NioGold Mining Corp. (CVE:NOX) said Tuesday it has consolidated 100% ownership of the Malartic H property in the Abitibi region ofQuebec.
The Quebec-based exploration company originally acquired a 60% interest in the property from Breakwater Resources (TSE:BWR) in 2010, buying the remaining 40% from Breakwater for $90,000 cash.
The company also has projects in the Cadillac and Val-d’Or region of Quebec.
The Malartic property consists of 18 claims for a total surface of 7.3 square kilometres and is located 7.5 kilometres northeast Osisko’ Mining’s (TSE:OSK) famous Malartic mine.
The company highlighted results of some historical holes on the H zone inside the Malartic H and on the Malartic Block showing a strong potential near surface.
The two largest mining camps in Quebec’s Abitibi area are Timmins and Kirkland Lake, which account for almost 100 million ounces of gold combined.