Arizona Gold & Silver Intersects 14.5 Grams Per Tonne Gold Within 22.26 Metres (73 Feet) of 4.24 GPT Gold At Philadelphia Project, Arizona
Executive Summary
- Arizona Gold & Silver announced a high‑grade intercept from core hole PC25‑155: 14.5 g/t Au over 1.52 m within a broader zone of 4.24 g/t Au over 22.26 m.
- The intercept represents a ~40 % grade increase versus the adjacent hole PC25‑154 and confirms strong vein thickness continuity with improving gold grades at depth.
- Ongoing drilling on hole PC25‑156 is positioned to test the interpreted high‑grade “boiling zone,” potentially unlocking a major discovery.
Key Details
- Core Hole PC25‑155 Intercepts
- 918–924 ft (279.88–281.71 m): 6 ft (1.83 m) – 5.73 g/t Au, 18.5 g/t Ag
- 934–937.3 ft (284.76–285.76 m): 3.3 ft (1.01 m) – 9.91 g/t Au, 16.8 g/t Ag
- 957–962 ft (291.77–293.29 m): 5 ft (1.52 m) – 14.50 g/t Au, 14.3 g/t Ag (highlighted intercept)
- 962–967 ft (293.29–294.82 m): 5 ft (1.52 m) – 5.78 g/t Au, 11.1 g/t Ag
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Within‑hole composite 914–987 ft (278.66–300.91 m): 73 ft (22.26 m) – 4.24 g/t Au, 11.26 g/t Ag
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Overall Composite Interval (865.1–993.8 ft / 263.75–302.99 m): 128.7 ft (39.24 m) – 2.49 g/t Au, 8.43 g/t Ag.
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True thickness of the PC25‑155 intercepts is ~57 % of drill core thickness, indicating substantial mineralization.
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Geological Interpretation
- Increasing replacement of bladed calcite by yellow quartz suggests proximity to the boiling zone where gold grades typically spike.
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Comparable textures to historic Oatman Gold Mining District (≈2 M oz Au) imply potential for high‑grade discovery.
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Hole PC25‑156 Update
- Currently at 872 ft (265.85 m), ~200 ft (61 m) above the targeted vein top.
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Drilling will test the interpreted high‑grade zone and guide subsequent strike drilling to expand the mineralized footprint.
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QA/QC Protocols
- HQ‑size core, half‑sampled for assay; assayed by Skyline Laboratories (ISO 9001).
- Fire assay with AA finish for Au; four‑acid digestion + ICP‑MS for Ag. Samples >5 ppm Au re‑assayed gravimetrically.
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Standard reference materials and blanks inserted throughout sampling stream.
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Qualified Person – Gregory Hahn, VP‑Exploration (NI 43‑101 Qualified Person) reviewed and approved the technical information.
Notable Quotes
“Core hole PC25‑155 has delivered an exceptional intercept… we are approaching the heart of the boiling zone, where gold grades typically spike significantly.” – Greg Hahn, VP‑Exploration
“Hole -155 has significantly increased our confidence in the potential of this zone… The results from Hole -156 will be instrumental in guiding our next phase of drilling.” – Mike Stark, President & CEO
The release contains forward‑looking statements regarding future drilling programs, resource potential, and financing needs.