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Drill Results

Bold Ventures Commences Diamond Drilling Program at Burchell Base and Precious Metals Project

Bold Ventures Moves from Sampling to Scouting as 1,000-Meter Maiden Drill Program Commences at Burchell

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jan 12, 2026 · 08:01 BOL · 0.115 Bold Ventures Inc.
Executive Summary

The most recent news release (January 12, 2026) announces the commencement of a maiden diamond drilling program at the Burchell Base and Precious Metals Project in Ontario. The program is expected to exceed 1,000 meters and will focus on three primary targets: the 111 Zone, the Moss Trend, and the Hermia Cu-Au Prospect. This follows the closing of a $776,800 private placement earlier in the month, which provided the necessary capital for this exploration phase.

Material Impact

The impact of this news is positive but routine for an exploration-stage junior. - Validation of Projections: The company has successfully followed the progression from surface sampling and MMI soil surveys (conducted throughout 2025) to physical drilling. This indicates management is executing its stated timeline. - Budgetary Constraints: A 1,000-meter drill program is exceptionally small for a project of this scale. In the context of the recent $776,800 raise, this suggests a conservative approach, likely due to high administrative overhead or the need to preserve capital. - Targeting: The program is testing "never-drilled" targets, which provides high discovery potential but also high risk. The 111 Zone (68 g/t Au grab samples) is the primary interest.

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Company Overview

Bold Ventures is a Canadian explorer focused on battery, critical, and precious metals. - Flagship Project: The Burchell Gold-Copper Project (Ontario). It is located near the Moss Gold deposit (Goldshore Resources). - Other Assets: The Koper Lake Project (Ring of Fire), where the company holds a 10% carried interest in a massive chromite deposit, and several gold projects (Wilcorp, Traxxin, Springpole East).

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