ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) has announced significant findings from its Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) survey conducted at the historic Montauban gold and silver mine site in Quebec. The survey, which was initially designed to image subsurface features down to 400 meters, successfully mapped geological structures extending over 1,200 meters deep. This achievement revealed previously unseen subsurface characteristics that suggest the presence of a vertically continuous mineral system. The patterns observed resemble known Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) and Broken Hill-type mineral camps, indicating that Montauban may host more than just a single deposit, potentially containing multiple stacked mineralized zones.
The results from the ANT survey have provided ESGold with a much clearer structural model to guide future exploration efforts. This model will help target deeper, stacked, and potentially repeating mineralized lenses that were not accessible with previous exploration methods. This survey marks the first application of modern deep geophysics to the Montauban site since its early 20th-century production period, representing a significant advancement in the company's systematic exploration approach. The identification of both high- and low-velocity zones within the survey data has substantially expanded the exploration roadmap, offering new, promising targets for gold and silver exploration across the extensive property.
ESGold is currently preparing to launch its revenue-generation strategy, which includes tailings cleanup operations and a mineral reuse plan at the Montauban site. The company's long-term vision remains focused on thoroughly exploring the site's gold and silver potential, with the recent survey results highlighting the significant untapped resources that may exist beneath the surface. The Montauban mine site encompasses 13,116 hectares (approximately 32,410 acres), providing vast opportunities for resource development and future mining operations. These findings could reshape understanding of the property's mineral endowment and influence exploration strategies throughout the region. Additional details about the survey methodology and results are available through the company's official communications at https://www.esgoldcorp.com.
