Progress in Copper Exploration at Ouneine Project

Morocco Strategic Minerals (TSX-V: MCC) has made significant strides in its exploration efforts within the Western High Atlas District of Morocco, as the company gears up for its inaugural drilling campaign. Recent systematic sampling has yielded promising results, with 77 channel samples collected from 15 different sections along the underground gallery A at the Ouneine project. The copper grades observed in these sections ranged from 0.17% to an impressive 5.74% copper (Cu), with eight sections averaging over 1% Cu and three sections exceeding 2% Cu. This data underscores the prospective nature of the site and the potential for substantial mineral deposits.

Insights from Surface Sampling and Future Plans

In addition to the underground channel sampling, surface channel sampling at the Ouneine site included 34 samples from 13 channels, with six of these channels returning composite grades that surpassed 1% Cu. At the Tanfit site, selective rock sampling revealed that 13 out of 16 samples exceeded 1% Cu, indicating a strong mineral presence. Furthermore, underground grab sampling at Ijoukak showed that 20 out of 22 samples returned grades greater than 1% Cu, with one sample reaching as high as 27.68% Cu. CEO Pierre-Olivier Goulet highlighted the importance of this systematic channel sampling, as it provides crucial information on grade and width, which will refine the geological model. He expressed enthusiasm for the higher-grade mineralized structures emerging from current interpretations, indicating their viability as attractive drill targets. The company is committed to commencing the first phase of drilling as soon as possible, pending technical validation, necessary permits, safe access, and contractor availability. Morocco Strategic Minerals is also integrating these findings with geological mapping, historical mine workings, and drone-based topography to effectively rank targets across the expansive Western High Atlas District, which spans over 57 square kilometers and includes multiple exploitation licenses and research permits.

As reported by mining.com.au.