Delta Resources (TSX-V:DLTA) has commenced its largest field exploration program to date at the I-zone within its Delta-1 Gold Project in Ontario, Canada.
The company has deployed 10 geologists across multiple areas within the I-zone and surrounding high-priority gold prospects near Thunder Bay.
Activities include trenching, channel sampling, and prospecting to evaluate newly identified targets. These targets could extend the I-zone gold system along the Crayfish Creek Fault corridor.
Delta is systematically evaluating historical gold occurrences where grab samples from 1989 graded up to 759 grams per tonne gold (Au).
Additional samples returned 554g/t Au, 371.9g/t Au, and 170.1g/t Au. These occurrences have not been systematically evaluated through channel sampling or drilling.
“The discovery of several new felsic dikes and the relocation of historical high-grade gold occurrences that have never been systematically evaluated are very encouraging,” CEO Ron Kopas says.
“This program is designed to determine whether these occurrences represent extensions of the I-zone system or additional mineralised centres along the Crayfish Creek Fault corridor.”
Trenching, detailed geological mapping, and channel sampling are underway to refine geological controls on mineralisation. This program aims to define the scale of the targets while prioritising the highest-potential areas for the inaugural drill program this autumn.
Delta is simultaneously advancing preparations for its upcoming definition and stepout drill program at the Eureka Gold Deposit. Drilling will support a maiden mineral resource estimate, scheduled to commence in August.
First channel sample results are expected shortly and will be reported as they become available.
The Delta-1 property covers approximately 340km2 and is located approximately 50km west of Thunder Bay.
Delta Resources is a Canadian mineral exploration company advancing a portfolio of gold and base metal projects across Ontario and Québec.
Write to JC Villarba at Mining.com.au
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