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Highlights
- Avrupa Minerals Ltd. (TSXV:AVU) begins initial scout drilling at the Kangasjärvi target in central Finland.
- The Kangasjärvi site is part of the Pyhäsalmi Mining District, known for its past high-grade sulfide mining.
- The company plans to test previously un-drilled geophysical targets identified in a recent survey.
Avrupa Minerals Ltd. is conducting exploratory drilling at the Kangasjärvi volcanogenic massive sulfide target. The Kangasjärvi target is located in the Pyhäsalmi Mining District, an area with a strong history of mining in central Finland. This new exploration effort aims to uncover potential deposits by targeting previously unexplored sections of the site.
Exploration at Kangasjärvi
The initial drilling phase focuses on two holes, with the target areas being identified by recent geophysical surveys. These surveys pinpointed promising conductors that have yet to be explored. The selected areas are in close proximity to a former mine site, which had been previously mined in the mid-1980s. The Kangasjärvi site has shown promise due to these untested targets, offering a chance to explore sections that had remained untouched.
Historical Background
In the 1980s, a Finnish mining company conducted mining operations in the Pyhäsalmi District. The project involved extracting a small, high-grade massive sulfide deposit. This deposit, although significant, was not further developed, and the area remained uninvestigated for several decades. It wasn’t until 2022 that Akkerman Finland Oy, in partnership with Avrupa Minerals, gained the exploration rights to the area. The project has since evolved, with the team conducting a detailed airborne electromagnetic survey.
Geophysical Surveys and Findings
The electromagnetic survey, known as SkyTEM, was carried out over the general mine area and nearby potential targets. This survey successfully detected two strong conductors, which are believed to be promising mineralized zones. Despite their proximity to the old mine, these targets had never been subjected to drilling before now. The upcoming exploratory work will focus on these newly identified areas to determine their resource potential.
Collaborative Efforts and Exploration Rights
Akkerman Finland Oy holds 49% ownership of the project, with the remaining stake held by Avrupa Minerals. The partnership has allowed both companies to collaborate and move forward with exploration, following up on the findings of the geophysical surveys. Their joint efforts are aimed at identifying new resources within the Pyhäsalmi Mining District.
