Core Viewpoint - Valkea Resources has initiated its fall exploration program at the Paana Project in northern Finland, focusing on gold mineralization and has appointed Jens Rönnqvist as Exploration Manager to enhance its technical capabilities [1][3][8]. Exploration Program - The fully funded fall 2025 exploration program aims to systematically evaluate the Aarnivalkea West target and develop new high-priority target areas across the Paana Project [3]. - The Aarnivalkea West target is located approximately 24 km northwest of Agnico Eagle's Kittilä mine and 65 km northwest of Rupert Resource's Ikkari deposit, underlain by highly prospective rocks of the Central Lapland Greenstone belt [3][4]. - The target is considered prospective for both Kittila-style high-grade mineralization and Ikkari-style disseminated mineralization, with a broad and open 1.3 km long target area [3]. Drilling Activities - Diamond drilling will focus on the Koivu Zone at the Aarnivalkea West target, with plans for up to 2,000 meters of drilling in a series of step-out holes [4][5]. - Previous drill results include significant intersections such as 55.48 meters of 1.63 g/t gold and 36.45 meters of 1.50 g/t gold, indicating the potential for further mineralization [5][6]. - A project-wide base of till (BoT) drill program is scheduled to begin, aimed at evaluating high-priority gold anomalies and refining new drill targets [7]. Appointment of Exploration Manager - Jens Rönnqvist has been appointed as Exploration Manager for Finland, bringing over 20 years of experience in mineral exploration in the Nordics [8][9]. - Rönnqvist's background includes extensive work with major mining companies and a strong network within the Nordic mining industry, which will support Valkea's exploration efforts [10].
Valkea Resources Commences Fall Exploration Program at the Paana Project and Appoints Exploration Manager in Finland