Aya Gold & Silver Identifies New Mineralized Zone to the North and Reports High-Grade Silver Results at Zgounder
Executive Summary
- Aya Gold & Silver announced a new mineralized zone north of the open‑pit, highlighted by hole ZG‑25‑156 intersecting 167 g/t Ag over 2.0 m within a broader 19 m altered interval.
- Multiple high‑grade underground intercepts were reported, including 1,164 g/t Ag over 3 m (hole DZG‑SF‑25‑641) and 1,448 g/t Ag over 2.3 m (hole DZG‑SF‑25‑696), indicating significant near‑mine resource potential.
- To date, 16,865 m (≈ 67 % of the 2025 program) have been drilled; follow‑up drilling is planned through the remainder of 2025 to expand the newly discovered zone and deepen known high‑grade zones.
Key Details
- New Zone Discovery
- Hole ZG‑25‑156: 167 g/t Ag over 2.0 m (core length) within a 19 m silver‑anomalous corridor north of the open pit.
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Pending results from adjacent hole ZG‑25‑159 suggest a similar 20 m alteration zone with native silver spots.
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High‑Grade Intercepts – Central Area
- DZG‑SF‑25‑641: 1,164 g/t Ag over 3.0 m (incl. 3,116 g/t Ag over 1.0 m).
- DZG‑SF‑25‑648: 1,080 g/t Ag over 3.0 m (incl. 2,820 g/t Ag over 1.0 m).
- T28‑25‑816: 1,305 g/t Ag over 6.0 m.
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T28‑25‑739: 525 g/t Ag over 13.2 m (incl. 1,833 g/t Ag over 2.4 m).
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Depth Intercepts Near Granite Contact
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ZG‑SF‑25‑319: 655 g/t Ag over 4.5 m, 670 g/t Ag over 3.0 m, and 442 g/t Ag over 2.5 m (multiple intervals).
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Open‑Pit Area Intercepts
- DZG‑SF‑25‑696: 1,448 g/t Ag over 2.3 m.
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DZG‑SF‑25‑705: 444 g/t Ag over 3.0 m.
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Program Progress
- Total drilling completed to date: 16,865 m (≈ 67 % of the 2025 target).
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Drill program composition: 259 holes – 114 underground DDH, 15 surface DDH, 82 T28, 41 YAK, plus 7 historic resampled DDH.
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Far‑East RC Program
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Completed July 2025: 2,464 m of RC drilling targeting four geochemical anomalies (Ag–Cu–Au). Results pending.
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Geology & Exploration Potential
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Far‑East block comprises three zones (Southern volcanic‑sedimentary, Central ophiolite, Northern intermediate‑mafic) with grab samples showing high‑grade Ag‑Cu and Au mineralization within 20 km of Zgounder.
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Quality Assurance
- Core samples (~1 m length) split on site; assayed by Afrilab (Marrakech) or ALS Mine lab using aqua regia digestion, AAS, with fire‑assay verification for >200 g/t Ag.
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T28 and RC samples similarly controlled; QA/QC procedures applied at both labs.
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Qualified Person
- David Lalonde, B.Sc. P.Geo., VP Exploration – reviewed release per NI 43‑101.
Notable Quotes
“The discovery of a new mineralized zone, north of the open‑pit, is an exciting development that has the potential to grow near‑mine resources,” – Benoit La Salle, President & CEO.
All forward‑looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties detailed in the full release.