.1 8.3 27.2 2.14 3.82 0.28 25.8
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WK08-149 94.2 122.7 28.5 93.5 1.68 0.90 0.30 32.7
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including 96.4 118.2 21.8 71.5 2.06 1.01 0.33 39.8
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WK08-150 177.0 189.8 12.8 42.0 1.61 1.51 0.43 35.5
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including 177.0 184.9 7.9 25.9 2.06 2.43 0.63 44.1
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WK08-151 70.2 78.5 8.3 27.2 0.86 1.80 0.12 12.8
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WK08-152 110.7 123.4 12.7 41.7 1.33 2.46 0.19 18.9
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WK08-153 109.9 131.2 21.3 69.9 1.81 2.25 0.24 24.7
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including 113.0 123.4 10.3 33.8 2.43 2.76 0.32 33.2
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and 125.2 129.9 4.7 15.4 2.21 1.72 0.28 30.1
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WK08-154 83.2 96.5 13.3 43.6 1.69 1.99 0.25 38.3
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including 85.5 95.0 9.5 31.2 2.08 2.69 0.32 48.5
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WK08-155 106.9 134.4 27.5 90.2 2.43 2.14 0.55 45.1
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including 117.7 130.4 12.7 41.7 4.19 1.88 1.00 78.3
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including 119.8 127.1 7.3 24.0 5.26 1.01 0.95 87.2
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WK08-156 121.4 134.9 13.5 44.3 1.81 2.14 0.24 25.3
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including 121.4 124.6 3.2 10.5 3.52 3.07 0.49 44.9
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including 126.8 128.8 2.0 6.6 4.15 8.58 0.67 96.7
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and 150.0 153.1 3.1 10.2 2.31 1.72 0.22 24.1
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WK08-157 87.9 121.3 33.4 109.6 1.68 1.96 0.28 29.8
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including 98.9 119.9 21.0 68.9 2.21 2.73 0.43 44.3
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WK08-158 116.3 125.6 9.3 30.5 2.67 3.76 0.31 30.8
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WK08-159 37.7 50.2 12.5 41.0 3.39 3.41 0.46 41.1
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38.8 44.5 5.7 18.7 4.32 3.91 0.75 57.1
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WK08-160 Results are pending
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WK08-161 75.2 91.4 16.2 53.1 1.19 3.01 0.25 20.2
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including 78.3 84.5 6.2 20.3 1.87 5.68 0.30 32.0
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WK08-162 114.3 131.0 16.7 54.8 0.76 0.43 0.18 11.9
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including 115.8 122.6 6.8 22.3 1.33 0.44 0.30 22.1
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and 136.0 150.6 14.6 47.9 1.39 1.77 0.28 20.7
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including 136.0 146.3 10.3 33.8 1.79 1.98 0.37 28.5
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WK08-163 118.5 124.5 6.0 19.7 0.69 3.69 0.16 12.5
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including 118.5 121.1 2.6 8.5 1.05 8.28 0.22 18.2
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WK08-164 to 168 Results are pending
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release.
Contacts: Sherwood Copper Corporation Stephen P. Quin Investor
Contact (604) 687-7545 Sherwood Copper Corporation Neil MacRae
Investor Contact (604) 687-7545 (604) 689-5041 (FAX) Website:
www.sherwoodcopper.com
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