Diamond Drilling Update
FOR: RAMBLER METALS & MINING PLC
AIM SYMBOL: RMM
TSX VENTURE SYMBOL: RAB
June 24, 2013
Rambler Provides Diamond Drilling Update
Intersected 13.18% Copper, 4.58 g/t Gold and 31.73 g/t Silver Over 5.8 Metres
LONDON, ENGLAND and BAIE VERTE, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR--(Marketwired - June 24, 2013)
- Rambler Metals and Mining plc, the Newfoundland copper and gold producer, explorer and
developer (AIM:RMM)(TSX VENTURE:RAB) ("Rambler" or "the Company") is pleased to provide
an update on its diamond drilling activities over the past three months at the Ming
Copper-Gold Mine. Following the breakthrough of the main 1807 ramp system, at the end of
February 2013, there has been a new focus on expanding the known resources/reserves
through definition and exploration diamond drilling.
HIGHLIGHTS
COPPER
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-- Diamond drill hole UG13-98, delineation drilling into the 1807 zone
down-dip, returned 5.80 metres (core length) of 13.18% copper, 4.58 g/t
gold and 31.73 g/t silver
-- Definition diamond drilling testing the up-dip extension of the 1807
zone, UG13-195, returned 8.4 metres (core length) of 5.28 % copper, 1.59
g/t gold and 11.77 g/t silver
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GOLD
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-- Recent exploration diamond drilling of the 1806 zone returned 6.63 g/t
Au, 1.42% Cu and 19.17 g/t Ag over 2.54 meters (core length)
-- Selective mining of the 1806 zone has been ongoing with approximately
11,135 tonnes of material drilled, blasted or stockpiled with an average
grade of 7.83 g/t gold, 96.09 g/t silver and 0.76% copper. The Company
plans to process this material through the gold hydrometallurgical
facility towards the end of June 2013 while the copper concentrator is
offline for planned maintenance
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George Ogilvie, P. Eng., President and CEO, comment,
"I am pleased to see that the early diamond drilling results are positive and confirming
that the 1807 zone extends beyond the known reserve block. The second half of 2013 will
see an exciting period in our diamond drilling campaign as we further test the down-
plunge extension of the 1807 zone.
Towards the end of June the Company will have sufficient 1806 zone material stockpiled at
the mill to batch this ore through the gold hydromet plant. Having the flexibility to
seamlessly switch between copper concentrate and gold dore production based on business
environment factors is an option that differentiates Rambler from many other junior
producers.
Production at the mill is at an all time high with copper recoveries continually
reporting at 95% or better, a measurable increase over the 92.4% budgeted for the fiscal
year. Backed by this momentum we hope that the rejuvenated exploration campaign will add
to the successes seen to date."
A REVIVED EXPLORATION PROGRAM
COPPER
Sufficient capital infrastructure in the 1807 zone has now been developed providing
access to six months of stope production. The capital development is now allowing diamond
drill bays to be developed with the goal of undertaking an in-fill and exploration
drilling campaign.
Diamond drilling from the 329 level drill bay has demonstrated that the 1807 zone
continues up-dip, potentially beyond the known ore reserve model. The drilling has
intersected significant copper and gold mineralization with development chip sampling
confirming the high-grade nature and continuity of the zone. The 329 level drill bay is
now being extended so that further exploration can be completed to test the horizon
closer to surface.
An exploration drill bay has also been established down-dip on the 1807 zone where the
massive sulphide horizon remains un-tested. Initial development chip and muck samples are
encouraging and in line with previous diamond drilling in the area. The down dip
extension of this high grade zone will play an important role in potentially adding to
the existing resource and reserve estimates for the mine.
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Table 1: Testing of the 1807 Copper Zone
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Length Cu Au Ag
BHID Type (m) (%) (g/t) (g/t)
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329 lv Drill Bay
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UG13-194 Composite 3.62 3.52 0.86 6.73
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UG13-195 Composite 8.40 5.28 1.59 11.77
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UG13-197 Composite 1.63 6.71 1.06 11.85
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329 lv Sub-Drift
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Chip 2.00 3.78 1.06 8.58
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Chip 3.80 7.18 1.62 13.33
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Chip 2.50 5.05 2.23 14.22
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485 lv Development Muck (average) 6.91 3.01 16.70
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Muck 5.16 3.77 13.50
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Muck 8.66 2.25 19.90
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485 lv Drill Bay
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UG13-98 Composite 5.80 13.18 4.58 31.73
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UG13-99 Composite 4.29 4.40 1.79 7.21
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Including 1.00 20.30 9.70 47.00
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Note: drill intersections indicated are core length which is estimated to be
between approx. 95% of true width for this zone.
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GOLD
Diamond drilling of the 1806 gold zone, on the 1020 ft level, intersected significant
gold and copper grades in both the massive sulphide horizon and base metal stringers
immediately below. Stratigraphically this area is very similar to the up-dip of the 1806
zone which Rambler partly mined and produced approximately 14,500 ounces of gold between
November 2011 and May 2012 (see Press Release dated June 12, 2012). The 1806 zone has
only been partially mined and drill tested for a limited portion of its 1,100 meter
plunge length. The zone remains open at depth below the historical 2200 ft level.
Rambler will further evaluate the potential of this gold zone above and below the 1020 ft
level to determine if new mineable ore blocks can be added to the reserve. The table
below summarizes the highlights of the recent work.
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Table 2: Testing of the 1806 Gold Zone
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Length Cu Au Ag
BHID Type (m) (%) (g/t) (g/t)
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1020 ft lv Drill Bay
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UG13-73 Composite 3.11 2.48 5.57 142.51
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UG13-79 Composite 3.00 2.42 1.77 20.75
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UG13-82 Composite 7.05 0.34 3.81 4.10
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UG13-83 Composite 1.70 2.78 2.21 17.79
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2000 ft lv (extension down-plunge)
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UG13-199 Composite 16.54 0.58 1.93 10.19
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Including 3.24 1.48 5.43 23.95
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Including 2.54 1.42 6.63 19.17
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UG13-200 Composite 3.43 1.01 4.36 25.87
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UG13-201 Composite 3.03 1.85 3.21 38.56
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Note: drill intersections indicated are core length which is estimated to be
between approx. 60-80% of true width for this zone.
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The Company currently has 11,135 tonnes of 1806 zone grading 7.83 g/t gold, 96.09 g/t
silver and 0.76% copper available for processing. Based on the previous success of
processing through the gold hydrometallurgical plant the Company is currently planning to
batch this material through in a 20-day milling cycle. Further upside of this strategy
allows annual maintenance in the copper concentrator to proceed with uninterrupted
production.
Larry Pilgrim, P.Geo., is the Qualified Person responsible for the technical content of
this release and has reviewed and approved it accordingly. Mr. Pilgrim is an independent
consultant contracted by Rambler Metals and Mining plc.
Tonnes referenced are dry metric tonnes unless otherwise indicated. Analytical results
for Rambler's diamond drill holes are determined at Eastern Analytical, Springdale, NL,
with the muck and chip samples assayed in-house. Base metals, plus silver, are analyzed
by ICP with any over limit silver and all gold by fire assay with an AA finish. The
results presented in this release are based on assay data from Eastern Analytical and the
In-house lab which are both strictly monitored and controlled by the Company's quality
assurance / quality control program (QA/QC).
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in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release.
Caution Regarding Forward Looking Statements:
Certain information included in this press release, including information relating to
future financial or operating performance and other statements that express the
expectations of management or estimates of future performance constitute "forward-looking
statements". Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements
regarding the financial strength of the Company, estimates regarding timing of future
development and production and statements concerning possible expansion opportunities for
the Company. Where the Company expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future
events or results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to
have a reasonable basis. However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks,
uncertainties and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially
from future results expressed, projected or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Such risks include, but are not limited to, interpretation and implications of drilling
and geophysical results; estimates regarding timing of future capital expenditures and
costs towards profitable commercial operations. Other factors that could cause actual
results, developments or events to differ materially from those anticipated include,
among others, increases/decreases in production; volatility in metals prices and demand;
currency fluctuations; cash operating margins; cash operating cost per pound sold; costs
per ton of ore; variances in ore grade or recovery rates from those assumed in mining
plans; reserves and/or resources; the ability to successfully integrate acquired assets;
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Rambler Metals and Mining
George Ogilvie, P.Eng.
President and CEO
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