Canadian miner Aton Resources has reported drilling results showing gold grades of 33.86 grams per ton (g/t) and silver grades of 419 g/t at the Abu Marawat deposit, part of its retained exploration areas within the Abu Marawat concession in Egypt’s Eastern Desert. The drilling results also confirmed grades of 44.59 g/t of gold and 103 g/t of silver from another intersection.
These findings indicate rich concentrations and promising mineral extensions within the deeper geological formations, stated the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.
The company has completed 113 drill holes that totalled 9,642 meters on undrilled surface zones with concentrated minerals. It began operations in June 2024 via a diamond drilling program at horizontal and shallow angles to optimize penetration through mineralized rock formations.
Diamond drilling utilizes a rotating drill with a diamond-tipped bit to drill precisely measured holes into rock formations.
Abu Marawat Concession, wholly owned by Aton Resources, spans an area of 447.7 km² and is located about 200 km north of the Sukari gold mine. Additionally, it is part of the Arabian-Nubian Shield.
In January 2024, the company was awarded an exploitation lease of 57.66 km2 covering Hamama West and Rodruin mineral deposits for 20 years.The Concession also includes an additional 255.0 km2 of exploration areas, retained for four years from January 2024.
