The company gains approval to drill deeper and across a wider area, targeting potential mineralization up to 3,500 feet below surface.
Arizona Gold & Silver Inc (TSX-V:AZS, OTCQB:AZASF, FRA:A9J0) received U.S. Bureau of Land Management approval to expand drilling activities at its flagship project. The permit allows deeper exploration and 16 additional drill pads, aiming to assess mineralization potential below previously tested depths.
Management highlighted Hole 156, which previously yielded strong results, as a key target for follow-up drilling. The permit enables testing to approximately 2,800 feet, with potential to extend to 3,500 feet if results justify further exploration. The company also plans to investigate a 1.8-kilometre southern extension of the mineralized vein system.
CEO Mike Stark stated the approval marks a major milestone, offering an opportunity to evaluate the full scale of the mineralized system. Rock textures suggest exploration upside of at least another 1,000 feet beyond current depths.