Bold Ventures samples 4.3 g/t Au, 277 g/t Ag at Wilcorp
Executive Summary
- Bold Ventures announced the discovery of a new Au‑Ag‑Cu mineralization style on its Wilcorp property in the Atikokan area, highlighted by a grab sample returning 4.3 g/t Au, 277 g/t Ag (8.9 oz/t) and 1.8 % Cu.
- Additional 2025 sampling identified further gold anomalies (111 ppb Au) and elevated base‑metal concentrations (Co, Cr, Ni, Zn) near the new showing.
- Ongoing work at the Burchell project includes continued washing and channel sampling with the first batch of channel samples now submitted for analysis.
Key Details
- Wilcorp Property – New Mineralization:
- Grab sample (Sept 2025): 4.3 g/t Au, 277 g/t Ag (8.9 oz/t), 1.8 % Cu, 0.16 % Zn.
- 2024 baseline sample: 333 ppb Au, 13.8 g/t Ag, 76 ppm Co, 1,010 ppm Cr, 0.34 % Cu, 527 ppm Ni.
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Additional 2025 outcrop anomaly: 111 ppb Au located ~90 m east of the primary showing.
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Geological Context:
- Mineralization occurs in sulphide‑quartz stringers within highly carbonatized rock on the north side of an ENE‑trending lineament, subparallel to the Quetico Fault Zone (QFZ).
- A 2012 IP survey identified moderate‑to‑very strong chargeability anomalies over ~1.5 km south of the new showing.
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Proximity to Atikokan River mafic‑ultramafic intrusions (e.g., Shepherd intrusion ~300 m south) may influence Cu mineralization, though relationship remains uncertain.
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Wilcorp Project Scope:
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Consists of 18 staked claims and four patented claims covering 264 ha. Historically known for orogenic gold; recent work expands target commodities to include Cu, Ag, Zn, Co, Cr, Ni.
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Burchell Project – Ongoing Activities:
- Continued washing and channel sampling at the Burchell project (≈100 km west of Thunder Bay).
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First batch of channel samples submitted for laboratory analysis.
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QA/QC Protocols:
- Samples collected, photographed, sealed, and sent to Activation Laboratories (ActLabs) – ISO/IEC 17025 accredited.
- QA/QC includes blanks and certified reference material in each batch.
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Analytical methods: Fire assay with atomic absorption (Method 1A2‑50) and total digestion with ICP‑OES (Method 1F2).
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Qualified Person Review:
- Technical information reviewed and approved by Coleman Robertson, BSc, PGeo – Vice President of Exploration and Qualified Person under NI 43‑101.
Notable Quotes
“Bold Ventures management believes its suite of battery, critical and precious metals exploration projects is an ideal combination of exploration potential meeting future demand.” – Company Management
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