Avrupa Minerals Increases Land Position Close to Pyhäsalmi Mine, Finland
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Avrupa Minerals Increases Land Position Close to Pyhäsalmi Mine, Finland
Vancouver, BC, January 27, 2025 – Avrupa Minerals Ltd. (TSX-V: AVU) is pleased to
announce the acquisition of two new exploration permits within sight of the Pyhäsalmi
Mine headframe through its partnership with Akkerman Finland Oy (“AFOy”). AFOy
acquired the permits from Pyhäsalmi Mine Oy (“PMO”) . In addition, both parties have
agreed to collaborate in the ongoing exploration around the renowned Pyhäsalmi massive
sulfide deposit, mined since 1969. The search is aimed at potential ore extensions and
satellite deposits.
As part of the collaboration, PMO transferred its Komunneva and Lehto exploration
permits to AFOy. Both parties signed a sales and purchase agreement on November 21,
2024. The agreement allows for AFOy to undertake generative exploration work within
the permit boundaries, and if successful, potentially turn to PMO for partnering at later
stages of exploration and development of a new mineral body. The initial cost t o AFOy
was nominal.
These two permits are located directly east of the Mining Concession and cover the
presumed lateral extension of the mineral horizon over several kilometers (see Fig.1).
Fig 1. Location map of the Komunneva-Lehto permit application area.
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Work will initially rely on the enormous database generated during decades of earlier
studies, challenged by the structural complexity and large depth extent of the
mineralization system (>1 .5km). Despite the large amount of drilling to date, there are
still a number of untested, prospective targets. These targets remain relevant , as the
mining operation at Pyhäsalmi has not yet reached the end of its operating lifetime.
PMO previously studied these permit areas as part of its Near-Mine exploration program
involving multiple geophysical surveys and drilling. Results to date confirm presence of
intense alteration and mineralization along the interpreted lateral extension of the mineral
horizon. Historic scout drilling cut a nomalous zinc, copper and precious metals ’ values
in 16 of the 46 holes drilled. AFOy initiated re-analysis of all historic data and information
made available as part of the tenement transfers.
Meanwhile, PMO will focus its present ongoing exploration efforts on its Pyhäsalmi Mining
Concession area and within a new exploration permit area located immediately to the
south of the Mining Concession.
Paul W. Kuhn, President and CEO of Avrupa Minerals, commented, “We are excited to
work with Pyhäsalmi Mine Oy to begin new exploration in a clearly, well-mineralized area.
Through partner Akkerman Finland Oy, we plan to take aggressive first steps to generate
potential discovery of significant mineralization close to the historic mine. Further
information to come after completion of the data compilation process.”
Avrupa Minerals Ltd. is a growth-oriented junior exploration and development company
directed to discovery of mineral deposits, using a hybrid prospect generator business
model. The Company holds one 49% -owned license in Portugal, the Alvalade VMS
Project, presently optioned to Sandfire Mineira Portugal in an earn -in joint venture
agreement. The Company holds one 49%-owned exploration license covering the
Slivova Gold Project in Kosovo, optioned to Western Tethyan Resources, and is actively
advancing four prospects in central Finland through its partnership with Akkerman Finland
Oy. Avrupa focuses its project genera tion work in politically stable and prospective
regions of Europe, presently including Portugal, Finland, and Kosovo. The Company
continues to seek and develop other opportunities around Europe.
For additional information, contact Avrup a Minerals Ltd. at 1 -604-687-3520 or visit our
website at www.avrupaminerals.com.
On behalf of the Board,
“Paul W. Kuhn”
Paul W. Kuhn, President & Director
This news release was prepared by Company management, who take full responsibility for its content. Paul W. Kuhn,
President and CEO of Avrupa Minerals, a Licensed Professional Geologist and a Registered Member of the Society of
Mining Engineers, is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43 -101 of the Canadian Securities
Administrators. He has reviewed the technical disclosure in this release. Mr. Kuhn, the QP, has not only reviewed, but
prepared and supervised the preparation or approval of the scientific and technical content in the news release.
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Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.