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The airborne LiDAR survey contractor,
About LiDAR
LiDAR,which stands for Light Detection and Ranging,is an important tool that will allow Southern Empire’s geologists and engineers to map and assess both natural and manmade features at our
LiDARuses pulsed, laser-generatedinfraredlight beams topreciselymeasuredistances and generate three-dimensional data.In combination with the new RGB photo data, Southern Empire will be able to produce very detailed digital elevation models and better maps for:
- use in structural geology studies for exploration purposes
- accurate volumetric calculations of existing open pits, waste rock dumps and heap leach pads
- civil engineering for placement and design of future infrastructure and processing facilities
- identification of historical mineral exploration sites
- archaeological studies
- other physical and biological studies allowing for the sustainable management of the Oro Cruz property
Technical Aspects of the
For the Oro Cruz property airborne LiDAR survey, Eagle Mapping completed 14 flight lines with 60% overlap equalling 159 kilometres (km; ~99 miles) of flight lines using a
This system, considered by many to be the most advanced LiDAR system in the world, was mounted on a Somaq GSM 4000 gyro-stabilized leveling mount and equipped with a seamlessly integrated high performance Applanix POS AV610 IMU/GNSS unit and a 150-megapixel RGB camera in the primary camera bay providing photos at an average of 12cm pixel resolution. 316 high-resolution photos were captured for the creation of orthophotos covering the
At Oro Cruz, Eagle Mapping’s VQ-1560 II system captured high-resolution (>10 pulses/m2) LiDAR data at 60% overlap providing increased performance and high productivity based on a laser pulse repetition rate of up to 4 MHz, resulting in more than 2.66 million measurements per second on the ground.
Ground control targets established by
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The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been prepared, reviewed and approved by
About
Southern Empire is focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of gold deposits in
In the Cargo Muchacho mountains of
At Oro Cruz,extensivehistoricaldrilling and large-scale open-pit and underground miningof the American Girl,Padre y Madre, Queen and Cross oxide gold deposits by the American Girl Mining Joint Venture (AGMJV; ultimately owned 53 per cent by
Southern Empire is well financed, having completed two oversubscribed, non-brokered private placement financings during 2020; see Southern Empire's news releases dated
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For further information on Southern Empire please visit bothwww.smp.goldandSEDARor contact:
Cautionary Notice on Forward-Looking Information
Information provided in this news release may contain forward-looking information or forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions as of the date of this news release. Such information or statements reflect management’s current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations and are not guarantees of future performance. Southern Empire cautions that all forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond its respective control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to Southern Empire limited operating history, the need to comply with environmental and governmental regulations, results of exploration programs on its projects and those risks and uncertainties identified in its annual and interim financial statements and management discussion and analysis. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, Southern Empire undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.
Cautionary Notice Regarding Historical Resource Estimate
The historical resource estimate outlined above is disclosed in a technical report dated
Work Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Timing of Southern Empire's exploration programs will be contingent on governmental regulations regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and also the availability of exploration-related personnel, drill contractors, equipment, lodging, et cetera. Southern Empire will adhere to COVID-19 directives regarding safe working practices putting worker, community and national safety first and will proceed with exploration and development work programs only if potential COVID-19 risks can be effectively managed.
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