Significant Gold Intercepts Announced
Orezone Gold Corporation has revealed its initial set of drill results from the Casa Berardi gold mine in Quebec, Canada, highlighting significant gold intercepts. The announcement on 19th May 2026 includes notable findings such as 16.10 grams per tonne (g/t) over 6.7 meters (m) and 6.47g/t over 21.5m.
Drill results come from the F160 and F134 zones, revealing potential for expanded pit operations and future underground mining. Key intercepts include 7.20g/t over 14.9m, 4.35g/t over 19.5m, and 11.97g/t over 3.5m, indicating substantial mineralization. These findings have prompted Orezone to plan increased exploration activities.
Patrick Downey, President and CEO of Orezone, stated, “We are extremely pleased to release this first set of drill results from Casa Berardi, which clearly demonstrates the mine’s significant and untapped exploration upside.”
The F160 Zone hosts the operating F160 pit, located adjacent to the Casa Berardi process plant. Mineralization remains open outside the current pit, with lenses plunging east and west at 30-40 degrees. Initial 2026 drilling of the F160 Zone returned significant intercepts, including 6.47g/t over 21.5m and 16.10g/t over 6.7m.
The F134 Zone features undeveloped mineralized lenses, with efforts underway to expand the pit limits. Orezone plans to conduct surface drilling to explore the potential of the Gap Zone, an area with limited previous exploration, aiming to discover new mineral resources.
Historical results support the continuity of mineralization, such as 104.82g/t over 4.9m, indicating robust potential for future mining operations.
Orezone has detailed plans to ramp up exploration, with expectations to drill between 80,000 and 100,000 meters annually. This increased exploration effort aims to support the company’s strategy to expand underground mining operations and reopen the East Mine, enhancing production rates.
Downey expressed enthusiasm for the ongoing exploration efforts, highlighting the Casa Berardi mine’s potential for contributing to Orezone’s growth strategy. With plans for further step-out drilling and pit expansions, the company is poised to enhance its mining operations significantly.
