Cygnus’ first drill hole returns up to 9.1% Cu outside Resource

Cygnus Executive Chairman, David Southam said   : ‘We are delighted to hit the ground running with an excellent intersection from a previously undrilled area which is only 250m away from main Corner Bay Deposit.

‘This result supports our view that there is much more to find at Chibougamau, both near the existing deposits and in the wider region, and is consistent with our strategy to create shareholder value by growing the resource.

‘The downhole geophysics is already proving to be a key tool for the project and will help us unlock other under-explored areas of the project’.

David Southam
Executive Chair
T: +61 8 6118 1627
E: info@cygnusmetals.com
Ernest Mast
President & Managing Director
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Paul Armstrong
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Hole ID
X
Y
Z
Azi
Dip
Depth
From
to
Interval
Cu %
Au g/t
Ag g/t
Mo ppm

CB-24-100
555047
5509802
400
90
-65
498.0
317.1
324.4
7.3
4.2
0.3
16.6
170

Including
321.9
324.4
2.5
9.1
0.5
31.4
183

Deposit
Category
Tonnes
(k)
Cu Grade
(%)
Au Grade
(g/t)
Cu Metal
(kt)
Au Metal
(koz)

Corner Bay (2022)
Indicated
2,700
2.7
0.3
71
22

Inferred
5,900
3.4
0.3
201
51

Devlin (2022)
Measured
120
2.7
0.3
3
1

Indicated
660
2.1
0.2
14
4

Measured & Indicated
780
2.2
0.2
17
5

Inferred
480
1.8
0.2
9
3

Joe Mann (2022)
Inferred
610
0.2
6.8
1
133

Cedar Bay (2018)
Indicated
130
1.6
9.4
2
39

Inferred
230
2.1
8.3
5
61

Total
Measured & Indicated
3,600
2.5
0.6
90
66

Total
Inferred
7,200
3.0
1.1
216
248

Criteria
JORC Code explanation
Commentary

Sampling techniques

Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels, random chips, or specific specialised industry standard measurement tools appropriate to the minerals under investigation, such as down hole gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc). These examples should not be taken as limiting the broad meaning of sampling.

All current drilling conducted at the Chibougamau Project was completed under the supervision of a registered professional geologist as a Qualified Person (QP) who is responsible and accountable for the planning, execution, and supervision of all exploration activity as well as the implementation of quality assurance programs and reporting.
All drilling reported is NQ2 (47.8 mm diameter)

Include reference to measures taken to ensure sample representivity and the appropriate calibration of any measurement tools or systems used.

NQ core was marked for splitting during logging and is sawn using a diamond core saw with a mounted jig to assure the core is cut lengthwise into equal halves.
Half of the cut core is placed in clean individual plastic bags with the appropriate sample tag.
The remaining half of the core is retained and incorporated into Cygnus’s secure, core library located on the property

Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that are Material to the Public Report.

In cases where ‘industry standard’ work has been done this would be relatively simple (eg ‘reverse circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 m samples from which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a 30 g charge for fire assay’). In other cases more explanation may be required, such as where there is coarse gold that has inherent sampling problems. Unusual commodities or mineralisation types (eg submarine nodules) may warrant disclosure of detailed information.

Industry standard sampling practices were used with sample lengths ranging from 0.3 m to 1.0 m and respected geological contacts. Sample tags were placed at the beginning of each sample interval and the tag numbers were recorded in an MS Excel database.
Sampling practice is considered to be appropriate to the geology and style of mineralisation

Drilling techniques
Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic, etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple or standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-sampling bit or other type, whether core is oriented and if so, by what method, etc).

Diamond core was drilled using surface diamond rigs with industry recognised contractors Miikan Drilling. Miikan is a joint venture between Chibougamau Diamond Drilling Ltd., the First Nations community of Ouje-Bougoumou and the First Nations community of Mistissini both located in the Eeyou Istchee territory.
Drilling was conducted using NQ core size
Directional surveys have been taken at 50m intervals

Drill sample recovery
Method of recording and assessing core and chip sample recoveries and results assessed.

Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and ensure representative nature of the samples.

Whether a relationship exists between sample recovery and grade and whether sample bias may have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of fine/coarse material.

Diamond core recovery was measured for each run and calculated as a percentage of the drilled interval.
Overall, the core recoveries are excellent in the Chibougamau area

Logging

Whether core and chip samples have been geologically and geotechnically logged to a level of detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource estimation, mining studies and metallurgical studies.

All core was geologically and geotechnically logged. Lithology, veining, alteration and mineralisation are recorded in multiple tables of the drillhole database

Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc) photography.

Geological logging of core is qualitative and descriptive in nature.

The total length and percentage of the relevant intersections logged.

100% of the core has been logged

Sub-sampling techniques and sample preparation
If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter, half or all core taken.

If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary split, etc and whether sampled wet or dry.

For all sample types, the nature, quality and appropriateness of the sample preparation technique.

Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-sampling stages to maximise representivity of samples.

Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is representative of the in-situ material collected, including for instance results for field duplicate/second-half sampling.

Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain size of the material being sampled.

The NQ2 diameter the core was sawn in half following a sample cutting line determined by geologists during logging and submitted for analysis on nominal 1m intervals or defined by geological boundaries determined by the logging geologist
Each core sample is assigned a tag with a unique identifying number. Sample lengths are typically one metre but can be depending on zone mineralogy and boundaries.
This sampling technique is industry standard and deemed appropriate.

Quality of assay data and laboratory tests

The nature, quality and appropriateness of the assaying and laboratory procedures used and whether the technique is considered partial or total.

Sample (NQ size half core) preparation and fire assay analysis were done at Bureau Veritas Commodities Canada Ltd (‘BV’) in Timmins, Ontario, and ICP-ES multi-elements analysis was done at BV in Vancouver, B.C.
Samples were weighed, dried, crushed to 70% passing 2 mm, split to 250 g, and pulverized to 85% passing 75 µm.
Samples are fire assayed for gold (Au) (30 g) and multi-acid digestion ICP-ES finish, for 23 elements (including key elements Ag, Cu, Mo).
Samples assaying >10.0 g/t Au are re-analysed with a gravimetric finish using a 30 g charge. Samples assaying >10% Cu are re-analysed with a sodium peroxide fusion with ICP-ES analysis using a 0.25 g charge.

For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF instruments, etc, the parameters used in determining the analysis including instrument make and model, reading times, calibrations factors applied and their derivation, etc.

None used.

Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy (i.e. lack of bias) and precision have been established.

Laboratory QC procedures involve the use of internal certified reference material as assay standards, along with blanks, duplicates and replicates

Verification of sampling and assaying

The verification of significant intersections by either independent or alternative company personnel.

The use of twinned holes.

No hole is twinned

Documentation of primary data, data entry procedures, data verification, data storage (physical and electronic) protocols.

All logging data was completed, core marked up, logging and sampling data was entered directly into the database.
The logged data is stored on the site server directly.

Discuss any adjustment to assay data.

There was no adjustment to the assay data

Location of
data points

Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill holes (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches, mine workings and other locations used in Mineral Resource estimation.

The location of the drillholes and the aiming points for the orientation of the drillholes were indicated on the ground using identified stakes. The stakes marking the location of the drillholes were set up and located with a Garmin GPS model ‘GPSmap 62s’ (4m accuracy)
Surveys are collected using a Reflex EZ-Shot® single-shot electronic instrument with readings collected at intervals of approximately every 30 m downhole plus a reading at the bottom of the hole

Specification of the grid system used.

The grid system used is UTM NAD83 (Zone 18)

Quality and adequacy of topographic control.

A Digital Terrane Model (DTM) has been used to accurately plot the vertical position of the holes

Data spacing and distribution

Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.

The spacing is considered appropriate for this type of exploration

Whether the data spacing and distribution is sufficient to establish the degree of geological and grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s) and classifications applied.

No resource estimation is made

Whether sample compositing has been applied.

No sample compositing has been applied

Orientation of data in relation to geological structure

Whether the orientation of sampling achieves unbiased sampling of possible structures and the extent to which this is known, considering the deposit type.

Drilling is orientated approximately at right angles to the currently interpreted strike of the known interpreted mineralisation. Reported intersections appear close to true width

If the relationship between the drilling orientation and the orientation of key mineralised structures is considered to have introduced a sampling bias, this should be assessed and reported if material.

No bias is considered to have been introduced by the existing sampling orientation

Sample security
The measures taken to ensure sample security.

Core was placed in wooden core boxes close to the drill rig by the drilling contractor. The core was collected daily by the drilling contractor and delivered to the secure core logging facility. Access to the core logging facility is limited to Cygnus employees or designates

Audits or reviews
The results of any audits or reviews of sampling techniques and data.

No audits have been undertaken, therefore information on audits or reviews is not yet available

Criteria
JORC Code Explanation
Commentary

Mineral tenement and land tenure status

Type, reference name/number, location and ownership including agreements or material issues with third parties such as joint ventures, partnerships, overriding royalties, native title interests, historical sites, wilderness or national park and environmental settings.

The data reported within this announcement is from the Chibougamau Project. The Chibougamau project consists of 3 properties which includes:

Copper Rand (1 mining license, 19 mining concession and 147 exploration claims)
Corner Bay – Devlin (1 mining license, 111 exploration claims)
Joe Mann (2 mining concessions, 74 exploration claims)

Copper Rand and Corner Bay – Devlin are held 100% by CBAY minerals Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dore Copper.
767ha of the Joe Mann property is held by CBAY with the remaining 1965ha held under option agreement with Resources Jessie.
The properties collectively making up the Project are in good standing based on the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (Ministère de l’Énergie et des Ressources Naturelles) GESTIM claim management system of the Government of Québec.

The security of the tenure held at the time of reporting along with any known impediments to obtaining a licence to operate in the area.

All tenure is in good standing

Exploration done by other parties
Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by other parties.

Corner Bay was first identified as a prospect in 1956

1956 – 1972 eight drilling programs totalling 1,463 m and various geophysical and electromagnetic (EM) surveys
1973 – 1981 Riocanex and Flanagan McAdam: ground geophysical surveys and 43 diamond drill holes
1982 – 1984 Riocanex and Corner Bay Exploration: 38 drill holes and metallurgical test work
1988 – 1991 Corner Bay Exploration: diamond drilling, geophysical surveys and geological characterisation with initial MRE
1992 – 1994 SOQUEM optioned and acquired a 30% interest, and completed diamond drilling
1994 Explorations Cache Inc and Ressources MSV Inc: diamond drilling
2004 – 2006 GéoNova and MSV: 98 diamond drill holes and first Technical Report on the Corner Bay project reporting a MRE
2007 – 2009 Campbell: diamond drilling and bulk sample
2012 – 2019 CBAY / AmAuCu: diamond drilling and MRE

Devlin identified in 1972 by airborne survey flown by the MERN

1979 – 1981 diamond drilling, geophysical surveys
1981 development commenced

Joe Mann identified in 1950 with the commencement of mining activities occurring in 1956

The Joe Mann mine operated underground during three different periods from 1956 to 2007
In July 2012, Ressources Jessie acquired the Joe Mann mine property, but conducted only surface exploration work

Cedar Bay was discovered prior to 1927 by Chibougamau McKenzie Mines Ltd

From initial discovery to 2013 various surface and underground drilling campaigns and geophysical surveys undertaken by various companies

Geology
Deposit type, geological setting and style of mineralisation.

Corner Bay and Devlin are located at the northeastern extremity of the Abitibi subprovince in the Superior province of the Canadian Shield and are examples of Chibougamau-type copper-gold deposits. The Abitibi subprovince is considered as one of the largest and best-preserved greenstone belts in the world and hosts numerous gold and base metal deposits.
The Corner Bay deposit is located on the southern flank of the Doré Lake Complex (DLC). It is hosted by a N 15° trending shear zone more or less continuous with a strong 75° to 85° dip towards the west. The host anorthosite rock is sheared and sericitized over widths of 2 m to 25 m. The deposit is cut by a diabase dyke and is limited to the north by a fault structure and to the south by the LaChib deformation zone.
The Corner Bay deposit consists of three main mineralized lodes (subparallel Main Lode 1 and Main Lode 2 above the dyke, and Main Lode below the dyke that make up the bulk of the deposit. The Corner Bay deposit has been traced over a strike length to over 1,100 m to a depth of 1,350 m and remains open at depth.
The mineralization is characterized by veins and/or lenses of massive to semi-massive sulphides associated with a brecciated to locally massive quartz-calcite material. The sulphide assemblage is composed of chalcopyrite, pyrite, and pyrrhotite with lesser amounts of molybdenite and sphalerite. Late remobilized quartz-chalcopyrite-pyrite veins occur in a wide halo around the main mineralization zones.
Devlin is a flat-lying, copper-rich lodes-hosted deposit in a polygenic igneous breccia that is less than 100 m from the surface. The tabular bodies have been modelled as four nearly horizontal lodes: a more continuous lower zone and three smaller lodes comprising the upper zone. Mineralization is reflected as a fracture zone often composed of two or more sulphide-quartz lodes and stringers. Thickness of the mineralized zones range from 0.5 m to 4.4 m. It has been diluted during modelling to reflect a minimum mining height of 1.8 m.
The Joe Mann deposit is characterized by east-west striking shear hosted lodes that extend beyond 1,000 m vertically with mineralization identified over a 3 km strike length. These shear zones form part of the Opawica-Guercheville deformation zone, a major deformation corridor cutting the mafic volcanic rocks of the Obatogamau Formation in the north part of the Caopatina Segment. The gabbro sill hosts the Main Zone and the West Zone at the mine, while the South Zone is found in the rhyolite. These three subvertical E-W (N275°/85°) ductile-brittle shear zones are sub-parallel to stratigraphy and to one another, with up to 140 m to 170 m of separation between them. These shear zones are hosted within a stratigraphic package composed of iron-magnesium (Fe-Mg) carbonate and sericite altered gabbro sills, sheared basalts, and intermediate to felsic tuffs intruded by various felsic intrusions. The Joe Mann gold mineralization is hosted by decimetre scale quartz-carbonate lodes (Dion and Guha 1988). The lodes are mineralized with pyrite, pyrrhotite, and chalcopyrite disposed in lens and lodelets parallel to schistosity, and occasionally visible gold. There are some other minor, mineralized structures, e.g., North and South-South Zones, with limited vertical and horizontal extensions.

Drill hole Information
A summary of all information material to the understanding of the exploration results including a tabulation of the following information for all Material drill holes:

easting and northing of the drill hole collar
elevation or RL (Reduced Level – elevation above sea level in metres) of the drill hole collar
dip and azimuth of the hole
down hole length and interception depth
hole length.

If the exclusion of this information is justified on the basis that the information is not Material and this exclusion does not detract from the understanding of the report, the Competent Person should clearly explain why this is the case.

All requisite drillhole information is tabulated elsewhere in this release. Refer Appendix A of the body text

Data aggregation methods

In reporting Exploration Results, weighting averaging techniques, maximum and/or minimum grade truncations (eg cutting of high grades) and cut-off grades are usually Material and should be stated.

All drill hole intersections are reported above a lower cut-off grade of 0.5% copper.

Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short lengths of high-grade results and longer lengths of low-grade results, the procedure used for such aggregation should be stated and some typical examples of such aggregations should be shown in detail.

A maximum of 1m internal waste was allowed

The assumptions used for any reporting of metal equivalent values should be clearly stated.

No metal equivalents reported

Relationship between mineralisation widths and intercept lengths
These relationships are particularly important in the reporting of Exploration Results.

If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect to the drill hole angle is known, its nature should be reported.

If it is not known and only the down hole lengths are reported, there should be a clear statement to this effect (eg ‘down hole length, true width not known’).

All intersections reported in the body of this release are down hole.
The majority of the drill holes in the database are drilled as close to orthogonal to the plane of the mineralized lodes as possible.
Only down hole lengths are reported.

Diagrams
Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and tabulations of intercepts should be included for any significant discovery being reported These should include, but not be limited to a plan view of drill hole collar locations and appropriate sectional views.

Included elsewhere in this release. Refer figures in the body text

Balanced reporting
Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration Results is not practicable, representative reporting of both low and high grades and/or widths should be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of Exploration Results.

All results greater than 0.5% Cu and 0.5g/t Au have been reported at greater than 1m width

Other substantive exploration data
Other exploration data, if meaningful and material, should be reported including (but not limited to): geological observations; geophysical survey results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples – size and method of treatment; metallurgical test results; bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or contaminating substances.

Appropriate plans are included in the body of this release.

Further work
The nature and scale of planned further work (eg tests for lateral extensions or depth extensions or large-scale step-out drilling).

Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible extensions, including the main geological interpretations and future drilling areas, provided this information is not commercially sensitive.

The Company will be conducting drill testing of additional mineralisation as well as step out drilling of existing lodes to further enhance the resources quoted in this release. More information is presented in the body of this report.
Diagrams in the main body of this release show areas of possible resource extension on existing lodes. The company continues to identify and assess multiple other target areas within the property boundary for additional resources.