Northwire Canada EditionWednesday, July 29, 2026
Sign inSubscribe
Northwire
⌕
NAM 0.250 +0.0% CRD 0.065 +8.3% OLA 12.90 −3.7% CG 22.70 −2.5% EQX 12.89 −4.0% FM 37.51 −2.3% MNRG 0.080 −11.1% KFR 1.31 +0.8% AUMN 0.275 +0.0% GLB 0.250 +0.0% BHS 0.045 −10.0% EGR 0.025 +0.0% RIO 2.59 −4.1% GEN 0.070 +0.0% MAI 4.39 −2.0% RYR 0.175 +0.0% NAM 0.250 +0.0% CRD 0.065 +8.3% OLA 12.90 −3.7% CG 22.70 −2.5% EQX 12.89 −4.0% FM 37.51 −2.3% MNRG 0.080 −11.1% KFR 1.31 +0.8% AUMN 0.275 +0.0% GLB 0.250 +0.0% BHS 0.045 −10.0% EGR 0.025 +0.0% RIO 2.59 −4.1% GEN 0.070 +0.0% MAI 4.39 −2.0% RYR 0.175 +0.0%
Drill Results Routine +

A.I.S. Resources Appoints VP Exploration, engages AI Metals

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Mar 12, 2026 · 06:30 AIS · 0.085 A.I.S. Resources Limited
AIS · Price

Executive Summary

  • A.I.S. Resources appoints Afzaal Pirzada as Vice President of Exploration and engages AI‑Metals Ltd. for geophysical/geological data integration at the Saint John Project.
  • The company outlines an upcoming 2,000 m maiden RC/DD drill program at Little Lepreau, preceded by surface sampling, trenching, and expanded drone‑based MT+IP surveys.
  • High‑grade surface sample results are disclosed for three prospects (Little Lepreau, Prince of Wales, Hideaway), highlighting significant Au, Ag, Cu, and Antimony mineralization.

Key Details

  • Appointment: Afzaal Pirzada – Vice President of Exploration; 30+ years experience across gold, lithium, graphite, PGE, uranium projects.
  • Engagement: AI‑Metals Ltd. to perform integration and analysis of geophysical & geological data using AI/ML techniques for drill target generation.
  • Exploration Plan:
  • Surface sampling & trenching commence immediately across the Saint John Project (101 km²).
  • Expansion of drone‑based MobileMT + IP surveys over the entire project area.
  • Definition of drill targets for a 2,000 m maiden RC/DD program at Little Lepreau prospect.
  • Sample Grades – Little Lepreau Prospect:
  • Gold up to 41.6 g/t, Silver up to 1,600 g/t, Copper up to 7.64 %, Antimony > 1 %.
  • Sample Grades – Prince of Wales Prospect:
  • Gold up to 11.4 g/t, Silver up to 1,050 g/t, Copper up to 10.55 %, Lead up to 18.85 %.
  • Sample Grades – Hideaway Prospect:
  • Gold up to 1.7 g/t, Silver up to 8 g/t, Copper up to 2.01 %.
  • Geophysical Insight: High‑resolution 25 m line‑spaced magnetic survey identifies multiple low‑response zones correlating with known mineralization at the Little Lepreau roadside quarry.
  • Qualified Person Review: Technical information reviewed and approved by Mr. Edward Mead, QP (NI 43‑101), director of Riversgold Ltd.

Notable Quotes

“As we prepare for the upcoming exploration season, we will have the power of AI to help with drill hole targeting and data processing. I also want to welcome Afzaal to the team and am pleased to be working with him again.” – Marc Enright‑Morin, CEO, A.I.S. Resources Ltd.

Read the original news release →

More from A.I.S. Resources Limited

Jul 28, 2026 · 06:30

A.I.S. secured a drilling permit for its NB IOCG project and began mobilization following $644,000 in financing.

Drill Results Jul 07, 2026 · 12:59

A.I.S. defines new IOCG targets in New Brunswick and plans a 2,000m drill campaign starting in late July.

Drill Results Jul 06, 2026 · 14:12

A.I.S. secures $644,000 to fund a summer drilling campaign at its New Brunswick project.

Financings Jun 23, 2026 · 06:30

A.I.S. will drill 2,000m in New Brunswick after surface assays confirmed IOCG potential with grades up to 1.2 g/t gold over 15m widths.

Drill Results Jun 19, 2026 · 06:30

A.I.S. raises $644k to accelerate drilling at its New Brunswick IOCG project, targeting copper-gold mineralization.

Financings Jun 18, 2026 · 06:30

A.I.S. Resources Announces Final Assay Results from New Brunswick Projects

Drill Results