Liberty Star Minerals has made significant strides in its exploration efforts at the Hay Mountain property, as detailed by Chief Geologist James Bryce in a recent update. The company's drilling activities have uncovered geological formations that not only enhance the understanding of the area's mineral potential but also strategically de-risk the project for future exploration phases.
Two key drill holes, HM-117 and HM-001, have provided valuable data. Hole HM-117, positioned at the center of a magnetic high, encountered limestones of the Morita formation at 108 feet, suggesting a significant faulting event with a vertical offset exceeding 800 feet. This discovery prompted the company to extend the hole by an additional 500 feet and the overall program by 1000 feet, aiming to further explore the geological implications of this finding.
Similarly, hole HM-001, located 0.6 miles east of HM-117, was initiated on a Colina limestone outcrop showing polymetallic leakage textures at the surface. This hole allowed drilling approximately 1350 feet deeper into the stratigraphy, encountering the Horquilla Formation at 420 feet—a formation known for hosting numerous copper deposits in the region. The decision to deepen this hole by 1000 feet was driven by observations of increasing alteration, minor sulfides, and extensive carbonate vein stockworks as the drill approached 1500 feet.
Despite operating within budget constraints, Liberty Star Minerals has successfully de-risked the Hay Mountain project, laying a solid foundation for future exploration efforts. Bryce's anticipation of refining the drill program with a larger budget underscores the company's commitment to leveraging these findings for further exploration success. These developments not only highlight Liberty Star's dedication to thorough exploration but also offer promising insights into the mineral potential of the Hay Mountain property.
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