Barite is an important mineral found in abundance at the world's largest zinc deposits. With this barite discovery at Indy, numerous additional surface and drill samples, peripheral to and beyond the 2023 drilling area, have also been submitted for barium analysis. These results are anticipated in late March.
InZinc is well positioned to fully-fund financially prudent exploration programs and is focused on maximizing 'funds into the ground'.
Barite and Large, Western North American Zinc Deposits
Barite mineralization is present in many, if not all, of the large sediment hosted zinc (termed Sedex) deposits in western
The discovery of barite has contributed to numerous Sedex discoveries. Once barite is identified, its location and distribution can provide vectors along distinctive geological horizons, leading towards the discovery of these large zinc deposits.
Barite at Indy
Barite mineralization is present in 7 of the 9 shallow reverse circulation (RC) holes drilled in 2023. Notably, intersections are located at, or below, a shale to debris flow geological contact (horizon) which is a common feature in Sedex zinc deposits. The strongest and most widespread barite mineralization was intersected at the Keel target.
In Sedex deposits, barite mineralization with even low levels of zinc enrichment may signify the presence of a potential zinc deposit located along trend and on the same horizon. An intersection in drillhole IRC23-001 at the Keel target highlights this potential: 10.0% barite and 0.67% zinc over 4.6 m in IRC23-001
At the Delta Horizon target, located 1 km northwest of Keel, rock sampling in 2019 returned 5% to 25% barite in samples across a 1.5 km long high contrast multi-element (Zn, Pb, Ba) soil sample anomaly. The geology of the Delta Horizon is similar to Keel, with barite mineralization occurring at a shale to debris flow sedimentary geological contact.
About InZinc
InZinc is an active explorer and, through its Indy project (100% interest), equity and royalty interests, is exposed to a diverse portfolio of active North American base metals and precious metals projects. The Company has discovered and continues to explore for expansion of near surface zinc mineralization at the easily accessible Indy project located in a new and under-explored mineral region of central
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Riffle-split, reverse-circulation rock chips were collected from the drill sites and delivered to the Indy Camp by InZinc staff. The chip trays were logged and selected assay sample intervals were outlined. Each chosen sample measured approximately 1.53 m or the equivalent of a 5-foot RC drill rod. An XRF-hand-held analyzer was utilized in the field, photographic records were collected and the chip trays were kept and stored. The lab samples were bagged in individually marked plastic sample bags and shipments were compiled in labelled rice bags. Sample shipments were delivered by InZinc contract geologists to
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