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QX Metals Partner Raiden Defines Magnetic Anomalies Below Outcropping Copper –
Gold Mineralization at Sbor Porphyry Target – Kalabak Project, Bulgaria
Vancouver, B.C., May 5, 2020. QX Metals Corp. (TSX-V: QX.V) (“QX Metals” or the “Company”)
announces that Raiden Resources Limited (“Raiden”), an Australian Securities Exchange-listed
company, that has an option to earn into an initial 51% interest, and up to a 75% interest in the mineral
exploration licenses covering the Kalabak and Zlatusha projects (“Kalabak License”, “Zlatusha
License”) has defined multiple magnetic anomalies associated with the copper-gold- molybdenum
geochemically anomalous alteration zones at the Sbor porphyry target.
Highlights
QX partner Raiden completes reinterpretation of magnetic survey and historical gravity data from the
Kalabak project
Multiple large magnetic anomalies spatially associated (below) with the copper-gold-molybdenum
geochemically anomalous alteration zones
Survey provides further indication of a potentially large gold-copper system which has not been drill
tested so far and;
QX partner Raiden is advancing drill access permitting and expects to commence with drill testing as
soon as practical
Vince Sorace, President & CEO of QX Metals commented: “The methodical exploration approach on the
Kalabak property has yielded a high value drill target, where multiple data sets correlating with field
observations has provided us with an exciting drill target. This data set continues to support our view that
a significant mineralized system remains untested at Sbor. Raiden is in the process of completing access
permits and plans to drill test the target as soon as practical. ”
Regional Porphyry Potential
The Kalabak project is located within the Dinaride-Aegean Tertiary volcanic-igneous belt that has
demonstrated porphyry and epithermal potential through several recent exploration discoveries in
neighbouring countries including Serbia, Greece and Macedonia (Figure 1). The Company believes that
the same Tertiary aged rocks in Bulgaria are also prospective for porphyry and epithermal mineralization
and a relative lack of exploration in the country presents an opportunity for future discoveries at projects
like Kalabak.
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Figure 1: Kalabak project location within the Dinaride-Aegean region (Tertiary porphyry/epithermal belt), in the Western
Balkans and porphyry deposits/prospects.
Sbor Magnetic Survey
A ground magnetic survey was conducted over the key geochemical anomalies and associated zones of
alteration. The survey area covered 14 km2, consisting of 30 lines spaced at 200 meters apart and 15 lines
spaced at 100-meters apart. The survey has delineated several anomalies (both magnetic highs and
magnetic lows).
The most prominent magnetic anomalies are associated with the Sbor alteration zones and geochemical
anomalies. To gain a better understanding of the potential depth to the magnetic body, inversion
modelling of the data with 3D UBC inversion code has been applied.
The Cu-Mo-Au-Te geochemical anomalies and outcropping mineralization and veining observed at the
Sbor prospect are spatially associated with the M4 weak magnetic high shown in Figure 2. The inverted
magnetic susceptibility high at M4, may be interpreted as a potential NW trending porphyry associated
alteration zone.
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Figure 2 - Reduced to pole (RTP) magnetic map over the Sbor prospects.
Figure 3 - 3D UBC magnetic susceptibility inversion models over the Sbor prospect depicting the size and vertical extent of M4 magnetic high, which is interpreted as a potential porphyry type (potassic) alteration zone. The magnetic anomaly at Sbor coincides with the outcropping mineralization and the copper-gold-molybdenum soil anomalies.
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Based on the inverted magnetic data the M4 magnetic high target has a vertical extent of over 700 meters
from the surface and a significant lateral extent at depth. The magnetic survey data suggests that the
anomaly is significantly larger than the overlying geochemical anomaly.
The Company is excited by these results, which provide additional information to guide future drilling
activities. Raiden has informed QX, that it may consider executing an IP survey over Sbor to further
refine the drill target, prior to commencement of drilling activities. Raiden has indicated drilling is
pending finalizing access permits and the lifting of the current, COVID-19 related, travel restrictions.
Qualified Person
Rory Kutluoglu, B.Sc. P.Geo., a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has read and
approved all technical and scientific information contained in this news release. Mr. Kutluoglu is the
Company’s Vice President Exploration.
About QX Metals Corp.
QX Metals Corp. is a discovery-focused mineral exploration company that strives to make high-reward
discoveries in regions with proven mineral wealth. We leverage our proven technical skills and extensive
corporate network to de-risk our exploration process, increase our probability of success and enhance
shareholder value. The Company is focused on precious and base metal projects located in top-tier
mineral districts that contain significant historical production, existing mining infrastructure and an
established mining culture.
Vince Sorace
President and CEO, QX Metals Corp.
For further information regarding QX Metals, please visit our website at www.qxmetals.ca.
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