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Amarc Initiates Drilling at DUKE

  • Amarc Resources Ltd. and Boliden Mineral Canada Ltd. have initiated drilling to follow up on copper-gold targets confirmed by 2026 exploration surveys at the DUKE District in central British Columbia.
  • The extended exploration program is fully funded by Boliden as part of the DUKE Joint Venture.
  • The 808 km² DUKE District is located 80 km northeast of Smithers within the prolific Babine Region, hosting former Bell and Granisle mines and the Morrison deposit.
  • Systematic programs have expanded the DUKE Cu-Mo-Au-Ag Deposit to an area measuring 900 x 600 metres, which remains open for expansion.
  • 2026 exploration surveys included 45 line-km of Induced Polarization geophysics, 19 line-km of Audio-Magnetotellurics, 235 soil grid samples, biogeochemical sampling, gaseous mercury sampling, and 400 km² of LiDAR-derived mapping.
  • The drill program targets porphyry Cu-Au deposits along the southeast trending NAK-DUKE magnetic corridor, featuring recurring magnetic anomalies at 6 km intervals.
  • The DUKE Deposit is located approximately 6 km southeast of American Eagle's NAK Cu-Au Deposit.
  • Amarc manages three districts (JOY, DUKE, IKE) with over CAD$144 million in strategic partner funding from Freeport McMoRan and Boliden.
  • Mark Rebagliati, P.Eng, has reviewed and approved all technical information contained in the release as a Qualified Person.
Company
Amarc Resources Ltd.
Keywords
Metals & Mining, Company Update