Akkerman Finland Oy reports it received assay results from recent drilling at the Kangasjärvi VMS target in the Pyhäsalmi Mining District, central Finland. The company completed two holes in the Kangas Main EM target, totaling 709.3 meters. A third hole, to test the Kangas North target was postponed due to terrain issues.
Drilling cut stringer-type and semi-massive sulfide mineralization in both holes. A total of 24 split drill core samples of this mineralization were collected and sent to ALS laboratories.
The majority of the samples returned anomalous contents for both base- and precious metals, but do not reach ore-grade level. Highest single 1-mter values for each of the metals are: 0,24% Cu, 0.25% Zn, 5g/t Ag and 0.27g/t Au. Results confirm the newly discovered stockwork zone underneath the Kangasjärvi deposit is predominantly made up of pyrite and pyrrhotite.
The extend and depth of the 2 holes drilled preclude conclusions on the size and shape of the feeder zone, nor any potential metal zonation within the mineral system. Re-interpreting the original geophysical data is underway, with the goal of targeting a higher temperature, potentially more copper-rich core zone.
A down-hole EM survey and follow-up drilling will be required at Kangas Main, as well as scout drilling at the yet untested Kangas North EM anomaly.
Managing Director Jan Akkerman comments: we are encouraged by these initial drilling results. It shows that perseverance and application of new technology in historic mining districts like Pyhäsalmi can still lead to significant new mineral discoveries. As all of us engaged in today’s mineral exploration know, it is a matter of time and money to deliver.
Akkerman Finland is a private exploration company, involved in 4 VMS and 1 gold exploration project in central Finland. Main shareholders are Akkerman Exploration B.V. and TSX listed company Avrupa Minerals Ltd. The company is actively seeking a partner company to advance its projects towards new discoveries.
