Durango Resources Inc. has expanded its Babine South exploration project in British Columbia, increasing the property's total size to approximately 1,070 hectares. The newly staked claims build upon recent positive assay results and strategic evaluation of the region's mineral potential.
The Babine South project, located in the Babine Porphyry Belt north of Smithers, hosts historical silver adits from the 1920s and 1930s. Recent sampling has revealed significant mineral values, including up to 3.39 grams per tonne gold, 3,430 grams per tonne silver, 8.86% zinc, and 1% copper.
The geological setting, featuring Cache Creek Group greenstones and diverse mineral formations, presents promising opportunities for epithermal polymetallic deposits. The presence of ultramafic rocks such as peridotite and dunite further suggests potential for nickel and platinum group element mineralization.
Durango's expansion aligns with growing global demand for critical metals, which are essential components in renewable energy, defense, and advanced electronics technologies. Recent geopolitical developments have highlighted the strategic importance of diversifying critical mineral supply chains, particularly in light of export restrictions from major producing countries.
The company's focus on critical metals exploration represents a strategic response to increasing economic and national security concerns in both the United States and Canada, where governments have identified specific lists of minerals crucial to technological and industrial development.
