Bold Ventures Discovers New Style of Mineralization on Its Wilcorp Property
Newsfile·2025-10-06 12:00

Core Insights - Bold Ventures Inc. has discovered a new style of mineralization on its Wilcorp Property in Ontario, featuring significant Au-Ag-Cu mineralization from sulphide-quartz stringers in highly carbonatized rock [1][6] - A grab sample returned notable results of 4.3 g/t Au, 277 g/t Ag (8.9 oz/t), and 1.8% Cu, along with 0.16% Zn [1][4] - The discovery follows up on previous sampling efforts, with a 2024 sample returning 333 ppb Au, 13.8 g/t Ag, and other trace elements [2] Geological Context - The mineralization is located on the north side of an ENE-trending lineament, which is subparallel to the Quetico Fault Zone (QFZ) [3][6] - A 2012 Induced Polarization survey identified strong chargeability anomalies within the lineament over a distance of approximately 1.5 km [6] - The closest mafic to ultramafic intrusions, which host Fe, Cu, and Co mineralization, are located about 300 meters south of the Wilcorp Property [7] Project Overview - The Wilcorp Project consists of 18 staked claims and 4 patented claims covering 264 hectares, previously known for orogenic gold mineralization [8] - Historical sampling in the vicinity of the Eagle Prospect returned 16 g/t Au [8] - Ongoing activities at the Burchell Project include washing and channel sampling, with initial samples submitted for analysis [10] Quality Assurance - Rock samples were collected and analyzed following strict QAQC protocols, with samples sent to an ISO-accredited laboratory for testing [11]