Aldebaran reports positive infill drilling results at Altar copper-gold project in Argentina.
From GlobeNewswire: 2025-06-17 07:00:00
Aldebaran Resources Inc. has provided results of 11 holes from the in-fill drilling program at the Altar project in Argentina. The goal was to upgrade known resource blocks from Inferred to Measured & Indicated. The drill holes focused on Altar Central and Altar United zones, with significant CuEq grades reported.
CEO John Black stated that results confirm continuity of mineralization and will add value as they transition to a PFS in 2026. Chief Geological Officer Kevin B. Heather noted that the drilling campaign was the largest by Aldebaran, aiming to convert potential inferred resource blocks to measured and indicated categories.
A total of 25,186.70 m of drilling was completed during the 2024-2025 field campaign at the Altar project. Downhole televiewer surveys were conducted for geotechnical purposes. Detailed assay results for all holes were provided, along with figures displaying drill hole locations and cross sections.
Aldebaran follows rigorous sampling and analytical protocols, exceeding industry standards. Core samples are collected, cut, and sent to a certified laboratory for analysis. Control samples are inserted for quality assurance. The Company also announced completion of the 2024/2025 field campaign and demobilization of crews and equipment.
Aldebaran is a mineral exploration company with an 80% interest in the Altar copper-gold project in Argentina. The project hosts multiple porphyry copper-gold deposits. The Company aims to explore and develop the Altar project, building on the potential for additional discoveries. Forward-looking statements were also included in the news release.
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