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Astra Provides Corporate Update, Commences Phase III Drilling at La Manchuria Gold and Silver Project in the Deseado Massif, Argentina
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 6, 2026) - Astra Exploration Inc. (TSXV: ASTR) (OTCQB: ATEPF) (FSE: S3I) ("Astra" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that mobilization of equipment for the Phase III drill program has taken place and drilling is well underway at the La Manchuria Gold and Silver Project in Santa Cruz, Argentina. The Phase III program will test some areas of the Main Zone and Eastern Zone at approximately 250-300 metres vertical depth where veins look to be.
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