Nov 22 2010
Tinka Resources Limited (TSXV - TK; Frankfurt - TLD; Pinksheets -TKRFF) Andrew Carter, President, reports that at the Company´s Tibillos copper porphyry property, located in the coastal batholith 65 km east of Ica, Peru, a preliminary mapping survey has been completed.
The objective of this initial mapping survey was to determine, where possible, the geometry and zoning features of the porphyry target. Thus far, a typical zonation from propylitic to pyritic and phyllic zones has been identified on the western side of the target zone, but faulting has complicated the eastern side, down-dropping propylitic and pyritic altered volcanic and sedimentary roof pendant rocks next to the highly altered porphyry. A target zone of potentially economic mineralization at least 800 m east-west by 700 m north-south has been interpreted so far.
An induced polarization (IP) geophysical survey, which will incorporate approximately 18 line-kilometres of grid, has commenced and should be completed by the end of November. The drill permitting process, for an initial drill program, has already begun with a targeted drill start date for early 2011.
Mr. Carter said: "We are pleased that these important steps are underway as it will allow the Company to advance the project as quickly as possible."
The Company's Qualified Person, John Nebocat (P.Eng), has reviewed and approved the contents of this press release.
Source: Tinka Resources Limited