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First Lithium Commences Field Work Program at Lidstone Project
Newsfile· 2025-10-09 10:00
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 9, 2025) - First Lithium Minerals Corp. (CSE: FLM) (OTC Pink: FLMCF) (FSE: X28) ("First Lithium Minerals" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the launch of its field exploration program at Lidstone Project ("Lidstone", "Project", or "Property"), located 270 km north of the City of Thunder Bay, Ontario.The 17,300 ha Lidstone Project comprises approximately 27 km of greenstone belt that lies within the central portion of the English River sub province of the S ...
Class 1 Nickel Confirms 3+ km PGE-Trend and Samples 1.11 g/t Pd+Pt+Au at the River Valley PGE-Cu-Ni Project, Ontario, Canada
Globenewswire· 2025-10-08 11:30
TORONTO, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Limited (CSE: NICO | OTCQB: NICLF) ("Class 1” or the "Company") is pleased to announce results from its recently completed 2025 prospecting and ground-truthing campaign over its River Valley PGE-Cu-Ni Project (the “RV Project”), located about 65 km northeast of the City of Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. The RV Project covers approximately 2,916 hectares and hosts several kilometres of highly prospective geology with known platinum group e ...
CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Pantera Silver Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement for $3.5 Million CAD
Newsfile· 2025-10-06 21:27
CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Pantera Silver Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement for $3.5 Million CADOctober 06, 2025 5:27 PM EDT | Source: Pantera Silver Corp.Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 6, 2025) - Pantera Silver Corp. (TSXV: PNTR) ("Pantera" or the "Company") announces a non-brokered private placement of up to 7,000,000 Units at a price of $0.50 per unit ("Unit") for gross proceeds of up to $3,500,000.00 (the "Private Placement"). Each Unit will consist of one Commo ...
NorthWest Announces First Drill Results from 2025 Program and Highlights 44 Metres of 2.81 G/T Gold and 0.66% Copper
Globenewswire· 2025-10-06 11:45
TORONTO, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthWest Copper (“NorthWest” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: NWST) is pleased to announce assay results from the first hole of its 2025 Kwanika diamond drilling program, including the Kwanika Central and Western Zones. This first hole intersected higher-grade mineralization over significant widths, consistent with expectations. The 2025 program at Kwanika has been planned to complete drill holes to confirm and expand the higher-grade target model announced on April 10, ...
American Pacific Mining Receives Drill Permit Approval for the Madison Copper-Gold Project and Prepares to Test High-Priority Porphyry and Skarn Targets
Newsfile· 2025-10-01 11:00
American Pacific Mining Receives Drill Permit Approval for the Madison Copper-Gold Project and Prepares to Test High-Priority Porphyry and Skarn TargetsOctober 01, 2025 7:00 AM EDT | Source: American Pacific Mining Corp.Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 1, 2025) - American Pacific Mining Corp. (CSE: USGD) (OTCQX: USGDF) (FSE: 1QC1) ("American Pacific" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received a drill permit for the Madison Copper-Gold Project located 43 ...
FAIRCHILD TO ACQUIRE 100% OF ADVANCED STAGE GOLDEN ARROW PROJECT FURTHER EXPANDING ITS FOOTPRINT ON THE WALKER LANE SHEAR ZONE REGION OF NEVADA
Globenewswire· 2025-09-29 20:12
Core Viewpoint - Fairchild Gold Corp. has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Emergent Metals Corp. to acquire a 100% interest in the Golden Arrow Project, a strategically located gold and silver property in Nevada [1][12]. Project Overview - The Golden Arrow Project is an advanced-stage gold-silver project located approximately 40 miles east of Tonopah, Nevada, near the Round Mountain gold mine, which has produced over 15 million ounces of gold [2]. - The project encompasses two principal resource areas, Gold Coin and Hidden Hill, with a combined measured and indicated resource of 12,172,000 tons averaging 0.024 oz/ton Au and 0.33 oz/ton Ag, yielding 296,500 oz Au and 4,008,000 oz Ag [8]. Resource and Exploration Potential - The project exhibits epithermal-style gold-silver mineralization with favorable structural controls for both bulk disseminated and higher-grade vein systems, along with multiple untested large target areas [4]. - Additional geological mapping, sampling, and geophysical analyses are planned to search for new gold-mineralized rock bodies and expand historical resources [3]. Technical Advisory Board Expansion - Guy Lauzier has been appointed as Technical Director for the Golden Arrow Project, bringing decades of experience from major mining companies [6]. Transaction Details - The acquisition involves a purchase price of US$250,000 upon signing, US$350,000 upon TSX Venture Exchange approval, issuance of 12.5 million common shares, and a senior secured note with a face value of US$3.5 million [12]. - The note carries an interest rate of 8.5% and is secured solely by the Golden Arrow Project [12]. Strategic Importance - The acquisition of the Golden Arrow Project is seen as a strategic step for Fairchild to build a world-class portfolio focused on Nevada, leveraging the project's resource potential and exploration upside [9].
Royal Road Mineral Provides Update: Guintar -Margaritas Project, Colombia
Newsfile· 2025-09-29 14:40
Core Viewpoint - Royal Road Minerals Limited is actively collaborating with local authorities and communities to recommence exploration work at its key Colombian asset, the Güíntar-Margaritas project, which shows significant potential for gold, copper, and silver mineralization [1][22]. Project Overview - The Güíntar-Margaritas project is located in the Antioquia region of Colombia, approximately 50 kilometers west of Medellín, and includes multiple mining concession contracts [9]. - The project was acquired through Royal Road's purchase of Northern Colombia Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti Limited, and has undergone various exploration activities since 2015 [9][10]. Exploration Results - Recent exploratory drilling has revealed both vein gold and porphyry-style gold-copper-silver mineralization extending from the surface to depths exceeding 250 meters [2]. - A total of 45 diamond drill holes have been completed, with 50% terminating in gold grades considered anomalous, indicating further potential at depth [2]. Porphyry-Style Intersections - Significant intersections include: - GUI-DD-012: 62 meters at 2.1 g/t gold, 12.4 g/t silver, and 0.6% copper from 143 to 205 meters [3]. - GUI-DD-021: 43 meters at 2.4 g/t gold, 8.0 g/t silver, and 0.4% copper from 148 to 191 meters [3]. Vein-Gold-Style Intersections - Notable intersections include: - ALM-DD-001: 24 meters at 2.4 g/t gold from 323 to 347 meters [4]. Skarn-Style Intersections - Significant intersections include: - NIV-DD-007: 27 meters at 222.0 g/t silver, 0.2 g/t gold, and 0.1% copper [4]. Future Plans - The company plans to refine its understanding of the mineralization geometry and extend drill holes away from known higher-grade material [22]. - The Margaritas project is fully permitted and ready for drill-testing, with previous rock-chip sampling returning up to 34 g/t gold and 3,160 g/t silver [19]. Company Background - Royal Road Minerals is a mineral exploration and development company focused on discovering and developing large-scale copper and gold deposits while minimizing environmental impact [23].
Vanguard Mining Begins Mobilization for 2025 Redonda Copper-Molybdenum Drill Program, British Columbia
Thenewswire· 2025-09-26 20:30
Core Viewpoint - Vanguard Mining Corp. has initiated mobilization for its 2025 diamond drill program at the Redonda Copper-Molybdenum Project, which is fully permitted and funded, aiming to explore significant mineralization potential in British Columbia [1][6]. Program Overview - The 2025 drill program will utilize targets identified from a previous airborne geophysical survey and recent drilling results, with notable intervals recorded up to 142.6 meters grading 0.279% Cu and 0.0281% Mo [2][5]. - Vanguard has contracted Paradigm Drilling Ltd. to conduct the drilling using a Boyles B-15 hydraulic drill capable of reaching depths greater than 600 meters [3][10]. - The program includes up to 10 permitted drill sites, focusing on deeper drilling below 500 meters and detailed geological mapping of brecciation trends [7][10]. Collaboration and Community Engagement - The company will collaborate closely with the Klahoose First Nation for labor and logistics support throughout the drilling campaign [4][10]. Geological Context and Potential - The Redonda Project is situated in a geologically favorable area, with mineralization interpreted to extend north and south, and potential extensions identified along an old road system approximately 1 kilometer to the northwest [7][10]. - The geological setting shares characteristics with nearby porphyry systems, indicating a district-scale magmatic-hydrothermal potential [18]. Data and Methodology - Drill hole locations are selected based on historical datasets and results from a late-2024 airborne geophysical survey, which identified strong correlations with geological domains [11]. - Core samples will be analyzed at an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory, ensuring adherence to industry-standard protocols for quality assurance and control [12].
Inventus Reports 4.0 gpt Gold and 1.50 Metre Average for Trench 1 North Grade-Control Drilling and Provides Bulk Sample Update at the Pardo Gold Project
Globenewswire· 2025-09-23 11:00
Core Viewpoint - Inventus Mining Corp. has reported positive results from grade-control drilling at the Trench 1 North Bulk Sample Site, indicating strong gold mineralization at its Pardo Gold Project, which is expected to enhance the project's potential for low-cost scalable mining operations in Ontario's Sudbury district [1][8]. Drilling Results - The grade-control drilling at the Trench 1 North Site consisted of 52 shallow holes, revealing notable gold grades including 12.61 gpt over 1.68 metres and 13.88 gpt over 1.20 metres [2][5]. - The weighted average grade and thickness from 28 holes in the identified pit area was 4.00 gpt gold and 1.50 metres [2][5]. Bulk Sample Program Update - The 007 North Bulk Sample, totaling 4,816 tonnes, was delivered to McEwen's Stock Mill on August 6, with processing expected around October 13 [3][6]. - The Trench 1 Bulk Sample, consisting of 10,093 tonnes, was delivered on September 15, with processing anticipated in November [7][6]. - The planned bulk samples include 5,000 tonnes from 007 North with a weighted average grade of 3.84 gpt and 10,000 tonnes from Trench 1 North with a grade of 4.00 gpt [4][6]. Company Overview - Inventus Mining Corp. is focused on mineral exploration and development in the Sudbury mining district, holding a 100% interest in the Pardo Paleoplacer Gold Project, which is recognized as the first significant paleoplacer gold discovery in North America [16]. - The company has approximately 205 million common shares outstanding [16]. Future Outlook - The President and Head of Exploration, Wesley Whymark, expressed optimism regarding the upcoming processing of bulk sample material and the potential for the Pardo project to evolve into a low-cost mining operation as gold prices rise [8].
Western Star Resources Gives Company Update Regrading its Fully Drill 100% Owned Permitted Western Star Property
Thenewswire· 2025-09-18 12:00
Company Update - Western Star Resources Inc. has successfully acquired the Discovery Property, now fully owning the Western Star Property, which is fully permitted for a multi-pad drill program [1] - The company plans to initiate its maiden drill program on the 100% owned Western Star Property while also expanding its presence in Nevada through a recent MOU with The Real American Corp [1] Property Details - The Western Star Property includes twelve MINFILE showings, such as Black Bear, Lardeau-Goldsmith, Hunter, and others, indicating a diverse mineralization potential [2] - The property spans 4,740 hectares (46.4 km²) and is characterized by a mineralized strike length of over 6.2 km, with high-grade samples showing 246.76 g/t silver, 1 to 50.1% lead, 8.22 g/t gold, and 3.68% copper [6] Mineralization Insights - The Lardeau-Goldsmith showing is noted for high silver values, with mineralization inferred to be similar to nearby showings consisting of pyrite, galena, and sphalerite [4] - The Lexington showing features a 3.6-meter-wide quartz vein containing 1.5 meters of massive galena, assaying high silver values [5] - The Banner showing has a 32-meter adit from 1900 aimed at cutting the vein at depth, with mineralization consisting of galena-sphalerite in quartz-carbonate veins [6] Exploration and Future Plans - The company is eager to proceed with its maiden drill program, having secured drill permits in place [17] - Further updates regarding the drill program and exploration across the 100% owned Western Star Property are anticipated [17] Company Background - Western Star Resources is focused on increasing shareholder value through the development of exploration properties and seeking partnerships with industry leaders [19] - The company currently owns nine non-surveyed contiguous mineral claims located within the Revelstoke mining division of British Columbia, approximately 50 kilometers southeast of Revelstoke [19]