10,000 metres to expand the Patwon gold discovery
5,000 metres to test new high-quality targets
LONGUEUIL, QC, Jan. 27, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Azimut Exploration Inc. ("Azimut" or the "Company") (TSXV: AZM) is pleased to announce the start of a 60-hole diamond drilling program totalling 15,000 metres on the Company's 100% owned Elmer Property (the "Property") in the James Bay region of Quebec (see Figures 1 to 4). Drilling will start the first week of February.
The objectives are:
Patwon Zone
In reference to the press release of November 30, 2020:
New Drilling Targets
About 30 holes will be drilled to test new targets identified by integrating comprehensive databases (see below). Most of the data is the result of fieldwork conducted in 2020 and early 2021. Holes drilled in swampy areas will be prioritized to take advantage of the frozen ground in winter. Further details will be provided after the Company finalizes the targeting process.
Exploring during a pandemic
In the COVID-19 pandemic context, Azimut has implemented strict protective measures for its operations, that follow INSPQ and CNESST guidelines. The Cree Nation Government has reviewed the Company's protocols. Azimut acknowledges the excellent collaboration from the Cree authorities to help advance operations under these very challenging circumstances. The measures are continuously monitored and regularly adjusted, as needed.
Operational contracts and procedures
The drilling contract is awarded to RJLL Drilling Inc. of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. The core diameter is NQ.
Core samples will be sent to AGAT Laboratories of Mississauga, Ontario. Gold will be analyzed by fire assay, with atomic absorption and gravimetric finish for grades above 3.0 g/t Au. Samples will also be analyzed for a 48-element suite using ICP. Azimut applies industry-standard QA/QC procedures to the program. Certified reference materials, blanks and field duplicates are included in all drill core batches sent to the laboratory.
The Elmer Property
The Elmer Property comprises 515 claims covering 271.3 km2 over a 35-kilometre strike length. The Property is 285 kilometres north of Matagami, 60 kilometres east of the village of Eastmain, and 5 kilometres west of the paved James Bay Road, a major all-season highway. The region benefits from quality infrastructure, including significant road access, a hydroelectric power grid and airports.
Dr. Jean-Marc Lulin, P.Geo., prepared this press release as Azimut's qualified person under National Instrument 43-101. The field program is managed by François Bissonnette, P.Geo., Operations Manager and Simon Houle, P.Geo., Chief Geologist. Both have reviewed the content of this press release.
About Azimut
Azimut is a mineral exploration company whose core business is centred on target generation and partnership development. The Company uses a pioneering approach to big data analytics (the proprietary AZtechMineTM expert system) enhanced by extensive exploration know-how. Azimut maintains rigorous financial discipline and has 69.2 million shares outstanding. Azimut's competitive edge against exploration risk is founded on systematic regional-scale data analysis and multiple concurrently active projects.
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SOURCE Azimut Exploration Inc.
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