WCB Resources Ltd. Announces Highly Encouraging Initial Rock Sample Results, Misima EL1747

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire -06/04/12)- WCB Resources Ltd. (WCB.V) -

Summary

 

--  Rock chip sample results upgrade prospectivity for a significant Copper
    Gold porphyry project
--  Two spatially separate hydrothermal systems requiring further
    exploration identified
--  Peak Cu to 1.14%, Au to 2.12 g/t and Ag to 854 g/t
--  Soil results anticipated shortly for comparison with rock chip data
--  Mineralised intrusive phases recognised

As previously announced, WCB Resources Ltd. ("WCB" or the "Company") has entered into an exploration Farm-In Agreement with Pan Pacific Copper ("PPC") covering EL1747 located on Misima Island, Papua New Guinea. EL 1747 is held by PPC's wholly owned subsidiary Gallipoli Exploration (PNG) Ltd ("Gallipoli").

The results from initial rock chip grab sampling completed in conjunction with the systematic regional soil sampling program on EL1747 are now available. A total of 46 rock chip grab samples have been collected whilst exploration teams have been undertaking the previously announced systematic regional soil program. The result highlights are described below.

Results from these (rock chip) samples confirm WCB's concepts and indicate extensive further detailed exploration is required. Initial data confirm and indicate the existence of two (2) metal bearing spatially separate hydrothermal systems (Target Areas). The principle target is porphyry style or related Cu Au mineralisation. Results include:

 

Target Area 1 - Porphyry Cu Au
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778569               Skarn     0.16% Cu  0.79 g/t Au   109 g/t Ag
778921             Diorite     0.41% Cu  2.12 g/t Au  21.5 g/t Ag
778922             Diorite     0.98% Cu  0.26 g/t Au  14.1 g/t Ag
778924              Schist     0.62% Cu  0.36 g/t Au   177 g/t Ag
778926              Schist     1.14% Cu   6.4 g/t Ag

Target Area 2 - Quartz Mountain
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784731             Breccia     0.11% Cu   367 ppm Mo
784836                Vein     0.08% Cu   0.3 g/t Au   854 g/t Ag  0.79% Pb

Interpretation of this initial data at Target Area 1 indicates the presence of a mineralised intrusive diorite phase with coincident highly encouraging copper, gold and silver levels. Other positive indications include the existence of mineralised host rocks including skarn material.

Target Area 2 results at Quartz Mountain suggest a gold related system with high order Ag and Mo.

Commenting on these results, Cameron Switzer, President and CEO said, "This data is the first indication of the scope and scale of this exploration project. The encouraging component of this is that these (rock chip) samples have been collected as a secondary component of a broader more systematic program which was focussed on the collection of soil samples which will no doubt define a more refined interpretation of the region. Importantly the high levels of anomalism in these rocks with Au to 2.12 g/t, Cu to 1.14% and Ag to 854 g/t suggest that the metal carrying capacity of these systems is significant. Importantly, the existence of mineralised intrusive phases with high order results has been demonstrated. If a correlation of these results with soil results and broader geological data can be demonstrated, the definition of drill targets should be established at an early stage. To be able to announce these results within four months of exploration commencement is a credit to the exploration team and further demonstrates the project upside."

It is anticipated that data pertaining to soil results will be available immediately upon confirmation of quality assurance and quality control standards and validation techniques. A detailed table of all rock chip data is shown in Table 1 below (GDA94 Z56).

About the Misima JV and EL1747

In December 2011, WCB entered into an exploration Farm-In Agreement with Pan Pacific Copper ("PPC") covering EL1747 located on Misima Island, Papua New Guinea. Under the terms and conditions of the exploration Farm-In Agreement, WCB can earn up to a 70% interest in EL1747 Misima by spending a total of AUD9.0M within a 4 year timeframe.

PPC, owned by JX Nippon Mining and Metals (66%) and Mitsui Mining and Smelting (34%), is a global mining, smelting, refining and international copper producer.

The Company is targeting Porphyry copper gold and Epithermal gold silver mineralisation on EL 1747.

From a geological and mineral deposits perspective, EL 1747 is located in the same terrain and geological region that includes the deposits of Grasberg, Ok Tedi, Hidden Valley, Wafi-Golpu, Lihir, Simberi and Panguna as well as significant projects such as Tolukuma, Kainantu and Woodlark Island. Importantly Misima Island has previously demonstrated mineral deposit pedigree through the past production of 4.0M ounces of gold and 20M ounces of silver from various operations but most recently the Misima Mine owned by Placer Dome Asia Pacific (now Barrick Gold). This mine ceased open pit production in 2001 and closed in 2004.

EL1747 Misima consists of 53 sub blocks covering an area of 180km2. The exploration licence is located on the eastern portion of the island and surrounds and overlays the historic SML (Special Mining Lease). The exploration licence was targeted by WCB due to the presence of a significant high order copper stream sediment anomaly in multiple drainages which has received limited detailed follow up activity. Furthermore, additional high order gold and zinc anomalies have been identified and require follow up detailed work.

Further details of this announcement or information pertaining to the Misima Farm In Agreement and further technical information regarding Misima Island and EL 1747, can be located at www.wcbresources.com/news-releases/.

Mr. Cameron Switzer, BSc (Hons), MAIG (3384), MAUSIMM (112798), President and Chief Executive Officer of WCB Resources Ltd., is a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. He is responsible for quality control of exploration undertaken by WCB. Mr. Switzer has reviewed and approved the technical information in this release.

About WCB Resources

WCB is an aggressive minerals exploration and development company that brings together a strong, interdisciplinary, and proven management team with the ability to take a project from discovery right through to operation.

WCB's strategy is to build shareholder value through acquisition, exploration and development of copper gold projects. This strategy is being developed by a synthesis of WCB's core skills in project evaluation, structured acquisition, exploration and project development and operations, areas where WCB directors and executives have significant experience.

We believe that our capabilities and experience, combined with an efficient corporate structure, provide tremendous potential upside for investors. WCB is engaged in an ongoing search and evaluation of additional copper gold projects in the Asia Pacific region.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Cameron Switzer

President and Chief Executive Officer

Forward Looking Statements: This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, including, without limitation, statements potential mineralization, the estimation of mineral resources, the realization of mineral resource estimates, interpretation of prior exploration and potential exploration results, the timing and success of exploration activities generally, the timing and results of future resource estimates, permitting time lines, metal prices and currency exchange rates, availability of capital, government regulation of exploration operations, environmental risks, reclamation, title, and future plans and objectives of the company are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. . Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include failure to obtain necessary approvals in respect of the transaction, unsuccessful exploration results, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, results of future resource estimates, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, risks associated with operating in foreign jurisdictions, uninsured risks, regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of personnel, materials and equipment on a timely basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, delays in receiving government approvals, unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to remedy same, and other exploration or other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the companies with securities regulators. Mineral exploration and development of mines is an inherently risky business. Accordingly the actual events may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For more information on the Company, investors should review their annual filings that are available at www.sedar.com.

 

                 Table 1 Rock Chip Sample Results

SAMPLE    AMGN94  AMGE94  Au g/t  Ag g/t As ppm Cu ppm Mo ppm Pb ppm Zn ppm
777295   8824328  477386   0.005     0.5      1      2      1      1     33
777296   8824338  477429   0.005     0.9      1      3      1      1     47
777297   8824331  477475   0.005     0.2      1      1      1      1     13
777298   8824322  477514   0.005     1.3      1      1      1      7     76
777299   8824321  477562   0.005     1.2      5      2    0.5      8     69
777995   8819745  476287   0.005     0.3      1    0.5    0.5      8     98
777997   8819784  476320    1.86     5.5      6     77    0.5    244    386
777998   8819821  476348   0.005     0.7      2      1    0.5      3    540
777999   8819848  476370    0.02     0.8     10     17      9     22    142
778343   8819002  473943    0.01     0.3      8     11    0.5     28     36
778346   8819007  474041    0.02     1.4     11      9    0.5     99     86
778440   8820352  475163    0.02     0.1      5      7    0.5      4     24
778545   8822331  479821   0.005     0.1      1     57    0.5     60    239
778569   8822195  479628    0.79     109    422   1620      9     25     59
778570   8822272  479658    1.97     7.4     11    675      1   6430   9840
778654   8822057  475496   0.005     0.1      2    0.5    0.5      5     51
778919   8821840  479250    0.05     3.3      3    462    0.5     23    274
778920   8821786  479186    0.04     4.4      1    370    0.5      1     84
778921   8822225  478874    2.12    21.5    127   4060      5    514   1040
778922   8822225  478874    0.26    14.1     20   9780      6     61    605
778923   8822229  478951    0.02     0.6      4     36      2      1     11
778924   8824058  479219    0.36     177   1420   6220    136    111     13
778925   8824046  479204    0.01     0.9      3     39      5     18     49
778926   8824011  479167    0.01     6.4      2  11400      1      3     57
778927   8823793  478767    0.01     0.5      4    547    0.5      4    203
784615   8817581  475235   0.005     0.2      5      3    0.5      5     17
784685   8818678  474313   0.005     0.6     64      4      2      4     57
784716   8818230  474810    0.52     0.4      1      2      1      5      9
784718   8818325  474796   0.005     0.2      4      8    0.5     29     28
784719   8818375  474787   0.005     0.2      3      5    0.5      2     15
784724   8818618  474822   0.005     0.1      1    0.5    0.5      1     24
784725   8818625  474838    0.02     1.7     14      6      4     24     41
784726   8818655  474841   0.005     0.2      1      3    0.5      3     60
784727   8818692  474877   0.005     0.1      1     10    0.5      1     28
784728   8818371  474898   0.005     0.1      1      1    0.5      1     37
784729   8818359  474904    0.07     0.1      1      1    0.5      2     43
784730   8818356  474917   0.005     0.1     14      7      4     16     59
784731   8818289  474938   0.005     2.8      2   1110    367      8     44
784754   8819504  475645    0.05     0.1      7     10      1      6    174
784756   8819179  475562   0.005     0.1      1      5    0.5     16     47
784805   8818781  475765   0.005     0.1      1      3    0.5      5     80
784806   8818781  475765    0.07     0.4      1     35    0.5    127    184
784807   8818991  475640    0.01     0.1      1      5    0.5      8     48
784819   8819213  475342   0.005     0.4      6     49    0.5      4     79
784836   8818988  475439     0.3     854      5    791    0.5   7940    409

Samples were prepared and assayed by Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd,
Minerals Division in Brisbane, Australia. Gold was measured using a 30 gram
sample weight by method Au-AA25, comprising fire assay with AAS finish.
Other elements were analysed by method ME-ICP41 using aqua regia digest and
ICP-AES. Copper greater than 10,000 ppm and silver greater than 100 ppm were
re assayed by methods Cu-OG46 and Ag-OG46, using aqua regia digest and
ICP-AES.

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