# Abitibi Metals Delivers 12.83% CuEq at B26 as High-Grade Zone Continues to Grow *2026-01-24T02:42:00-05:00* Abitibi Metals Delivers 12.83% CuEq at B26 as High-Grade Zone Continues to Grow Abitibi Metals Delivers 12.83% CuEq at B26 as High-Grade Zone Continues to Grow PR Newswire VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 24, 2026/PRNewswire/ --**Abitibi Metals Corp. **(CSE: AMQ) (OTCQB: AMQFF) (FSE: FW0) just reported a new high-grade copper-gold intercept from its Phase 3 drilling campaign at the B26 Polymetallic Deposit in Québec, delivering another strong result that continues to build momentum in the Western Down-Plunge High-Grade Zone. [](https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2868569/Abitibi_Metals_Delivers_12_83_CuEq_at_B26_as_High_Grade_Zone_Continues_to_Grow.html) The standout intercept came from hole 1274-17-269W6, which returned 12.83% copper equivalent (CuEq) (6.15% copper, 7.93 g/t gold) over 5 metres, within a broader interval of 3.59% CuEq over 19 metres, starting at 913 metres depth. The result confirms exceptional grade continuity across one of the most valuable zones of the B26 system. Using current spot pricing, the interval equates to 18.15% CuEq over 5 metres, highlighting the material contribution of gold to block model value and overall project economics. **Strengthening the Western Down-Plunge High-Grade Zone** The new intercept is located approximately 125 metres east and up-dip of hole 1274-17-269W5, which previously returned 17.91% CuEq over 6.3 metres, further upgrading the Western Down-Plunge model and confirming continuity across this high-grade corridor. To the west and at depth, additional Phase 3 drilling continues to expand the mineralized system. **Holes 1274-25-374W1 and 1274-25-374W2**successfully intersected the B26 copper-gold horizon, extending **resource-grade mineralization by an additional 250 metres down plunge**. - **Hole 1274-25-374W1**returned **2.04% CuEq over 2.0 metres**and **1.39% CuEq over 3.0 metres**. - **Hole 1274-25-374W2**returned **1.34% CuEq over 5.5 metres**and **1.31% CuEq over 8.6 metres**. Together, these results continue to demonstrate the **scale, strength, and continuity**of the Western Down-Plunge mineralized shoot, which remains open at depth and along strike. **Phase 3 Program Delivers and Sets Up Phase 4** The Phase 3 drill program, completed in December 2025, totaled 24,544 metres across 40 drill holes, with assays from three remaining holes still pending. Results to date have exceeded expectations, defining a continuous high-grade zone approximately 250 metres vertically and 500 metres laterally, which remains open to the west and at depth. **Abitibi Metals Corp. ([CSE:AMQ](https://pressreach.com/stock-quote/CSE:AMQ/quote)) ([OTCQB:AMQFF](https://pressreach.com/stock-quote/AMQFF/quote)) ([FSE:FW0](https://pressreach.com/stock-quote/FSE:FW0/quote)) **currently holds a 50% interest in the B26 Project and retains the option to earn an additional 30% interest from SOQUEM Inc., a subsidiary of Investissement Québec. "These Phase 3 results provide confirmation of the strength, continuity, and scale of the high-grade Western Down-Plunge extension at B26. The consistency of these intercepts continues to exceed expectations and further reinforces our confidence in the significant growth potential of this highly valuable zone," said Jonathon Deluce, CEO of **Abitibi Metals.** **Growing a High-Quality Copper-Gold Resource** The current B26 resource stands at: - Indicated: 11.3 Mt at 2.13% CuEq - Inferred: 7.2 Mt at 2.21% CuEq With mineralization open along strike and at depth, Abitibi expects continued drilling to materially enhance both the size and quality of the resource as Phase 4 advances. The B26 Deposit is located just 7 kilometres southeast of the former Selbaie mine, benefiting from established regional infrastructure and positioning the project as a compelling copper-gold asset in Québec's Abitibi mining district. **Qualified Person** Information contained in this press release was reviewed and approved by Louis Gariépy, P.Eng. (OIQ #107538), VP Exploration of Abitibi Metals, who is a qualified person as defined under National Instrument 43-101, and responsible for the technical information provided in this news release. **About Abitibi Metals Corp:** Abitibi Metals Corp. is dedicated to acquiring and exploring mineral properties within Quebec, with a particular emphasis on high-quality base and precious metal assets that offer significant potential for growth and expansion. The company's flagship B26 Polymetallic project, which has been optioned from SOQUEM, hosts a substantial and growing resource base: - Indicated: 11.3Mt at 2.13% CuEq (1.23% Cu, 1.27% Zn, 0.46 g/t Au and 31.9 g/t Ag) - Inferred: 7.2Mt at 2.21% CuEq (1.56% Cu, 0.17% Zn,