Arras Minerals Drills 154 Meters Grading 1.09% CuEq Including 118 Meters Grading 1.38% CuEq ON Berezski North Target
ARRAS MINERALS DRILLS 154 METERS
GRADING 1.09% CUEQ INCLUDING 118
METERS GRADING 1.38% CUEQ ON
BEREZSKI NORTH TARGET
TSX-V: ARK / OTCQB: ARRKF
VANCOUVER, BC
,
Aug. 27, 2025
/CNW/ -
Arras Minerals Corp.
(TSXV: ARK) (OTCQB: ARRKF)
("Arras" or "Arras Minerals" or "the Company")
is pleased to announce results from drillholes
EL25014, EL25014A, and EL25015, part of the ongoing 2025 drill program at the Elemes Project in
Northeast Kazakhstan
. The program is designed to systematically test multiple high-priority targets
along the 8.8-kilometre Berezski and the 14-kilometre Aimandai Trends.
Highlights include:
EL25014A:
154m
of mineralization grading 1.09 % copper-equivalent
("CuEq") (0.29% Cu
and 0.72 g/t Au), starting at
130m
depth; including:
118m
grading 1.38% CuEq (0.36% Cu and 0.91 g/t Au) starting at
130m
depth
24m
grading 2.32% CuEq (0.42% Cu, 1.73 g/t Au) starting at
144m
depth
Results confirm the presence of a large, well-developed hydrothermal system along the
Berezski 8.8 kilometre Berezski Trend.
Tim Barry
, CEO of Arras Minerals, commented:
"
Hole EL25014A underscores the quality of
copper and gold mineralization at the Berezski North Target and continues to confirm the scale of
the mineralized system we are drilling into. This hole was collared approximately
300m
northwest
of Hole EL24005 which reported
547m
@ 0.70% CuEq starting from
14m
and announced in our
February 11, 2025
news release. Hole El25016 as outlined in Figure 2 is collared approximately
300m
to the SE of Hole El25014A and once assay results are available for this hole, we will then
review next steps for the Berezski North target.
He continued,
"This result builds on our recent
announcement of 578 meters at 0.42% CuEq from the Berezski Central Target, located
approximately 5 kilometres to the south. Together, these intercepts highlight the district-scale
potential of the Elemes Project. With only a small portion of our Phase II drilling completed along
the 8.8-kilometre copper-in-soil anomaly that defines the Berezski Trend, we believe there remains
substantial upside yet to be tested. The presence of thick mineralized intercepts often starting at
surface and with broad zones exceeding 0.8% CuEq at Berezski North is particularly encouraging.
We're excited to build on this momentum as we advance what we view as one of the most
compelling copper-gold exploration opportunities in
Kazakhstan
.
"
Results from this news release include:
Table 1. Summary results from holes EL25014A and EL25015
Hole_ID
Intersection
Interval
Au
Cu
Ag
Mo
CuEq
AuEq
From (m)
To (m)
(m)
(g/t)
( %)
(g/t)
ppm
( %)
(g/t)
EL25014A
130.0
284.0
154.0
0.72
0.29
3.43
53.5
1.09
0.94
Including
130.0
248.0
118.0
0.91
0.36
4.41
68.7
1.38
1.18
including
144.0
168.0
24.0
1.73
0.42
4.70
89.3
2.32
1.99
EL25015
191.9
197.0
5.1
0.10
0.01
1.08
1.0
0.13
0.11
Notes: For copper and gold equivalent calculations the following metal process were used: US$3.75/lb. Copper, US$3,000/oz Gold, US$35/oz Silver, US$30/lb Molybdenum, and
metallurgical recoveries were assumed to be 90%. True thickness/widths of mineralization are unknown.
Table 2. Drill-hole locations
Hole_ID
Coordinates (UTM)
Azimuth
Dip
Hole Depth (m)
Easting
Northing
RL
EL25014
508114.2
5717557
236
050
-70
30
EL25014A
508123
5717561
236
050
-70
334.7
EL25015
508693
5718465
236
270
-60
499.5
A summary of each hole is outlined below:
Hole EL25014A:
The first attempt of hole EL25014 was abandoned at
30m
when drilling intersected
a highly weathered fault zone. A second version of the hole, EL25014A, was successfully
completed, collared
10m
to the northeast of the original hole. Hole EL25014A was designed to test
the westward extension and structural controls of the hydrothermal breccia pipe that hosts the
copper-gold mineralization previously encountered in Hole EL24005. Collared
300m
northwest of
EL24005, Hole EL25014A intersected weak to moderate propylitically altered diorite to
147m
before
entering a hydrothermal diorite-andesite breccia between
147m
to
284m
, cemented by a
tourmaline–pyrite matrix with ± chalcopyrite and overprinted by strong argillic alteration. Below the
breccia, drilling passed into a strongly propylitically altered andesite, which continued to the end of
hole at
334.7m
.
Mineralization from surface to
130m
consisted mainly of disseminated pyrite with rare pyrite-
chalcopyrite patches. Between
130m
and
284m
, mostly within the breccia, sulfide content increased
significantly, with strong pyrite-chalcopyrite mineralization observed throughout.
Hole EL25015:
Hole EL25015 was located 1 kilometre to the north of the Berezski North target and
drilled to test a copper-molybdenum soil anomaly associated with a magnetic low feature within the
8.8 kilometre Berezski Trend. The hole intersected a sequence of propyllitically altered andesites,
crosscut by several diorite dykes before the hole intersected a large weak to moderate propylitically
altered diorite body at
228m
to the end of the hole at
499.5m
. Weak mineralization is hosted along
localized quartz–sericite–pyrite alteration zones with associated minor quartz veins.
Figure 1. Map of the Berezski Trend highlighting the 8.8 km copper-in-soil anomaly. Drill holes
completed by Arras in 2024 are marked in white with a blue center, while holes drilled in 2025 to
date are shown in solid yellow. The location of the section in Figure 2 of this news release is shown
by the dashed blue line A-A’. (CNW Group/Arras Minerals Corp.)
Figure 2. Cross-section A-A’ looking NW showing key intercepts in drill-holes EL25014A, and last
year drill hole EL24005. Assays for drill hole EL25016 are pending. (CNW Group/Arras Minerals
Corp.)
Figure 3. Select photos from drill holes EL25014A (CNW Group/Arras Minerals Corp.)
Figure 4. Arras Minerals Elemes Project and project portfolio located in Pavlodar, Northeastern
Kazakhstan. (CNW Group/Arras Minerals Corp.)
Elemes Phase II Drill Program:
Since late June, Arras has been advancing its 20,000-metre Phase
II diamond drill program at Elemes. Two rigs are actively testing the highly prospective Berezski
Trend, building on the success of the 2024 campaign. To date, eight holes have been completed,
with assays pending for several. In parallel, the Company is carrying out Magnetotellurics ("MT") and
gravity surveys across key sections of the Berezski and Aimandai Trends, which will guide and refine
future targeting. Drilling is scheduled to continue through to the end of the year and continuing into
2026.
Elemes Project Overview:
The Elemes Project comprises two exploration licenses covering 531
square kilometres in northeast
Kazakhstan
, located approximately 13 km southwest of Ekibastuz
and just 20 km from Arras's operational base. The project benefits from exceptional infrastructure,
with a paved highway crossing the licence, and access to 1100 KVA power lines, heavy rail, and
other utilities within a 15 km radius.
Situated within the prolific Bozshakol-Chingiz metallogenic belt, Elemes lies near significant regional
deposits, including the Beskauga porphyry copper-gold-silver deposit (~80 km east) and KAZ
Minerals' Bozshakol mine (~60 km northwest)
1
.
Geologically, the property is underlain by interbedded intermediate volcanic and sedimentary rocks
intruded by multiple phases of diorite and monzodiorite porphyry. Copper-gold mineralization occurs
in sheeted and stockwork quartz-chalcopyrite veins associated with these intrusions. In addition,
high-grade low-sulphidation epithermal veins have been mapped on the property, representing a
secondary exploration target.
Property-wide soil sampling programs in 2022 and 2023 defined two extensive Cu-Mo-As
geochemical anomalies: the Berezski and Aimandai Trends, both considered priority targets for
follow-up exploration drilling. Initial drilling on the Berezski Trend in late 2024 returned high-grade
porphyry/epithermal copper and gold mineralization.
References
1
Bozshakol 2024 Report
https://www.kazminerals.com/media/23240/q4-2024-production-report_final.pdf
Qualified Person:
The scientific and technical disclosure for this news release has been prepared
under supervision of and approved by Matthew
Booth, Vice President of Exploration, of Arras Minerals Corp., a Qualified Person for the purposes
of NI 43-101. Mr. Booth has reviewed and approved the release. Mr. Booth has over 20 years of
mineral exploration experience and is a Qualified Person member of the American Institute of
Professional Geologists (CPG 12044).
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"Tim Barry"
Tim Barry, MAusIMM CP(Geo)
Chief Executive Officer and Director
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About Arras Minerals Corp:
Arras is a Canadian exploration and development company advancing
a portfolio of copper and gold assets in northeastern
Kazakhstan
, including the Elemes copper-gold
porphyry project. The Company has established one of the largest land packages in the country
prospective for copper and gold. In
December 2023
, the Company entered into a strategic alliance
with Teck Resources Limited ("Teck") in which Teck may sole fund a
US$5 million
generative
exploration program over a portion of the Arras license package in 2024-2025. The Company's
shares are listed on the TSX-V under the trading symbol "ARK" and on the OTCQB under the
trading symbol "ARRKF".
Cautionary Note to U.S. Investors concerning estimates of Measured, Indicated, and Inferred
Resources:
References contained in this press release uses the terms "measured resources",
"indicated resources", and "inferred resources" which are defined in, and required to be disclosed
by, NI43-101. The Company advises U.S. investors that these terms are not recognized by the SEC.
The estimation of measured, indicated and inferred resources involves greater uncertainty as to their
existence and economic feasibility than the estimation of proven and probable reserves. U.S.
investors are cautioned not to assume that measured and indicated mineral resources will be
converted into reserves. The estimation of inferred resources involves far greater uncertainty as to
their existence and economic viability than the estimation of other categories of resources. U.S.
investors are cautioned not to assume that estimates of inferred mineral resources exist, are
economically minable, or will be upgraded into measured or indicated mineral resources. Under
Canadian securities laws, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of
feasibility or other economic studies. Disclosure of "contained ounces" in a resource is permitted
disclosure under Canadian regulations, however the SEC normally only permits issuers to report
mineralization that does not constitute "reserves" by SEC standards as in place tonnage and grade
without reference to unit measures. Accordingly, the information contained in this press release may
not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S. companies that are not subject NI 43-
101.
Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements
: This news release contains forward-
looking statements regarding future events and Arras' future results that are subject to the safe
harbors created under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, and the Exchange Act, and applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-
looking statements include, among others, statements regarding plans and expectations of the
exploration program Arras is in the process of undertaking. These statements are based on current
expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about Arras' exploration projects, the industry in
which Arras operates and the beliefs and assumptions of Arras' management. Words such as
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statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are
beyond management's control, including undertaking further exploration activities, the results of such
exploration activities and that such results support continued exploration activities, unexpected
variations in ore grade, types and metallurgy, volatility and level of commodity prices, the availability
of sufficient future financing, and other matters discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in the
Management Discussion and Analysis filed on the Company's profile on SEDAR on
February 27,
2025
. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those expressed or
implied in the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by the Company in
this release is based only on information currently available and speaks only as of the date on which
it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement,
whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information,
future developments, or otherwise.
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