Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. has contracted Abitibi Geophysics to conduct a downhole electromagnetic survey on two drill holes in the Carnegie Township area near Timmins, Ontario. This survey is part of a 50/50 partnership with Canada 11530313 Canada Inc. and follows up on a 2019 drill program. The survey uses a single-loop configuration with a 500-metre by 500-metre transmitter loop on the surface to generate an electromagnetic field that penetrates the subsurface, with sensitive probes lowered into drill holes CG-25-01 and CG-25-02 to measure rock responses.
This method is effective at identifying off-hole conductive zones, which are potential mineralized bodies not directly intersected by drilling, helping to refine future drill targets and improve exploration efficiency. In drill hole CG-25-01, a 6.5-metre section analyzed 0.64% zinc with anomalous copper, silver, and lead values from 141.0 to 147.5 metres downhole, including a 1-metre section with 1.90% zinc, occurring in weakly laminated sulphide-rich graphitic sediment with conductive mineralization of about 5% pyrrhotite. Drill hole CG-25-02 confirmed a similar polymetallic mineralized system, with results including up to 37 ppb gold and 4.6 g/t silver over 0.9 metres, over 0.65% zinc over 2.7 metres, 0.13% copper over 1.9 metres, and elevated nickel and cobalt levels.
The program is conducted on lands recently transferred to Canada Nickel, with Noble retaining a 5-year exploration right for volcanogenic massive sulphide mineralization and precious metals. Vance White, President and CEO of Noble, stated, "We are very pleased to get this program started with the support of our partners at 11530313 Canada Inc. The search for mineralization similar to the Kidd Creek Mine continues." The technical content was reviewed by Wayne Holmstead, P.Geo., an independent Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. For more information, visit https://www.noblemineralexploration.com.
This survey is important as it enhances exploration accuracy in a key mining region, potentially leading to more efficient resource discovery and economic benefits for the industry and local economy. By identifying missed mineralized zones, it could reduce drilling costs and environmental impact while supporting Canada's mining sector. The focus on polymetallic systems, including zinc, copper, and precious metals, aligns with global demand for diverse resources, making this a strategic step in sustainable mineral exploration.
