Angkor Resources Corp. (TSXV: ANK) has released further analysis, assays, and conclusions on drill core from the Andong Bor license in Oddar Meanchey, Cambodia, providing critical insights into the structural controls of copper mineralization that will shape the company's ongoing exploration program.
Dennis Ouellette, Vice President of Exploration for Angkor, along with associate geologists, reviewed historical drill core and the two most recent holes drilled in 2025—ABDDH25-009 and -010. Hole 009, substantially deeper than previous holes, returned sections from approximately 245 to 316 metres containing abundant pyrite and chalcopyrite mineralization. The 2025 core is being logged in detail and cut for sampling, with assays to be sent to ALS once cutting is complete.
A key finding from the analysis is that the structural relationship between intrusive and sedimentary rocks was not clear in earlier drilling (holes ADBDH16-005 through -008) due to faulted contacts or poor core recovery. The new interpretation reveals that the best copper mineralization is hosted by sedimentary rocks, while the diorite feldspar porphyry intrusive rocks can host low-grade copper porphyry-style mineralization, such as 'B' and 'D' style veins and disseminations. However, near the highly reactive wallrock—where intrusive rock meets sedimentary rock—assay values increase dramatically.
Ouellette explained, “The contacts where sedimentary rock and intrusive rock have met are very steep—from 70 to 80 degrees. Mineralization within the sediments is both disseminated and along fractures parallel to these contacts. This implies significant ground preparation prior to mineralization. The sedimentary rock was heavily fractured, so when the intrusion and mineralization events occurred, they followed the pre-existing fractures. Knowing this impacts the design of our continuation of the drill program in a manner which we expect will result in both shallower and increased mineralized intercepts.”
These conclusions are pivotal for Angkor as it plans a drilling program extending into 2026. By targeting areas where sedimentary rocks are in close proximity to intrusive bodies, the company aims to intersect higher-grade copper zones at shallower depths, potentially reducing drilling costs and accelerating resource definition.
The Andong Bor license is one of two mineral exploration licenses held by Angkor's subsidiary, Angkor Gold Corp., in Cambodia. The company also holds an onshore oil and gas license through its energy subsidiary, EnerCam Resources, covering approximately 4,095 square kilometres in Block VIII, southwest Cambodia. Additionally, Angkor is involved in oil and gas production in Saskatchewan, Canada, and undertakes carbon capture and gas conservation projects as part of its environmental commitments.
Dennis Ouellette, B.Sc., P.Geo., a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA #104257) and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical disclosure in this news release.
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