Aston Bay Holdings Ltd., in partnership with American West Metals, announced its exploration plans for the Storm Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada, focusing on expanding understanding of the region's copper deposits.
The 2025 exploration program will concentrate on the >20km Midway-Storm-Tornado corridor, targeting prospects including Midway, Tornado, and Blizzard. These areas have previously shown visual copper sulfide mineralization in brecciated dolomites of the Allen Bay Formation.
Key components of the exploration strategy include assaying previously unsampled historic drill holes and conducting a Mobile Magneto-Telluric survey to refine exploration targets. The company aims to identify deeper copper deposits across the project's extensive 110km strike length.
A significant milestone in the project's development will be the planned Preliminary Economic Assessment, which will evaluate the near-surface mineralization potential. This assessment could provide critical insights into the project's economic viability and potential future development.
The joint venture between Aston Bay and American West Metals represents a strategic approach to mineral exploration, with American West currently funding the exploration efforts. This arrangement allows Aston Bay to maintain a carried interest in the project until a mining decision is made.
The exploration program highlights the continued potential of the Nunavut region for copper mineralization and demonstrates Aston Bay's commitment to identifying and developing high-grade mineral resources.
