A prospecting program, including surface rock and soil sampling, has also been completed on parcels of land located over and adjacent to a historic past-producing mine in the region. Results are expected in the coming weeks.
In addition to the 4,953 acres surrounding the Buckingham vein, Aston Bay has exploration agreements in place for 4,399 acres of private land surrounding several historical gold mine workings and other prospective areas in Virginia. A prospecting program, including surface rock and soil sampling, has been completed on parcels of land located over and adjacent to a historic past-producing mine located 20 km southeast of Buckingham, with results expected in the coming weeks.
Continued exploration in these and other brownfields areas is planned throughout the summer and fall.