Kintavar Commences Downhole Geophysical Survey to Test New VMS Interpretation at Roger Copper-Gold Project, Chibougamau, Quebec

Executive Summary

• Kintavar announced a revised geological model for the Roger property, identifying volcanic‑hosted massive sulphide (VMS) potential for the first time.
• The company has commenced downhole electromagnetic (BHEM) and induced polarization (BHIP) surveys on 12–15 historical drill holes to locate the centre of a prospective Cu‑Zn‑Au‑Ag sulphide body.
• Historical drilling intersected significant base‑metal grades (e.g., 7.0% Zn, 0.36% Cu over 6 m; 3.6% Zn, 3.2% Cu, 123.5 g/t Ag, 27 g/t Au over 1.2 m), supporting the VMS reinterpretation and guiding a 2026 winter drill program.

Key Details

• Geological Model Shift: From porphyry‑style to volcanic‑hosted massive sulphide (VMS) environment based on deformation, alteration, and rock type observations.
• Marker Horizon: Cu‑Zn‑Ag‑Au sulphide horizon traced over ≥1.4 km strike length; comparable to Agnico‑Eagle’s LaRonde VMS deposit.
• Historical Intersections Supporting Model:
• 7.0% Zn, 0.36% Cu, 10.5 g/t Ag over 6.0 m
• 3.6% Zn, 3.2% Cu, 123.5 g/t Ag, 27.0 g/t Au over 1.2 m
• Data Review Activities: Complete relogging and resampling of historic core, detailed rock geochemistry, age dating of host rocks, and physical property testing (density, magnetic susceptibility, conductivity, resistivity, chargeability).
• Downhole Geophysical Survey:
• Contractor: Abitibi Geophysics (Val d’Or, QC) mobilized Oct 1; work started Oct 2.
• Targets: 12–15 drill holes covering the 1.4 km strike length; expected completion within two weeks.
• Methods:
  • BoreHole Electromagnetic (BHEM): DigiAltantis probe, TerraScope 400V transmitters; detection radius ≈150 m for massive sulphide conductors.
  • Borehole Induced Polarization (BHIP): H2H‑3D‑IP® configuration; detects disseminated sulphide “clouds” surrounding massive bodies.
• Future Exploration Plan: Geophysical targets identified will be drill tested in the winter of 2026.

Notable Quotes

“Our preliminary evaluation has identified a potential Cu‑Zn‑Ag‑Au massive sulphide marker horizon that has been traced along a strike length of at least 1.4 km,” – Peter Cashin, CEO

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