Initiates IP Survey
Vancouver, B.C. – Latin Metals Inc. ("Latin Metals" or the "Company") - (TSXV: LMS) OTCQB: LMSQF) is pleased to announce rock chip channel sampling results defining a new zone of copper mineralization at the Lacsha project ("Lacsha" or the "Project") and initiation of an Induced Polarization ("IP") geophysical survey.
Rock Chip Sampling
Continuous rock chip channel sampling results show consistent values in copper and molybdenum, including 52m grading 0.38% copper and 237ppm molybdenum, with copper values ranging from 460 ppm copper to 45,200 ppm (4.52%) copper (Figure 1).
Figure 1. New Lascha SW Zone continuous rock chip sampling showing copper grades and selected composite rock chip intercepts.
These results are in addition to assays reported previously in Lacsha South and Lacsha North target areas, where similar mineralization was identified (previous news release, September 14, 2021), including 30m grading 0.22% copper and 76ppm molybdenum in Lacsha South and 72m grading 0.20% copper and 62ppm molybdenum in Lacsha North (Table 1).
Table 1: Comparison of Rock Chip Channel Sample Grades at Lacsha Target Areas
| Target Area | Highlights Composite Grades
(0.20% copper or greater) | Grade Range
(%) |
| Lacsha North | 72m @ 0.20% copper, 62ppm moly;
incl. 46m@0.25% copper, 81ppm moly | 0.07% - 0.68% |
| Lacsha South | 30m @0.22% copper, 76ppm moly;
and 26m @ 0.20% copper, 119ppm moly | 0.04% - 4.10% |
| Lacsha South-West | 136m @ 0.24% copper, 179ppm moly;
incl. 52m @ 0.38% Copper, 237ppm moly | 0.05% - 4.52% |
These copper-molybdenum values are interpreted as indicating a leached zone typically found in arid environments related to porphyry deposits. Individual samples were taken at 2 m intervals. True thickness is not possible to determine from the current level of available data, but sample orientation is designed to be as representative as possible.
Induced Polarization Survey
Latin Metals is currently undertaking a geophysical IP survey, which will be completed over the Lacsha project. This survey will help us to define drill targets for permitting. The survey is planned to cover all targets generated to date for a total of 18 lines, each averaging 1.5 km in length. Lines are orientated perpendicular to the principal NE-SW mineralized trend.
Coastal Copper Belt
The Coastal Copper Belt in Peru is a Cretaceous belt hosting a variety of deposit types, including Porphyry, Epithermal, VMS and IOCG. Latin Metals' 100%-owned Lacsha copper-molybdenum, Yamba copper-molybdenum, Auquis copper-gold and Tillo, Para and Loli projects are all located in the northern Lima-Ica portion of the coastal belt.
QA/QC
The work program at Lacsha was designed and supervised by Eduardo Leon, the Company's Exploration Manager. He is responsible for all aspects of the work, including the quality control/quality assurance program. On-site personnel at the project rigorously collect and track samples which are then security sealed and shipped to the ALS laboratory in Lima. Samples used for the results described herein are prepared and analyzed by multi-element analysis using an inductively coupled mass spectrometer in compliance with industry standards.
Qualified Person
The technical content of this release has been approved for disclosure by Keith J. Henderson P.Geo, a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 and the Company's CEO. Mr. Henderson is not independent of the Company, as he is an employee of the Company and holds securities of the Company.
About Latin Metals
Latin Metals is a mineral exploration company acquiring a diversified portfolio of assets in South America. The Company operates with a Prospect Generator model focusing on the acquisition ofacquiring prospective exploration properties at minimum cost, completing initial evaluation through cost-effective exploration to establish drill targets, and ultimately securing joint venture partners to fund drilling and advanced exploration. Shareholders gain exposure to the upside of a significant discovery without the dilution associated with funding the highest-risk drill-based exploration.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors of
LATIN METALS INC.
"Keith Henderson"
President & CEO
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