Arizona Mining Continues to Expand Taylor Deeps


VANCOUVER - Arizona Mining Inc. reported the results of exploration holes from the current drill program focused on expansion of the Taylor Sulfide Zone ("TS"), Taylor Deeps Zone ("TDS") and definition of the Trench Vein System ("TVS") located on its 100%-owned Hermosa Project in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. The drill holes highlighted are successful step out exploration holes indicating the potential for resource growth beyond the grade shells used in the Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA").

"This latest round of drill results is encouraging on several fronts as we continue to significantly expand the Taylor Sulfide and Taylor Deeps Zones and we are still encountering very positive intercepts from the Trench Vein System. It is clear from these and other recent results that the ultimate size and grade potential of this deposit has yet to be determined," said Chief Operating Officer Don Taylor. "In addition, it is now evident that the high grade, updip extension of the Taylor Deeps Zone to the east is continuous and could provide more valuable initial mine feed."

HDS-450 is a vertical hole located on the northeast corner of the Hardshell claim block near previously released holes HDS-446 and HDS-447 and approximately 1,200 feet east of the PEA resource. The drill hole targeted the up-dip portion of the Taylor Deeps Zone where it encountered 45.5 feet of 23.8% combined zinc-lead mineralization containing 4.8 ounces per ton ("opt") silver. Additionally, the drill hole intersected weaker but significant mineralization in the Taylor Sulfide Zone that will extend that mineralization an additional 1,000 feet from the resource outline used in the April 2017 PEA. The robust sulfide intercepts in the Taylor Deeps Zone continue to strengthen the zone in a relatively shallow portion of the deposit. Notable assays include: 45.5 feet assaying 12.0% zinc; 11.8% lead; and 4.8 opt silver (TDS).

HDS-452 is a vertical hole located approximately 360 feet east of the PEA resource outline in the northwest portion of the Hardshell claim block. The drill hole targeted the Taylor Deeps Zone between the resource outline and previously released hole HDS-435 and intersected four mineralized horizons in the Taylor Sulfide Zone plus a very significant mineralized interval in the Taylor Deeps Zone. The mineralization in HDS-452 will extend both the Taylor Sulfide and Taylor Deeps Zones beyond the PEA resource to the east. Significant assays from HDS-452 include: 105 feet assaying 1.7% zinc; 1.5% lead; and 1.2 opt silver (TS)
- Including 17 feet assaying 4.7% zinc; 4.7% lead; and 3.8 opt silver; 37 feet assaying 15.2% zinc; 11.3% lead; and 10.2 opt silver (TDS).

HDS-453 is a vertical hole located approximately 300 feet west of the PEA resource outline in the central portion of the Trench claim block. The drill hole targeted the Taylor Deeps Zone between the resource outline and previously released hole HDS-436. The drill hole intersected four veins in the volcanics and a very significant mineralized interval in the Taylor Deeps Zone. Most notable of the results from HDS-453 are: 70 feet assaying 7.2% zinc; 19.2% lead; and 6.4 opt silver (TDS) - Including 27 feet assaying 8.3% zinc; 29.8% lead; and 9.5 opt silver.

HDS-343 is a vertical hole located approximately 2,000 feet west of the PEA resource outline on the far western extent of the Trench Claim block. The drill hole encountered both the Taylor Sulfide and Taylor Deeps Zones and extends the mineralization an additional 300 feet beyond that intersected in HDS-436. In addition to zinc-lead-silver mineralization, HDS-343 intercepted 24 feet of 3.1% copper and 2.6 opt silver near the bottom of the drill hole hosted in a mix of carbonate and volcanic rocks. Most notable among the mineralized horizons are: 76 feet assaying 1.1% zinc; 2.0% lead; and 2.5 opt silver (TDS) - Including a 9 foot zone which assayed 6.2% zinc; 10.0% lead; and 15.6 opt silver; 24 feet assaying 3.1% copper and 2.6 opt silver (CRD).

HDS-441 is an angle hole targeting the full width of the Trench Vein System. The drill hole intersected eight individual veins within the vein system, the most significant of which was: 89 feet (not true thickness) assaying 4.3% zinc; 5.5% lead; and 3.7 opt silver (TVS) - Including 35 feet assaying 9.5% zinc; 11.8% lead; and 6.2 opt silver.