Cerro Cobre returns anomalous copper-gold

Geological mapping and sampling at the Cerro Cobre copper-gold porphyry prospect in Chile have returned anomalous values for partners Agate Bay Resources (VSE) and Demand Gold (VSE).

Soil geochemical sampling outlined a copper anomaly measuring greater than 500 parts per million (ppm) over a 2.5-sq.-km area in the southern half of the property.

The anomaly contains a central zone measuring 1 by 1 km, with values of more than 1,000 ppm copper and up to 0.8 ppm gold.

The joint venture is awaiting results from a follow-up induced-polarization survey.

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