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Vizsla Copper Corp. has recently made significant strides in the exploration of its Thira discovery located within the Poplar project in central British Columbia. Following a comprehensive soil geochemical survey, the company is excited to announce that the copper anomaly has expanded by an impressive three kilometers to the east of the original discovery site.
These recent findings not only highlight the potential for broader mineralization in the region but also coincide with geological and geophysical targets identified during previous exploration efforts.
The results are particularly promising, as they suggest the presence of copper, molybdenum, and silver within the soil samples collected.
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Key findings from the soil survey
The Phase 1 drilling program at Thira involved ten drill holes, totaling over 4,500 meters. Each borehole encountered significant intervals of porphyry-related copper-molybdenum mineralization. One of the standout results from the drilling revealed a remarkable 237.3 meters of 0.51% Copper Equivalent (CuEq), which translates to 0.36% Copper, 0.02% Molybdenum, 1.19 grams per tonne Silver, and 0.06 grams per tonne Gold.
This mineralization comprises stockwork and veins associated with chalcopyrite and molybdenite, cutting through intensely altered volcanic rocks and breccias. Notably, the initial targeting for the drilling was heavily influenced by an open-ended geochemical anomaly that emerged from the soil survey. This anomaly has now been confirmed as spatially coincident with the copper-molybdenum-silver mineralization.
Expansion of the soil anomaly
In the latest survey, an extensive analysis was conducted across a significant portion of the Thira alteration corridor, measuring approximately 8 kilometers by 2 kilometers. The data indicates that the multi-element soil anomaly identified now extends at least three kilometers to the east, with further results pending. The primary copper-in-soil anomaly has now been measured at about 4,000 by 800 meters, showing values that reach up to 1,200 ppm or 0.12% copper.
A total of 1,244 B-horizon soil samples were meticulously collected, spread across a three-kilometer section of the alteration corridor. The samples were taken at 50-meter intervals along survey lines oriented northwest-southeast, spaced 200 meters apart.
Future plans for the Thira Project
As Vizsla Copper moves forward, the final results from the soil geochemical survey will be synthesized with the outcomes from a recently completed 35 line-kilometer Induced Polarization (IP) survey. This integration aims to pinpoint new high-priority drilling targets. The company is actively planning a follow-up Phase 2 drilling program, which is anticipated to commence in the near future.
Company overview and strategic direction
The Poplar project encompasses 44,200 hectares of land rich in Mesozoic-aged volcanic, sedimentary, and intrusive rocks, elements that are considered highly prospective for porphyry-related copper and gold mineralization. In addition to the Thira target, the project also includes the Poplar deposit, which is a near-surface porphyry copper and gold system located approximately 10 kilometers north of Thira.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Vizsla Copper is dedicated to copper-gold-molybdenum exploration and development. The company is focused on advancing its projects in British Columbia, leveraging existing infrastructure to enhance exploration efforts. Committed to responsible mining practices, Vizsla aims to foster ethical and sustainable development within its operations.
For further details on this exciting development and the company’s ongoing exploration initiatives, visit their official website or access their reports on SEDAR+.
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