Blue Star Gold has commenced the second stage of its exploration drilling campaign at the North Nutaaq and Auma sites located in the western Kitikmeot region of Nunavut, Canada. This new phase sees one drill actively engaged at North Nutaaq, while a second rig focuses on the Bamako zone within the Auma Project area.
This current work builds upon a previous phase primarily dedicated to identifying volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) deposits, which are rich in vital minerals, positioned near the established High Lake VMS deposit. The company is currently analyzing data from the initial phase, with final targets for subsequent drilling anticipated to be selected in the coming month. Blue Star Gold holds a substantial land claim along the proposed Grays Bay Road and Port corridor in the High Lake Belt, featuring its Flood Zone deposit alongside numerous gold and critical mineral prospects.
The Auma program is slated to involve approximately 2,000 meters of drilling. Initial site sampling has revealed a strike length exceeding 400 meters, with grab samples yielding over 20 grams per tonne (g/t) of gold and observations of visible gold in areas near pyrrhotite-rich veins. Historical drilling by BHP previously recorded an intercept of 15.3g/t gold over 2.60 meters in one section, and the Bamako zone has shown impressive grab samples reaching up to 151.5g/t gold. At North Nutaaq, ongoing efforts are extending a 2025 drill intercept that returned 7.31g/t gold over 5.70 meters. Blue Star Gold also noted that grab samples from a parallel structure approximately 150 meters to the south have produced results above 100g/t gold, with an average of 22.15g/t gold. Furthermore, the company intends to evaluate an 800-meter stretch along the eastern flank of the Ulu Fold, where earlier surface sampling and geophysical assessments indicated significant gold potential, slated for advanced drilling in this second phase. Operations will also include further exposure of the Flood Zone Deposit for detailed mapping and sampling, designed to enhance understanding of mineralization controls and guide future resource expansion.
This extensive exploration initiative highlights the company's commitment to unlocking the mineral potential of the Nunavut region. By meticulously planning and executing their drilling programs, Blue Star Gold is not only pursuing economic opportunities but also contributing to the understanding of geological formations and resource distribution in remote and challenging environments. Their efforts underscore the importance of continuous geological research and responsible resource development for future prosperity and sustainable growth.
