Mr. Guy Goulet reports
MOROCCO STRATEGIC MINERALS LAUNCHES A TWO-PHASE EXPLORATION WORK AT TIMARIGHINE
Morocco Strategic Minerals Corp. has launched a two-phase exploration program on its Timarighine property, in which it holds an option to acquire a 100-per-cent interest.
Exploration program
This exploration initiative follows a recent site visit and preliminary investigation at the Timarighine property. Trench No. 1 was excavated perpendicular to a subvertical mineralized structure, interpreted to extend approximately one kilometre in length. Sampling along this trench has identified significant sulphide mineralization within a stockwork system of dikes, characterized predominantly by quartz, carbonates, iron oxides, hematite and pyrite, with minor chalcopyrite and arsenopyrite -- minerals often associated with gold mineral systems.
A total of nine grab samples were taken from the subvertical main structure with visible mineralization at shallow depths between eight to 10 metres from the surface. They were assayed at African Laboratory for Mining and Environment in Marrakesh, Morocco. All samples were analyzed for copper and returned values between 0.78 and 8.14 per cent copper. This type mineralization will serve as the focus for the forthcoming exploration efforts.
Phase 1 is expected to be completed before the end of April, 2025, and consists in deepening existing trenches using mechanical excavators and dewatering pumps to access fresher, less weathered dike. A systematic horizontal channel sampling program will be conducted along the exposed mineralized structures to evaluate grade continuity and distribution. A local contractor has been hired to carry out this phase of the program.
Following the completion of trenching and surface sampling, phase 2 will initiate a maiden diamond drilling campaign totalling between 1,000 and 2,000 metres. This phase aims to further delineate the mineralized zones at depth and evaluate the project's broader potential. The drilling program will be supervised by independent geological consulting firm GoldMinds Geoservices, with technical oversight provided on-site to ensure full compliance with National Instrument 43-101 reporting standards.
About the Timarighine copper property
The Timarighine copper prospect is located in the Tazzarine rural commune within the Tazarine caidat, Agdez district, Zagoura province, in Morocco's Draa-Tafilalet region. Situated approximately 13 kilometres northwest of Tazarine village, the property lies along the southern slopes of the Jbel Saghro in the eastern Anti-Atlas, an area renowned for copper mineralization, including the nearby Oumjrane deposit. Access to the site is available by national road R108, between Nkob and Tazarine, followed by a direct track to the Timarighine area. Covering approximately 64 square kilometres, the property comprises four contiguous exploration permits (3842563, 3842734, 3842735 and 3842736).
The Timarighine property lies within an east-west-trending depression on the southern front of the Precambrian-aged Saghro massif. Copper mineralization occurs along two parallel vein structures, known locally as iron cap zones, marked by extensive alteration zones with hematite and goethite iron oxides. The mineralized structures are characterized by a shear system oriented north-northeast/south-southwest and feature local stockwork zones of brecciated carbonate-quartz-pyrite-chalcopyrite veinlets. The two main mineralized veins extend approximately 650 metres and 300 metres in length, with variable widths up to five metres. High-grade copper identified within these zones also hints at significant primary sulphide mineralization potential at depth, underscoring Timarighine's status as a high-value copper exploration target.
Qualified person
The technical and scientific information in this press release has been reviewed by Merouane Rachidi, PhD, PGeo, an independent qualified person as defined in National Instrument 43-101 (Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects).
Quality assurance
All grab samples were sent for preparation and assaying to African Laboratory for Mining and Environment in Marrakesh, Morocco. All samples were analyzed for silver, copper, iron, lead and zinc using aqua regia and finished by atomic absorption spectroscopy. Samples with above 5 per cent copper content were reanalyzed using the titration method.
About Morocco Strategic Minerals Inc.
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