Opawica Drills 6.12 G/T Au, 3.65 G/T Au, and 2.15 G/T Au, and 67.9 M of 0.84 G/T Au at Bazooka Property
OPAWICA DRILLS 6.12 G/T AU, 3.65 G/T AU, AND 2.15 G/T AU, AND 67.9 m of 0.84 G/T
Au AT BAZOOKA PROPERTY (TSXV: OPW) (FSE: A2PEAD) (OTCQB: OPWEF)
VANCOUVER, B.C. –July 10th, 2025 - Opawica Explorations Inc. (TSXV: OPW) (OTC:
OPWEF) (FRA: OE5) (the “Company” or “Opawica”) is pleased to announce positive drill
results on its wholly owned Bazooka Property.
Highlights of the Bazooka Drill Program:
19 gold mineralized zones were intercepted (see Table 1)
15 gold mineralized zones carrying grade above 0.55 g/t up to 6.12 g/t Au,
16 gold mineralized zones have a core length greater than 10 m up to 67.9 m, of 0.20
g/t Au, except for 4 larger intercepts carrying greater than 0.84 g/t Au.
Opawica’s drill program at the Bazooka project was guided by a newly integrated and
reinterpreted set of geochemical, geophysical, and geological data. This approach provided a
cohesive and informed geoscientific interpretation to support drill targeting on the property.
The resulting drill targets were developed from detailed structural interpretations and 3D
modelling, which contributed to an updated geological model incorporating fold events, multiple
lithostratigraphic units, and fault structures. The Company completed 3,359 metres of drilling
across 14 holes and submitted 978 samples—representing 1,385.5 linear metres—for analysis
(see Table 1).
Blake Morgan, President & CEO of Opawica, commented: “We’re excited to share encouraging
results from our initial Phase 2 drill program at the Bazooka project. Gold was encountered in
every single hole, which is incredibly promising. Our geological team is now observing
consistent mineralization continuity across the project, with approximately 7,000 metres of
high-priority targets still to be explored. The Bazooka property hosts seven kilometres of the
Cadillac-Larder Lake Fault Zone, yet we’ve only tested less than one kilometre to date. This
highlights the significant exploration upside, with nearly 80% of the property remaining
undrilled. The project remains open to the north, south, west, and at depth. We’re looking
forward to advancing our next phase of drilling with the goal of expanding what is shaping up
to be a substantial mineralized zone.”
The initial Phase 2 drill program at the Bazooka project returned encouraging results, with gold
mineralization intersected in every completed hole—demonstrating strong continuity both near
surface and at depth. As outlined in Table 1, several key intercepts highlight the potential of
the mineralized system along the Cadillac-Larder Lake Fault Zone:
OPAWICA DRILLS 6.12 G/T AU, 3.65 G/T AU, AND 2.15 G/T AU, AND 67.9 m of 0.84 G/T
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Drill Hole OP-25-33:
67.9 metres at 0.84 g/t Au
Including 7.5 metres at 3.65 g/t Au
6.0 metres at 2.10 g/t Au
1.75 metres at 1.56 g/t Au with visible gold
Drill Hole OP-25-25:
10.0 metres at 2.15 g/t Au near surface
Drill Hole OP-25-28:
15.5 metres at 0.31 g/t Au
Including 7.5 metres at 0.60 g/t Au
Drill Hole OP-25-29:
29.0 metres at 0.39 g/t Au
Including 12.0 metres at 0.87 g/t Au
Many of the intercepts are hosted in sericitized greywacke with arsenopyrite—lithologies
typical of gold-bearing zones in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt. These results support the
presence of a structurally controlled mineralized system with significant potential for
expansion, as most of the Bazooka property remains untested.
Sampling and Assay Procedures
Assay samples were analyzed at ALS Geochemistry of 165 Rue Jacques Bibeau, Rouyn-
Noranda, Quebec (an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015 accredited facility). The
sampling program was undertaken by Company personnel under the direction of Mr. Yvan
Bussieres, P.Eng., A secure chain of custody is maintained in transporting and storing of all
samples. The rock samples underwent fire assays Au-ICP22, Fire Assay Fusion (FA-
FUSPG1&FA-FUSPG2) for gold and by ME-ICP 41, Aqua Regia Digestion and Atomic
Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-AES) for mainly As and base metal.
Samples of mineralization were taken at 0.5-to-1.5-meter intervals, with sample intervals being
adjusted to respect lithological and/or mineralogical contacts and isolate narrow veins or other
structures that may yield higher grades. The core was split in two separate sections. One half
of the core, the other half is sent for analysis.
One half of the sampled intervals were bagged and tagged with one of the dual sample tags.
The individual sample bags are sealed and placed into rice bags and marked with the contents.
The samples are delivered in batches through the drill program to Techni-Lab Abitibi Inc.
(Actlabs) Ste-Germaine-Boule Quebec, for processing, crushing, pulverizing and analysis.
The Quality Assurance and Quality Control or QA/QC protocols are as follows: A blank sample
is inserted at samples ended by the number 10, 30, 70 and 90 in the sample sequence – a
blank sample usually consists of white ¾ inch rock that is known not to contain any metals. A
lab duplicate sample is inserted at samples ended by the number 20, 40, 60 and 80 in the
sample sequence. A low-grade rock standard is inserted at samples ended by the number 50,
in the sample sequence. A high-grade rock standard is inserted at samples ended by the
number 00, in the sample sequence.
OPAWICA DRILLS 6.12 G/T AU, 3.65 G/T AU, AND 2.15 G/T AU, AND 67.9 m of 0.84 G/T
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Table 1: Summary of Drill Results
See below for 2025 assay data and intercepts.Note: All assay results are presented as
uncut weighted averages. Interval widths represent drilled core lengths (NQ size); true
widths are not yet determined. The balance of the drill results are negligible.
OPAWICA DRILLS 6.12 G/T AU, 3.65 G/T AU, AND 2.15 G/T AU, AND 67.9 m of 0.84 G/T
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Table 2 Drill Hole Locations
Recent Company Accomplishments and Strategic Milestones:
Opawica has made significant strides across exploration and corporate development over the
past year, positioning the Company for continued growth and value creation. These
achievements underscore Opawica’s commitment to disciplined exploration and responsible
growth, setting the stage for continued discovery and shareholder value creation.
Identification of 59 high-priority drill targets across the Bazooka and Arrowhead
properties, supported by advanced geological modeling and AI-driven analysis through
our partnership with ALS GoldSpot Discoveries Corp.
Successful permitting of drill programs for both Bazooka and Arrowhead properties,
clearing the way for expanded exploration activities in 2025.
Deployment of extensive geophysical campaigns, including a 384-line-kilometer survey
at Bazooka adjacent to the Wasamac deposit and a 2-D deep seismic survey at
Arrowhead, providing valuable subsurface data to refine target generation.
Effective compilation and integration of historical exploration data across the portfolio,
enhancing geological models and directing future drill plans.
Strengthened community relations with First Nations and local contractors, ensuring
alignment with stakeholders for sustainable project advancement.
Successfully completed a cross-border listing on the OTCQB, improving liquidity and
access to North American capital markets.
Secured drilling contractors and established drill targets totalling over 20,000 metres
planned across Bazooka and Arrowhead for the 2025 program, reflecting strong
operational readiness.
OPAWICA DRILLS 6.12 G/T AU, 3.65 G/T AU, AND 2.15 G/T AU, AND 67.9 m of 0.84 G/T
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Plans for Continued Growth in 2025:
These initiatives reinforce Opawica’s commitment to systematic exploration and long-term
growth, providing a clear path to expand its resource base.
Continue drilling the remaining high-priority targets on the Bazooka Property, aiming to
expand and better define the mineralized zones identified to date.
Launch the Phase 2 drill program at the Arrowhead Property, advancing exploration on
key targets identified through recent work.
Drive value creation through disciplined asset development, with a focused strategy to
maximize shareholder value by advancing key properties in the Rouyn-Noranda camp.
This includes allocating additional capital to test significant drill targets and deepen the
understanding of gold mineralization across the portfolio.
CEO STATEMENT
“With the completion of our initial Phase 2 drill program at Bazooka, I, Blake Morgan, President
& CEO, am energized and focused on progressing both the Bazooka and Arrowhead
properties—assets of significant potential and strategic importance.
Given today’s strong gold price environment, our solid cash position, and the more than $6
million invested since 2021 across three prior drill programs, we are well positioned for
success. Our properties benefit from excellent infrastructure—including road access, water,
and hydro-electric power—which helps keep exploration costs competitive. Located within one
of the world’s most prolific gold-producing regions, and surrounded by multiple active mines
within 7 kilometres, these assets offer tremendous upside potential. We are optimistic about
the path ahead and remain committed to creating value for all our stakeholders.”
About Opawica Explorations Inc.
Opawica Explorations is a junior Canadian exploration company with a strong portfolio of
precious and base metal properties within the Rouyn-Noranda region of the Abitibi gold belt in
Quebec. The company's management has a great record in discovering and developing
successful exploration projects. The company's objective is to increase shareholder value
through the development of exploration properties using cost-effective exploration practices,
acquiring further exploration properties and seeking partnerships by either joint venture or sale
with industry leaders.
Opawica's Bazooka properties cover seven kilometres of the prolific CLLB. The Bazooka
properties are bound to the west by the Wassamac gold property, which is 100 per cent owned
by Richmont Mines Inc.
Mr. Yvan Bussieres, P.Eng., is an independent contractor who has reviewed and approved the
technical content of this news release.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Blake Morgan
President and Chief Executive Officer
Opawica Explorations Inc.
Telephone: 236-878-4938
OPAWICA DRILLS 6.12 G/T AU, 3.65 G/T AU, AND 2.15 G/T AU, AND 67.9 m of 0.84 G/T
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