American Pacific Mining Receives Drill Permit Approval for the Madison Copper-Gold Project and Prepares to Test High-Priority Porphyry and Skarn Targets

Core Insights - American Pacific Mining Corp. has received a drill permit for the Madison Copper-Gold Project, allowing the company to commence drilling on high-priority targets in the Idaho-Montana Porphyry Belt [2][3] Drilling Program Details - The company has fully permitted 7 drill pads, with an additional 12 pads pending approval, aiming for a total of up to 30 holes, including two deep 900-meter tests of porphyry targets [3] - The drilling program is designed to efficiently manage surface disturbance and create flexibility for a robust district-scale drill campaign [3] Targeted Exploration Areas - The drilling will focus on porphyry potential at depth, high-grade copper-gold skarn targets, and structural extensions to expand known mineralization zones [6] - Several untested geophysical and geochemical anomalies will be evaluated, including a newly identified mafic intrusion with samples showing up to 38.5 grams per tonne gold and 33 grams per tonne silver [6] Historical Context and Production - The Madison Project previously produced 2.7 million pounds of copper at grades ranging from 20-35% copper, with significant gold grades reported in past drilling [11] - Recent drilling at nearby mines has shown substantial evidence of a structural link to the Madison Project, indicating a broader mineralizing system [11] Company Overview - American Pacific Mining Corp. focuses on precious and base metals exploration in the Western United States, with flagship assets including the Palmer Project in Alaska and the Madison Project in Montana [13] - The company aims to grow through drilling and acquisitions, and has been recognized for its achievements in the mining sector [13]