Illumin Holdings Enhances Exploration Efforts at Atlanta Gold Mine Project
- Illumin Holdings completed 88 reverse circulation drill holes at the Atlanta Gold Mine Project, targeting key exploration areas.
- The Phase III drill program has been expanded from 20,000 meters to 30,000 meters due to promising initial findings.
- Atlanta South target shows strong potential for gold mineralization, with a prior drill hole yielding 6.28 g/t Au over 54.9 meters.
Illumin Holdings Advances Exploration at Atlanta Gold Mine Project
Illumin Holdings announces significant developments in its ongoing exploration at the Atlanta Gold Mine Project, located within the Battle Mountain Trend of Nevada. The company has recently completed an extensive regional drill program, consisting of 88 reverse circulation (RC) drill holes across an area of 21,300 meters. This ambitious drilling effort targets the margins of the Atlanta caldera, spanning approximately 18 km². Initially identifying 12 preliminary targets in late 2024, Illumin Holdings has refined its focus to three primary exploration areas: Atlanta South, Atlanta North, and Silver Park. The strategic decision to hone in on these regions demonstrates the company’s commitment to maximizing its exploration potential and enhancing resource discovery.
Currently, two RC drills operate on-site, with one targeting early-stage exploration in the Atlanta North and Silver Park areas, while the other investigates potential host rocks beneath the quartzite cap in Atlanta South. Despite facing challenges associated with drilling through the Eureka Quartzite formation at Atlanta South, the company has accelerated operations in Atlanta North and Silver Park, where initial findings appear promising. The optimistic results have led Illumin Holdings to increase its Phase III drill program from 20,000 meters to 30,000 meters, underscoring the growing confidence in the geological prospects of the Atlanta Gold Mine Project.
Of particular interest is the Atlanta South target, previously referred to as South Quartzite Ridge. This area, situated at the southern end of the Atlanta resource zone, has been highlighted by a previous drill hole, AT24HG-41, which recorded an impressive yield of 6.28 g/t Au over 54.9 meters. The geological characteristics of this target area, featuring a prominent ridge capped by Eureka Quartzite and underlain by Pogonip limestone, suggest a strong potential for gold mineralization. Illumin Holdings anticipates the release of initial Phase III drill results in the coming weeks, which are expected to include assay data from key drill holes, further bolstering investor and stakeholder interest in the project.
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