RETRANSMISSION: Makenita Resources Commences Drilling at Hector Silver Project in Ontario
Rhea-AI Summary
Makenita Resources (OTC:KENYF) has initiated drilling operations at its Hector Silver-Cobalt Project in Ontario's Larder Lake Mining Division. The maiden drill program targets areas identified through detailed geological interpretation and recent fieldwork, including the Block 9 silver anomaly, which historically yielded up to 326 grams per tonne silver.
The program will also explore the South Keora shaft, a historic high-grade prospect with a 100-metre strike length, where historical sampling reportedly showed 12-15% cobalt and up to 1,000 oz/ton silver. The drilling targets were refined using data from 522.9 line-kilometres of airborne magnetic and VLF-EM surveys.
Positive
- Drilling has commenced on schedule at the Hector Silver-Cobalt Project
- Historical high-grade samples from Block 9 showed up to 326 g/t silver
- South Keora shaft historical samples indicated significant grades of 12-15% cobalt and up to 1,000 oz/ton silver
- Comprehensive 522.9 line-kilometres of airborne magnetic and VLF-EM surveys completed for target refinement
Negative
- Historical results may not indicate current mineralization on the property
- Project is still in early exploration phase with no defined resource
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 30, 2025) - Makenita Resources Inc. (CSE: KENY) (OTC Pink: KENYF) (WKN: A40X6P) is pleased to announce that drilling has officially commenced at its Hector Silver-Cobalt Project, located in the historic Larder Lake Mining Division of Ontario.
Mobilization to site was completed on schedule, and the drill is now turning on the project's highest-priority targets. These include areas highlighted through detailed geological interpretation and recent fieldwork, including regions newly exposed due to wildfire-related clear-cutting.
The maiden drill program is designed to test silver and cobalt targets informed by an updated structural model derived from 522.9 line-kilometres of airborne magnetic and VLF-EM surveys conducted. This data has been critical in refining drill targeting.
A key area of interest is the Block 9 silver anomaly, historically drilled by Teck in the early 1970s. Shallow diamond drilling in this zone returned assay results of up to 326 grams per tonne silver (9.5 oz/ton) (Assessment File 31M05SE0075). The program will also test the South Keora shaft, a historic high-grade prospect mapped over a 100-metre strike length, where sampling from as early as 1913 reportedly returned 12
Management cautions that past results or discoveries on properties near Makenita's may not necessarily indicate mineralization on the company's property. (https://www.makenitaresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20240918-Makenita-Hector-NI-43-101-updated_reduced.pdf)
"This is an exciting moment for Makenita and our shareholders," said Jason Gigliotti, President and CEO of Makenita Resources. "With drilling now underway, we are actively testing the targets we've been developing over the past year and are optimistic about what we might uncover. This is a key step forward in realizing the exploration potential of the Hector Project."
Situated in a prolific mining district with a strong history of silver and cobalt production, the Hector Project remains a cornerstone asset in Makenita's exploration portfolio.
Qualified Person:
Kristopher Raffle, P.Geo., Principal of APEX Geoscience Ltd., a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical content of this news release.
For further information, please contact:
Jason Gigliotti
President, CEO & Director
604-609-6527
info@makenitaresources.com
www.makenitaresources.com
The CSE has neither approved nor disapproved of the contents of this press release.
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