Opawica Explorations Launches Drilling Program at Bazooka Gold Project in Quebec's Abitibi Belt

Canadian mineral exploration company Opawica Explorations is mobilizing its drilling operations at the Bazooka Project, located in the prolific Abitibi gold belt in Quebec. The company will focus on evaluating 20 high-priority drill targets identified through collaborative efforts with ALS Geoanalytics. RJLL Forage Drilling, a drilling contractor with over 100 years of regional expertise, will conduct the drilling program. The Bazooka property is strategically positioned along the Cadillac-Larder Lake Break/Fault, a geological structure renowned for its auriferous potential.

The property's geological configuration is characterized by a mixed zone of quartz-carbonate-sericite and talc-chlorite schists, derived from sedimentary and volcanic rock formations. This Main Zone extends up to 60 meters in estimated true width and is closely associated with the significant fault line. Opawica's Chief Executive Officer, Blake Morgan, expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming drilling campaign. The company's strategy focuses on maximizing asset value through targeted exploration in the Rouyn-Noranda region. The project benefits from convenient road access and hydroelectric power, which helps maintain low exploration costs.

The exploration program builds upon significant prior investments, including over $6 million allocated to assets since 2021 and two previous drilling programs. Recent accomplishments include a comprehensive 384-line-kilometer geophysical survey and successful permitting of drill holes. The Bazooka property's location is particularly promising, surrounded by multiple active mines within a 7-kilometer radius. This proximity suggests substantial geological potential for gold mineralization. Opawica has developed geological models and targets based on extensive data compilation from historical sources, drilling results, geophysical surveys, and advanced machine learning techniques.

The company has also prioritized establishing strong communications with first nations and local contractors to ensure a collaborative and successful project approach. Yvan Bussieres, P.Eng., has reviewed and approved the technical aspects of the exploration initiative. As Opawica Explorations advances its drilling program, the geological community and investors will be closely monitoring the potential outcomes of this strategic exploration effort in one of the world's most renowned gold-producing regions.