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Thistle Resources Inc. CEO Patrick Cruikshank joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide additional details on the company’s strategic focus on precious metals and critical minerals exploration within New Brunswick’s historic Bathurst Mining Camp. The company is pursuing a multi-project exploration strategy with the objective of advancing five key assets, including Middle River Gold, Brunswick Antimony, Middle River VMS, Alba Forks Gold, and Celtic Highland Gold. Cruikshank highlighted the company’s flagship projects, particularly the Middle River Gold and Brunswick Antimony properties, which are expected to play central roles in Thistle’s long-term development plans. The Bathurst Mining Camp has long been recognized as one of Canada’s most significant mining regions, known for hosting major mineral deposits and attracting exploration activity over several decades. Particular attention is being placed on the Brunswick Antimony Project, which sits adjacent to the world-famous Brunswick No. 12 Mine, historically one of the largest underground zinc mines globally and recognized as a major volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) deposit. The proximity to this established mining district provides important geological context and could enhance exploration potential. Cruikshank explained that drilling and historical work at the property have identified encouraging antimony mineralization. Results indicate the presence of antimony associated with sediment-hosted structures and high-grade mineralized zones. Certified trench assay data returned values of up to 10.3% antimony, along with 1,300 g/t silver and 2.32 g/t gold. The company noted that multiple styles of mineralization have been identified, including disseminations, crystal formations, and mineralized veins associated with silver-rich systems. Looking ahead, the next phase of exploration is expected to involve the company’s proprietary UAV drone magnetic survey technology. The initiative is designed to identify and confirm additional mineralized structures before expanding trenching and follow-up exploration work. Cruikshank noted that the required trenching and UAV permits have already been secured, with geophysical survey work expected to begin in the near term. Antimony continues to attract increasing attention globally as a strategically important critical mineral. It is currently recognized as one of Canada’s 37 critical minerals and plays an important role across multiple industries, including military applications, batteries, semiconductors, and advanced energy storage technologies. Growing supply concerns and demand for secure domestic critical mineral sources continue to elevate interest in antimony-focused exploration projects. #proactiveinvestors #thistleressources #tsxv #trcg #MiningIssuer #PublicMarkets #MiningFinance #JuniorMining #Exploration #CriticalMinerals #PreciousMetals #NewBrunswickMining #NovaScotiaMining #BathurstCamp #CapeBreton #ResourceDevelopment #AtlanticCanada #Antimony #CriticalMinerals #Mining #GoldExploration #Silver #ResourceInvesting #MineralExploration #BatteryTechnology #CanadianMining