Irving Resources Inc. Strikes Gold with Promising Findings in Japan

In a significant development for Irving Resources Inc., a junior exploration-stage company based in Canada, the company has announced a remarkable discovery at its Omui Mining License in Japan. On May 5, 2025, Irving revealed that its first shallow angle diamond core hole, designated as 24OMI-001, encountered a broad, shallow interval of gold-rich silica. This discovery marks a pivotal moment for the company, which specializes in exploring gold, copper, silver, precious metals, and rare earth elements.

The drill hole, which is a mere 35 meters below the surface, revealed a 101.1-meter wide intercept of silicified rocks. These rocks are notable for their impressive mineralization, grading 1.14 grams per tonne (gpt) of gold (Au), 16.0 gpt of silver (Ag), and 84% silica (SiO2). The discovery is particularly exciting due to the shallow nature of the mineralized interval, suggesting potential for cost-effective extraction.

Dr. Quinton Hennigh, director and technical advisor to Irving, highlighted the significance of this find. “This drill hole provides the first confirmation of extensive gold-rich silicified rocks near-surface at Omui,” he stated. The shallow angle of the drill hole underscores the accessibility of the mineralized zone, which could be advantageous for future exploration and extraction efforts.

The breakdown of significant mineralized intervals from hole 24OMI-001 further illustrates the potential of the site:

  • 0.00 to 8.40 meters: 1.53 gpt Au, 5.13 gpt Ag, 1.59 gpt AuEq, 90.6% SiO2
  • 19.00 to 32.00 meters: 1.39 gpt Au, 8.50 gpt Ag, 1.50 gpt AuEq, 85.8% SiO2
  • 36.10 to 51.00 meters: 1.57 gpt Au, 22.55 gpt Ag, 1.85 gpt AuEq, 83.8% SiO2
  • 70.00 to 72.00 meters: 7.19 gpt Au, 52.64 gpt Ag, 7.85 gpt AuEq, 80.9% SiO2
  • 76.00 to 84.00 meters: 1.31 gpt Au, 16.97 gpt Ag, 1.52 gpt AuEq, 81.3% SiO2
  • 87.00 to 89.00 meters: 1.25 gpt Au, 47.20 gpt Ag, 1.84 gpt AuEq, 86.0% SiO2

The company anticipates that both gold and silver recovery will be over 95% as smelter flux, further enhancing the economic viability of the project.

In addition to this promising discovery, Irving Resources Inc. has also made strategic personnel changes. On May 2, 2025, the company announced the appointment of Kuang as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This leadership change is expected to bolster the company’s financial strategy as it navigates the exciting developments at its Japanese operations.

With a market capitalization of 17,640,000 CAD and a recent close price of 0.215 CAD, Irving Resources Inc. is poised to capitalize on its recent findings. The company, listed on the Canadian National Stock Exchange, continues to explore opportunities in Japan, with its earn-in partner, JX Advanced Metals Corporation, playing a crucial role in the ongoing exploration efforts.

As Irving Resources Inc. prepares for more shallow drilling across the Omui property, the industry watches with keen interest. The discovery of gold-rich silicified rocks near the surface could mark a new chapter for the company, potentially transforming its prospects in the metals and mining sector.