Talon Metals Feasibility Study Drilling Shows Potential Lateral Extension of High-Grade Nickel-Copper Mineralization Beyond the Southernmost Tip of the Tamarack Resource Area
Talon Metals (TLOFF) has announced potential extensions of high-grade nickel-copper mineralization beyond the Tamarack Resource Area in Minnesota. A new drill hole (25TK0555) has intercepted 1.9 meters of massive sulphide with approximately 70% sulphide content, located 27 meters east of previous drill hole 13TK0171.
The historical drill hole 13TK0171 had previously intercepted 7.74m of massive sulphide assaying 8.01% Ni, 2.87% Cu, 1.16 ppm Pd+Pt+Au or 9.51% NiEq. A strong off-hole Borehole Electromagnetic (BHEM) conductor suggests mineralization may extend further east.
The company plans to continue feasibility study drilling while preparing to mobilize three of its five drill rigs to Michigan's Boulderdash target. This development aligns with Talon's strategy to develop domestic critical minerals supply chains in the United States.
Talon Metals (TLOFF) ha annunciato potenziali estensioni della mineralizzazione di nichel-rame ad alto tenore oltre l'area della risorsa Tamarack in Minnesota. Un nuovo foro di sondaggio (25TK0555) ha intercettato 1,9 metri di solfuri massicci con circa il 70% di contenuto di solfuri, situato a 27 metri a est del precedente foro 13TK0171.
Il foro storico 13TK0171 aveva precedentemente intercettato 7,74 m di solfuri massicci con un'analisi di 8,01% Ni, 2,87% Cu, 1,16 ppm Pd+Pt+Au o 9,51% NiEq. Un forte conduttore elettromagnetico fuori foro (BHEM) suggerisce che la mineralizzazione potrebbe estendersi ulteriormente a est.
L'azienda prevede di proseguire le perforazioni per lo studio di fattibilità mentre si prepara a mobilitare tre delle sue cinque trivelle verso l'obiettivo Boulderdash nel Michigan. Questo sviluppo è in linea con la strategia di Talon di sviluppare catene di approvvigionamento di minerali critici nazionali negli Stati Uniti.
Talon Metals (TLOFF) ha anunciado posibles extensiones de mineralización de níquel-cobre de alta ley más allá del área de recursos Tamarack en Minnesota. Un nuevo taladro (25TK0555) interceptó 1.9 metros de sulfuros masivos con aproximadamente un 70% de contenido de sulfuros, ubicado a 27 metros al este del taladro previo 13TK0171.
El taladro histórico 13TK0171 había interceptado previamente 7.74 m de sulfuros masivos con un análisis de 8.01% Ni, 2.87% Cu, 1.16 ppm Pd+Pt+Au o 9.51% NiEq. Un fuerte conductor electromagnético fuera del taladro (BHEM) sugiere que la mineralización podría extenderse más hacia el este.
La empresa planea continuar con las perforaciones para el estudio de factibilidad mientras se prepara para movilizar tres de sus cinco equipos de perforación hacia el objetivo Boulderdash en Michigan. Este desarrollo está alineado con la estrategia de Talon de desarrollar cadenas de suministro nacionales de minerales críticos en Estados Unidos.
Talon Metals (TLOFF)는 미네소타의 Tamarack 자원 지역을 넘어 고등급 니켈-구리 광물화의 잠재적 확장을 발표했습니다. 새로운 시추공(25TK0555)은 이전 시추공 13TK0171에서 동쪽으로 27미터 떨어진 위치에서 약 70% 황화물 함량의 1.9미터 두께의 대규모 황화광을 관통했습니다.
과거 시추공 13TK0171은 8.01% 니켈, 2.87% 구리, 1.16 ppm Pd+Pt+Au 또는 9.51% 니켈 등가 함량을 가진 7.74미터 두께의 대규모 황화광을 관통한 바 있습니다. 강한 시추공 외부 전자기(BHEM) 도전체는 광물화가 동쪽으로 더 확장될 수 있음을 시사합니다.
회사는 타당성 조사 시추를 계속하는 한편, 미시간의 Boulderdash 목표 지점으로 다섯 대 중 세 대의 시추 장비를 이동할 준비를 하고 있습니다. 이 개발은 미국 내 중요 광물 공급망을 구축하려는 Talon의 전략과 부합합니다.
Talon Metals (TLOFF) a annoncé de potentielles extensions de la minéralisation à haute teneur en nickel-cuivre au-delà de la zone de ressources de Tamarack dans le Minnesota. Un nouveau forage (25TK0555) a intercepté 1,9 mètres de sulfures massifs avec environ 70% de teneur en sulfures, situé à 27 mètres à l'est du forage précédent 13TK0171.
Le forage historique 13TK0171 avait précédemment intercepté 7,74 m de sulfures massifs avec un teneur de 8,01% Ni, 2,87% Cu, 1,16 ppm Pd+Pt+Au ou 9,51% NiEq. Un fort conducteur électromagnétique hors-forage (BHEM) suggère que la minéralisation pourrait s'étendre plus à l'est.
La société prévoit de poursuivre les forages d'étude de faisabilité tout en se préparant à mobiliser trois de ses cinq foreuses vers la cible Boulderdash dans le Michigan. Ce développement s'inscrit dans la stratégie de Talon visant à développer des chaînes d'approvisionnement nationales en minéraux critiques aux États-Unis.
Talon Metals (TLOFF) hat potenzielle Erweiterungen von hochgradiger Nickel-Kupfer-Mineralisierung über das Tamarack-Ressourcengebiet in Minnesota hinaus angekündigt. Ein neues Bohrloch (25TK0555) hat 1,9 Meter massiven Sulfid mit etwa 70% Sulfidanteil durchteuft, 27 Meter östlich des vorherigen Bohrlochs 13TK0171.
Das historische Bohrloch 13TK0171 hatte zuvor 7,74 m massiven Sulfid mit 8,01% Ni, 2,87% Cu, 1,16 ppm Pd+Pt+Au oder 9,51% NiÄq durchteuft. Ein starker off-hole Borehole Electromagnetic (BHEM) Leiter deutet darauf hin, dass sich die Mineralisierung weiter nach Osten erstrecken könnte.
Das Unternehmen plant, die Bohrungen für die Machbarkeitsstudie fortzusetzen und bereitet gleichzeitig die Verlegung von drei seiner fünf Bohrgeräte zum Boulderdash-Ziel in Michigan vor. Diese Entwicklung entspricht Talons Strategie, in den USA heimische Lieferketten für kritische Mineralien aufzubauen.
- Discovery of new massive sulphide mineralization beyond current resource boundary
- Strong BHEM conductor suggests potential for further eastward resource expansion
- High-grade historical intercept of 8.01% Ni, 2.87% Cu in nearby drill hole
- New intercept shows lower sulphide content (70%) compared to historical hole (90%)
- Shorter mineralization length in new hole (1.9m) versus historical hole (7.74m)
Step-out hole intercepts massive sulphide beyond current resource boundary; BHEM survey identifies possible extension to the east
Tamarack, Minnesota--(Newsfile Corp. - April 23, 2025) - Talon Metals Corp. (TSX: TLO) (OTC Pink: TLOFF) (together with its subsidiaries, "Talon" or the "Company"), the majority owner and operator of the Tamarack Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project ("Tamarack Nickel Copper Project") in central Minnesota, is pleased to announce the potential extension of its Massive Sulphide Unit ("MSU") beyond the Tamarack Resource Area.
Highlights:
In the Company's February 3, 2025 press release, Talon explained that, among other things, the Company's feasibility study drilling program aimed to test whether high-grade massive sulphide below the 138 Zone extends beyond drill hole 13TK0171, the last drill hole at the southern tip of the Tamarack Resource Area.
Historically, drill hole 13TK0171 intercepted 7.74m of massive sulphide assaying
8.01% Ni,2.87% Cu, 1.16 ppm Pd+Pt+Au or9.51% NiEq (see the November 2022 Technical Report for further technical information).The percentage of sulphide content logged over the 7.74m interval was approximately
90% .
New drill hole 25TK0555 intercepted 1.9 meters of massive sulphide (see Figure 2), logged as approximately
70% sulphide content, approximately 27 meters east of drill hole 13TK0171.A strong off-hole Borehole Electromagnetic ("BHEM") conductor points to mineralization extending even further east (see Figure 1).
Figure 1: Plan view map of the southern portion of the Tamarack Resource Area. Talon's feasibility study drilling program intercepted 1.9 meters of massive sulphides (logged as approx.
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Figure 2: Photo of drill core from drill hole 25TK0555 at 581.97 meters depth showing 1.9 meters of massive sulphide.
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- Feasibility study drilling will continue while Talon prepares to mobilize three of its five drill rigs to Michigan where drilling will continue at the Boulderdash target (see the Company's press release from March 5, 2025 for further information).
"As previously reported, Talon extended drill hole 16TK0250 and intercepted 8.25 meters logged as
"Talon is delivering on the business plan outlined in our February 3, 2025 press release, 'Turning Resources into Results', as the United States moves to further investigate the national security risks of relying on imported critical minerals," said Henri van Rooyen, CEO of Talon. "China and Russia have openly aligned to deepen America's dependence on their nickel supply for both defense and industrial use. Talon is not just another mining project, it's a critical minerals initiative purpose-built to help restore control over U.S. supply chains. Through innovation, we aim to mine and process the world's most responsibly produced nickel right here in the United States."
QUALITY ASSURANCE, QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALIFIED PERSONS
Please see the technical report entitled "November 2022 National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report of the Tamarack North Project - Tamarack, Minnesota" with an effective date of November 2, 2022 ("November 2022 Technical Report") prepared by independent "Qualified Persons" (as that term is defined in National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101")) Brian Thomas (P. Geo), Roger Jackson (P. Geo), Oliver Peters (P. Eng) and Christine Pint (P.G) for information on the QA/QC, data verification, analytical and testing procedures at the Tamarack Nickel Copper Project. Copies are available on the Company's website (www.talonmetals.com) or on SEDAR at (www.sedar.com). The laboratory used is ALS Minerals who is independent of the Company.
Lengths are drill intersections and not necessarily true widths. True widths cannot be consistently calculated for comparison purposes between holes because of the irregular shapes of the mineralized zones. Drill intersections have been independently selected by Talon. Drill composites have been independently calculated by Talon. The geological interpretations in this news release are solely those of the Company. The locations and distances highlighted on all maps in this news release are approximate.
Dr. Etienne Dinel, Vice President, Geology of Talon, is a Qualified Person within the meaning of NI 43-101. Dr. Dinel is satisfied that the analytical and testing procedures used are standard industry operating procedures and methodologies, and he has reviewed, approved and verified the technical information disclosed in this news release, including sampling, analytical and test data underlying the technical information.
Where used in this news release:
NiEq% = Ni% + Cu% x
For Ni and Cu recoveries, please refer to the formulae in the November 2022 Technical Report. Recovery of Ni to the Cu concentrate was excluded from the NiEq calculation. The following recoveries were used for the other metals:
ABOUT TALON
Talon is a TSX-listed base metals company in a joint venture with Rio Tinto on the high-grade Tamarack Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project located in central Minnesota. Talon's shares are also traded in the US over the OTC market under the symbol TLOFF. The Tamarack Nickel Project comprises a large land position (18km of strike length) with additional high-grade intercepts outside the current resource area. Talon has an earn-in right to acquire up to
For additional information on Talon, please visit the Company's website at www.talonmetals.com or contact:
| Media Contact: Jessica Johnson (218) 460-9345 johnson@talonmetals.com | Investor Contact: Mike Kicis 1 (647) 968-0060 kicis@talonmetals.com |
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains certain "forward-looking statements". All statements, other than statements of historical fact that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the current expectations or beliefs of the Company based on information currently available to the Company. Such forward-looking statements include statements relating to future exploration work, including future drill results and assays, and the potential expansion of mineralization. Forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements, and even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on the Company.
Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.
Table 1: Collar Location of Drill Hole 25TK0555
| Hole (#) | Easting (m) | Northing (m) | Elevation (masl) | Azm | Dip | End Depth (m) |
| 25TK0555 | 491049.2 | 5168344.4 | 388.0 | 78.0 | -86.5 | 617.83 |
| Collar coordinates are UTM Zone 15N, NAD83. Azimuths and dips are taken from the survey record at collar unless otherwise noted. | ||||||
Table 2: Quick Lithology Log for Drill Hole 25TK0555
| Hole (#) | From (m) | To (m) | Length (m) | Quick Log | % Sulphides |
| 25TK0555 | 0 | 33.48 | OB | ||
| 33.48 | 414.83 | FGO/MZNO | Traces | ||
| 414.83 | 502.01 | 87.18 | FGO/MZNO | 5 | |
| 502.01 | 537.01 | FGO/MZNO | |||
| 537.01 | 570.05 | CGO | |||
| 570.05 | 581.97 | SED | |||
| 581.97 | 583.87 | 1.9 | MMS/MSU | ||
| 583.87 | 617.83 | CGO | |||
| Quick lithology log of drill holes: Overburden (OB) Meta-sedimentary rocks (SED); Coarse-grained Orthocumulate (CGO); Fine-grained Orthocumulate/ Mixed Zone (FGO/MZNO); Massive and mixed sulphide (MMS/MSU). | |||||
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