Balya Drill Results. Dedeman recently reported to EMX the assay results from eleven core holes totaling over 2,200 meters of drilling. These holes consisted of in-fill drilling of the Hastanetepe zone, which has been the focus of exploration to date, as well as successful step-outs that intersected lead-zinc-silver mineralization 200 meters to the south and 75 meters to the east-southeast. Hastanetepe is a moderately dipping, 750 by 350 meter zone that extends from depths of 10-20 meters to 200-300 meters as multiple stacked horizons of lead-zinc-silver mineralization hosted in limestone and dacite. Mineralization remains open for extension in multiple directions. Please see the table below and the attached map for a summary of Dedeman’s drill results.
| Drill No | From (m) | To (m) | Interval (m) | Pb % | Zn % | Ag g/t | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB-36A | 27.0 | 30.0 | 3.0 | 2.07 | 2.91 | 28.85 | In-fill to southeast-central Hastanetepe. |
| 163.2 | 176.8 | 13.6 | 1.68 | 2.35 | 20.21 | ||
| DB-36B | 27.0 | 30.0 | 3.0 | 0.32 | 0.41 | 8.26 | In-fill to southeast-central Hastanetepe. |
| DB-64 | 22.8 | 34.0 | 11.2 | 2.50 | 0.08 | 29.48 | In-fill vertical drill hole to northwest. Multiple horizons of Pb-Zn-Ag from near surface to depth. |
| 85.4 | 98.7 | 13.3 | 3.54 | 4.62 | 45.35 | ||
| including | 91.5 | 92.5 | 1.0 | 54.02 | 27.30 | 232.00 | |
| 107.4 | 117.0 | 9.6 | 3.21 | 3.07 | 40.56 | ||
| 138.0 | 146.0 | 8.0 | 3.01 | 1.08 | 39.80 | ||
| DB-65 | 23.6 | 32.0 | 8.4 | 3.34 | 1.34 | 52.10 | In-fill vertical drill hole to northwest. Multiple horizons of Pb-Zn-Ag from near surface to depth. |
| 68.9 | 75.0 | 6.1 | 1.92 | 1.08 | 14.95 | ||
| 94.6 | 100.5 | 5.9 | 3.57 | 0.34 | 40.16 | ||
| 152.3 | 157.5 | 5.2 | 10.82 | 0.82 | 94.63 | ||
| 170.0 | 176.5 | 6.5 | 5.61 | 0.18 | 60.72 | ||
| 213.0 | 214.5 | 1.5 | 25.30 | 1.07 | 294.00 | ||
| DB-66 | 55.0 | 67.0 | 12.0 | 2.01 | 0.97 | 18.10 | In-fill drill hole to northwest of Hastanetepe. |
| DB-87 | 167.0 | 168.2 | 1.2 | 25.50 | 27.60 | 852.00 | In-fill drill hole to northeast of Hastanetepe. |
| DB-90 | 48.2 | 51.0 | 2.8 | 6.72 | 2.40 | 105.21 | Vertical step-out 75 m southeast of Hastanetepe. |
| 208.5 | 216.0 | 7.5 | 3.55 | 1.10 | 48.60 | ||
| DB-90A | 34.0 | 40.5 | 6.5 | 1.76 | 1.30 | 29.56 | Angled step-out 75 m southeast of Hastanetepe. |
| DB-91 | 12.0 | 13.0 | 1.0 | 16.90 | 9.20 | 305.00 | Step-out 75 m southeast of Hastanetepe. |
| DB-92 | 272.0 | 273.0 | 1.0 | 0.81 | 1.22 | 22.10 | Step-out 100 m south of Hastanetepe with weakly mineralized horizons at depth. |
| 278.0 | 279.0 | 1.0 | 0.44 | 0.88 | 11.10 | ||
| DB-93 | 211.4 | 212.0 | 0.6 | 3.97 | 11.65 | 74.20 | Step-out 200 m south of Hastanetepe with mineralized zone at depth. |
| 235.0 | 258.2 | 23.2 | 0.69 | 2.33 | 23.45 |
Hole DB-93, the 200 meter step-out to the south, is particularly important in context of Dedeman’s earlier reconnaissance drilling 650 meters south of Hastanetepe (see Company news releases dated December 5 and May 21, 2008). All six of these earlier southern target area holes intersected mineralization, including 8.0 meters (198-206 m) averaging 7.77% lead, 3.47% zinc and 43.39 g/t silver in DB-29, and 7.0 meters (174.5-181.5 m) averaging 4.17 % lead, 5.23% zinc and 65.04 g/t silver in DB-29A (true widths are unknown). Together DB-93 and the southern target holes highlight a previously unrecognized and undrilled mineralized corridor of the Balya district that provides substantial upside exploration potential.
Balya Overview. EMX retains an uncapped 4% net smelter royalty on the Balya property (see Company news release dated November 14, 2006), which is located in the historic Balya lead-zinc-silver mining district of northwestern Turkey. Since acquiring the property from EMX, Dedeman has conducted over 32,000 meters of diamond drilling and built a significant asset value for the property. Dedeman is a privately-held, leading Turkish mining company with active operations that produce lead, zinc, silver, and chrome ore.
The Balya property is covered by one exploitation license that was granted to Dedeman in 2012. Dedeman’s subsequent development work included “sterilization” drilling in preparation for sinking a shaft at Hastanetepe. This drilling encountered a new extension of lead-zinc-silver mineralization. As a result, the location of the shaft and headframe was adjusted, and Dedeman has since refocused their efforts back on exploration to better understand the potential size and scope of the Balya project.
Comments on Sampling, Assaying, and QA/QC. Dedeman’s drill samples were collected in accordance with industry standard best practices. The samples were submitted to ALS Chemex laboratories in Izmir, Turkey for sample preparation, and Vancouver, Canada (ISO 9001:2000 and 17025:2005 accredited) for analysis. Silver and base metal analyses were determined by four acid digestion and ICP MS/AES techniques. Over limit analyses for lead (Pb > 20%) and zinc (Zn > 30%) are performed by volumetric titration techniques. Dedeman performs routine QA/QC analysis on their assay results, including the utilization of certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicate samples.
About EMX. Eurasian is a global gold and copper exploration company utilizing a partnership business model to explore the world’s most promising and underexplored mineral belts. Eurasian generates wealth via grassroots prospect generation, strategic acquisition and royalty growth.
Mr. Michael P. Sheehan, CPG, a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and employee of the Company, has reviewed, verified and approved the disclosure of the technical information contained in this news release.
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