Toronto-based junior mining exploration company, Big Gold (CSE:BG), has reported progress in its maiden drill program at the Tabor Property, located on the Shebandowan Greenstone Belt in Northwestern Ontario. According to an announcement by the company on December 2, 2024, multiple drill holes have intersected mineralized zones featuring quartz veining, shearing, and sulphide mineralization, including pyrite and pyrrhotite.

Scott Walters, CEO of Big Gold commented in a press release: “We are pleased to see that the observations of mineralization, quartz veining, and shearing in new drill core are consistent with historical drilling, and target baseline exploration at the East Divide. Drilling so far, been successful in outlining the presence of increased sulphide mineralization at depth. Our technical team is now working diligently to complete detailed logging and sampling of the drill core.”

The Tabor Property drill campaign, which began on November 25, 2024, has already surpassed 200 meters of drilling. The program is focused on the East Divide Target Zone, an area of high interest due to previous surface sampling and historical drilling results. Surface sampling from Phase 2 exploration had previously returned gold assays of 11.4 grams per tonne (g/t), while historical infill drilling reported intersections of 10.9 g/t gold over 1.46 meters, alongside notable quantities of silver, copper, and zinc.

Drill Program Focus and Regional Context

The ongoing maiden drill program plans to complete up to 1,200 meters of drilling along the East Divide Target Zone. This area has been prioritized for its geological similarity to neighboring gold projects within the Shebandowan Greenstone Belt. The region is known for hosting significant mineral resources, including Goldshore Resources’ Moss Lake gold deposit and Delta Resources’ Delta-1 Project.

Gold mineralization at Tabor is associated with quartz veins, shearing, and sulphide-rich zones, features that align with the mineralization style observed at Moss Lake. Goldshore’s Moss Lake deposit currently hosts an estimated 6.73 million ounces of gold, including 1.535 million ounces in the Indicated category with a grade of 1.23 g/t and 5.198 million ounces in the Inferred category with a grade of 1.11 g/t, according to a technical report filed in March 2024.

The Delta-1 Project, located approximately 20 kilometers east of Tabor, has also reported significant drill results this year. Delta Resources Limited announced an intercept of 15.94 g/t gold over 10 meters in March 2024. Big Gold’s East Divide Target Zone is positioned along the same mineralized trend as these well-established projects, heightening its potential for meaningful gold discoveries.

Geology and Exploration Insights

The Shebandowan Greenstone Belt has long been recognized as a prospective region for gold exploration. At the Tabor Property, mineralization appears to occur within quartz veins and shear zones, accompanied by varying levels of sulphide content. These geological characteristics mirror those found in other productive areas of the belt, providing encouragement for further exploration.

The technical aspects of the project are overseen by Bruce Durham, P.Geo., a Qualified Person as defined by Canadian regulatory standards under National Instrument 43-101. Durham has reviewed and approved the technical content of Big Gold’s announcement, ensuring adherence to stringent reporting guidelines.

The Tabor Property is one of Big Gold’s flagship exploration projects. The company is positioning itself to capitalize on the potential of early-stage base and precious metal projects in Ontario, with Tabor standing out for its proximity to proven deposits and encouraging exploration results. Big Gold is also advancing exploration at its Martin Kenty project, while remaining open to new acquisition opportunities.