Core Viewpoint - Emerita Resources Corp. reports ongoing drilling results from the El Cura deposit, part of the Iberian Belt West project, which includes three Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide deposits currently undergoing Prefeasibility Studies [1][13]. Drilling Results - Recent drilling at El Cura has shown significant mineralization, with true widths ranging from 84% to 98% of intercept widths, except for hole EC089, which had a true width of 64% [4]. - Drill hole EC094 reported 9.2 meters grading 1.4% copper, 0.4% lead, 1.3% zinc, 0.41 g/t gold, and 21.48 g/t silver [5][10]. - Drill hole EC089 showed 2.8 meters grading 0.6% copper, 0.5% lead, 1.6% zinc, 1.71 g/t gold, and 30.95 g/t silver [5][10]. - Drill hole EC093 returned 5.6 meters grading 1.2% copper, 0.6% lead, 1.3% zinc, 0.82 g/t gold, and 28.00 g/t silver, marking the thickest intercept in the vicinity [11]. - Drill hole EC090 completed the definition of the upper edge of the deposit, with 3.0 meters grading 0.3% copper, 0.7% lead, 2.2% zinc, 0.36 g/t gold, and 24.00 g/t silver [12]. Project Development - The drilling program has expanded the database significantly, with 91 holes prepared for the NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate, compared to 39 holes in the 2025 maiden estimate [13]. - The company is focused on converting Inferred resources to Measured and Indicated categories for inclusion in the ongoing Prefeasibility Study [13]. Company Overview - Emerita Resources Corp. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in Europe, primarily focusing on Spain [21].
Emerita Intersects 9.2m Grading 1.4% Copper, 0.4% Lead, 1.3% Zinc, 0.41 g/t Gold and 21.48 g/t Silver at El Cura
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