# 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 \(TSXV: OPW\) \(FSE: A2PEAD\) \(OTCQB: OPWEF\)

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/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--c2e7eaeb-d690-41bd-801e-13ff984d2382

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/OPW/news/8448196588369008/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

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2025-07-10T11:25:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Opawica Explorations Inc.

- Ticker: OPW

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Quebec

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: Arsenic

- Document categories: Drill results, Other

- Extracted: 2026-09-18 15:19:12 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Opawica Explorations Inc. reported positive Phase 2 drill results at the Bazooka Property in Quebec, with gold mineralization intersected in all 14 holes. Key intercepts include 67.9 m at 0.84 g/t Au, highlighting continuity along the Cadillac-Larder Lake Fault Zone.

Reasoning: The Phase 2 drill program successfully intersected gold in all 14 holes, demonstrating continuity and expanding the known mineralized footprint in a prolific region.

- Positive factor: Gold encountered in every single hole

- Positive factor: Consistent mineralization continuity observed

- Positive factor: Significant exploration upside with 80% of property undrilled

- Positive factor: Proximity to active mines within 7km

- Negative factor: True widths not yet determined

Facts used in scoring: 9

## Classification and evidence

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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, standards, and duplicates, and names an accredited lab.

Evidence · text

> The Quality Assurance and Quality Control or QA/QC protocols are as follows. A blank sample is inserted...

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: Project is located within 7km of multiple active mines.

Evidence · text

> surrounded by multiple active mines within 7 kilometres

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: Interval widths represent drilled core lengths and true widths are not yet determined.

Evidence · text

> Interval widths represent drilled core lengths \(NQ size\); true widths are not yet determined.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (9)

### OP-25-33

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/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--c2e7eaeb-d690-41bd-801e-13ff984d2382#fact-drill-facts-0)

Bazooka · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: OP-25-33
- Project: Bazooka
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: OPW

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.84
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 67.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Large width intercept demonstrating continuity.

- Positive factor: Significant width of 67.9m

Evidence · text

> Drill Hole OP-25-33 : 67.9 metres at 0.84 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our geological team is now observing consistent mineralization continuity across the project, with approximately 7,000 m"

### OP-25-33

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/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--c2e7eaeb-d690-41bd-801e-13ff984d2382#fact-drill-facts-1)

Bazooka · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: OP-25-33
- Project: Bazooka
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: OPW

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.65
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade intercept within the main hole.

- Positive factor: High grade within a larger intercept

Evidence · text

> Including 7.5 metres at 3.65 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our geological team is now observing consistent mineralization continuity across the project, with approximately 7,000 m"

### OP-25-33

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/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--c2e7eaeb-d690-41bd-801e-13ff984d2382#fact-drill-facts-2)

Bazooka · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: OP-25-33
- Project: Bazooka
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: OPW

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Secondary high-grade interval.

Evidence · text

> 6.0 metres at 2.10 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our geological team is now observing consistent mineralization continuity across the project, with approximately 7,000 m"

### OP-25-33

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/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--c2e7eaeb-d690-41bd-801e-13ff984d2382#fact-drill-facts-3)

Bazooka · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: OP-25-33
- Project: Bazooka
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: OPW

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.56
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.75 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Narrow high-grade interval.

- Positive factor: Visible gold noted

Evidence · text

> 1.75 metres at 1.56 g/t Au with visible gold

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our geological team is now observing consistent mineralization continuity across the project, with approximately 7,000 m"

### OP-25-25

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/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--c2e7eaeb-d690-41bd-801e-13ff984d2382#fact-drill-facts-4)

Bazooka · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: OP-25-25
- Project: Bazooka
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: OPW

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.15
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good grade near surface.

- Positive factor: Near surface intercept

Evidence · text

> Drill Hole OP-25-25 : 10.0 metres at 2.15 g/t Au near surface

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our geological team is now observing consistent mineralization continuity across the project, with approximately 7,000 m"

### OP-25-28

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/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--c2e7eaeb-d690-41bd-801e-13ff984d2382#fact-drill-facts-5)

Bazooka · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: OP-25-28
- Project: Bazooka
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: OPW

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.31
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate width, lower grade.

Evidence · text

> Drill Hole OP-25-28 : 15.5 metres at 0.31 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our geological team is now observing consistent mineralization continuity across the project, with approximately 7,000 m"

### OP-25-28

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/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--c2e7eaeb-d690-41bd-801e-13ff984d2382#fact-drill-facts-6)

Bazooka · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: OP-25-28
- Project: Bazooka
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: OPW

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.6
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Internal high-grade zone.

Evidence · text

> Including 7.5 metres at 0.60 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our geological team is now observing consistent mineralization continuity across the project, with approximately 7,000 m"

### OP-25-29

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/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--c2e7eaeb-d690-41bd-801e-13ff984d2382#fact-drill-facts-7)

Bazooka · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: OP-25-29
- Project: Bazooka
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: OPW

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.39
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 29 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Wide intercept, lower grade.

Evidence · text

> Drill Hole OP-25-29 : 29.0 metres at 0.39 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our geological team is now observing consistent mineralization continuity across the project, with approximately 7,000 m"

### OP-25-29

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/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--c2e7eaeb-d690-41bd-801e-13ff984d2382#fact-drill-facts-8)

Bazooka · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: OP-25-29
- Project: Bazooka
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_qc
- Reported Region: canada\_qc
- Ticker: OPW

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.87
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 12 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Geochemistry
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Internal higher grade zone.

Evidence · text

> Including 12.0 metres at 0.87 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Our geological team is now observing consistent mineralization continuity across the project, with approximately 7,000 m"

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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