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GSP Resource: Unlocking Open Pit Potential at Alwin Mine Copper-Silver-Gold Project

AInvestWednesday, Oct 2, 2024 7:16 am ET
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GSP Resource Corp. (GSPR) has recently reported promising results from its geological modelling and drilling programs at the Alwin Mine Copper-Silver-Gold Project, indicating significant open pit potential. This article explores the implications of these findings and their impact on the project's feasibility.

The Alwin Mine, located in the mining-friendly region of Southwestern British Columbia, is a brownfield project adjacent to the large active open-pit mining operation of Teck Resources' Highland Valley Copper. GSPR has been consolidating and reinterpreting historical data to support a 2023 drill program, aiming to generate a bulk tonnage open pittable resource.

GSPR's geological modelling has revealed historic high-grade gold assays and identified multiple new high-priority drill targets. The company has also intersected significant copper, silver, and gold grades in recent drilling programs, further enhancing the project's economic viability. Some key findings include:

* Intersecting 2.42% copper, 47 gpt silver, and 0.57 gpt gold over 12.8 meters, including 5.2% copper, 103 gpt silver, and 1.22 gpt gold over 5.7 meters.
* Sampling 11% copper and 0.65 g/t gold from surface and completing ground geophysical surveys.
* Drilling 0.313% copper equivalent over 61.7 meters, including 1.29% copper equivalent over 14.1 meters.

The mineralization zones' geometry and depth impact the feasibility of an open-pit operation. GSPR's geological modelling techniques, such as 3D digital modelling, have helped assess the open-pit potential by visualizing the known underground workings, unmined copper-silver-gold mineralized portions, and the numerous unmined high-grade portions. Historical mining and exploration data have also influenced the open-pit potential, as they provide valuable insights into the deposit's geometry and grade distribution.

The copper equivalent calculation method affects the potential for an open-pit operation. GSPR has clarified its copper equivalency calculations to ensure accurate representation of the project's mineral resources. By considering the grades of copper, silver, and gold, the company can better evaluate the economic viability of an open-pit mine.

In conclusion, GSP Resource Corp.'s exploration target modelling indicates significant open pit potential at the Alwin Mine Copper-Silver-Gold Project. The company's geological modelling techniques, recent drill results, and historical data support the feasibility of an open-pit operation. As GSPR continues to advance the project, investors should monitor the company's progress and consider the potential of this promising copper-silver-gold project.
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