Argyle Resources Completes Lac Comporté Silica Project 2,287 Metres Drilling Campaign
TMX Newsfile·2026-01-08 11:00

Core Viewpoint - Argyle Resources Corp. has successfully completed its diamond-drilling campaign at the Lac Comporté Silica Project, with promising preliminary results expected to enhance shareholder value in Quebec's Bas-Saint-Laurent region [1][4]. Drilling Campaign Details - The 2025 drilling program was conducted over 23 days in December, achieving an average of 104 meters per day despite adverse winter conditions, totaling 2,287 meters drilled [2]. - The campaign focused on two high-priority quartzitic units identified during the summer field program, which exhibit surface grades of up to 98% SiO₂ [2][3]. - Preliminary visual inspections of the core samples indicate significant quartzitic intervals, although these estimates will require laboratory verification [3]. Company Overview - Argyle Resources Corp. is a junior mineral exploration company engaged in acquiring, exploring, and evaluating natural resource properties in North America, including silica projects in Quebec [10]. - The company holds an option to acquire up to 100% of the Frenchvale Graphite Property in Nova Scotia and owns 100% interest in several quartzite silica projects [10]. - Argyle is collaborating with the National Institute of Scientific Research (INRS) to conduct exploration programs on its silica projects [10].