Dolly Varden Silver's New Copper Project (Article Summary) In a recent article by George Billman, the spotlight falls on Dolly Varden Silver (DOLLF) and its CEO Shawn Khunkhun's anticipation over the exploration potential of the Big Bulk copper-gold porphyry.
Billman argues that the consolidation of the Big Bulk property, with Dolly Varden acquiring Libero Copper's 50% interest in the southern half, presents an opportune moment for comprehensive exploration. This consolidation grants Dolly Varden full control over the prospect, setting the stage for an extensive exploration endeavor.
The significance of the "Red Line" as a marker for copper-gold mineralization in the Golden Triangle, as theorized by Jeff Kyba, adds to the intrigue surrounding the potential of the Big Bulk property. Historical exploration efforts, notably by Tech in 2001-2003, hinted at substantial mineralization, at the project showcasing grades that could potentially translate into noteworthy gold equivalents if replicated on a larger scale.
Recent geological interpretations by the British Columbia Geological Survey suggest a larger calc-alkaline porphyry system at the target site, with higher-grade mineralization in a discreet phase overlooked by past drilling efforts.
The discovery hole at the project's Terry prospect, drilled by Libero Copper in October 2020, unveiled promising results, including significant copper, silver, and gold grades. Further drilling efforts underscored the potential of multiple targets within the Big Bulk property, with notable prospects such as Terry, Copper Bowl, and Ridge showing promising multi-element anomalies.
The success of Dolly Varden in demonstrating the continuity and scale of mineralization across its various properties, along with the confirmation of copper-gold upside at Big Bulk, could serve as catalysts for Hecla Mining to consider a financial acquisition.
As Dolly Varden Silver embarks on its exploration journey, the tantalizing prospect of a copper discovery at Big Bulk adds an exciting dimension to its portfolio, potentially reshaping the landscape of precious metal mining in the region.
Full article here: https://resourcefulinsights.substack.com/p/dolly-dollf-copper-discovery-coming
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