EuroPacific Metals Inc. Advances Miguel Vacas Copper Project in Portugal

EuroPacific Metals Inc., a notable player in the mining industry, has taken a significant step forward in developing its Miguel Vacas Copper Project in Portugal by engaging SPI, Sondeos Y Perforaciones Industriales del Bierzo, SA for drilling services. SPI, known for its extensive experience in Spain and Portugal, holds international certifications ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 for environmental and quality management, respectively. The company is set for an immediate start to drilling efforts, focusing on the Oxidized blanket at Miguel Vacas for a potential open pit heap leaching operation.

CEO, Karim Rayani, highlighted the meticulous preparations and geological work done to identify promising drill targets, with the drill program aimed at confirming the extent and quality of the deposit. The Miguel Vacas project, known for a historical copper yield and located strategically near Lisbon and Évora, is underpinned by a comprehensive exploration plan involving shallow and deep drilling to define the resource and investigate the sulfide zones deeper within the system.

Historical data from the 1970s and more recent evaluations by Colt Resources provide a foundation for the project’s potential, with the drill campaign set to refine these earlier findings and support a resource estimation. EuroPacific has secured necessary authorizations, setting the scene for an impactful exploration campaign.