Opawica Explorations Launches 2025 Drill Program at Bazooka Gold Property in Quebec's Abitibi Belt

Opawica Explorations Inc. has commenced its 2025 drill program at the Bazooka Property, located in the renowned Abitibi Gold Belt near Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. The property's strategic positioning contiguous with Agnico Eagle's Wasamac gold project enhances its significance within one of Canada's most productive gold mining regions. This drilling initiative builds upon promising findings from the 2022 program that revealed multiple high-grade gold intersections, including particularly notable results of 18.70 grams per tonne gold over a one-meter interval within a larger 43.9-meter section.

The geological context of the Bazooka Property contributes substantially to its importance. Gold mineralization occurs within mixed geological zones including quartz-carbonate-sericite and talc-chlorite schists, with these zones associated with sedimentary and volcanic protoliths. The property's spatial connection to the Cadillac-Larder Lake break/fault zone represents a critical geological feature that has historically hosted significant gold deposits throughout the Abitibi region. Blake Morgan, President of Opawica, emphasized the property's potential based on historical mineralization, visible gold occurrences, and promising geological structures that mirror successful mining operations nearby.

Current exploration targets focus on testing the continuity of high-grade gold mineralization along southwest and west-striking geological planes. The drilling strategy involves step-outs of approximately 50 meters from previous drilling locations, systematically expanding the understanding of mineralization patterns. Previous sampling has revealed complex mineralization zones characterized by silicified shear zones with quartz veining and trace minerals including tourmaline and fuchsite, indicators often associated with significant gold systems in the region.

The implementation of rigorous quality assurance protocols ensures the reliability of data collected during the program. Samples undergo processing at Techni-Lab Abitibi Inc., an ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited facility at https://www.technilab.ca, maintaining industry standards for geological analysis. This methodological approach supports confident interpretation of results and informed decision-making regarding the property's development potential. The program's progression could significantly impact regional mining economics by potentially adding to the established gold resources in an area with existing mining infrastructure and processing capabilities.