Azimut Confirms Significant Gold Discovery at Rosa, Wabamisk Property, James Bay, Québec
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Azimut Exploration Inc.
- Ticker
- AZM
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- James Bay, Québec
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Arsenic, Antimony, Copper
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 02:36:04 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Azimut Exploration has confirmed a significant gold discovery at the Rosa Zone within its Wabamisk Property in James Bay, Québec. The maiden 26-hole drilling program identified a laterally continuous gold system with high-grade intercepts, including 12.98 g/t Au over 0.90 m, and has prompted a follow-up 2,000-metre drilling program.
Reasoning: Maiden drilling campaign confirms a robust, laterally continuous gold system with multiple high-grade intercepts and visible gold, significantly expanding the company's footprint in a prospective region.
Positive factors
- Significant gold discovery
- High-grade intercepts
- Lateral continuity
- Visible gold observed
- Strong geophysical correlation
Negative factors
- Presence of arsenic and antimony in soil anomalies
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 12.98 g/t Au exceeds the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for underground gold.
Evidence · text
“including 12.98 g/t Au over 0.90 m”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions certified reference materials, blanks, and field duplicates.
Evidence · text
“All batches sent for analysis included certified reference materials, blanks and field duplicates.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Company has launched a follow-up program to expand the footprint.
Evidence · text
“The Company has launched a minimum 2,000-metre follow-up program to expand its footprint”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
WR25-03Wabamisk Property · goldGrade: 1.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WR25-03
- Project
- Wabamisk Property
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- James Bay, Québec
- Ticker
- AZM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 28.8 m
- From
- 23.7 m
- To
- 52.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WR25-03:23.7-52.5
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid intercept confirming the presence of the gold system.
Positive factors
- Continuous mineralization
Evidence · text
“WR25-03 1.29 g/t Au over 28.80 m (from 23.70 m to 52.50 m)”
WR25-03Wabamisk Property · goldGrade: 3.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WR25-03
- Project
- Wabamisk Property
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- James Bay, Québec
- Ticker
- AZM
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.35 m
- From
- 35.5 m
- To
- 44.85 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WR25-03:35.5-44.85
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept within a larger mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- High grade
Evidence · text
“including 3.26 g/t Au over 9.35 m (from 35.50 m to 44.85 m)”
WS25-04Wabamisk Property · goldGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WS25-04
- Project
- Wabamisk Property
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- James Bay, Québec
- Ticker
- AZM
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.5 m
- From
- 23.5 m
- To
- 34 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WS25-04:23.5-34.0
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Encouraging intercept.
Positive factors
- Good grade and width
Evidence · text
“WS25-04 2.10 g/t Au over 10.50 m (from 23.50 m to 34.00 m)”
WS25-04Wabamisk Property · goldGrade: 4.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WS25-04
- Project
- Wabamisk Property
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- James Bay, Québec
- Ticker
- AZM
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.5 m
- From
- 23.5 m
- To
- 28 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WS25-04:23.5-28.0
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- High grade
Evidence · text
“including 4.03 g/t Au over 4.50 m (from 23.50 m to 28.00 m)”
WS25-04Wabamisk Property · goldGrade: 10.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WS25-04
- Project
- Wabamisk Property
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- James Bay, Québec
- Ticker
- AZM
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 26.5 m
- To
- 28 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WS25-04:26.5-28.0
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
Evidence · text
“with 10.84 g/t Au over 1.50 m (from 26.50 m to 28.00 m)”
WR25-06Wabamisk Property · goldGrade: 2.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WR25-06
- Project
- Wabamisk Property
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- James Bay, Québec
- Ticker
- AZM
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.99
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.6 m
- From
- 4 m
- To
- 8.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WR25-06:4.0-8.6
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong grade
Evidence · text
“WR25-06: 2.99 g/t Au over 4.60 m (from 4.00 m to 8.60 m)”
WR25-06Wabamisk Property · goldGrade: 12.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WR25-06
- Project
- Wabamisk Property
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- James Bay, Québec
- Ticker
- AZM
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.98
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.9 m
- From
- 7.7 m
- To
- 8.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WR25-06:7.7-8.6
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
Evidence · text
“including 12.98 g/t Au over 0.90 m (from 7.70 m to 8.60 m)”
WR25-25AWabamisk Property · goldGrade: 5.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WR25-25A
- Project
- Wabamisk Property
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- James Bay, Québec
- Ticker
- AZM
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.81
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 142 m
- To
- 143 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WR25-25A:142.0-143.0
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
Evidence · text
“WR25-25A: 5.81 g/t Au over 1.00 m (from 142.00 m to 143.00 m)”
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