WCB Resources Ltd. Identifies Highly Significant Soil Anomalies at Its Misima Gold Copper Project in Papua New Guinea

WCB Resources Ltd (TSX VENTURE:WCB) - 

Summary



--  Two significant areas of high order soil anomalism identified 
--  The large copper, central molybdenum and peripheral gold anomaly
    corresponds to Target Area 1 as defined by rock chip sample results 
--  An additional gold, lead, zinc, silver anomaly is now recognised to the
    north  
--  The surface area (size) and tenor of these anomalies is potentially
    significant in this tropical environment



WCB Resources Ltd ("WCB" or the "Company") entered into an exploration Farm-In
Agreement with Pan Pacific Copper ("PPC") covering EL1747 located on Misima
Island, Papua New Guinea in late 2011. EL1747 is held by PPC's wholly owned
subsidiary Gallipoli Exploration (PNG) Ltd ("Gallipoli"). A systematic
exploration program incorporating soil and rock chip sampling is currently being
conducted on EL1747 with the aim of ranking and prioritising all anomalies in
preparation for potential drill testing.


A total of 2487 auger ridge and spur soil samples have been collected to date
covering the region surrounding the historic SML1 (now surrendered - see news
release dated June 11, 2012). Results for 1299 samples have been received,
validated and are reported herein. These samples are located on the eastern
portion of the island covering the area where previously reported anomalous rock
chip samples were highlighted (Target Area 1 - see news release dated June 4,
2012).


Results from these soil samples returned individual highs for copper of 3130
ppm, gold of 5.62 g/t, silver of 11.1 g/t, Mo of 70 ppm, zinc of 6510 ppm and
lead of 6110 ppm. Analysis of this data highlights two (2) spatially separate
anomalies described below.


Soil Anomaly 1 - Target Area 1

A large copper soil anomaly covering an estimated surface area of 1.46 km2
(1,460,000m2) is observed at 200 ppm copper. Internal to this, there are:




--  Coherent zones of greater than 500 ppm copper with several areas in
    excess of 1000 ppm copper. The peak value reported is 0.31% Cu. 
--  Internal and central to this copper anomaly is a molybdenum anomaly
    defined by 3 -10 ppm Mo with peak values up to 70 ppm Mo. 
--  A significant gold anomaly is also observed over the central and western
    components of the copper anomaly defined by 100 ppb gold (0.10 g/t gold)
    with peak values up to 5.62 g/t gold. 
--  Highly anomalous silver is also reported from this area, with a peak
    value 10.6 g/t. 
--  Zinc and lead anomalism is observed on the western side. 
--  Peripheral arsenic is also observed on the eastern margin. 
--  This anomaly is open to the south west in the area that was previously
    within the SML1.



Importantly this anomaly is located where WCB previously reported rock chip
sample results with highly anomalous copper, gold and silver (see news release
dated June 4, 2012).


Soil Anomaly 2 - Target Area 3

Located to the northwest of Anomaly 1, this anomaly is defined by an elliptical
area covering an estimated surface area of 1.26 km2 (1,260,000m2) within which
there are:




--  A well defined semi coherent 50 ppb gold anomaly with well defined zones
    of 100ppb gold to 2660 ppb gold (2.66 g/t). 
--  A semi coincident silver anomaly in excess of 1.0 g/t silver, peak value
    11.1 g/t. 
--  A strongly coincident lead and zinc anomaly 
--  A weak molybdenum anomaly up to 10 ppm



This anomaly was not previously recognised and represents a new target area.

Cameron Switzer, President and CEO said "These impressive values have rewarded
our systematic exploration strategy and have clearly defined the most
prospective regions for WCB to focus further attention. We now have three (3)
high order anomalies defined by a combination of either rock chip grab samples
and/or auger soil data. Target Area 1 (defined by soil and rock) is particularly
exciting due to the shear size and tenor of copper and gold anomalism. We
interpret this to represent a classic island arc porphyry target. Target Area 2
- Quartz Mountain, is only defined by early stage rock data with the soil
results available shortly. Target Area 3 (defined by rock and soil) was
previously unknown and already shows indications of similar geochemical
character to the previously mined Umana Lode on the island. We will continue
with our current program to include the area located within the recently
surrendered historic mining lease. Our ambition is to rapidly understand our
hydrothermal systems and then drill test them to the appropriate depths. Now
that we have full access to the historic mine area, we will accelerate our
exploration efforts and anticipate a steady release of results." 


It is anticipated that data pertaining to the remaining soil samples covering
the western area including the Target Area 2 - Quartz Mountain area will be
available shortly.


Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Exploration at the Misima Project is supervised by Cameron Switzer, President
and CEO, who is the Qualified Person under NI 43-101. All technical information
for the Company's projects is obtained and reported under a quality assurance
and quality control (QA/QC) program which includes the usage of Standard
Operating Procedures, the insertion of Certified Geochemical Standards, Blanks
and Field Duplicates. Rock chip and soil auger samples are collected under the
supervision of company geologists in accordance with standard industry practice.
Samples are dispatched via commercial transport to an accredited laboratory in
Brisbane, Australia for analysis. Results are routinely examined by a suitably
qualified geologist to ensure laboratory performance meets required standards.


Sample locations are recorded by GPS devices in GDA94 Z56. Each site is
photographed for reference and validation.


Rock chip grab samples by nature are only indications of metal tenor and in no
way represent the average grade of a deposit.


Soil auger samples are collected using a 100mm diameter hand auger to depths of
refusal up to 3.0m below surface.


Soil samples were assayed for 35 elements by ALS Minerals Brisbane using method
ME-ICP41 and for gold by method Au-TL43. ME-ICP41 is a partial digestion using
aqua regia and ICP-AES. Au-TL43 is used to detect trace levels of gold between
0.001 and 1.0 g/t gold. The method uses aqua regia extraction of a nominal 25g
sample weight with ICP-MS finish. Samples containing greater than 1.0 g/t gold
are reassayed for gold by method Au-OG43 which comprises an aqua regia
extraction of a nominal 25g sample weight with an ICP-MS finish with an
analytical range from 0.01 to 100 g/t gold.


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 EL1747. 


From a geological and mineral deposits perspective, EL1747 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 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
EL1747, 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, 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

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