American West Metals Uncovers 4.1km Copper Anomaly at Storm Project
American West Metals has identified a major new copper anomaly named Chevron at its Storm Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada, alongside promising drilling results at Squall and Tornado prospects.
- Discovery of 4.1km long Chevron copper anomaly via regional soil sampling
- Chevron shares geochemical and structural traits with known Storm deposits
- High-grade copper sulphides confirmed and expanded at Squall Prospect
- Copper mineralisation intersected at Tornado area, validating exploration potential
- Ongoing pre-feasibility studies, environmental assessments, and permitting underway
A Major New Copper Target Emerges
American West Metals Limited (ASX – AW1) has announced a significant breakthrough at its Storm Copper Project on Somerset Island, Nunavut, with the discovery of a substantial copper anomaly named the Chevron Prospect. This anomaly, identified through an extensive regional soil geochemical sampling program, extends over 4.1 kilometres in length and 0.7 kilometres in width. The Chevron Prospect exhibits a geochemical signature and structural orientation remarkably similar to the established copper deposits within the Storm area, positioning it as a high-priority target for further exploration.
Expanding Known Mineralisation at Squall and Tornado
Complementing the Chevron discovery, recent reverse circulation drilling at the Squall Prospect has confirmed and expanded zones of high-grade copper sulphides. Notably, drill hole SR25-012 intersected 4.5 metres grading 1.4% copper and 2.6 grams per tonne silver, including a higher-grade interval of 1.5 metres at 3.6% copper. This mineralisation shares geological characteristics with the nearby Corona Copper Deposit, suggesting Squall may represent a faulted extension of this known resource.
Meanwhile, drilling at the Tornado Prospect has intersected widespread copper sulphides within the Allen Bay Formation and associated fault networks. These findings affirm the prospectivity of Tornado as a significant exploration area, with the structural features indicating potential for a large sediment-hosted copper system at depth.
Strategic Progress and Next Steps
American West Metals is advancing a comprehensive pre-feasibility study encompassing metallurgy, geotechnical assessments, and economic evaluations. Environmental assessments are underway, including flora and fauna surveys and water quality studies, integral to the project's permitting process. The company has also applied for additional exploration claims east of Chevron to secure prospective ground along strike.
Managing Director Dave O’Neill highlighted the significance of these developments, emphasizing the under-explored nature of the project area and the potential for further large-scale discoveries. Follow-up exploration programs are planned to test Chevron and other regional targets, with additional drilling results expected in the coming weeks.
Bottom Line?
Chevron’s discovery and ongoing drilling successes at Storm underscore American West Metals’ growing copper potential in Nunavut, setting the stage for further resource expansion and development milestones.
Questions in the middle?
- How will the upcoming drilling at Chevron refine the scale and grade of the new anomaly?
- What impact will environmental assessments and permitting timelines have on project advancement?
- Can the Squall and Tornado prospects be integrated into the existing resource base to enhance project economics?
