Aya Gold & Silver discovers new mineralised zones in Morocco and expands the potential of Boumadine

Aya Gold & Silver, a Canadian-based mining company, has revealed significant progress in its drilling campaign at the Boumadine deposit in eastern Morocco.   

With recent results confirming the continuity of the mineralisation and extending the known limits of the deposit, the company is taking a key step towards its goal of presenting a preliminary economic assessment of the project in 2026. 

Since the beginning of 2024, the company has carried out a total of 117 diamond drill holes, totalling more than 46,000 metres, in a campaign that combines infill, extension and exploration of new areas. In particular, the results obtained in the Tizi area have allowed the mineralised corridor to be extended from 2 to 2.2 kilometres, while the main corridor is now 5.4 kilometres long. In both cases, the mineralisation remains open in all directions, reinforcing the deposit's growth potential. 

Among the most outstanding results is the BOU-DD24-92 well, which intersected an exceptional grade of 1,123 grams per tonne of silver in a newly identified east-west structure. Other drill holes, such as BOU-DD24-440, BOU-DD24-450 and BOU-MP24-012, confirm the continuous presence of high grade mineralisation in silver, copper and lead. This occurs in the form of veins or lenses of massive sulphides, between 1 and 4 metres wide, and in some cases exceeding 10 metres. 

The mineralised structures show a dominant N340° orientation and a strong easterly dip. Its composition includes minerals such as pyrite, sphalerite, galena and chalcopyrite, key indicators of precious and industrial metals, which adds strategic value to the deposit. 

To support this ambitious campaign, Aya Gold & Silver has deployed 11 drilling rigs on site, with a target of between 100,000 and 140,000 metres of drilling throughout the 2024-2025 period. Half of this work is aimed at consolidating the geological knowledge of the areas already identified, while the other half is focused on exploring lesser-known areas, where it is hoped to test targets generated over the last three years. 

These efforts are aimed at advancing the Boumadine project towards an economic evaluation in 2026. By intensifying drilling operations and refining the geological model, the company is positioning itself to make strategic decisions about the future development of the deposit. 

With its expanding resources and geological potential, Boumadine is emerging as one of the most promising mining projects in Morocco. Meanwhile, Aya Gold & Silver is thus consolidating its presence in Morocco and reinforcing its long-term vision in the development of mineral assets.