Auriginal Commences 5,200 Metre Drill Program on Its Roger Project

Core Viewpoint - Auriginal Mining Corp. has initiated diamond drilling on the Roger property to explore extensions of historical copper-gold mineralization and to validate a new volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) mineralization model [2][3]. Drill Program Rationale - The Roger deposit has been reinterpreted to suggest that the historical gold-copper deposit may be situated beneath a gold-rich VMS system, based on new geological assessments [3]. - A continuous sulphide-bearing marker horizon has been identified over at least 1.5 km, indicating strong geological similarities to Agnico Eagle's LaRonde 20N deposit, suggesting potential for a high-grade base-metal deposit at depth [4]. Roger Project Drill Program - The diamond drill program aims to intersect the gold-rich VMS horizon and test geophysical anomalies, with the goal of discovering new VMS deposits south of the historical copper-gold system [5]. - The program includes a minimum of 5,200 meters of drilling, targeting conductive plates at a depth of 500 meters across a 1.5 km strike [7][8]. 3D Resource Model Indicated Strong Potential for Expansion - A preliminary 3D resource model has been developed to validate historical drill data and identify additional targets, enhancing the value proposition of the Roger project [6]. Historical Context and Future Prospects - Historical drilling has indicated significant mineralization thickening, believed to be associated with a volcanic dome structure, supporting the VMS model for the property [9]. - There are indications that the porphyry mineralization remains open towards the northeast and at depth, with strong electromagnetic signals suggesting massive base-metal sulphide mineralization in that direction [10]. Company Overview - Auriginal Mining Corp. is focused on copper and gold exploration in Quebec, with a diversified portfolio that includes the flagship Roger Project, which has strong potential for hosting VMS deposits [11].