Sun Summit Minerals Corp. announced the results from its recent diamond drill program comprising 2,016 metres over nine diamond drill holes from the IRK and Eagle Eye targets on the Buck Project, central B.C. Exploration drilling at IRK and Eagle Eye intersected broad zones of strong alteration with anomalous pathfinder element geochemistry and zones of anomalous zinc and silver values were intersected in most holes. Over 2,000 metres of diamond drilling was recently completed at the Eagle Eye and IRK target areas.

Geochemical and lithological results from Eagle Eye and IRK drilling confirm the presence of strong hydrothermal-related alteration zones with anomalous pathfinder element geochemistry interpreted to represent buried epithermal-related systems. Further work is required to better define vectors to potential high-grade vein-sets. Correlation of stratigraphy across the Buck property has been improved from recent drilling at Buck Main, Eagle Eye, and IRK. Drilling has led to an improved understanding of the controls on mineralization and will help to identify favourable host rock with potential economic mineralization on the Buck property.

Seven holes for 1,430 metres were completed at IRK. The holes tested a north-south inferred structure defined by coincidental resistivity, chargeability, and geochemical anomalies interpreted to be related to a large-scale porphyry system or epithermal vein system. Most holes collared in intense quartz+sericite altered volcaniclastic andesite with broad zones of intrusion-related quartz veining/stockwork.

Zones of anomalous zinc and spot silver values were intersected in most holes. Zinc appears to be associated with alteration intensity, whereas silver appears to be correlated with the presence of fine black sulphides. Recent mapping and sampling at IRK have confirmed the previous interpretation of a large (>1,000 ha), strong multi-element soil anomaly (Ag-Zn-Pb-As-S) with an overall NW-SE trend.

Rock samples from this area returned results of up to 1.7% Zn, 95 g/t Ag and 2.4% Cu. Drilling at Eagle Eye was designed to test a strong IP chargeability anomaly target associated with mapped alteration that was inferred to potentially be associated with a mineralized porphyry system at depth. Two holes for 586 metres were completed at Eagle Eye, intersecting broad zones of stringer pyrite associated with quartz+sericite altered quartz-feldspar-porphyry (QFP) dykes hosted in sedimentary rocks.

The presence of pyrite in drilling explains the strong chargeability anomaly. Zones of anomalous zinc and spot silver values were also intersected. Previous prospecting and mapping in the Eagle Eye area identified altered sedimentary rocks and hydrothermal breccias with sulphide mineralization.

The 2022 VTEM and magnetic survey delineated resistive zones around Eagle Eye, which were inferred to be associated with silica alteration within intrusive units. Recent mapping at Eagle Eye helped to better define a volcano-sedimentary unit intruded by unaltered granodiorites with associated zones of strong silica-sericite±pyrite alteration.