RE: Question7 Sep 2022 11:05
Hi Metals
The info we have is that Nine holes have been drilled so far at Pepas, across approximately 1 kilometre of strike of the main structural corridor defined by the Aragon and Tonusco faults, targeting a range of lithologies and geological features.
The first hole at Pepas, PEP001, was drilled to a depth of 384m to test highly anomalous rock chip samples that had been identified from previous mapping programs, and publicly announced on March 8th, 2022. The hole intersected a quartz vein stockwork and breccia zone from surface, demonstrating pervasive stockwork veining related to extensive gold mineralisation. The hole was drilled oblique to the zone of vein-development, and with only one hole, the geometry and dimensions of the zone have yet to be fully resolved. However, surface exposures of vein development suggest an east-west strike, with a moderate to steep southerly dip.
Hole PEP002 was drilled from the same pad as PEP001, but in a westerly direction to better understand the geometry of mineralisation and the controlling structures.
Hole PEP003 was collared some 150m northwest of PEP001 and drilled to a depth of 311m in different lithologies, to test the presumed northeast extension of the primary structures identified in PEP001. Some mineralised structures were intersected; however, it is likely that the primary structures trend more northwest and this will be assessed with later holes.
Current drilling is now being focussed on the mineralisation intersected in PEP001, however some modifications were required to drill pad locations to provide better drilling angles.
In summary they are still drilling to determine the structure so expect many many more results and updates to come from Pepas alone
Further assay results are also due given the need to undertake re-assay of numerous samples to meet QAQC requirements where +10g/t results are evidenced.
We are also waiting on drill results from Pupino
As all these results are rolled out we have the further exploration camp being set up at the south.
Over 150 people undertaking field work now across the whole of ANZA.
OMI just starting the journey to mid tier status imo.