Over 15,500 metres of drilling were completed in 2021. This drill program was one of the Company's main focuses for the year.
"The results from Phase 2 of the drill campaign are highly encouraging as we have intersected some significant widths with mineralization on the
The reported results below are from the El Trompo Vein, the Santiago Vein and the La Malinche Vein and additional areas including the Nuestra Señora and the area below Level 17 at the current ET mine. The tables below include previous results achieved in 2021 and the latest new holes. In addition, we have completed drilling on the oxide tailings resource but are waiting for assays on a number of outstanding holes.
Results from previously announced El Trompo, Santiago and La Malinche Veins are summarized in a table at the end of this news release.
This vein is located Northeast of the Avino Vein at the eastern end. This vein is within 20m of the current mine working into the footwall and shows some potentially large, strongly mineralized widths with a 15.4m and 32.2m intersections. In addition to a showing of gold and silver grades, there is massive specularite (iron ore) mineralization. More work is planned in this area.
Table 1: The
Hole | From | To | Length1 | Au | Ag | Cu | PB | Zn | AgEq2 |
NBX-21-02 | 259.10 | 260.30 | 1.20 | 0.06 | 151 | 3,743 | 614 | 1,807 | 211 |
And | 276.60 | 284.40 | 7.80 | 0.08 | 21 | 5,550 | 66 | 1,611 | 103 |
And | 300.40 | 301.05 | 0.65 | 0.06 | 48 | 7,565 | 128 | 3,063 | 159 |
NBX-21-03 | 184.05 | 185.55 | 1.50 | 0.14 | 84 | 3,236 | 762 | 2,491 | 147 |
And | 186.90 | 202.30 | 15.40 | 0.27 | 72 | 2,569 | 2,808 | 1,326 | 141 |
Including | 189.60 | 190.65 | 1.05 | 0.30 | 380 | 11,980 | 4,230 | 1,838 | 573 |
And | 222.60 | 254.80 | 32.20 | 0.84 | 44 | 2,173 | 1,906 | 1,698 | 151 |
Including | 247.85 | 249.80 | 1.95 | 1.58 | 120 | 1,187 | 1,355 | 453 | 267 |
1. True Widths cannot be determined with the available information |
2. AgEq in drill results above assumes |
Below Level 17 and West of the Current ET Mine Workings:
Eight holes were drilled to identify the continuity of the ET vein to the west and below the current mine workings on Level 17, and five assays have been received. ET-21-01 to 04 correspond to the area west of the current workings and it appears that the vein narrows significantly; however, more work is needed to understand the extent of the ET mineralization. ET-21-05 corresponds to the area below the current workings. It was redrilled (ET-21-05B) due to the original hole trending off target. The number of intersections correspond to offshoot vein and veinlets that make up the stockwork system of the Avino vein. The remaining outstanding assays are for holes below the current mining works.
Table 2: Below and Beside the ET Vein – Summary of Drilling – 8 holes and 3,170 metres
Hole | From | To | Length1 | Au | Ag | Cu | PB | Zn | AgEq2 |
ET-21-01 | 309.80 | 320.60 | 10.80 | 0.11 | 7 | 537 | 50 | 154 | 23 |
ET-21-02 | 364.65 | 365.85 | 1.20 | 0.03 | 9 | 84 | 165 | 302 | 14 |
ET-21-03 | 288.40 | 288.95 | 0.55 | 0.15 | 58 | 459 | 469 | 283 | 79 |
ET-21-04 | 303.00 | 310.50 | 7.50 | 0.85 | 8 | 210 | 46 | 116 | 79 |
including | 309.30 | 310.20 | 0.90 | 2.59 | 15 | 513 | 44 | 115 | 228 |
ET-21-05 | 182.15 | 183.15 | 1.00 | 0.57 | 62 | 17,514 | 71 | 71 | 322 |
ET-21-05B | 180.75 | 181.90 | 1.15 | 0.20 | 16 | 4,785 | 65 | 127 | 90 |
And | 459.15 | 466.20 | 7.05 | 0.03 | 10 | 3,513 | 37 | 363 | 57 |
And | 489.25 | 489.85 | 0.60 | 0.04 | 17 | 15,150 | 19 | 83 | 205 |
And | 494.50 | 508.20 | 13.70 | 0.07 | 14 | 5,222 | 185 | 292 | 85 |
including | 494.50 | 494.80 | 0.30 | 0.07 | 54 | 49,200 | 121 | 246 | 662 |
1. True Widths cannot be determined with the available information |
2. AgEq in drill results above assumes |
La Malinche Vein:
The
More exploration work will be conducted to confirm this concept and broaden the understanding of the system.
Table 3:
Hole | From | To | Length1 | Au | Ag | Cu | PB | Zn | AgEq2 |
LM-21-07 | 29.90 | 30.10 | 0.20 | 7.87 | 100 | 2,710 | 27,700 | 2,880 | 870 |
LM-21-08 | 5.75 | 6.40 | 0.65 | 6.04 | 173 | 697 | 6,100 | 1,350 | 689 |
And | 13.75 | 14.90 | 1.15 | 0.41 | 29 | 470 | 3,190 | 1,292 | 85 |
including | 14.60 | 14.90 | 0.30 | 1.44 | 50 | 1,270 | 2,020 | 1,240 | 193 |
LM-21-08 | 16.60 | 16.65 | 0.05 | 1.49 | 320 | 2,650 | 75,400 | 1,800 | 746 |
And | 86.98 | 87.03 | 0.05 | 0.42 | 61 | 2,890 | 99,600 | 17,300 | 557 |
1. True Widths cannot be determined with the available information |
2. AgEq in drill results above assumes |
These drill results are encouraging as the presence of mineralized material in the La Malinche Vein has been shown to extend along a strike distance of 250 metres and to a depth of 75 metres from surface. The 650 metre gap between the
Nuestra Señora Vein
The Nuestra Señora structure is another example of an epithermal, low sulfidation vein. This structure ranges from 0.10 to 0.90 m wide, composed of white, gray, and banded quartz, abundant galena, sphalerite, and moderate argentite. Disseminated pyrite is also observed, as well as scarce chalcopyrite in some areas.
Table 4: Nuestra Señora – Summary of Drilling – 2 Holes at 340 metres
Hole | From | To | Length1 | Au | Ag | Cu | PB | Zn | AgEq2 |
NS-21-01 | 145.80 | 146.10 | 0.30 | 0.03 | 71 | 2,480 | 26,300 | 29,700 | 324 |
And | 148.20 | 149.20 | 1.00 | 0.99 | 82 | 604 | 38,292 | 12,986 | 360 |
including | 148.20 | 148.50 | 0.30 | 2.99 | 135 | 880 | 56,300 | 21,800 | 676 |
including | 149.00 | 149.20 | 0.20 | 0.16 | 184 | 712 | 104,000 | 26,500 | 688 |
And | 149.55 | 149.70 | 0.15 | 0.31 | 143 | 426 | 90,600 | 111,000 | 968 |
NS-21-02 | 154.30 | 154.55 | 0.25 | 0.10 | 206 | 73,400 | 521 | 930 | 1,116 |
And | 157.65 | 157.75 | 0.10 | 0.08 | 174 | 63,200 | 643 | 702 | 958 |
And | 157.90 | 158.20 | 0.30 | 0.04 | 100 | 41,200 | 333 | 456 | 609 |
And | 159.25 | 159.75 | 0.50 | 0.06 | 106 | 14,200 | 436 | 701 | 289 |
And | 160.25 | 161.15 | 0.90 | 0.17 | 268 | 20,928 | 6,288 | 10,121 | 603 |
including | 160.25 | 160.50 | 0.25 | 0.06 | 192 | 24,200 | 1,300 | 2,440 | 508 |
including | 160.50 | 160.70 | 0.20 | 0.12 | 323 | 22,300 | 1,470 | 1,770 | 618 |
including | 160.70 | 161.15 | 0.45 | 0.26 | 285 | 18,500 | 11,200 | 18,100 | 649 |
1. True Widths cannot be determined with the available information |
2. AgEq in drill results above assumes |
The Santiago vein lies north of the
Table 5:
Hole | From | To | Length1 | Au | Ag | Cu | PB | Zn | AgEq2 |
ST-21-04 | 202.60 | 203.40 | 0.80 | 2.62 | 643 | 2,500 | 2,605 | 2,918 | 904 |
including | 202.90 | 203.20 | 0.30 | 6.24 | 1,000 | 1,010 | 3,710 | 6,080 | 1,548 |
ST-21-07 | 211.2 | 211.4 | 0.2 | 0.16 | 46 | 2740 | 3480 | 262 | 106 |
1. True Widths cannot be determined with the available information |
2. AgEq in drill results above assumes |
El Trompo Vein:
The El Trompo Vein is an offshoot of the Avino Vein. Historical data suggests that there are narrower high-grade areas within the broader vein volume. Also, existing underground infrastructure adjacent to the El Trompo vein, potentially provides rapid and easy access for mining. The structure has already been exposed and developed on the upper levels in the ET Area of the Avino Vein. Drilling on this vein has been from surface to confirm the continuity of the mineralization at depth.
Table 6: El Trompo Vein – Summary of Drilling – 9 hole and 1,569 metres
Hole | From | To | Length1 | Au | Ag | Cu | PB | Zn | AgEq2 |
TR-21-09 | 178.50 | 180.00 | 1.50 | 0.01 | 6 | 416 | 42 | 3,187 | 26 |
1. True Widths cannot be determined with the available information |
2. AgEq in drill results above assumes |
The recent El Trompo drilling has demonstrated continuity along 250 m of strike at a depth of 120 m below surface.
San Jorge Vein:
The
Table 7: San Jorge Vein – Summary of Drilling - 1 hole and 133 metres
Hole | From | To | Length1 | Au | Ag | Cu | PB | Zn | AgEq2 |
SJG-21-01 | 83.30 | 85.50 | 2.20 | 0.02 | 10 | 100 | 55 | 433 | 15 |
1. True Widths cannot be determined with the available information |
2. AgEq in drill results above assumes |
Current Drilling Highlights
As of
- El Trompo Vein – 1,569 metres
Santiago Vein – 1,717 metresLa Malinche – 820 metres- Nuestra Senora – 340 metres
San Jorge – 133 metres- Below and Beside ET – 4,082 metres
Brecha de bajo and Bart Veins – 895 metres- La Potosina – 2,382 metres
- Oxide Tailings – 3,645 metres
Assays are pending due to long turnaround times at the laboratories for some of the Oxide Tailings drilling as well as the holes at La Potosina,
The table below summarizes the previously announced Phase 1 drill results from El Trompo, Santiago and La Malinche Veins
Hole | From | To | Length1 | Au | Ag | Cu | PB | Zn | AgEq2 |
El Trompo Vein | |||||||||
TR-21-01 | 182.00 | 183.85 | 0.95 | 0.56 | 177 | 35,000 | 540 | 670 | 577 |
TR-21-02 | 228.45 | 231.00 | 2.70 | 0.03 | 32 | 3,000 | 180 | 1,900 | 71 |
TR-21-03 | 101.80 | 104.55 | 2.75 | 0.42 | 276 | 1,000 | 2,900 | 1,000 | 322 |
TR-21-04 | 139.80 | 141.65 | 1.85 | 0.08 | 37 | 1,000 | 1,200 | 2,700 | 64 |
TR-21-05 | 115.00 | 116.00 | 1.00 | 0.02 | 8 | 1,300 | 40 | 3,500 | 33 |
TR-21-06 | 161.35 | 165.75 | 4.40 | 0.11 | 47 | 2,100 | 1,600 | 700 | 82 |
TR-21-07 | 124.35 | 127.15 | 2.80 | 0.01 | 2 | 170 | 100 | 1,600 | 9 |
TR-21-08 | 182.05 | 183.90 | 1.85 | 0.01 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 5600 | 4 |
ST-21-01 | 158.35 | 160.10 | 1.75 | 0.09 | 25 | 1,720 | 315 | 1230 | 53 |
ST-21-02 | 171.00 | 171.60 | 0.60 | 0.18 | 33 | 154 | 712 | 2080 | 55 |
ST-21-03 | 124.15 | 125.85 | 1.70 | 0.13 | 16 | 234 | 661 | 3420 | 39 |
ST-21-04 | 202.60 | 203.40 | 0.80 | 2.62 | 643 | 2,500 | 2,605 | 2,918 | 865 |
ST-21-05 | Did not intersect the vein | ||||||||
ST-21-06 | 198.75 | 199.50 | 0.75 | 0.01 | 6 | 724 | 66 | 191 | 59 |
La Malinche Vein | |||||||||
LM-21-01 | 53.35 | 53.85 | 0.50 | 0.44 | 9 | 630 | 5,724 | 18,248 | 114 |
LM-21-02 | 77.60 | 77.85 | 0.25 | 0.12 | 23 | 2,980 | 539 | 282 | 64 |
LM-21-03 | 76.05 | 77.45 | 1.40 | 0.12 | 5 | 475 | 451 | 402 | 20 |
LM-21-04 | 81.05 | 81.15 | 0.10 | 1.68 | 252 | 11,700 | 9,390 | 103,000 | 820 |
And | 89.80 | 90.50 | 0.70 | 0.19 | 30 | 3,480 | 3,456 | 5,635 | 81 |
LM-21-05 | 70.75 | 72.10 | 1.35 | 0.65 | 61 | 4,914 | 4,716 | 5,674 | 185 |
LM-21-06 | 85.30 | 86.20 | 0.90 | 1.56 | 364 | 28,778 | 7,411 | 616 | 786 |
1. True Widths cannot be determined with the available information |
2. AgEq in drill results above assumes |
Sampling and Assay Methods
Following detailed geological and geotechnical logging, drill core samples are sawed in half. One half of the core is submitted to
Avino uses a series of standard reference materials (SRMs), blank reference materials (blanks), and duplicates as part of their QA/QC program during analysis of assays.
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This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (together, the "forward looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws and the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the amended mineral resource estimate for the Company's Avino Property located near Durango in west-central
References to Measured & Indicated Mineral Resources and Inferred Mineral Resources in this press release are terms that are defined under Canadian rules by National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101"). U.S. Investors are cautioned not to assume that any part of the mineral resources in these categories will ever be converted into Reserves as defined under SEC Industry Guide 7.
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