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Azimut Advances Major Fortin Antimony-Gold Zone, Wabamisk Property, James Bay Region, Québec
New drilling program and metallurgical tests underway Market study initiated for antimony pr...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Azimut Advances Major Fortin Antimony-Gold Zone, Wabamisk Property, James Bay Region, Québec\nNew drilling program and metallurgical tests underway Market study initiated for antimony products from Fortin Zone LONGUEUIL, Québec, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azimut Exploration Inc. (“Azimut” or the “Company”) (TSXV: AZM) (OTCQX: AZMTF) is pleased to announce the start of a new minimum 5,000 metre diamond drilling program on the Fortin antimony-gold zone (the “Fortin Zone”) on its wholly owned Wabamisk Property (the “Property”) in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay (“James Bay”) region of Québec, Canada. The Fortin Zone is evolving into one of the largest antimony-bearing mineralized systems in Canada. Drilling to date outlined a 1.8-kilometre-long antimony-gold-bearing body traced to a vertical depth of 250 metres, which remains open in all directions. Since its discovery by prospecting in 2024, the Company has drilled 86 holes (12,286 m) on the Fortin Zone and surrounding targets. A separate gold target immediately south of and subparallel to Fortin is also currently being delineated by drilling. In addition, Azimut drilled 26 holes (3,633 m) late last year on the Rosa Zone (gold), where assay results are pending. Rosa is 15 kilometres west of Fortin. 2026 Outlook A comprehensive exploration program is accelerating the project’s advancement. Drilling: The minimum 5,000 m drilling phase with two rigs aims to: Expand the mineralized body at depth and along strike; andFurther delineate wide high-grade lenses with incremental and infill holes. One of the main objectives is to test the Fortin Zone at depth for potential gold enrichment related to antimony–gold vertical zonation, as documented in several deposits worldwide. A preliminary 3D modelling of the mineralized body is in progress. Metallurgical tests and market studies: SGS Canada has been mandated to conduct initial metallurgical tests on the mineralized material from Fortin and to assess global market demand for such mineral products. Assessment of new gold targets: Significant results since 2024 are driving a comprehensive re-evaluation of the Property’s gold potential, with ground geophysics, prospecting, and drilling planned on high-priority targets. One...