Yukon Metals announces detailed exploration plans for AZ project with focus on Chair Mountain.
From GlobeNewswire: 2025-02-19 09:00:00
Yukon Metals Corp. announces exploration program details for the AZ project, including 2,000 meters of diamond drilling at Chair Mountain to test key targets. The project is located near Beaver Creek, Yukon, and is the largest of the company’s seventeen properties, totaling over 42,500 hectares.
President & CEO Rory Quinn highlights the attractiveness of the 5km-long Chair to Nutzotin trend as an exploration target due to surface copper anomalies and proximity to a regionally mapped structure. The systematic approach integrates historical data, modern geophysics, and targeted drilling to unlock further potential at the AZ project.
An additional 2.5 kilometers of high-priority target area have been identified at Chair Mountain, with multiple copper occurrences suggesting the potential for a porphyry-style system. The focus will be on a multifaceted exploration program including diamond drilling, mapping, geochemical sampling, and airborne surveys to target additional drill holes.
The Nutzotin mineral occurrence, located northwest of Chair Mountain, has yielded significant copper and silver values in the past. Historical chip sampling and exploration programs have revealed mineralized zones, with challenges posed by permafrost and volcanic ash. Innovative drilling techniques will be used to enhance exploration efforts in the area.
Rock samples from past prospecting efforts have shown significant copper mineralization at Chair Mountain, indicating the presence of a large hydrothermal system. The area features altered rocks, mineralized veins, and dykes associated with the Nutzotin suite of intrusions. The project’s geology suggests the potential for major porphyry copper deposits.
Yukon Metals Corp. is focused on sustainable growth and prosperity within local communities in Yukon. The company’s portfolio consists of copper-gold and silver-lead-zinc assets, led by an experienced Board of Directors. The Yukon is ranked among the top global jurisdictions for mineral potential, with a skilled local workforce and recent significant discoveries.
The technical content of the news release has been reviewed and approved by Helena Kuikka, VP Exploration for Yukon Metals. Sampling methodology for rock samples includes rigorous preparation and analysis to determine mineralization presence. Forward-looking information in the release highlights the company’s future plans and potential challenges.
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