Avrupa Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: AVU) has officially submitted a Mining License Application (MLA) for its 100%-owned Sesmarias copper-zinc volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) project, located in the northern sector of Portugal’s renowned Iberian Pyrite Belt (IPB). The application was filed with the Portuguese Mining Bureau (DGEG), which will now review the documentation and may request additional information before reaching a decision.
This milestone follows nearly 15 years of exploration work by Avrupa in the Portuguese portion of the IPB and 11 years specifically dedicated to the Sesmarias site. CEO Paul W. Kuhn emphasized the significance of the submission, calling it the product of “persistence and continued upgrade of the 3D geo-structural model” developed through both joint ventures and Avrupa-funded drilling campaigns.
Kuhn highlighted that Sesmarias still holds significant potential, with several accessible targets across its Central, Northern, and Southern zones. Avrupa believes the Central Zone could be further expanded and that other areas may soon be incorporated into a broader mineral resource estimate.
As the project moves into its next phase, Avrupa is actively seeking a mining partner to support development. The company continues to use its hybrid prospect generator model to pursue mineral opportunities across Europe, with active projects also in Finland and Kosovo.
