Chanach Drilling Yields 21.9m @ 0.39% Cu and 6.05m @ 9.23g/t Au
RTG Mining’s latest drilling results at the Chanach Copper-Gold Project reveal significant high-grade mineralization, underscoring the project’s expansion potential beyond existing resources.
- 4,300m diamond drilling confirms high-grade copper and gold zones
- Existing inferred resource, 2.95 Mt at 5.11 g/t Au and 17.23 Mt at 0.37% Cu
- Broad oxide copper zones identified along a major geophysical anomaly
- High-grade gold veins intercepted outside current resource boundaries
- Further drilling planned to test untested veins and expand resource base
Exploration Breakthrough at Chanach
RTG Mining Inc. has released the final assay results from its 2025 diamond drilling campaign at the Chanach Copper-Gold Project in the Kyrgyz Republic, delivering encouraging news for investors and the mining community. The 4,300 metres of drilling, conducted outside the existing resource base, has confirmed the presence of substantial high-grade copper and gold mineralization, reinforcing the project’s status as a significant exploration target.
The Chanach project already hosts a JORC-compliant inferred mineral resource of nearly 3 million tonnes grading 5.11 grams per tonne gold, alongside 17.23 million tonnes at 0.37% copper. The new drilling results not only validate these figures but also highlight promising new zones, including broad oxide copper intercepts and high-grade gold veins beyond previously defined limits.
Key Highlights and Geological Insights
Among the standout results are broad copper intercepts such as 21.9 metres at 0.39% copper and high-grade gold veins with assays up to 17.85 grams per tonne gold. These findings were achieved by targeting a 1.8-kilometre diameter geophysical anomaly and multiple skarn and magnetic targets, demonstrating the diverse mineralization styles present at Chanach.
RTG’s CEO, Justine Magee, emphasized the significance of these results, noting that the drilling campaign has provided valuable data to refine future exploration strategies. The discovery of high-grade gold veins outside the current resource footprint is particularly exciting, as several other mapped veins remain untested, offering clear pathways for resource growth.
Looking Ahead, Expansion and Development
The company plans to continue its diamond drilling program to further delineate the extent of mineralization, especially focusing on the oxide copper zones and untested quartz veins. The broad copper zones identified along the northern chargeable anomaly suggest a sizeable footprint that warrants more detailed investigation.
While the current drilling is reconnaissance in nature and true widths of mineralization remain to be established, the results provide a strong foundation for RTG Mining to advance the Chanach project. The combination of high-grade gold and copper mineralization in multiple geological settings enhances the project’s appeal and potential economic viability.
RTG Mining’s experienced management team, with a track record of developing mines internationally, is well-positioned to leverage these findings as it moves towards further resource definition and eventual development.
Bottom Line?
RTG Mining’s Chanach results set the stage for a promising exploration campaign that could significantly expand its copper and gold resources.
Questions in the middle?
- What are the next steps for confirming true widths and continuity of mineralization?
- How will RTG prioritize drilling targets among the multiple untested veins and geophysical anomalies?
- What timeline does RTG envision for updating the resource estimate and advancing towards development?
