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Formation Metals Commences Fully Funded 10,000 Metre Drill Program at the Advanced N2 Gold Project
Accessnewswire· 2025-09-25 06:00
Highlights: Formation has commenced a fully funded 10,000 metre multi-phase drill program at its flagship N2 Gold Project near Matagami, Quebec, host to a global historic resource of ~870,000 ounces comprised of 18 Mt grading 1.5 g/t Au (~809,000 oz Au) across four zones (A, East, RJ-East, and Central)2,3 and 243 Kt grading 7.82 g/t Au (~61,000 oz Au) across the RJ zone2,4. Phase 1 will target the "A" zone, a shallow, highly continuous, low-variability historic gold deposit with ~522,900 ounces of which onl ...
Duketon Mining signs option agreement to acquire Boodanoo Gold Project
Yahoo Finance· 2025-09-24 09:24
Duketon Mining (DKM) has signed an option agreement with Western Yilgarn to acquire the Boodanoo Gold Project, located 80km south-south-east of Mount Magnet, Western Australia (WA). The deal provides DKM with the right to purchase 100% of the project, known as E 59/2881, for a non-refundable payment of A$7,500 ($4,949), within a 12-month exclusive option period. The company may exercise its option within this period by issuing 500,000 fully paid ordinary shares to Western Yilgarn. During the exclusive o ...
Opawica Exploration Inc Announces Company Update on the Bazooka Property
Thenewswire· 2025-09-16 11:30
VANCOUVER, B.C. – TheNewswire – September 16th, 2025 - Opawica Explorations Inc. (TSXV: OPW) (OTC: OPWEF) (FRA: OE5) (the “Company” or “Opawica”) is pleased to announce a company update on the Bazooka Property The Cadillac-Larder Lake Fault is a significant fault system controlling gold deposits in the southern Abitibi greenstone belt, spanning 250 km from Matachewan in Piché/Larder Lake group and younger metasedimentary rocks of the Hearst, Timiskaming, and Cadillac sedimentary assemblages. The 100-per-ce ...
Eminent Mobilizes for Pivotal Drill Phase at HSRP
Prnewswire· 2025-09-04 11:35
Core Insights - The maiden drill program at HSRP confirmed gold mineralization with grades up to 8 g/t Au, supporting the exploration model in a previously untested area within the Hot Springs Range [1][2] - The project is strategically located across a basin from the Getchell Trend, a significant gold-producing district, indicating potential for further discoveries [1][3] - The next drilling phase aims to identify the most prospective zones using gravity data, facilitating district-scale exploration at HSRP [1][3] Company Overview - Eminent Gold holds a portfolio of high-conviction gold projects in Nevada, including HSRP, Celts, and Gilbert South, with HSRP featuring three high-priority areas: Otis, Eden, and Sitka [3] - The geological traits of these targets are comparable to established deposits like Turquoise Ridge and Twin Creeks, suggesting significant discovery potential [3] - The company is focused on creating shareholder value through exploration and discovery of world-class gold deposits in the Great Basin [5]
Adamera Identifies Second Prospect on the South Hedley Gold Property, British Columbia
Thenewswire· 2025-09-04 11:30
Core Viewpoint - Adamera Minerals Corp. has identified a new gold prospect, the Glix Prospect, on its 100% owned South Hedley Gold Property in British Columbia, which shows promising gold values and is located near previously identified prospects [1][2]. Group 1: Prospect Identification - The Glix Prospect is situated over 10 km from the Max Prospect and has shown significant gold values in soil samples ranging from 80 ppb to 684 ppb [1][2]. - Initial reconnaissance soil sampling returned weakly anomalous fire assay values of 25 to 45 ppb gold, with follow-up sampling yielding a notable 419 ppb gold sample [2][5]. - The prospect remains open for further exploration, with more than half of the follow-up samples returning anomalous gold values [2][5]. Group 2: Geological Context - The prospect is characterized by scapolite-altered clastic and impure calcareous rocks, believed to be equivalent to the Late Triassic Hedley Formation, which hosts nearby Nickel Plate and Mascot mines [3]. - Sulphide mineralization, including pyrrhotite-arsenopyrite, was discovered within 300 meters of the gold-bearing soil samples [3]. Group 3: Historical Context and Exploration Potential - The South Hedley Property is located less than 10 km from Barrick Gold Corp's Nickel Plate Mine, which historically produced approximately 2.5 million ounces of gold [6]. - The CEO of Adamera Minerals expressed surprise at the limited exploration conducted in the area over the past decades, indicating significant potential for further discoveries [4]. Group 4: Analytical Methodology - Soil samples were analyzed using the DetectORETM method, which allows for rapid gold analysis at ppb levels, ensuring rigorous quality control [7]. - The method involves inserting a standard rock sample every 30 to 45 samples to maintain accuracy, with the pXRF capable of analyzing up to 180 samples per run [7].
Gold Mining ETF (GOEX) Hits a New 52-Week High
ZACKS· 2025-09-03 10:01
Group 1 - The Global X Gold Explorers ETF (GOEX) has reached a 52-week high and has increased by 99.8% from its 52-week low of $28.79 per share [1] - The underlying index for GOEX, the Solactive Global Gold Explorers & Developers Total Return Index, measures the performance of global companies involved in gold exploration and is liquidity-tested and market capitalization-weighted [1] - GOEX charges an annual fee of 65 basis points [1] Group 2 - Gold mining ETFs are experiencing high performance due to increased safe-haven demand for gold, central bank purchases, and a weaker dollar [2] - GOEX has a positive weighted alpha of 108.60, indicating strong momentum and potential for continued outperformance in the coming months [3]
Globex Consolidates 100% Ownership of Blackcliff Gold Zone
Globenewswire· 2025-09-02 13:01
Core Viewpoint - Globex Mining Enterprises Inc. has acquired a 100% interest in the Blackcliff Gold Mine Property by purchasing a 50% stake from Altai Resources Inc. for $142,000, enhancing its portfolio in a strategically significant area of Quebec [1][2]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - The Blackcliff Gold Mine Property consists of six claims totaling 127.6 hectares located in Malartic Township, Quebec [1]. - The property is adjacent to the former Camflo Gold Mine, which had a reported resource of 8,862,240 tonnes grading 5.78 g/t Au, and is approximately 6 kilometers northeast of Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.'s Canadian Malartic Mine [2]. Group 2: Historical Exploration - The Blackcliff Gold Deposit was discovered in 1944, with various shallow drilling campaigns conducted since then, including the establishment of a shaft and drifts in 1947 [3]. - In 1987-88, Essor Exploration conducted a 12-hole, 3,050-meter diamond drill program, which improved the understanding of mineralization and resource evaluation on three of the 14 known veins [4]. Group 3: Resource Estimates - Historical resource estimates indicated probable and possible resources across three veins, with grades ranging from 2.42 g/t Au to 34.29 g/t Au [5][6]. - A subsequent estimate in 1989 reinterpreted the vein structures and calculated a total probable resource of 135,406 tonnes grading 6.89 g/t Au and a possible resource of 120,566 tonnes grading 6.50 g/t Au [7]. Group 4: Exploration Potential - The geological structure of the Blackcliff property shows potential for further exploration, particularly below 300 meters, where previous drilling has been limited [9]. - Globex plans to evaluate the property in light of current strong gold prices and develop an exploration plan to assess the size potential of the Blackcliff gold zone [9].
Dryden Gold Strengthens Its Technical Team with Two New Strategic Advisors
Newsfile· 2025-08-28 10:00
Core Viewpoint - Dryden Gold Corp. has enhanced its technical team by appointing two strategic advisors, Dr. Ben Frieman and Gary Baschuk, to its board of directors, aiming to improve exploration strategies and support continued success in the Dryden Gold District [1][2][3]. Group 1: New Appointments - Dr. Ben Frieman brings expertise in structural interpretation, tectonics, and economic geology, with a focus on the Dryden Gold property, which will aid in targeting strategies for exploration [2]. - Gary Baschuk has nearly 40 years of experience in the mining industry, including significant roles in capital markets and with Barrick Gold, which will contribute to the company's analytical capabilities [3]. Group 2: Stock Options - The Board of Directors has granted 200,000 stock options each to Dr. Frieman and Mr. Baschuk, exercisable at $0.25 per share for 10 years, vesting 25% every six months over two years [4]. - An additional 300,000 stock options have been granted to employees under the same terms [4]. Group 3: Company Overview - Dryden Gold Corp. is focused on discovering high-grade gold mineralization and controls a 100% interest in a strategic land position in the Dryden District of Northwestern Ontario, which includes historic gold mines with limited modern exploration [6][8]. - The property features high-grade gold mineralization over a potential strike length of 50 km along the Manitou-Dinorwic deformation zone and benefits from strong infrastructure and relationships with First Nations communities [6][8].
Stellar AfricaGold Completes First Drill Hole at Tichka Est, Morocco, and Grants Performance Share Units
Thenewswire· 2025-08-26 22:35
Core Viewpoint - Stellar AfricaGold Inc. has successfully completed drill hole TCK-001 at the Tichka Est Gold Project in Morocco, confirming the geological model and anticipating assay results to validate gold potential [1][5]. Drill Program Details - Drill hole TCK-001 was completed to a total depth of 225 meters as part of a 1,500-meter summer diamond drill program at Zone B, covering an area of approximately one square kilometer within the 82 km² Tichka Est Gold Project [2]. - The drilling intersected multiple horizons of fractured diorite between depths of 82 meters and 176 meters, including significant intervals of diorite sill [4]. Geological Findings - Observations from drill hole TCK-001 indicate potential mineralization is predominantly vein-hosted and fracture-controlled, with subvertical quartz ± sulphide veins [4]. - The geological features observed are consistent with those reported in surface trenches where gold mineralization was previously identified [4]. Sample Preparation and Assays - All mineralized intervals from TCK-001 have been logged and marked for sampling, with the first batch of samples expected to be dispatched to Afrilab for assay results anticipated in September [3]. Performance Share Units Granted - The company granted 650,000 Performance Share Units (PSUs) to Dr. Paul Kitto, contingent upon achieving a total of 600,000 ounces of Inferred and Indicated gold resources [5][6]. - Each PSU allows the holder to acquire one common share of the company upon meeting specific performance conditions [6]. Project Overview - The Tichka Est Gold Project consists of seven permits covering an area of 82 km² located in the High Atlas region of Morocco, approximately 90 km south of Marrakech [9]. - Under an earn-in agreement, the company can earn an 85% interest after incurring exploration expenditures totaling US$2.39 million (C$3.5 million) over three years [9]. Exploration Progress - Early-stage exploration has identified three gold-bearing zones, with additional regional sampling revealing numerous anomalous metal zones warranting further investigation [11].
Valkea Resources Commences Fall Exploration Program at the Paana Project and Appoints Exploration Manager in Finland
Newsfile· 2025-08-26 11:30
Core Viewpoint - Valkea Resources has initiated its fall exploration program at the Paana Project in northern Finland, focusing on gold mineralization and has appointed Jens Rönnqvist as Exploration Manager to enhance its technical capabilities [1][3][8]. Exploration Program - The fully funded fall 2025 exploration program aims to systematically evaluate the Aarnivalkea West target and develop new high-priority target areas across the Paana Project [3]. - The Aarnivalkea West target is located approximately 24 km northwest of Agnico Eagle's Kittilä mine and 65 km northwest of Rupert Resource's Ikkari deposit, underlain by highly prospective rocks of the Central Lapland Greenstone belt [3][4]. - The target is considered prospective for both Kittila-style high-grade mineralization and Ikkari-style disseminated mineralization, with a broad and open 1.3 km long target area [3]. Drilling Activities - Diamond drilling will focus on the Koivu Zone at the Aarnivalkea West target, with plans for up to 2,000 meters of drilling in a series of step-out holes [4][5]. - Previous drill results include significant intersections such as 55.48 meters of 1.63 g/t gold and 36.45 meters of 1.50 g/t gold, indicating the potential for further mineralization [5][6]. - A project-wide base of till (BoT) drill program is scheduled to begin, aimed at evaluating high-priority gold anomalies and refining new drill targets [7]. Appointment of Exploration Manager - Jens Rönnqvist has been appointed as Exploration Manager for Finland, bringing over 20 years of experience in mineral exploration in the Nordics [8][9]. - Rönnqvist's background includes extensive work with major mining companies and a strong network within the Nordic mining industry, which will support Valkea's exploration efforts [10].