Avrupa Minerals Reports Sampling Results and Progress at Kolima VMS Target, Finland
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Avrupa Minerals Reports Sampling Results and Progress at Kolima VMS Target,
Finland
• Sampling and re-logging of four historic drill holes completed;
• Geochemical results confirm the presence of distal, disseminated VMS-
style zinc mineralization, though the source is still unknown;
• Multi-element, pathfinder geochemistry supports the possibility for
proximal, massive VMS-style mineralization within a radius of 5km;
• Combination of geology, Sky TEM geophysics, and new geochemical
results suggest several well-defined target areas for first pass drilling
when exploration license is issued.
Vancouver, BC – June 21, 2022 – Avrupa Minerals Ltd. (TSX-V: AVU) is pleased to
provide a follow -up progress report covering work related to the Kolima exploration
application area in the Pyhäsalmi Mining District, central Finland. Avrupa previously
reported on initial work and exploration permit application at Kolima i n an earlier news
release dated April 12, 2022 (Avrupa Minerals Reports First Progress at Kolima
Project).
The Company cont racted with the Finland Geological Survey (GTK) to re- log and
sample four representative, historic drill holes from the Kolima exploration projects
carried out from the mid- 1950’s to the early -1980’s by GTK . Re -logging of the four
drillholes, totaling 743.55 meters and situated along a 2- kilometer strike length ,
indicates that predominantly disseminated zinc mineralization is present, for the most
part, through long intervals of mixed volcanic and sedimentary rocks that form the core
of the district-scale Kärnä Anticline. Holes that were started further to the west in the
west limb of the anticline tended to have thicker zones of zinc mineralization, while the
southeasternmost hole, collared at the edge of the east limb of the anticline, contained
the least amount of target volcano-sedimentary rocks, and thus little zinc mineralization.
Paul W. Kuhn, President and CEO of Avrupa, commented, “Getting a handle on the
geology of the Kolima target area, combining that with already -known geophysical
targets, and now adding supportive zinc and multi -element geochemistry gives us a
clear view as to where to drill when we receive the exploration license. This is a well -
thought-out targeting process which utilizes strong corporate knowledge of
volcanogenic massive s ulfide systems. We are looking forward to completing the
application process and getting down to the business of drilling.”
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In addition to intervals of disseminated sulfides, detailed logging also revealed the
presence of several thin beds of semi -massive to massive sphalerite, zinc sulfide, up to
one meter thick, in two of the holes, again suggesting that the representative dr illing cut
distal deposition portions of a VMS system. Typical VMS pathfinder elements, including
iron, manganese, antimony, arsenic, molybdenum, and locally tin, show anomalous
results. VMS metals themselves, copper, lead, and silver, are also present lo cally
anomalous levels in the sampled core. Following are the zinc results of interest in the
holes, from north to south:
HOLE R339 – Drilled from west limb of Kärnä Anticline; total depth of 84.5 meters; 62 samples
From (m) To (m) Interval (m) Zinc (%) Notes
29.66 29.84 0.18 2.4 Two thin beds of semi-massive sulfide mineralization within a 20 -
meter interval of mafic tuffs that contain continuously anomalous
Zn up to 0.38%@ over one meter 44.13 44.27 0.14 4
63 63.15 0.15 7.8 Two thin beds of semi-massive sulfide mineralization within an
interval of mineralized mafic tuffs containing 5.95 meters @ 1.3%
Zn 65 66 1 4.4
HOLE R46 – Drilled from west limb of Kärnä Anticline; total depth of 297.6 meters; 109 samples
From To Interval Zinc Notes
175 179 4 0.3 Strongly anomalous zones of disseminated to weakly bedded
sulfide mineralization in mixed tuffs, sediments, and mafic porphyry
rocks within a total intercept of disseminated zinc mineralization
beginning at a depth of 175 meters and continuing to 281.9 meters.
Values range from 100's of ppm zinc to more than 1% over 1 to 4
meters thickness.
205 243.3 38.3 0.2
254 268.7 14.7 0.6
254 258 4 1.4
272 281.9 9.9 0.2
HOLE R26 – Drilled from crest of Kärnä Anticline; total depth of 151.45 meters; 70 samples
From To Interval Zinc Notes
21 29 8 0.3 Visible disseminated sulfides throughout both zones of mixed tuffs
and sediments at the bottom of the interval 39.4 69 29.6 0.2
Hole R25 – Drilled from east limb of Kärnä Anticline; total depth of 210 meters; 20 samples
From To Interval Zinc Notes
no significant zinc values
Table 1. Results of sampling of disseminated zinc mineralization at Kolima along the Kärnä
Anticline. It is encouraging to observe the widespread, disseminated to thin-layered z inc
mineralization in mixed volcanics and sedimentary rocks suggesting a distal VMS facies
depositional environment. Indicator element anomalism, including iron, manganese, antimony,
arsenic, mol ybdenum, and locally tin, also suggest distal facies VMS mineralization. Locally
anomalous values of silver (up to 41.2 g/t over one meter) , copper (up to 895 ppm over one
meter), and lead (up to 0.39% over four meters) further support the possibility of nearby VMS
mineralization.
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Figure 1. Outline of Kolima exploration license application (in blue) overlain on
VTEM results displaying two important close-to-surface conductors.
Figure 2. Historic geophysical map with geology, drillhole locations, main SkyTEM
conductors, location of the Kärnä Anticline (in blue), and overall permissive target
area (yellow bands). Base map from GTK work from late-1950’s through mid-
1980’s.
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Results of the work to date are positive, and detailed review of all information vectors to
the possible presence of a base metal-rich massive sulfide system at Kolima.
• Best potential lies along the west limb of the Kärnä anticline, particularly to
the south of historic drilling in the area of SkyTEM Anomaly #1 (located
within red oval in Figure 2).
• Further potential lies in the northern sector around and southeast of
SkyTEM Anomaly #3 from drill collars to be located to the west of historic
drilling and aimed beneath the old holes (located within yellow oval in Figure
2).
• Combination of all results suggests the possibility of a strong VMS system
within a general target zone of five kilometers along the Kärnä Anticline.
• At this point, regional geophysics may indicate further potential of favorable
stratigraphy located to the northeast of SkyTEM Anomaly #1 between the
east limb of the Kärnä Anticline and village of Kolima. There is no known
historic drilling in this area (represented by yellow banded area).
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 100% -owned license in Portugal, the
Alvalade VMS Project, presently optioned to Sandfire MATSA in an earn- in joint venture
agreement. The Company now holds one 100% -owned exploration license covering
the Slivova gold prospect in Kosovo, and is actively advancing four prospects in central
Finland through the recently -announced acquisition of Akkerman Finland Oy. Avrupa
focuses its project generation 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 A vrupa 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
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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 Nationa l Instrument 43- 101 of the Canadian
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