Cardero Files Zonia Project NI 43-101 Technical Report on SEDAR
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 14, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cardero Resource Corp. (“Cardero” or the “Company”) (TSX:CDU) (Frankfurt:CR5) reports that it has filed the Zonia Project NI 43-101 Technical Report on SEDAR. The results of the Technical Report were originally announced on December 3, 2015 (news release NR15-12). Highlights include:
Zonia Copper-Oxide Project Details Cardero’s flagship Zonia copper-oxide deposit in Arizona is held under an option agreement whereby Cardero has the right to acquire a 100% interest in the Zonia project. In order to exercise the option, Cardero must pay the underlying owners $2,225,000 ($201,350 paid) and issue 16,500,000 common shares of Cardero Resource Corp. (1,000,000 issued). Historically, the Zonia Copper Oxide Project has undergone comprehensive exploration, metallurgical studies and mine development planning. The majority of the existing open pit was pre-stripped during previous operations at Zonia in 1966. This reduced the strip ratio to less than 1:1. The property has been drill tested with almost 700 drill holes (60,000 meters). The US is a stable political environment for mining and the state of Arizona is a substantial producer of copper, producing 65% of US copper consumption annually. Zonia is a unique resource among peers in that the entire resource as currently defined is located on private land, potentially reducing permit processing time for Zonia. Mine roads access the site together with an existing electrical transmission line and associated right of way. There is a 33-KVA substation located 8km from the site. Water, which is a valuable commodity in this arid environment, is available on the mine site. The Zonia copper oxide deposit is thought to be amenable to truck and shovel open-pit mining, with processing via heap leaching and SX-EW. As such it will potentially utilize some of the least expensive and most tried and tested mining technologies in the world. Metallurgical testing has indicated an average 73% oxide copper recovery. Next Steps Cardero intends to publish a preliminary economic assessment (“PEA”) before the end of Q2 2016. No additional on-site data collection is required before completing the PEA. Qualified Person Dr. Rex C. Bryan, of Tetra Tech Inc. and a Registered (QP) member of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration Inc., and a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, is responsible for Sections 1 to 12, 14, and 23 to 28 of the technical report that forms the basis of this news release and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release. D. Eric Spiller, of Tetra Tech Inc. and a Qualified Professional (QP) member of the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America and a Registered (QP) member of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration Inc., and a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, is responsible for Sections 13 of the technical report that forms the basis of this news release and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release. Dr. Bryan and Mr. Spiller are independent of Cardero Resource Corp. as defined by Section 1.5 of the Instrument. ABOUT CARDERO RESOURCE CORP. The common shares of the Company are currently listed on the TSX (symbol CDU), the NYSE-MKT (symbol CDY) and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (symbol CR5). For further details on the Company readers are referred to the Company’s web site (www.cardero.com), Canadian regulatory filings on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and United States regulatory filings on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. On Behalf of the Board of Directors of “Henk van Alphen” (signed)
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Forward Looking Information: This news release includes certain information that may be deemed "forward looking information". Forward-looking information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "plans" or similar terminology. All information in this release, other than information of historical facts, including, without limitation, the potential of Zonia general future plans and objectives for the Zonia project, the completion of the Plan and receipt of shareholder and regulatory approval therefore, the likelihood of receipt of value from the Retained Right, the availability of financing to the Company and the Company's plan in relation to its listing review are forward-looking information that involve various risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in such forward-looking information are based on reasonable assumptions, such expectations are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is based on a number of material factors and assumptions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information include changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, regulatory changes, delays in receiving approvals, and other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulatory authorities in Canada. Mineral exploration and development of mines is an inherently risky business. Accordingly, actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. For more information on the Company and the risks and challenges of our business, investors should review our continuous disclosure filings which are available at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Cautionary Note to US Investors Regarding References to Resources and Reserves National Instrument 43 101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators which establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. Unless otherwise indicated, all resource estimates contained in or incorporated by reference in this press release have been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and the guidelines set out in the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (the "CIM") Standards on Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserves, adopted by the CIM Council on November 14, 2004 (the "CIM Standards") as they may be amended from time to time by the CIM. |
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