ESGold Explores Broken Hill-Montauban Analogue: Unveiling a Potential Larger Discovery
ESGold Corp (OTCQB: SEKZF) has revealed striking geological similarities between its Montauban Project in Quebec and Australia's prolific Broken Hill deposit, suggesting potential for a larger mineralized system. The company's recent analysis, led by Senior Geologist André Gauthier, identified key indicators including the presence of rhodonite, a mineral associated with Broken Hill-type deposits.
Both deposits share characteristics as volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) deposits, featuring similar structural complexity, host rock age, and metal distribution patterns. While Broken Hill became a $100 billion producer of silver, lead, and zinc, Montauban's full potential remains largely unexplored due to historically drilling depths and fragmented exploration efforts.
ESGold is now implementing modern exploration techniques, including an Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) survey capable of imaging to 400m+ depth, to systematically explore Montauban's deeper potential. The company expects ANT survey results within 4-6 weeks, which will guide future exploration drilling and potential resource expansion.
ESGold Corp (OTCQB: SEKZF) ha rivelato sorprendenti somiglianze geologiche tra il suo Progetto Montauban in Quebec e il prolifico giacimento Broken Hill in Australia, suggerendo il potenziale per un sistema mineralizzato più ampio. L'analisi recente dell'azienda, guidata dal Geologo Senior André Gauthier, ha identificato indicatori chiave, tra cui la presenza di rodonite, un minerale associato ai giacimenti di tipo Broken Hill.
Entrambi i giacimenti condividono caratteristiche come i depositi di solfuri massivi volcanogeni (VMS), presentando una complessità strutturale simile, età della roccia ospite e modelli di distribuzione dei metalli. Mentre Broken Hill è diventato un produttore da 100 miliardi di dollari di argento, piombo e zinco, il potenziale completo di Montauban rimane in gran parte inesplorato a causa delle profondità di perforazione storiche e degli sforzi di esplorazione frammentati.
ESGold sta ora implementando tecniche di esplorazione moderne, inclusa un'indagine di Tomografia del Rumore Ambientale (ANT) in grado di immagini fino a oltre 400 metri di profondità, per esplorare sistematicamente il potenziale più profondo di Montauban. L'azienda prevede risultati dell'indagine ANT entro 4-6 settimane, che guideranno le future perforazioni di esplorazione e l'espansione potenziale delle risorse.
ESGold Corp (OTCQB: SEKZF) ha revelado sorprendentes similitudes geológicas entre su Proyecto Montauban en Quebec y el prolífico yacimiento Broken Hill en Australia, sugiriendo el potencial para un sistema mineralizado más grande. El análisis reciente de la compañía, dirigido por el Geólogo Senior André Gauthier, identificó indicadores clave, incluida la presencia de rodocrosita, un mineral asociado con los depósitos de tipo Broken Hill.
Ambos depósitos comparten características como los depósitos de sulfuros masivos volcanogénicos (VMS), presentando una complejidad estructural similar, la edad de la roca huésped y patrones de distribución de metales. Mientras que Broken Hill se convirtió en un productor de 100 mil millones de dólares de plata, plomo y zinc, el potencial completo de Montauban sigue siendo en gran parte inexplorado debido a las profundidades de perforación históricas y los esfuerzos de exploración fragmentados.
ESGold está implementando ahora técnicas modernas de exploración, incluida una encuesta de Tomografía de Ruido Ambiental (ANT) capaz de imágenes hasta más de 400 m de profundidad, para explorar sistemáticamente el potencial más profundo de Montauban. La compañía espera resultados de la encuesta ANT en 4-6 semanas, que guiarán las futuras perforaciones de exploración y la posible expansión de recursos.
ESGold Corp (OTCQB: SEKZF)는 퀘벡의 몬타우반 프로젝트와 호주의 풍부한 브로큰 힐 광산 사이의 놀라운 지질학적 유사성을 밝혀내어 더 큰 광물화 시스템의 잠재력을 시사했습니다. 최근 회사의 분석은 수석 지질학자 앙드레 고티에(André Gauthier)가 이끌었으며, 브로큰 힐 유형의 광산과 연관된 광물인 로돈나이트의 존재를 포함한 주요 지표를 확인했습니다.
두 광산은 화산성 대량 황화물(VMS) 광산으로서 유사한 구조적 복잡성, 암석 호스트의 나이 및 금속 분포 패턴을 공유합니다. 브로큰 힐이 은, 납 및 아연의 1천억 달러 생산자가 된 반면, 몬타우반의 전체 잠재력은 역사적으로 깊이 있는 시추와 단편적인 탐사 노력으로 인해 대체로 탐사되지 않았습니다.
ESGold는 이제 400m 이상의 깊이에서 이미지를 촬영할 수 있는 환경 소음 탐사(ANT) 조사를 포함한 현대적인 탐사 기술을 구현하고 있으며, 몬타우반의 더 깊은 잠재력을 체계적으로 탐사하고 있습니다. 회사는 4-6주 내에 ANT 조사 결과를 기대하고 있으며, 이는 향후 탐사 시추 및 잠재 자원 확장을 안내할 것입니다.
ESGold Corp (OTCQB: SEKZF) a révélé d'étonnantes similitudes géologiques entre son Projet Montauban au Québec et le prolifique gisement de Broken Hill en Australie, suggérant un potentiel pour un système minéralisé plus vaste. La récente analyse de l'entreprise, dirigée par le géologue senior André Gauthier, a identifié des indicateurs clés, y compris la présence de rhodonite, un minéral associé aux gisements de type Broken Hill.
Les deux gisements partagent des caractéristiques en tant que dépôts de sulfures massifs volcanogènes (VMS), présentant une complexité structurelle similaire, l'âge de la roche hôte et des motifs de distribution des métaux. Alors que Broken Hill est devenu un producteur de 100 milliards de dollars d'argent, de plomb et de zinc, le potentiel complet de Montauban reste largement inexploré en raison des profondeurs de forage historiques et des efforts d'exploration fragmentés.
ESGold met désormais en œuvre des techniques modernes d'exploration, y compris une enquête de Tomographie du Bruit Ambiant (ANT) capable de cartographier jusqu'à plus de 400 m de profondeur, pour explorer systématiquement le potentiel plus profond de Montauban. L'entreprise s'attend à des résultats de l'enquête ANT dans 4 à 6 semaines, qui guideront les futurs forages d'exploration et l'expansion potentielle des ressources.
ESGold Corp (OTCQB: SEKZF) hat bemerkenswerte geologische Ähnlichkeiten zwischen seinem Montauban-Projekt in Quebec und dem produktiven Broken Hill-Vorkommen in Australien aufgezeigt, was auf das Potenzial eines größeren mineralisierten Systems hinweist. Die jüngste Analyse des Unternehmens, geleitet von dem leitenden Geologen André Gauthier, identifizierte wichtige Indikatoren, darunter das Vorhandensein von Rhodonit, einem Mineral, das mit Broken Hill-Typ-Lagerstätten assoziiert ist.
Beide Vorkommen teilen Merkmale als vulkanogene massive Sulfid (VMS) Lagerstätten, die eine ähnliche strukturelle Komplexität, das Alter des Wirtsgesteins und Muster der Metallverteilung aufweisen. Während Broken Hill ein Produzent von 100 Milliarden Dollar an Silber, Blei und Zink wurde, bleibt das volle Potenzial von Montauban aufgrund historischer Bohrtiefen und fragmentierter Explorationsbemühungen weitgehend unerforscht.
ESGold implementiert nun moderne Explorationsmethoden, einschließlich einer Umgebungsgeräusch-Tomographie (ANT)-Untersuchung, die in der Lage ist, bis in Tiefen von über 400 m zu bilden, um das tiefere Potenzial von Montauban systematisch zu erkunden. Das Unternehmen erwartet die Ergebnisse der ANT-Untersuchung innerhalb von 4-6 Wochen, die zukünftige Explorationsbohrungen und potenzielle Ressourcenerweiterungen leiten werden.
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Applying Modern Exploration to Unlock Montauban's Hidden VMS Potential
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 25, 2025) - ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: SEKZF) (FSE: Z7D) ("ESGold" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an in-depth geological perspective on the striking similarities between its Montauban Project in Quebec, Canada, and Broken Hill, Australia - one of the world's most prolific polymetallic deposits(1).
This detailed geological assessment, led by ESGold's Senior Geologist, André Gauthier, suggests that Montauban may share key geological characteristics with the Broken Hill deposit, pointing to an underexplored mineral system.
Parallels Between Broken Hill & Montauban
The Broken Hill deposit, discovered in 1883, became the world's largest single source of silver, lead, and zinc, generating over
The Broken Hill deposit in New South Wales, Australia, is widely regarded as the prototypical Broken Hill-type (BHT) lead-zinc-silver ore system, a subclass of volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) deposits. The deposit features high-grade silver, lead, and zinc mineralization with significant gold occurrences. It formed through a combination of hydrothermal processes, structural deformation, and remobilization of mineralization over geological time.(1)
Figure 1: Generalized longitudinal section at Broken Hill deposit
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Rhodonite as a Key Indicator of a Broken Hill-Type System
Recent sampling at Montauban confirmed the presence of rhodonite, a manganese silicate mineral intimately associated with BHT deposits. At Broken Hill, rhodonite is a hallmark of high-grade metamorphic environments closely linked to lead-zinc-silver mineralization. Its presence at Montauban reinforces geological parallels between the two systems and suggests the potential for previously unrecognized mineralized zones.(1)
For more details on the rhodonite discovery, read the full news release here:
https://www.esgold.com/esgold-identifies-rhodonite-at-montauban-a-key-indicator-mineral-of-broken-hill-type-high-grade-lead-zinc-silver-deposits/
Mineralogical observations are preliminary, and the interpretations based on them are conceptual. There is no certainty that further exploration or detailed studies will substantiate these preliminary observations or that the project's geological characteristics or mineralization will be economically viable.
Geological Analogue Between Montauban and Broken Hill
Ongoing geological analysis suggests that the Montauban deposit exhibits several key characteristics analogous to the renowned Broken Hill deposit(1), indicating the potential for a more extensive mineralized system than previously recognized (Figure 2).
Deposit Type & Mineralization: Both Montauban and Broken Hill are classified as volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) deposits, known for hosting extensive polymetallic mineralization, including significant concentrations of silver, lead, zinc, and gold.
Structural Complexity & Deformation: The Broken Hill deposit is distinguished by its highly deformed sulfide lenses, which have been structurally reworked into a boomerang-like geometry. Similarly, Montauban exhibits substantial folding, thrust faulting, and structural complexity, suggesting a dynamic geological history that may have influenced the distribution and potential extent of mineralization.
Host Rock Age & Metamorphic History: Broken Hill mineralization occurs within Proterozoic gneisses that have undergone significant regional metamorphism, contributing to the remobilization and concentration of metals. Montauban is hosted in a similarly metamorphosed geological environment with Proterozoic affinities, a factor that may have played a role in the development of its mineralized system.
Zoning & Metal Distribution: Both deposits exhibit distinct metal zonation, where high-grade silver, lead, zinc, and gold mineralization align along structural (high-strain) "corridors". This pattern is characteristic of large-scale hydrothermal systems, reinforcing the potential for similar mineralization processes at Montauban.
Exploration History & Limitations: Broken Hill's full scale was not understood for decades due to the limitations of early exploration, which largely focused on near-surface mineralization before deeper drilling revealed the deposit's true extent. At Montauban, historical drilling has been similarly constrained, with most drill holes reaching shallow depths, rarely exceeding 200 metres. Given that VMS deposits commonly occur in clusters and extend at depth, further investigation is warranted to determine whether additional mineralized zones may exist beyond what has been previously explored at Montauban.
With modern geophysical advancements such as the ongoing Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) survey, Montauban is undergoing its first systematic deep exploration. These efforts may provide valuable insights into the structural controls and continuity of mineralization, further refining the geological model and guiding future exploration initiatives.
The Company notes that geophysical surveys are not definitive, and the results are still at an early stage of interpretation, with no guarantee of a mineral discovery and the occurrences, prospects, and deposits at the analogue property (Broken Hill) do not necessarily apply to the Montauban Project.
(1) Spry, P.G., & Teale, G.S. (2021). A classification of Broken Hill-type deposits: A critical review. Ore Geology Reviews, 130, 103935
Figure 2: Schematic of theoretical longitudinal section at the Montauban deposit
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Why Montauban's Potential Has Remained Hidden
Unlike Broken Hill, which benefited from large-scale, systematic investigations, exploration at Montauban has been sporadic and piecemeal having been carried out by a series of operators over the last century.
- Historical exploration focused on production, rather than discovery.
- No modern airborne geophysical or deep-penetration surveys were conducted.
- Limited deep drilling—most holes penetrated to less than 50m depth, leaving the deeper potential entirely untested.
- No previous 3D modeling of the deposit to understand the structural complexity.
This lack of systematic exploration has left major unanswered questions about the scale of mineralization beneath the historical underground workings. However, there is no certainty that further exploration or detailed studies will substantiate these preliminary observations or that the project's geological characteristics or mineralization will be economically viable.
Modern Technology to Unlock Potential
ESGold is now deploying cutting-edge ANT geophysics to systematically explore the deep potential of Montauban for the first time.
ANT Survey is Imaging to 400 m+ Depth - Identifying previously unseen structures and deep-seated anomalies.
3D Geological Modeling in Progress - Refining drill targeting based on newly mapped structural corridors.
Potential Discovery Pathway - If deep extensions of high-grade mineralization are confirmed, Montauban could represent a significantly larger mineralized system than currently recognized.
"For the first time, we are applying a disciplined, modern exploration approach to Montauban, similar to how Broken Hill was systematically uncovered," stated André Gauthier, Senior Geologist, ESGold. "This deposit shares many geological hallmarks with one of the most famous VMS deposits in the world. Our goal is to use modern technology to answer the key question—just how big is Montauban?"
"Broken Hill was not fully recognized until advanced exploration techniques were applied-this is the exact playbook we are following at Montauban," added Brad Kitchen, President of ESGold. "Our ANT survey will give us the first-ever deep visualization of the deposit, guiding our next drilling phase to unlock the true scale of this mineralized system."
Next Steps: Advancing Toward a Major Discovery
Completion of ANT Survey & Data Processing - Expected in the next 4-6 weeks, defining the strongest anomalies and deep-seated structures.
Follow-up Exploration Drilling - Pending results, ESGold will systematically test newly identified targets, focusing on high-grade zones and potential deeper extensions.
Resource Expansion Potential - If mineralized continuity is demonstrated at depth, Montauban could evolve into a major polymetallic district.
By leveraging modern geophysics, systematic exploration, and near-term cash flow from production, ESGold is flipping the traditional junior mining model—positioning itself not only for near-term production but also for significant long-term discovery upside. Please keep in mind geophysical surveys are not definitive, and the results are still at an early stage of interpretation, with no guarantee of a mineral discovery.
Qualified Person Statement
The technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by John Langton, M.Sc., P. Geo., an independant Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
About ESGold Corp.
ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: SEKZF) (FSE: Z7D) is a fully permitted, pre-production resource company at the forefront of clean mining and exploration innovation. With proven expertise in Quebec, the Company is advancing its projects toward production and feasibility while delivering long-term value through sustainable resource recovery and exploration. ESGold's flagship Montauban property, located 80 kilometers west of Quebec City, serves as a model for responsible mining practices, combining near-term production with exploration potential.
For more information, please contact ESGold Corp. at +1-888-673-1231 or visit esgold.com for additional resources, including a French version of this press release, past news releases, a 3D model of the Montauban processing plant, media interviews, and opinion-editorial pieces.
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