Panther Metals CEO Darren Hazelwood joins StockBox Media to discuss newly released assay results from historic drill core at the Awkward Target, part of the Obonga Project in Ontario, Canada.
The results confirm the presence of high-grade nickel (up to 1.07%), copper, and PGEs in core previously untested for these elements.
Darren explains how the findings support the company’s long-standing theory of a feeder conduit system, comparable to world-class deposits like Lac des Iles and Mount Keith. With drill targets defined and a winter program planned, Panther Metals is poised for a major exploration breakthrough.
- High-Grade Nickel & PGEs Confirmed – Historic 2013 drill core shows up to 1.07% Ni, 0.14 g/t Pt, 0.42% Cu — never previously assayed for PGEs.
- Major Geological Comparison – Awkward shares key traits with Impala’s Lac des Iles mine and BHP’s Mount Keith deposit.
- Feeder Conduit Target Strengthened – Results support the presence of a significant magmatic system with economic potential.
Darren Hazelwood, Chief Executive Officer, commented:
“Our latest results continue to build a strong case for Awkward as a significant nickel sulphide discovery. The geological setting is comparable to BHP’s Mt Keith deposit in Western Australia, with the added potential of a high-grade core within what we’re calling the Awkward conduit. Importantly, all the key signals are aligning – from encouraging pathfinder results in the TEE Zone and our graphite discovery, to supporting data from Navigator Minerals samples and recent government work in Thunder Bay identifying the same rock types found at Impala’s Lac des Iles mine.
Notably, back in 1967, it is reported that Newmont identified the potential for around 1 billion tonnes at between 0.19-0.2% nickel in the Awkward area – although unverified this is an early indication of the potential scale that may be present within the system.
This growing body of evidence points to Awkward being a large-scale and high-impact exploration opportunity. While we have had early discussions with potential partners, the risk/reward profile at this stage clearly favours Panther. We believe we are at the beginning of something significant, and we’re committed to unlocking the early stages of the value curve, delivering maximum upside for our shareholders.”
