Opawica Drills 6.12 G/T AU, 3.65 G/T AU, AND 2.15 G/T AU, AND 67.9 m of 0.84 G/T Au At Bazooka Property (TSXV: OPW) (FSE: A2PEAD) (OTCQB: OPWEF)
Original announcement by thenewswire on
- Company
- Opawica Explorations Inc.
- Ticker
- OPW
- Exchange
- TSXV
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Unavailable
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-07-31 05:46:01 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Opawica Explorations Inc. reported positive Phase 2 drill results at its Bazooka Property in Quebec, with gold mineralization intersected in every hole. Key intercepts include up to 6.12 g/t Au and several wide intervals, supporting the potential of the structurally controlled system along the Cadillac-Larder Lake Fault Zone.
Reasoning: The drill program successfully intersected gold in all 14 holes, providing strong evidence of continuity and high-grade potential in a prolific region.
Positive factors
- Gold encountered in every single hole
- Consistent mineralization continuity observed
- High-grade intercepts reported (up to 6.12 g/t Au)
- Significant exploration upside with 80% of property undrilled
Negative factors
- True widths not yet determined
Facts used in scoring: 9
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes detailed QA/QC protocols including blanks, duplicates, and standards.
Evidence · text
“The Quality Assurance and Quality Control or QA/QC protocols are as follows.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The project is described as having significant exploration upside with 80% undrilled.
Evidence · text
“nearly 80% of the property remaining undrilled.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (9)
OP-25-33Bazooka · goldGrade: 0.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 67.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OP-25-33
- Project
- Bazooka
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- OPW
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 67.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OP-25-33:0-67.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenopyrite
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide intercept of 67.9m at 0.84 g/t Au provides significant tonnage potential.
Positive factors
- Significant width
Evidence · text
“67.9 metres at 0.84 g/t Au”
OP-25-33Bazooka · goldGrade: 3.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OP-25-33
- Project
- Bazooka
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- OPW
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OP-25-33:0-67.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenopyrite
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept within a larger mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- High grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“7.5 metres at 3.65 g/t Au”
OP-25-33Bazooka · goldGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OP-25-33
- Project
- Bazooka
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- OPW
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OP-25-33:0-67.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenopyrite
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid gold intercept.
Positive factors
- Good grade
Evidence · text
“6.0 metres at 2.10 g/t Au”
OP-25-33Bazooka · goldGrade: 1.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OP-25-33
- Project
- Bazooka
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- OPW
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.56
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.75 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OP-25-33:0-67.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenopyrite
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade but very narrow interval.
Positive factors
- Visible gold
Negative factors
- Narrow width
Evidence · text
“1.75 metres at 1.56 g/t Au with visible gold”
OP-25-25Bazooka · goldGrade: 2.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OP-25-25
- Project
- Bazooka
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- OPW
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OP-25-25:0-10.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong near-surface intercept.
Positive factors
- Near surface
- Good grade/width
Evidence · text
“10.0 metres at 2.15 g/t Au near surface”
OP-25-28Bazooka · goldGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OP-25-28
- Project
- Bazooka
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- OPW
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.31
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OP-25-28:0-15.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide but low-grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Sub-interval grade
Negative factors
- Low average grade
Evidence · text
“15.5 metres at 0.31 g/t Au”
OP-25-28Bazooka · goldGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OP-25-28
- Project
- Bazooka
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- OPW
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OP-25-28:0-15.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Higher grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“7.5 metres at 0.60 g/t Au”
OP-25-29Bazooka · goldGrade: 0.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OP-25-29
- Project
- Bazooka
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- OPW
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.39
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 29 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OP-25-29:0-29.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide intercept but low average grade.
Positive factors
- Significant width
Negative factors
- Low average grade
Evidence · text
“29.0 metres at 0.39 g/t Au”
OP-25-29Bazooka · goldGrade: 0.87Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OP-25-29
- Project
- Bazooka
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- Quebec
- Ticker
- OPW
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.87
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OP-25-29:0-29.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates, standards
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid sub-interval within a wider low-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Good grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“12.0 metres at 0.87 g/t Au”
How Atlas produces this analysis
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