Unearthing new prospects at Kobo’s Kossou Gold Project
In the intricate world of mineral exploration, where the promise of golden fortunes often lies hidden beneath layers of earth and rock, Kobo Resources Inc. is making headlines.
The company has recently announced an exciting breakthrough in its quest for gold at the Kossou Gold Project in Cote d’Ivoire, one of West Africa’s most prolific gold districts, sending ripples of anticipation through the mining industry.
The Discovery at Road Cut Zone: A New Vein of Gold
Edward Gosselin, CEO and Director of Kobo, couldn’t mask his enthusiasm as he shared the latest findings from the Road Cut Zone (RCZ). “Our recent trenching has unveiled a high-grade zone of gold mineralisation, previously unnoticed, lying east of our primary target at RCZ,” he stated.
This revelation not only indicates potential for additional mineralisation zones parallel to the main RCZ target but also lends credence to the previously proposed Contact Zone Fault concept.
Exploration Triumphs: Jagger and Kadie Zones
Gosselin continued: “The positive results from Jagger and Kadie zones have been equally encouraging as we further our exploration pursuits.” The trenching efforts at these locations aimed to examine vein structures, based on recent structural interpretation studies, and the results have been nothing short of remarkable.
These findings bode well for the company’s impending diamond drilling program, set to commence early next year.
RCZ Trench Result Highlights
The trenching results at RCZ are particularly noteworthy:
- KTR070: 4.44 g/t Au over 28 metres, including 6.54 g/t Au over 18 m
- KTR069: 2.50 g/t Au over 6 m
- KTR073: 2.03 g/t Au over 5 m
These results underscore a significant new discovery of high-grade gold mineralisation. The location of these trenches, on the eastern edge of a strong gold-in-soil geochemical anomaly, indicates a new zone of interest.
Structural Insights and Future Prospects
The gold mineralisation within these trenches aligns with a N-NW trending shear zone and cross-cutting W-NW and easterly striking quartz vein sets. This matches the structural controls observed in the Jagger and Kadie zones, painting a consistent regional picture that Kobo is keen to explore further.
Kadie Zone: A Gold Mine of Opportunities
The Kadie Zone has not been left behind in this exploration surge:
- KTR063: 13.08 g/t Au over 4 m, including 50.70 g/t Au over 1 m
- KTR065: 4.78 g/t Au over 7 m, including 21.70 g/t Au over 1 m
- KTR064: 1.89 g/t Au over 16 m, including 2.64 g/t Au over 8 m
These impressive trench results from the Kadie Zone, which showcase high-grade quartz vein sets, reinforce the potential of this area. The company plans to include this zone in their upcoming drill program.
Jagger Zone: Continuing the Momentum
The Jagger Zone has also delivered promising results:
- KTR062: 5.54 g/t Au over 2 m, including 9.99 g/t Au over 1 m
- KTR067: 1.16 g/t Au over 7 m, and 2.58 g/t Au over 4 m, including 4.78 g/t Au over 2 m
These findings confirm significant gold grades east of the Jagger shear zone core, with several high-grade quartz veins cross-cutting the main shear zone. These results suggest that the zone remains open to further exploration to the north.
Comprehensive Trench Results
| Trench ID | From (m) | To (m) | Interval | Au g/t | Target | |
| KTR062 | 28.0 | 31.0 | 3.0 | 1.38 | Jagger Zone | |
| 47.0 | 59.0 | 12.0 | 0.44 | |||
| 81.0 | 83.0 | 2.0 | 5.54 | |||
| incl. | 82.0 | 83.0 | 1.0 | 9.99 | ||
| KTR063 | 111.0 | 115.0 | 4.0 | 13.08 | Kadie 1 | |
| incl. | 114.0 | 115.0 | 1.0 | 50.70 | ||
| 147.0 | 170.0 | 23.0 | 1.77* | |||
| incl. | 147.0 | 160.0 | 13.0 | 2.80 | ||
| incl. | 159.0 | 160.0 | 1.0 | 31.30 | ||
| KTR064 | 7.0 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 3.04 | Kadie 2 | |
| 63.0 | 66.0 | 3.0 | 1.20 | |||
| 95.0 | 97.0 | 2.0 | 1.38 | |||
| 153.0 | 169.0 | 16.0 | 1.89* | |||
| incl. | 161.0 | 169.0 | 8.0 | 2.64 | ||
| KTR065 | 56.0 | 58.0 | 2.0 | 0.98 | Kadie 3 | |
| 78.0 | 85.0 | 7.0 | 4.78 | |||
| incl. | 80.0 | 85.0 | 5.0 | 6.08 | ||
| incl. | 84.0 | 85.0 | 1.0 | 21.70 | ||
| KTR066 | 22.0 | 31.0 | 9.0 | 0.43 | Jagger Zone | |
| 38.0 | 43.0 | 5.0 | 0.48 | |||
| 50.0 | 55.0 | 5.0 | 0.79 | |||
| KTR067 | 25.0 | 26.0 | 1.0 | 7.54 | Jagger Zone | |
| 36.0 | 38.0 | 2.0 | 1.07 | |||
| 78.0 | 84.0 | 6.0 | 0.41 | |||
| 104.0 | 111.0 | 7.0 | 1.16 | |||
| 120.0 | 124.0 | 4.0 | 2.58 | |||
| incl. | 120.0 | 122.0 | 2.0 | 4.78 | ||
| 132.0 | 139.0 | 7.0 | 0.76 | |||
| incl. | 137.0 | 139.0 | 2.0 | 1.47 | ||
| KTR068 | 15.0 | 23.0 | 8.0 | 0.32* | Kadie 1 | |
| KTR069 | 2.0 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 2.50 | RCZ | |
| KTR070 | 2.0 | 30.0 | 28.0 | 4.44 | RCZ | |
| incl. | 3.0 | 21.0 | 18.0 | 6.54 | ||
| KTR071 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 1.42 | RCZ | |
| KTR072 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.67 | RCZ | |
| KTR073 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 2.03 | RCZ | |
| KTR074 | 0.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 1.29 | RCZ | |
| All trenches are sub-horizontal and reported intercepts are not expressed as true widths | ||||||
| * Indicates sample interval containing >2 m of <0.30 g/t Au | ||||||
Rigorous Sampling and Quality Assurance
All samples from these trenches were analysed at the SGS facility in Yamoussoukro using a 50 g Fire Assay with an AA finish. The quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) control samples returned values within acceptable limits, ensuring the reliability of these exciting results.
Expert Review and Forward-Looking Statements
Paul Sarjeant, P.Geo., President and COO of Kobo, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this update. His expertise, combined with the promising results, points to a bright future for Kobo Resources Inc. in its quest for gold.
In conclusion, the discovery of new high-grade gold mineralisation at Kobo’s Kossou Gold Project is a testament to the company’s strategic exploration efforts. These results not only enhance the project’s potential but also highlight the importance of thorough geological studies and innovative exploration techniques in the mining industry. As Kobo prepares for its next phase of drilling, the eyes of construction professionals, industry investors, and policymakers remain keenly fixed on this burgeoning gold frontier.
