According to an announcement from Endomines Exploration and Mining Company, the drill hole named UKKO-001 discovered three high-grade gold-bearing zones in a bedrock sample, far exceeding initial expectations.

“Three high-grade gold zones in the same hole is unprecedented in previous exploration campaigns,” said Kari Vyhtinen, CEO of Endomines.

Initially, the company planned to conduct only a 3-4 week exploration campaign. However, after this unexpected result, Endomines decided to extend the research period and drill deeper from different angles to fully assess the size of the deposit.

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Large gold mine discovered. Photo: Fox

Some samples reportedly yielded as much as 10 grams of gold per tonne. The company has so far conducted 12 drills, with many results still pending.

Endomines also carried out further steps, such as core sampling, geological logging and on-site geophysical surveys. Despite the harsh winter weather in Finland, the drilling site was still accessible thanks to good transport infrastructure.

The mine is located in an area known as the Southern Gold Line - an area that has long been noted by geologists for its favorable geological conditions, including ancient metamorphic rocks and tectonic structures often associated with the formation of concentrated gold pockets.

“This discovery is not only a milestone for Endomines, but could also elevate Finland’s position on the global precious metals mining map,” Mr. Vyhtinen emphasized.

If the mine's potential is confirmed, the Ukkolanvaara area could become one of Europe's most notable gold mining locations in the coming years.

Not long ago, China also attracted the attention of the mining world when it announced the discovery of a huge gold reserve of up to 2,000 tons underground.

According to SCMP , Chinese scientists have discovered two large gold mines with estimated reserves exceeding 1,000 tons in the central and northeastern regions of the country. Not only that, they believe that many more gold mines can continue to be found thanks to the application of advanced exploration technology.

If the figures are verified, this could be one of the largest gold mine discoveries in the world , potentially even surpassing the largest gold mine ever recorded in South Africa.

Although some experts remain cautious about initial estimates, the discovery of such large-scale gold deposits could help China maintain stable gold mining output amid concerns about future production declines.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/chi-mot-lo-khoan-quoc-gia-nay-co-the-mo-ra-con-sot-vang-dang-chu-y-nhat-chau-au-2410697.html