Arizona Gold hits 10 m epithermal vein in Arizona

Executive Summary

• Arizona Gold & Silver Inc. announced a significant drill intercept of ~10 m of unbrecciated banded and massive vein quartz within a 35.7 m interval of quartz‑vein breccia from core hole PC25‑156 at the Philadelphia project.
• The intercept represents a 59 % increase in true thickness compared with the previous hole (PC25‑155) and is the first deep drill to intersect intact epithermal vein textures typical of high‑grade deposits near Oatman.
• The vein is open down‑dip at >300 m depth, and modeling predicts continuation for an additional ~±300 m, suggesting potential for a kilometre‑scale strike‑length discovery.

Key Details

• Hole PC25‑156: 10 m of unbrecciated banded/massive quartz vein within a total 35.7 m quartz‑vein breccia interval.
• True thickness increase: 59 % greater than hole PC25‑155 (which intersected the zone 60 m up‑dip).
• Depth: Intercept located at >300 m below surface; vein remains open down‑dip.
• Geological significance: First drill to capture intact epithermal vein textures (colloform layering, alternating compositional banding) in this district; indicates potential for higher grades deeper in the “boiling zone.”
• Modelled continuity: Assuming symmetry, vein expected to extend another ~±300 m down‑dip and potentially a 1 km strike length.
• Assay program: Core shipped to Skyline Laboratories (ISO 9001) for sawing, sampling, preparation, and fire‑assay/ICP‑MS analysis; QA/QC includes standards, blanks, and re‑assaying of samples >5 ppm Au with gravimetric finish.
• Qualified Person: Gregory Hahn, VP Exploration, P.Geo (NI 43‑101 Qualified Person), reviewed and approved technical information.

Notable Quotes

“This drill hole confirms our geological modelling… we believe the vein system has the potential to rapidly open up into high‑grade zones capable of delivering substantially increased grades.” – Greg Hahn, Vice‑President Exploration

“The intercept reported here is at 300‑plus m depth in the vein system and remains open down‑dip… Demonstrating continuity along a strike length of one kilometre would establish a very significant discovery.” – Greg Hahn, Vice‑President Exploration