Kootenay Silver CEO Jim McDonald announced that the company has initiated coring with a second drill at the Columba Project in Chihuahua state, Mexico. This concerted effort focuses on extending the known limits of the "D-Vein," with the second drill targeting the southeastern extensions of the "B-Vein" and "B2-Vein."
McDonald elaborated that the second drill will operate southeastward along the B-Vein trend towards a priority target zone where surface mapping indicates intersections between the "D-Vein" and the "B-Vein" trends. The B-Vein trend is situated along the southeastern extension of the "F-Vein" and harbors well-mineralized veins, as evidenced by previous intercepts.
The current drilling program is designed to determine the strike extent of D-Vein mineralization, laying the groundwork for infill drilling and a fully funded follow-up program of 20,000 meters. This robust drilling initiative aims to delineate a maiden resource, which is anticipated by late 2024. Initially, the second drill will support this objective before transitioning to test extensions of other known vein intercepts and conduct initial examinations on promising yet undrilled targets.
These developments signify substantial progress in the exploration and potential development of the Columba Project, underscoring Kootenay Silver's dedication to expanding its resource base and advancing its projects in Mexico.
