- Tectonic Metals (TETOF, Financial) has initiated its largest drill program at the Flat Gold Project in Alaska, with three drill rigs deployed.
- The program focuses on the Alpha Bowl discovery, with previous drilling yielding 65.53m at 2.13 g/t Au.
- Metallurgical tests show a 96% gold recovery rate, spotlighting the project as a significant gold opportunity.
Tectonic Metals Inc. (TETOF) has embarked on its most extensive drill program to date at the Flat Gold Project in southwestern Alaska. This major exploration initiative involves deploying three drill rigs to target key areas, primarily focusing on the promising Alpha Bowl discovery. Previous drilling in this region has produced significant results, including 65.53 meters at 2.13 grams per ton (g/t) of gold (Au).
The Flat Gold Project, located on 99,840 acres of predominantly Native-owned land, is emerging as a tier-one gold mining opportunity. The project features a free-milling and heap-leachable gold system conducive to cost-effective mining processes. The strategic significance of the site is further bolstered by its proximity to the Donlin Gold Project, one of the world's largest undeveloped gold deposits.
One of the key highlights of the project is the historic placer gold production associated with the area. Over 650,000 ounces of placer gold have been historically extracted from Flat Creek near Alpha Bowl, with the Golden Apex area adding an additional 682,000 ounces. These figures underscore the potential for substantial gold systems in the region.
Tectonic Metals aims to build on these findings with the 2025 phase one drill program, which is designed to expand the known mineralized zones and explore new targets. A particular focus will be on establishing the scale, grade, and continuity of the Alpha Bowl target, while also testing deeper structurally controlled feeder zones. The company's exploration efforts are further supported by strong metallurgical results, which show an impressive 96% gold recovery through heap leaching, enhancing the project's economic viability.
As Tectonic Metals continues its exploration, the company's commitment to advancing towards a maiden resource estimate and a future Preliminary Economic Assessment remains steadfast, setting the stage for potential high-margin mining operations at Flat.
