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Nordic Resources (ASX:NNL) extends mineral resource at the Kiimala Trend in Finland
Resource covers multiple drilled and undrilled prospects across a regional gold-copper trend
Planned drilling at Angesneva and Vesipera prospects to support further development
Nordic Resources (ASX:NNL), listed on the ASX 200, continues to enhance its footprint within the gold and base metals exploration sector. The company has expanded its mineral resource estimate at the Kiimala Trend, a discontinuous corridor of mineralisation in Finland. The region includes several defined and unexplored prospects aligned across a lengthy structural trend, reflecting growing exploration interest in European gold and copper provinces.
Located within proximity to the company’s Kopsa Project, the Kiimala Trend now forms part of an extended resource inventory that strengthens Nordic’s development positioning. The broader package spans multiple licences and project zones that Nordic is consolidating through strategic acquisitions.
Updated Resource Highlights Multi-Zone Gold-Copper System
The Kiimala Trend, which hosts numerous prospects along a structurally complex zone, has returned results from recently drilled intersections that include both gold and copper values. The updated figures reflect combined estimates for both the Kiimala and Kopsa projects. These areas encompass measured, indicated, and inferred classifications across gold equivalent grades.
Earlier metallurgical testing carried out on multiple samples from the region has shown the presence of cyanide-leachable gold, adding clarity to the processing characteristics of the deposit. Nordic has now compiled a comprehensive picture of its inventory, which incorporates the combined attributes of its key projects.
The geological footprint of Kiimala spans multiple mineralised zones, with further opportunities identified across untested areas. These zones are expected to contribute to upcoming exploration phases focused on validating continuity and refining grade distribution.
Drilling Plans Set for Adjacent Prospects
With the Kiimala resource upgraded, attention is now turning to nearby targets such as Angesneva and Vesipera. Located within the same regional system, these prospects remain open at depth and are flanked by structural features believed to mirror known mineralised zones. Upcoming work will focus on drilling to support future resource estimation efforts and ensure geological continuity across the trend.
Both Angesneva and Vesipera are located near existing infrastructure and within accessible distance from the Kopsa Project, enabling consolidated operational planning. The company is moving toward establishing a compliant resource framework for these prospects to support future development planning.
Strategic Consolidation Through Acquisition of Finnish Assets
Nordic has formalised the acquisition of key exploration assets in Finland through an agreement involving two subsidiaries of Northgold (STO:NG). These include Fennia Gold Oy, which holds the licences for the Kopsa Project, and Lakeuden Malmi Oy, the licence holder for both Kiimala and Hirsikangas.
The transaction grants Nordic full ownership of a significant land package spanning multiple exploration zones, including the Hirsikangas Gold Project, which remains under review pending additional updates. This consolidated land position strengthens Nordic’s ability to scale its regional strategy across gold and copper prospects in a tier-one jurisdiction.
Regional Prospects Strengthened by Proximity and Resource Scale
The strategic location of the Kiimala and Kopsa projects, positioned within manageable distances of each other, presents a favourable layout for regional project development. The updated resource inventory adds to Nordic’s overall mineral footprint, reinforcing its status among emerging exploration companies within the ASX 200 landscape.
The combination of historical testing data, newly reported intersections, and near-term drilling plans underlines the active development underway across Nordic’s Finnish portfolio. The inclusion of undrilled targets and structural extensions offers continued momentum across the company’s broader geological platform.
