Metalsource Mining Commences Geophysical Survey Program at North Carolina Projects

Core Insights - Metalsource Mining has initiated a geophysical survey program at its Silver Hill Mine and Byrd-Pilot project areas in North Carolina, aiming to enhance exploration efforts in this historic mining district [1][5]. Survey Program Details - The company has contracted Durango Geophysical Operations, LLC to conduct a reconnaissance Magnetotelluric (MT) survey, with plans for follow-up Induced Polarization (IP) surveys based on initial findings [2][4]. - The MT survey aims to identify subsurface geological structures and potential mineralization zones, with field operations overseen by John Reynolds and data interpretation by Karen R. Christopherson [4]. Silver Hill Project - The Silver Hill Project spans 1,128 acres in Davidson County and is underlain by Neoproterozoic and Cambrian age rocks, suggested to be an extension of the Avalon Terrane [5]. - Historical data indicates mineralization extends to 550 meters from the surface, with recent surface sampling yielding results of 444 g/t Ag, 17.7 g/t Au, 8.61% Pb, and 0.507% Zn [5]. Byrd-Pilot Mountain Project - The Byrd-Pilot Mountain Project is located in central North Carolina and has shown potential for a porphyry gold-copper system, with previous work indicating broad gold mineralization [6][8]. - Geological modeling suggests an east-west trend to the identified mineralization, with oxidation noted down to a depth of 30 meters [8]. Survey Specifications - The survey will consist of approximately 40 MT stations across both project areas, with a field acquisition program lasting about 20 days, expected to conclude in early December 2025 [7]. - State-of-the-art technology will be employed, including Phoenix Geophysics MT receivers and transmitters, utilizing Remote Reference noise reduction techniques for high-quality data collection [7].