Matador Mining Ltd (ASX:MZZ) is focused on expanding the resource base and life-of-mine at its Cape Ray Gold Project in Newfoundland, Canada as the June quarter comes to a close.
The company is looking to target the shallow open-pit deposits that support the overall objective of being one of the highest-grade open-pit operations in the world.
Before June quarter-end Matador set out its exploration strategy with the primary objective being to grow the resource base through brownfields expansion and new greenfield discoveries to a size that would support a 10-year gold mining operation.
As at June 30, the company had cash of $2.35 million.
Drilling has commenced
A 12,000 metre drilling campaign targeting resource expansion and greenfield prospects kicked off yesterday.
While the 2020 season will focus on priority brownfield targets, the company also plans to significantly increase the greenfield exploration programs.
The ultimate aim of the 2020 program is to build a consistent, strong pipeline of drill-ready targets for future exploitation.
“Sound footing” as drilling program commences
Executive chairman Ian Murray said: “The recent months have been critically important in positioning the company to maximise the value of our Cape Ray Project.
“Completion of a share placement to raise more than $8 million, together with the appointments of highly regarded gold industry professionals Justin Osborne and Mick Wilkes, has put the company on a sound footing as we embark on an extensive 12,000 metre greenfield and brownfield exploration program.”
Cape Ray increase in landholding
Matador staked an additional five mineral licenses contiguous with the northern extensions of its current holdings, increasing the land position by 50% to over 120 kilometres of continuous strike along the Cape Ray Shear in Newfoundland.
Matador is now the largest holder of continuous ground along the Cape Ray Shear, with this being the first time such an extensive package has been consolidated under the ownership of a single company.
The companys total holding in Newfoundland now stands at 425 square kilometres.
Matador considers the Cape Ray Shear to be one of the more prospective, yet under-explored gold structures, in a tier-1 jurisdiction.
The additional licenses further strengthen the companys position along this highly prospective area and supports the companys strategy of identifying new targets along the Cape RaRead More – Source
