Reykjavík, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Amaroq Ltd. (“Amaroq” or the “Company”), an independent mine development corporation focused on unlocking Greenland’s mineral potential, has announced promising results from its 2025 resource and exploration drilling program at the Nalunaq gold mine. This development is a significant step in derisking near-term production and expanding the Main Vein at depth.
Overview of the 2025 Drilling Program
On December 4, 2025, Amaroq Ltd. revealed that its exploration efforts at Nalunaq have yielded remarkable results, including a staggering 1,840 grams per tonne (g/t) of gold over a 0.5-meter interval in the Mountain Block. This high-grade intersection not only confirms the potential of the deposit but also enhances the geological confidence necessary for sustained mining activities.
James Gilbertson, VP of Exploration at Amaroq, expressed his satisfaction with the results, stating, “These results further validate Amaroq’s strategy to target gold expansion within our portfolio and reinforce our belief in the long-term resource growth potential at Nalunaq.”
Key Highlights from the 2025 Exploration Program
The 2025 exploration program included extensive underground and surface drilling, with significant findings that bolster the company’s confidence in the Nalunaq project:
Core Drilling: A total of 2,127 meters of underground resource conversion drilling was completed, with 2.62% of this drilling intersecting the mineralized Main Vein. The weighted average grade of this intersection was 87.6 g/t Au, surpassing previous resource model predictions.
Surface Drilling: The program also included 4,166.5 meters of surface drilling, confirming that the Main Vein structure extends approximately 700 meters down-dip from previously mined areas, indicating substantial future upside potential.
Resource Conversion: The results from the drilling will be integrated into an updated geological model, paving the way for a Mineral Resource Estimate update (MRE5) scheduled for Q1 2026.
Ongoing Exploration Activities
Amaroq is committed to further exploration and resource definition. The company is currently conducting underground exploration in the western areas of the Mountain Block, assessing potential extensions. Additionally, the surface drilling program has been expanded to follow up on the Main Vein down-dip extension, aiming to connect this area back to the existing Mineral Resource.
The exploration strategy at Nalunaq is multifaceted, focusing on resource definition, conversion, and systematic exploration. This integrated approach is crucial for unlocking the full potential of the Nalunaq deposit.
Understanding the Nalunaq Gold Mine
Nalunaq is an underground gold mine characterized by high-grade mineralization, primarily hosted in the Main Vein. The mine is divided into four key zones: the Mountain, Target, South, and Valley Blocks. Currently, mining operations are active in the Mountain Block, while Amaroq is exploring opportunities for resource growth across the other blocks and additional target areas.
The geological characteristics of Nalunaq present unique challenges, particularly the “nugget effect,” where gold is variably distributed over short distances. This has historically led to underestimations of gold content in surface drilling. However, Amaroq’s technical team has developed a bespoke Dolerite Dyke Model to improve drilling targeting and achieve more consistent results.
Future Prospects
Amaroq’s three-stage approach to building confidence in the Nalunaq deposit involves:
Surface Drilling: Identifying the Main Vein structure.
Infill Drilling: Providing closer-spaced information for mine planning.
Tunneling: Comparing drill results with actual mined gold.
This strategy has already established a current Mineral Resource of 158,000 ounces (koz) Indicated and 326 koz Inferred, with an additional Exploration Target of approximately 600,000 to 2.3 million tonnes at grades between 10-30 g/t Au in underexplored areas.
Conclusion
The successful 2025 drilling program at the Nalunaq gold mine marks a significant milestone for Amaroq Ltd. The high-grade intersections and the confirmation of the Main Vein’s extension provide a solid foundation for future exploration and production activities. As the company continues to advance its exploration efforts, the potential for resource growth at Nalunaq remains promising, positioning Amaroq as a key player in Greenland’s mineral landscape.
For more detailed information on the exploration results and ongoing activities, visit Amaroq’s official website here.
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