Geological exploration data from Aztec Minerals Corp. has uncovered sophisticated geochemical relationships at the Tombstone Project in Southeastern Arizona, offering promising vectors for potential mineral discoveries. The company’s recent data compilation and analysis of drilling, surface sampling, and 3D modeling have revealed complex metallization stages with significant implications for future exploration.
The research focused on depths less than 250 meters, positioning quartz-feldspar porphyry (QFP) dikes in relation to gold, silver, and multi-element mineralization. Notably, gold mineralization showed the strongest relationship in the Contention Pit area, while silver demonstrated consistent distribution across the property.
Key findings include evidence of two distinct metallization stages, supported by field observations of different quartz vein types. Copper and molybdenum distributions suggest a remobilization process within the Contention QFP dike swarm, potentially indicating underlying carbonate replacement deposit (CRD) mineralization.
The research also highlighted manganese as a powerful distal indicator for CRD mineralization and antimony as a strong gold mineralization marker. The Westside Area emerged as a particularly promising exploration zone, with initial drilling demonstrating significant silver-gold mineralization potential.
Future exploration plans include a comprehensive structural study of dikes, fissures, and anticlines. Aztec intends to develop a model for the plunge of the main QFP dike swarm, targeting depths beyond 300 meters.
The Tombstone Project, covering much of the historic Tombstone silver district, has a rich mining history. Historical production between 1878 and 1939 yielded an estimated 32 million ounces of silver and 250,000 ounces of gold, underscoring the region’s mineral wealth.
Aztec’s ongoing exploration strategy focuses on identifying shallow, bulk-tonnage, potentially heap-leachable oxide mineralization and deeper CRD targets. The company’s methodical approach and advanced geological modeling have already yielded promising drill intersections, suggesting significant potential for future discoveries.
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