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Altus Strategies PLC
21 September 2021
Altus Strategies Plc / Index (EPIC): AIM (ALS) TSX-V (ALTS)
OTCQX (ALTUF) / Sector: Mining
21 September 2021
Altus Strategies Plc
("Altus" or the "Company")
Multiple Hard Rock Gold Workings Discovered on Egyptian
Licences
Altus Strategies Plc (AIM: ALS, TSX-V: ALTS, OTCQX: ALTUF)
announces the discovery of numerous hard rock artisanal gold
workings from field reconnaissance at the Company's Gabal om Ourada
(346 km(2) ) and Wadi Dubur (175 km(2) ) projects ("Projects"),
located in the Eastern Desert of Egypt. The Company's 100% owned
subsidiary, Akh Gold Ltd ("Akh Gold"), holds gold exploration
licences totalling 1,565 km(2) ("Licences") in Egypt. The Licences
were granted this year as part of a competitive international bid
round undertaken by the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority
("EMRA").
Highlights:
-- 37 hard rock artisanal gold workings discovered across two Projects in Egypt
-- Longest working mapped for over 370 m, with five others mapped for over 100 m
-- Less than 50% of Company's Licences have been visited to date
-- The discoveries validate the Company's target generation process
-- A full technical and operational team has been established in Cairo
-- Comprehensive exploration programmes are anticipated to commence in Q4 2021
Steven Poulton, Chief Executive of Altus, commented:
"We are pleased to report that our Egyptian field team has
discovered numerous hard rock artisanal gold workings from initial
reconnaissance at the first two of our four Projects in the Eastern
Desert of Egypt.
"Reconnaissance has focused on areas identified by our in-house
target generation techniques that integrate remote sensing and
historical data. The field programmes have validated the power of
this approach and underscored the prospectivity of the Licences. At
least 37 hard rock workings have been discovered to date, the
largest of which has been mapped for over 370 m in length. Many of
the gold workings have undergone extensive mechanised activity,
indicating the potential for significant mineralisation. Further
reconnaissance will commence shortly across the two remaining
Projects, which cover the majority of the 1,550 km(2) area held by
Altus in Egypt.
"We have rapidly established a high calibre technical and
operational team in Egypt, allowing us to aggressively advance our
field programmes. I look forward to updating shareholders on the
results of this work in due course."
Hard Rock Workings: Gabal Om Ourada Licence (346 km(2) )
-- Four of 12 high priority targets as defined by desktop studies have been visited
-- Numerous historical artisanal hard rock workings discovered
-- Workings traced for up to 375 m, in sheeted systems within breccia or fault zones
-- Quartz-vein style gold mineralisation (orogenic gold) both fault and intrusion hosted
-- Hydrothermal alteration (silica, carbonate, iron oxide and
clay) and visible sulphide mineralisation observed
-- Priority targets for follow-up work delineated with numerous other targets to be assessed
Hard Rock Workings: Wadi Dubur Licence (175 km(2) )
-- Four of 10 high priority targets as defined by desktop studies have been visited
-- Numerous historical artisanal hard rock workings (mechanised and smaller scale)
-- Workings traced for up to 250 m, in sheeted systems within mafic-ultramafic hosts
-- Quartz-vein style gold mineralisation (orogenic gold) both fault and intrusion hosted
-- Hydrothermal alteration with silica and/or carbonate alteration and sulphide (pyrite, galena) mineralisation observed
-- Visible gold identified in hand samples
-- Priority targets for follow-up work delineated with numerous other targets to be assessed
Next Phase of Reconnaissance
Field reconnaissance will commence shortly at the Wadi Jundi
(696 km(2) ) and Gabal Al-Shalul (348 km(2) ) Projects which
together cover 1,044 km(2) in the Eastern Desert. On completion of
the reconnaissance programmes, detailed exploration, including
geological mapping and sampling, is anticipated to commence in Q4
2021, once the necessary field permits are in place.
Licences: Background (1,565 km(2) )
The Licences were awarded to Akh Gold, as part of Egypt's
inaugural and competitive international exploration licence bid
round initiated by EMRA in 2020. All four projects, which comprise
nine licence blocks, covering 1,565 km(2) , are situated in eastern
Egypt, between 30 km and 100 km of the Red Sea coast. The Licences
have been awarded for an initial two-year term, with each Licence
renewable for up to two further periods, each of two years
duration.
Illustrations
The following figures have been prepared by Altus and relate to
the disclosures in this announcement and are visible in the version
of this announcement on the Company's website
(www.altus-strategies.com) or in PDF format by following this link:
https://altus-strategies.com/site/assets/files/5361/altus_nr_-_egypt-_21_sept_2021.pdf
-- Location of the Licences in the Eastern Desert of Egypt is shown in Figure 1
-- Location of key deposits within the Arabian Nubian Shield is shown in Figure 2
-- Location of priority targets within Gabal Om Ourada (346 km(2) ) is shown in Figure 3
-- A selection of photos of gold workings at Gabal Om Ourada is shown in Figure 4
-- Location of priority targets within Wadi Dubur (175 km(2) ) is shown in Figure 5
-- A selection of photos of gold workings at Wadi Dubur is shown in Figure 6
Project Overview: Wadi Jundi (696 km(2) )
The Wadi Jundi project consists of four licence blocks, covering
a total area of 696 km(2) . The project area hosts a 10 km long
north-west trending ophiolite belt comprising a basal serpentinite
melange overlain by calc-alkaline basic to acidic volcanics, capped
by volcaniclastics, and sediments (schists). The sequence is
interpreted to represent a preserved seafloor sequence and is
considered highly prospective for volcanogenic massive sulphide
("VMS") mineralisation. The entire sequence is intruded by syn- to
late- tectonic mafic intrusives and late- to post- tectonic
granodiorite, granite and monzogranite intrusions and is located
just south of the major north-west trending regional crustal scale
>1,100 km Najd Fault corridor. Altus believes Wadi Jundi is
prospective for orogenic gold mineralisation related to deformed
volcanic sequences proximal to granite intrusions, as well as VMS
deposits.
The project is located approximately 40 km south of the historic
El Sid gold mine, which reportedly contributed around 45% of
Egypt's gold production during the 20th century, and is 115 km
north-west of the Sukari gold mine, which produces approximately
400,000 ounces of gold per year. Mineralisation hosted at El Sid
and Sukari is not necessarily indicative of mineralisation hosted
at the Wadi Jundi project. Wadi Jundi is directly accessible by
secondary tracks from the Al Kosair-Qena asphalt highway, which
runs along the Licence's northern boundary and connects the city of
Luxor and coastal town of Quseer.
Project Overview: Gabal Al-Shaluhl (formerly Bakriyah) (348
km(2) )
The Gabal Al-Shaluhl project consists of two licence blocks,
covering a total area of 348 km(2) . The project area is dominated
sedimentary formations and a 13 km long northwest striking
ophiolitic serpentinite melange, intruded by syn- to late- tectonic
gabbro intrusives and major late- to post-tectonic granodiorite and
granite intrusions. The geology is structurally complex, located
near the boundary between two separate structural blocks with a
large number of intersections between regional-trending faults and
fold hinges, interpreted as favourable sites for orogenic gold
style mineral occurrences. Altus believes Gabal Al-Shaluhl is
prospective for orogenic gold mineralisation related to granite
intrusions.
The project is located approximately 60 km south of the historic
El Sid gold mine, and 115 km north-west of the Sukari gold mine.
Mineralisation hosted at El Sid and Sukari is not necessarily
indicative of mineralisation hosted at the Gabal Al-Shaluhl
project. Gabal Al-Shaluhl is accessible by secondary tracks from a
major E-W asphalt road 30 km to the south, which connects to the
Red Sea coastal town of Marsa Alam.
Project Overview: Gabal Om Ourada (formerly Abu Diwan) (346
km(2) )
The Gabal Om Ourada project consists of two licence blocks,
covering a total area of 346 km(2) . The project area hosts a
north-west trending belt of serpentinised ophiolite and associated
tectonic melange, schists, andesite and porhyryitic subvolcanic
rocks, intruded by multiple syn- to late-tectonic granodiorite and
late- to post-tectonic granite intrusions. Basement gneisses and
mylonitic schists of the Meatiq Dome, a metamorphic core complex,
outcrop in the south-west of the area and are separated from the
younger rocks by a series of deep-seated north-west trending
sinistral shear zones and north-east trending thrusts that are part
of the crustal scale (>1,100 km long) Najd Fault Corridor. Altus
believes Gabal Om Ourada is prospective for orogenic gold
mineralisation hosted in an ophiolite belt proximal to a granite
intrusion.
The project is located approximately 30 km north-east of the
historic El Sid gold mine, and 160 km north-west of the Sukari gold
mine. Mineralisation hosted at El Sid and Sukari is not necessarily
indicative of mineralisation hosted at the Gabal Om Ourada project.
Gabal Om Ourada is directly accessible by asphalt road from the Red
Sea coastal city of El Quseir, located 30 km to the south-east.
Project Overview: Wadi Dubur (175 km(2) )
The Wadi Dubur project consists of one licence block, covering a
total area of 175 km(2) . The project area contains a north-west to
west trending curvilinear fault belt comprised of regionally mapped
thrust faults and strike-slip flexures. The (standalone) project
block consists of an ophiolite melange, minor schists, syn- to
late- tectonic gabbro and diorite intrusives on the flank of a
major 25 km x 28 km syn- to late-tectonic granitic body. Altus
believes Wadi Dubur is prospective for orogenic gold mineralisation
hosted in a north-west trending ophiolite belt.
The project is located 5 km west of the historic Atud gold mine
and approximately 40 km north-west of the Sukari gold mine
(operated by LSE and TSX listed Centamin Plc). Mineralisation
hosted at Atud and Sukari is not necessarily indicative of
mineralisation hosted at the Wadi Dubar project. Wadi Dubur is
directly accessible by asphalt road from the Red Sea coastal town
of Marsa Alam, 60 km to the east.
Qualified Person
The technical disclosure in this regulatory announcement has
been approved by Steven Poulton, Chief Executive of Altus. A
graduate of the University of Southampton in Geology (Hons), he
also holds a Master's degree from the Camborne School of Mines
(Exeter University) in Mining Geology. He is a Fellow of the
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining and has over 20 years
of experience in mineral exploration and is a Qualified Person
under the AIM rules and NI 43-101.
For further information you are invited to visit the Company's
website www.altus-strategies.com or contact:
Altus Strategies Plc Tel: +44 (0) 1235 511 767
Steven Poulton, Chief Executive E-mail: info@altus-strategies.com
SP Angel (Nominated Adviser)
Richard Morrison / Adam Cowl Tel: +44 (0) 20 3470 0470
SP Angel (Broker)
Grant Barker / Richard Parlons Tel: +44 (0) 20 3470 0471
Shard Capital (Broker)
Isabella Pierre / Damon Heath Tel: +44 (0) 20 7186 9927
Yellow Jersey PR (Financial PR & IR) Tel: +44 (0) 20 3004 9512
Charles Goodwin / Henry Wilkinson E-mail: altus@yellowjerseypr.com
About Altus Strategies Plc
Altus Strategies (AIM: ALS, TSX-V: ALTS & OTCQX: ALTUF) is a
mining royalty company generating a diversified and precious metal
focused portfolio of assets. The Company's differentiated approach
of generating royalties on its own discoveries in Africa and
acquiring royalties globally through financings and acquisitions
with third parties, has attracted key institutional investor
backing. The Company engages constructively with all stakeholders,
working diligently to minimise its environmental impact and to
promote positive economic and social outcomes in the communities
where it operates. For further information, please visit
www.altus-strategies.com .
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information relating to future financial or operating performance
and other statements that express the expectations of the Directors
or estimates of future performance constitute "forward-looking
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Such factors include, without limitation, the completion of planned
expenditures, the ability to complete exploration programmes on
schedule and the success of exploration programmes. Readers are
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and the forward-looking statements contained in this announcement
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(Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("MAR"), and is disclosed in accordance with
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Glossary of Terms
The following is a glossary of technical terms:
"ANS" means Arabian-Nubian shield
"EMRA" means the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority
"km" means kilometres
"m" means metres
"NI 43-01" means National Instrument 43-101 Standards of
Disclosure of Mineral Projects of the Canadian Securities
Administrators"
"Qualified Person" means a person that has the education, skills
and professional credentials to act as a qualified person under NI
43-101
"VMS" means Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide
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