Grafton Resources Inc. (CSE: GFT; OTCQB: GFTFF; FSE: K8L0) announced that Expert Geophysics Surveys Inc. has commenced a planned 80 line-kilometre mobile magnetotelluric (MobileMT) heliborne survey at the Alicahue Gold-Copper Project in Valparaiso, Chile. The survey is expected to cover the entire property within one day, with interpreted results anticipated in March 2026.
MobileMT is a leading geophysical technology that aids in identifying subsurface geologic structures, alteration halos, and contrasting lithologies. The survey will also collect complementary VLF-EM data, which provides near-surface electromagnetic information, to enhance resolution of shallow features. Combining these methods should help identify deep-seated faults, lithological contacts, and structures controlling mineral systems from the surface to depths of approximately 1 to 2 kilometres, depending on the conductivity distribution of the local geology.
Campbell Smyth, Chairman of the Company, stated: "We expect the MobileMT data will provide a three-dimensional image of the Alicahue Project area. We hope the survey will assist us in tracing the outline of a possible porphyry centre in the southeast concession. Further, we hope the survey helps us to vector towards the origin of the IOCG vein systems and possible feeder zones to gold and copper vein mineralization mapped in the area. MobileMT is known for identifying areas of electrically conductive sulphides potentially linked to mineralized porphyry intrusive centres, and resistive bodies representative of intrusions."
The Alicahue Gold-Copper Project is located in a mineral-rich region of Chile, and this survey represents a significant step in advancing the project. The use of MobileMT technology, which has been successfully applied in other mining districts, could provide critical insights into the subsurface geology and help prioritize drilling targets.
Grafton Resources is a Canadian exploration company focused on the discovery and development of mineral assets in the Americas. The Company is committed to responsible exploration, strong community partnerships, and generating shareholder value through disciplined project advancement. For more information, see the original release at https://www.newmediawire.com.
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