Talisker Resources (TSX: TSK; US-OTC: TSKFF) has reported drill results that include 81.09 grams gold per tonne over 1.3 metres from the 77 vein in the Gap zone, situated between the past-producing Bralorne and Pioneer mines in British Columbia. This intersection increased the strike of the 77 vein 1,100 metres from historic workings.
The 77 vein was the most productive and highest grade when the mines were in production. Historically, it averaged 17.7 grams gold per tonne and was mined to a depth of 1,900 metres.
The project, which includes the former Bralorne, Pioneer and King mines – is located near Gold Bridge, B.C. Historic production totalled 4.2 million oz. from 30 veins. Thirty-three more veins have been identified but were never mined.
Talisker acquired the Bralorne mine in 2019 for $8.7 million in cash and shares from Avino Silver and Gold Mines.
Hole SB-2021-075 cut not only the 77 vein but also the 52 vein (13.86 grams gold per tonne over 1.2 metres) and the 52 vein splay (12.87 grams gold per tonne over 1 metre). The 222 vein returned 1.32 grams gold per tonne over 13.7 metres, including 5.53 grams gold per tonne over 1 metre. Two shallow zones of low-grade bulk tonnage mineralization were defined, and they returned 0.56 gram gold per tonne over 51.5 metres and 0.43 gram gold per tonne over 32.2 metres.
Talisker earlier reported high grades from the Pioneer block, including 7.46 grams gold per tonne over 6.4 metres.
An updated resource estimate for Bralorne is due in the first quarter next year. The current estimate, released a year ago, outlines 235,800 measured and indicated tonnes grading 12.1 grams gold per tonne for 91,000 contained ounces and 287,500 inferred tonnes at 8 grams gold per tonne for 78,000 contained ounces.
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