Auriginal Identifies Fresh Mineralization Targets at Roger Project Through 3D Modeling, Indicating Resource Upgrade Potential
Auriginal Identifies Fresh Mineralization
Targets at Roger Project Through 3D
Modeling, Indicating Resource Upgrade
Potential
Highlights:
Roger Copper-Gold mineralization appears truncated NE by a NNW fault, dropping the
continuation by ~200 m, suggesting significant upgrade potential.
3D review of historical drilling shows mineralization is not limited at depth, opening potential below
350 m.
The thickest Roger zone aligns with the core of a volcanic dome, with strongest geophysical
targets on the SW and NE flanks, consistent with VMS systems.
Recent geophysical results support Auriginal's interpretation of a Cu-Zn-Au-Ag VMS system at
Roger.
Geological similarities reinforce parallels between Roger and Agnico Eagle's LaRonde Mine in the
southern Abitibi.
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 15, 2026) -
Auriginal Mining Corp. (TSXV: AUME)
("
Auriginal
" or the "
Company
") is pleased to announce that the development of a 3D model of drillhole
data from the Roger Project ("Roger") has identified new targets, enhancing the exploration potential of
the property. In addition to previously identified VMS targets, the results indicate further potential to
expand the historical Cu-Au resource on the project (
see Press Release, December 1, 2025
).
Figure 1
- Longitudinal drill section showing current outline of the Roger Cu-Au Zone (in green):
looking South
Figure 2
- Oblique Longitudinal drill section showing current outline of the Roger Cu-Au Zone (in
green): looking vertically above and to the SSE
Figure 3
- Overhead 3-D View looking Northeast (Roger Cu-Au Zone in Green)
3D Resource Model Indicated Strong Potential for Expansion
A preliminary 3D model has been developed using the digital exploration database for the Roger project
and rendered using Leapfrog
®
. The intent of this exercise was to complete a preliminary validation of the
historical drillhole data for the property and to identify additional targets of opportunity that enhance the
value proposition of the Roger.
A series of 3D plans, geological and resource wireframe cross-sections and longitudinal sections were
created. Additional validation of the model using all historical exploration information was also
undertaken.
In addition to the VMS model currently being evaluated by our upcoming drill program, strong indications
that the historical porphyry-style Cu-Au mineralization identified at Roger, appears to be open at depth
below and along strike from the deepest drilling on the property. The planned program will be testing the
depth continuity of the Roger zone and constitutes an additional resource target of interest.
The longitudinal section created from the data shows a significant thickening of the Roger mineralization
(
see
Figure 1
) believed to be the axis of an interpreted volcanic dome or cryptodome, the required heat
source for a VMS mineralizing system. The most important basemetal sulphide intersections returned
from historical drilling (
see
Kintavar Press Release - November 12, 2025
) occur along the NE and SW
flanks of the interpreted dome structure axis, in support of the VMS model develop for the property. The
longitudinal image also indicates the Roger zone to plunge toward to NE.
Our visualization indicates that the Roger zone is abruptly cut by an NNE-striking fault (
see
Figure 2
)
which shows significant thickness changes of the volcanic stratigraphy on either side of the fault plane.
Also, the alteration envelop that characterizes the periphery of the Roger zone, appears to have been
displaced vertically down by at least 200 m on the east side of the interpreted fault. We believe that this
is strong indication that the Roger porphyry mineralization remains open towards the NE and at depth. A
strong Borehole EM (BHEM) was detected from our earlier survey work (
see
Press Release, November
12, 2025
), believe to be related to massive basemetal sulphide mineralization has also been observed
in that direction.
Revisions to the Proposed Diamond Drill Program
Given the enhanced mineralization potential identified from the 3D visualization work, modifications to
the previously proposed drilling have been made (
see
Press Release, December 4, 2025
). Adjustments
to the drillhole positioning and lengths is presented in Table 1 (
see
Figure 3
). Drilling is expected to start
early March 2026.
Drillhole Name
Easting
Northing
Elevation
Azimuth
Dip
Extension
Target Depth
(m)
Revised Final
Depth (m)
2026-001
542678.7
5534716
378.7078
153
-65
80
527
667
2026-002
542443.6
5534629
378.4501
153
-65
75
516
650
2026-003
542222.3
5534514
379.133
153
-65
50
515
622
2026-004
541967
5534466
380.6841
153
-65
100
524
687
2026-005
541750.9
5534329
379.8992
153
-65
60
527
646
2026-006
541551
5534248
375.3405
160
-65
60
525
644
2026-007
541332.8
5534128
374.9073
160
-65
40
523
619
2026-008
541096.9
5534043
373.5164
160
-65
40
523
619
Revised Total
(m)
5154
About Auriginal Mining Corp.
Auriginal is a Quebec-focused copper and gold company with one of the province's largest and most
diversified exploration portfolios. Its 100%-owned flagship Roger Project, located in the Chibougamau
district, hosts a known gold-copper deposit with strong potential to host volcanic-hosted polymetallic
massive sulphide deposits. With a diversified pipeline of greenfield projects across Quebec's best-
known mining regions and backed by the Ore Group's proven exploration and capital markets team
Auriginal has a clear focus on discovery and growth for copper, zinc and gold. The company is well-
positioned to immediately execute an aggressive exploration and acquisition strategy and attract
broader market attention. Further details on Auriginal are available on the company website at
https://auriginal.ca/
.
Qualified Person Statement
The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Charles
Beaudry, P.Geo (1202) and géo. (311), a Qualified Person, as defined in "NI
43-101".
For further information, please contact:
Peter Cashin, P.Geo
Chief Executive Officer
Tel:
416-644-1567 Ext. #9
www.auriginal.ca
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Figure 1 -
Longitudinal drill section showing current outline of the Roger Cu-Au Zone (in green): looking
South
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Figure 2 -
Oblique Longitudinal drill section showing current outline of the Roger Cu-Au Zone (in green):
looking vertically above and to the SSE
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Figure 3
- Overhead 3-D View looking Northeast (Roger Cu-Au Zone in Green)
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