Opawica Explorations has commenced a strategic drilling program at its Bazooka Property, situated in the renowned Abitibi Gold Belt of Quebec. The 2025 exploration initiative targets potential gold mineralization zones with significant historical indications of high-grade gold deposits.
The drilling program builds upon previous geological mapping and fieldwork, focusing on areas with promising gold indicators. Key targets include locations where previous drilling revealed exceptional gold values, including intersections of 18.70 g/t Au over 1 meter and multiple zones with visible gold presence.
The Bazooka Property's strategic location adjacent to Agnico Eagle's Wasamac gold project enhances its exploration potential. Geological characteristics of the property include mixed quartz-carbonate-sericite and talc-chlorite schists, with mineralization spatially associated with the significant Cadillac-Larder Lake break/fault zone.
Notably, the 2022 exploration program uncovered promising geological indicators, including visible gold flakes within quartz vein shear zones and silicified zones containing fractured black pyrite. The current drilling initiative aims to extend and validate these earlier findings through systematic 50-meter step-out drilling.
Opawica's exploration strategy emphasizes methodical geological assessment, utilizing rigorous sampling protocols and quality control measures. The company's approach involves detailed interval sampling, comprehensive assay analysis, and adherence to industry-standard geological evaluation techniques.
The drilling program represents a critical step in understanding the gold potential of the Bazooka Property. By systematically testing the continuity and extent of gold mineralization, Opawica seeks to develop a comprehensive understanding of the property's economic viability and potential resource magnitude.
While exploration outcomes remain uncertain, the program demonstrates Opawica's commitment to strategic, data-driven mineral exploration in a historically productive gold region. The Abitibi Gold Belt's reputation for significant gold deposits provides context for the potential significance of this exploration effort.
