Arras Minerals Corp. has announced promising results from its ongoing drilling at the Berezski Central target within the Elemes Project in Kazakhstan. The company reported significant copper-gold mineralization from drill holes EL26045 and EL26046, with notable intersections including 338 metres at a grade of 0.44% CuEq starting at a depth of 415 metres in hole EL26046. This hole also revealed multiple zones of mineralization, including a deeper interval of 184 metres grading 0.52% CuEq. Meanwhile, drill hole EL26045 showcased continuous mineralization from the surface to the end of the hole, returning 705 metres grading 0.23% CuEq, which included a higher-grade section of 366 metres grading 0.36% CuEq starting at 339 metres depth.
The results from these drill holes indicate a significant expansion of the Berezski Central footprint, now defined over an area of 1,000 metres by 600 metres and extending to depths greater than 700 metres. The company’s CEO, Tim Barry, expressed excitement over the potential for further expansion, noting that the recent KGK drilling results suggest that the mineralized zone could extend significantly beyond the current dimensions, potentially by an additional 50-100%.
In the past year, Arras has made substantial progress at Berezski Central, with initial drill results announced in Q1 2025 highlighting wide zones of mineralization just below the surface. The ongoing exploration efforts have targeted various anomalies, with visual observations from recent drilling suggesting the presence of multiple porphyry systems along the Berezski Trend. Although assay results from some drill holes are still pending, the visual data is encouraging and supports the model of a potentially large epithermal gold system along the eastern margin of the trend.
Currently, four diamond drill rigs are operational at the Elemes Project, with approximately 39,000 metres of drilling completed in 2026. The drilling programme is expected to continue into early December, potentially extending the total to around 44,000 metres. The company anticipates releasing further drill results over the next five weeks, continuing into Q1 2027. The Elemes Project, which spans 531 square kilometres in northeastern Kazakhstan, is strategically located near significant regional deposits, enhancing its exploration potential. Arras Minerals is committed to advancing its copper and gold assets in the region, with a focus on expanding the Berezski Central deposit.
