Avira Resources Ltd (ASX:AVW) is poised to begin a 5-hole diamond drilling exploration program at the Puolalaki Project in Sweden, testing an electromagnetic (EM) conductor discovered in an airborne EM and magnetic survey.
The survey revealed several discrete highly conductive bodies on the project, with a mix of highly conductive bodies at 30-100 metres and a large target at greater depth (400-500 metres).
Puolalaki is a single exploration permit covering a synorogenic gabbro intrusion prospective for nickel-copper mineralisation (discovered in 1998) as well as high-grade gold mineralisation.
The project is within Sweden’s premier Gällivare mining district, which is host to Europe’s largest open-cut copper mine Aitik, owned by Boliden and to LKAB’s Malmberget iron-ore mine.
Diamond drilling program
Avira has contracted Finnish drilling company Northdrill OY to complete the exploration program at Puolalaki.
The company expects the rig and crew to arrive by today, with drilling to begin immediately and operations to be carried out in continuous 24-hour shifts.
AVW expects the program to take 4-6 weeks to complete should ground conditions remain favourable, observing Svemin’s guidelines for mineral exploration in Sweden.
Avira will use a fully-enclosed, track-mounted rig with a dedicated cuttings collection unit and remains in close dialogue with local landowners and stakeholders, several of which are providing logistical support to the company.