– Confirms its potential –
– The Paul Zone extends an additional 1.1 km further West –
– A new promising mineralised zone (TraMan) is recognised on the Lac à Paul Project –
SAGUENAY, QUEBEC – (June 12, 2014) – Arianne Phosphate (the “Company” or “Arianne”) (TSX VENTURE: DAN) (FRANKFURT: JE9N) (OTCBB: DRRSF), a development-stage phosphate company advancing the Lac à Paul Project in Quebec, is pleased to report that the latest results from its exploration drilling program, on the western extension of the Paul Zone, has met with success, extending the zone an additional 1.1 km along the strike. When added to the previously defined Paul Zone (released 23 October 2012, with a strike length of 2.7 km), this latter is now recognised on a 3.8 km strike length. Further, the Company also completed its first stage of drilling at its TraMan Zone showing very promising initial results.
Based on the potential targets highlighted through an airborne magnetic survey, Arianne drill tested an area west of the current Paul Zone. All drill holes intersected mineralization and numerous holes returning results of higher than 7% P2O5 (see table below), extending the Paul Zone an additional 1.1 km strike length. As shown in the diagram(s) below, this western extension is directly adjacent to the Paul deposit which is currently capable of a 26 years life of mine, as defined in the Company’s BFS (released 24 October 2013). Arianne, over the coming weeks, will perform the required modelling work to more specifically estimate these new resources in the western extension of the Paul Zone.
“We are very pleased with the results from our winter 2014 drilling program” stated Brian Kenny, Chief Executive Officer of Arianne. “These results, taken in conjunction with the earlier potential targets (see the press release of May 15, 2014) are certainly showing the capability to increase the size of the asset. Given that the mineralised intersections are near-surface and continuous to the Paul Zone, we are confident that additional definition drilling should enable us to upgrade to a resource level and incorporate this into our projected mining plan. Already one of the largest green field phosphate deposits in the world, these results along with the initial drilling results on TraMan continue to move us towards our goal of finding additional phosphate mineralisation. Arianne’s exploration works continue to show the district-sized scale of the asset. This is a positive finding in pursuing the development of our target to obtain a mineral resource to support mining operations for fifty (50) years.”(1)
(1)The 50 years target is conceptual in nature, that there has been insufficient exploration to define a mineral resource to that size and that it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the target being delineated as a mineral resource. The 50 years target is based on 472 Mt in reserve and other resources on the project (released 24 October 2013) and the other potential targets (released 15 May 2014).
Paul Zone
The drilling program on the western extension of the Paul Zone, totalling 2 854 metres in 16 holes (PAU-14-154 to PAU-14-169), was designed to test the western extension on the Paul Zone and the aeromagnetic anomaly associated with this sector. A total of nine (9) sections spaced between 100 to 200 meters have been drilled on 1.1 km along the anomaly.
These are 1 020 samples (including QA/QC procedures) which were sent to ALS Chemex Inc. from Val d’Or to be analysed for major elements by the ME-XRF06 method. The table below shows the intersections obtained along the drill holes (true width are roughly 75 % of the intersection length) on the western extension of the Paul Zone, with all analytical results obtained. Overburden is around 3 vertical meters depth.
Drill Holes Intersections on western extension of Paul Zone
| Drill Hole | From (m) | To(m) | Length along the drill hole (m.) | P2O5 (%) |
| PAU-14-154 | 6.00 | 117.00 | 111.00 | 5.73 |
| including | 69.00 | 117.00 | 48.00 | 7.44 |
| and | 91.80 | 117.00 | 25.20 | 9.68 |
| and | 138.00 | 198.00 | 60.00 | 4.89 |
| including | 183.60 | 198.00 | 14.40 | 9.85 |
| PAU-14-155 | 102.00 | 115.00 | 13.00 | 6.39 |
| and | 154.00 | 173.40 | 19.40 | 6.90 |
| and | 202.80 | 216.00 | 13.20 | 5.75 |
| and | 263.20 | 288.30 | 25.10 | 6.88 |
| PAU-14-156 | 9.30 | 61.20 | 51.90 | 8.75 |
| PAU-14-157 | 4.00 | 142.30 | 138.30 | 6.67 |
| including | 49.40 | 142.30 | 92.90 | 8.03 |
| PAU-14-158 | 87.00 | 232.20 | 145.20 | 4.80 |
| including | 120.10 | 160.80 | 40.70 | 5.41 |
| including | 177.00 | 232.20 | 55.20 | 5.01 |
| PAU-14-159 | 66.00 | 138.00 | 72.00 | 4.18 |
| including | 66.00 | 90.00 | 24.00 | 4.50 |
| and | 128.00 | 138.00 | 10.00 | 6.40 |
| PAU-14-160 | 33.35 | 63.25 | 29.90 | 5.27 |
| including | 33.35 | 45.00 | 11.65 | 7.64 |
| PAU-14-161 | 6.00 | 98.60 | 92.60 | 9.57 |
| including | 36.00 | 98.60 | 62.60 | 11.28 |
| PAU-14-162 | 6.30 | 46.00 | 39.70 | 8.26 |
| PAU-14-163 | 30.00 | 134.00 | 104.00 | 5.14 |
| including | 102.70 | 134.00 | 31.30 | 9.19 |
| PAU-14-164 | 39.00 | 180.40 | 141.40 | 5.58 |
| including | 96.00 | 180.40 | 84.40 | 6.77 |
| including | 137.90 | 180.40 | 42.50 | 8.26 |
| PAU-14-165 | 42.00 | 132.60 | 90.60 | 5.47 |
| including | 64.00 | 93.00 | 29.00 | 6.06 |
| including | 115.40 | 132.60 | 17.20 | 6.13 |
| PAU-14-166 | 24.00 | 106.90 | 82.90 | 6.70 |
| including | 69.80 | 106.90 | 37.10 | 9.46 |
| PAU-14-167 | 4.20 | 81.00 | 76.80 | 6.30 |
| including | 46.50 | 81.00 | 34.50 | 7.80 |
| PAU-14-168 | 3.00 | 69.20 | 66.20 | 10.20 |
| PAU-14-169 | 300 | 101.80 | 98.80 | 7.10 |
| including | 34.80 | 93.00 | 58.20 | 8.36 |
Location of the potential target and zones. Black dotted contours represent sectors of existing mineral resources.
Coordinates and technical data of the drill holes are shown in the table below. Note that the collars are not still accurately surveyed.
Coordinates & Technical Data of 2014 Drill Holes on western extension of Paul Zone
TraMan Zone
The drilling program on TraMan Zone, totalling 4 165 metres in 18 holes (TRM-14-01 to TRM-14-18), was designed to test the aeromagnetic anomaly associated with this sector where surface grab samples gave significant results in P2O5. A total of seven (7) sections spaced between 200 to 400 meters have been drilled on 1.5 km along the anomaly. This sector is a continuity of the Traverse Zone (magnetic anomaly recognised over a 2 km length) where similar results were obtained by drilling (see press release of May 08, 2012).
These are 1 571 samples (including QA/QC procedures) which were sent to ALS Chemex Inc. from Val d’Or to be analysed for major elements by the ME-XRF06 method. The table below shows the intersections obtained along the holes drilled (true widths are roughly 75 % of the intersection lengths) on the TraMan Zone with all analytical results. Overburden is around 3 to 4 vertical meters depth.
Drill Holes Intersections on TraMan Zone
| Drill Hole | From (m) | To(m) | Length along the drill hole (m.) | P2O5 (%) |
| TRM-14-01 | 143.60 | 225.60 | 82.00 | 4.48 |
| including | 154.00 | 200.70 | 46.70 | 5.04 |
| TRM-14-02 | 6.00 | 40.10 | 34.10 | 5.05 |
| and | 153.00 | 172.40 | 19.40 | 5.64 |
| TRM-14-03 | 64.80 | 199.50 | 134.70 | 5.00 |
| TRM-14-04 | 64.00 | 104.00 | 40.00 | 5.00 |
| and | 124.70 | 167.3 | 42.60 | 5.04 |
| TRM-14-05 | 121.00 | 159.20 | 38.20 | 6.53 |
| and | 209.70 | 233.20 | 23.50 | 4.22 |
| TRM-14-06 | 29.00 | 98.90 | 69.90 | 7.26 |
| including | 29.00 | 76.70 | 47.70 | 8.45 |
| including | 65.50 | 76.70 | 11.20 | 11.60 |
| TRM-14-07 | 3.00 | 125.90 | 122.90 | 5.71 |
| TRM-14-08 | 3.00 | 85.80 | 82.80 | 6.00 |
| TRM-14-09 | 65.10 | 121.30 | 56.20 | 4.84 |
| including | 65.10 | 110.9 | 45.80 | 5.30 |
| and | 158.50 | 176.60 | 18.10 | 4.16 |
| TRM-14-10 | 39.00 | 115.00 | 76.00 | 5.72 |
| and | 150.40 | 187.50 | 37.10 | 4.71 |
| and | 219.00 | 235.50 | 16.50 | 5.78 |
| TRM-14-11 | 63.00 | 105.10 | 42.10 | 6.13 |
| and | 127.10 | 156.60 | 29.50 | 4.92 |
| and | 193.90 | 216.00 | 22.10 | 4.96 |
| TRM-14-12 | 3.60 | 37.20 | 33.60 | 4.61 |
| and | 114.50 | 153.10 | 38.60 | 4.55 |
| and | 181.50 | 195.00 | 13.50 | 4.93 |
| and | 208.20 | 221.70 | 13.50 | 3.81 |
| TRM-14-13 | 4.60 | 13.90 | 9.30 | 6.11 |
| and | 27.00 | 46.20 | 19.20 | 4.98 |
| and | 68.90 | 98.30 | 29.40 | 6.61 |
| and | 107.60 | 116.00 | 8.40 | 4.48 |
| and | 169.20 | 184.80 | 15.60 | 5.13 |
| and | 201.00 | 251.50 | 50.50 | 5.58 |
| TRM-14-14 | 34.70 | 59.30 | 24.60 | 5.48 |
| and | 73.50 | 93.30 | 19.80 | 4.04 |
| and | 101.90 | 109.30 | 7.40 | 5.25 |
| TRM-14-15 | 4.50 | 70.40 | 65.90 | 4.09 |
| including | 5.20 | 35.10 | 29.90 | 5.49 |
| TRM-14-16 | 17.00 | 101.20 | 84.20 | 4.18 |
| including | 17.00 | 49.20 | 32.20 | 5.18 |
| and | 177.00 | 197.00 | 20.00 | 4.28 |
| TRM-14-17 | 46.80 | 103.50 | 56.70 | 4.77 |
| and | 133.40 | 162.90 | 29.50 | 5.11 |
| and | 174.00 | 294.00 | 120.00 | 5.23 |
| TRM-14-18 | 3.00 | 55.50 | 52.50 | 5.54 |
| and | 130.20 | 155.70 | 25.50 | 4.49 |
“We will be performing the required modelling on the results from the Traman zone to determine the size of this additional potential. Combined with the mineralised potential of the Traverse Zone (see press release of May 08, 2012 and table below), that is located just beside TraMan (see figure attached), this sector becomes very attractive for the Lac à Paul Project.” stated Brian Kenny.
Coordinates and technical data of the drill holes are shown in the table below. Note that the collars are not still accurately surveyed.
Coordinates & Technical Data of Drill Holes on TraMan Zone
Note that the interpretation of all results and drill sections of this drilling campaign will be done by Arianne and will assess the estimation of resource in these two sectors as soon as possible.
Magnetic geophysical survey showing magnetic anomalies associated to Traverse and TraMan Zones.
Traverse Zone
Drill Holes Intersections on Traverse Zone (2011)
| Drill Hole | From (m) | To(m) | Length along the drill hole (m.) | P2O5 (%) |
| TRA-11-01 | 3.10 | 94.90 | 91.80 | 6.61 |
| TRA-11-02 | 66.90 | 107.70 | 40.80 | 6.72 |
| TRA-11-03 | 3.40 | 135.00 | 131.60 | 4.90 |
| including | 3.40 | 45.00 | 41.60 | 5.03 |
| and | 49.85 | 72.80 | 22.95 | 5.51 |
| and | 87.00 | 131.00 | 44.00 | 5.57 |
| TRA-11-04 | 2.50 | 46.40 | 43.90 | 5.49 |
| and | 100.10 | 132.00 | 31.90 | 4.87 |
| TRA-11-05 | 3.20 | 131.3 | 128.10 | 5.12 |
| including | 3.20 | 67.10 | 63.90 | 6.66 |
| and | 90.30 | 131.30 | 41.00 | 5.46 |
| TRA-11-06 | 3.80 | 177.00 | 173.20 | 6.39 |
Coordinates & Technical Data of Drill Holes on Traverse Zone
Mr. Daniel Boulianne, P.Geo., Qualified Person as per NI 43-101, has approved this press release.
About Arianne Phosphate
Arianne Phosphate (“Arianne Phosphate Inc.”) (www.arianne-inc.com) is developing the Lac à Paul phosphate deposits located approximately 200 km north of the Saguenay/Lac St. Jean area of Quebec, Canada. These deposits will produce a high quality igneous apatite concentrate grading 38.6% P2O5 (released 24 October 2013) with little or no contaminants. The Company has 87.1 million shares outstanding.
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