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Power Metallic Provides an Update on Summer 2025 Exploration Programs at Nisk Project
Prnewswire·2025-07-10 07:00

Core Insights - The company is actively advancing its summer to fall drilling campaign, with significant upgrades to its logging and core cutting facilities completed to enhance exploration efficiency [1][2] - A total of four drill rigs are operational, targeting various zones with a planned drilling meter range of 10,000-12,500 meters at Lion, 5,000-6,250 meters at Tiger, and 5,000-6,250 meters at Nisk Main, Nisk West, and Nisk East [9][10] - The company is expanding its land package by over 300% through the acquisition of 167 km² from Li-FT Power, which is expected to close soon [13][18] Exploration and Drilling Activities - The drilling program includes borehole EM surveys to identify off-hole anomalies, with successful mineralization discoveries reported [3][7] - An airborne EM/magnetic survey is underway to define EM conductors over prospective geology, with approximately one-third completed [4] - A LiDAR survey is being conducted to provide detailed topography, which will aid in identifying outcrop areas for mapping crews [5] Mineralization and Resource Development - The company is focused on developing mineralization along the Nisk-Lion-Tiger trend, with ongoing drilling expected to accelerate discovery and expansion [7] - At the Lion zone, two fly rigs are operational to extend and infill the known deposit, with five holes completed and assays pending [8] - Drilling at the Nisk deposit is targeting potential mineralization between Nisk and Lion, with three holes completed and assays pending [12] Future Plans and Permitting - The company is in the process of acquiring drill permits for the newly acquired lands and extending the Lion-Nisk target area, with expectations for permitting during the current drill campaign [14] - Once the AEM and LiDAR surveys are completed, drill targets will be developed in the new areas [15]