Opawica Explorations Reveals Promising Gold Exploration Results in Bazooka Property Drill Program
Opawica Explorations has completed its first drilling phase at the Bazooka Property, uncovering significant mineralization with high XRF readings and potential gold deposits. The initial results suggest promising exploration prospects in the Abitibi Gold Belt region.
Opawica Explorations Inc. has reported substantial findings from its 2025 exploration campaign at the Bazooka Property, revealing a 28-meter zone of mineralization with notable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) readings that hint at potential gold deposits.
The drill hole OP-25-31 intercepted a target zone from 307 to 335 meters, characterized by sheared, silicified, and quartz-veined sediments. XRF readings for arsenic ranged from 1000 parts per million (ppm) at the beginning of the zone to 200 ppm at the end, with the central part maintaining 1000 ppm. Significantly, one point XRF reading indicated 92 grams per tonne of gold.
The exploration team completed a comprehensive first-phase drill program, covering 3,359 meters across 14 drill holes. Of the total core, 1,384 meters were sampled, generating 1,112 samples currently undergoing laboratory analysis at ALS Chemex in Rouyn-Noranda.
CEO Blake Morgan expressed optimism about the results, highlighting that approximately 7,000 meters of high-priority targets remain on the Bazooka Property and an additional 10,000 meters on the Arrowhead property. The team is awaiting comprehensive assay results before determining the next drilling strategy.
The exploration uses XRF, a non-destructive analytical technique that provides initial insights into elemental composition. However, the company emphasizes that certified assaying is required to accurately determine metal mineralization levels.
These preliminary findings could signal significant potential for gold and base metal exploration in the Abitibi Gold Belt, a region known for its mineral-rich geological formations. The detailed sampling approach, with intervals between 0.5 to 1.5 meters, demonstrates a methodical approach to identifying potential mineral deposits.