AuKing Mining Uncovers New Rare Earth Targets at Myoff Creek

Survey Confirms and Expands Mineralisation at Myoff Creek

AuKing Mining Limited has released the final results from its recent helicopter-borne aeromagnetic and radiometric survey over the Myoff Creek Niobium/Rare Earths Project in British Columbia, Canada. The comprehensive 70-line kilometre survey validates previous drilling that identified a near-surface carbonatite zone rich in niobium and rare earth oxides. More importantly, it highlights new anomalous areas in the central and southern parts of the project tenure, suggesting potential extensions of this valuable mineralisation.

The survey detected significant uranium and thorium signatures; elements commonly associated with carbonatite-hosted rare earth deposits; that had not been previously identified in historical exploration. These findings open fresh exploration targets and provide a refined focus for upcoming drilling programs.

Strategic Location and Regional Context

Myoff Creek is strategically situated within the South Central Mining Region of British Columbia, an established mining hub hosting major operations such as Teck Resources’ Highland Valley Copper Mine and Hudbay Minerals’ Copper Mountain Mine. The project’s proximity to infrastructure and regional centres like Seymour Arm and Kamloops supports efficient exploration and potential development activities.

The geological setting is part of the Proterozoic-age Shuswap Metamorphic Complex, known for its rare earth element and niobium-bearing carbonatites. The deposit type and thickness are comparable to other significant Canadian carbonatite deposits, underscoring the project’s potential.

Advancing Exploration and Corporate Growth

AuKing’s Managing Director, Paul Williams, emphasised the strong market interest in North American rare earth projects as a backdrop to these results. The company plans to leverage the detailed radiometric data to prioritize drill targets with maximum precision, focusing on the strongest anomalies that could yield significant discoveries or extensions of known mineralisation.

Simultaneously, AuKing is progressing the acquisition of Orion Resources, which will grant full ownership of the Cloncurry Gold Project in Queensland, Australia. This move simplifies previous joint venture complexities and aligns with AuKing’s strategy to build a diversified portfolio of critical minerals and gold assets.

Caution and Next Steps

While the survey results are promising, AuKing notes that historical exploration data referenced have not been reported under the JORC Code 2012 standards and have not been independently validated. This introduces some uncertainty that will be addressed through forthcoming exploration and drilling activities.

Looking ahead, the company intends to conduct targeted drilling guided by the survey’s radiometric anomalies, alongside further mapping and sampling to delineate the extent of mineralisation. These steps will be critical in converting geophysical signals into tangible resource estimates and advancing the project towards development.