Major Geophysical Breakthrough: Pancon's Dipole-Dipole Survey Unlocks Fresh Exploration Potential at Brewer Gold Project

Pancontinental Resources Corporation (TSXV: PUC) (OTCQB: PUCCF) has successfully completed a comprehensive geophysical campaign across its flagship Brewer property in South Carolina. The company wrapped up field operations and received all data from its 6-square-kilometer dipole-dipole induced polarization investigation, which blanketed most of the 1,000-acre Brewer tenure and extended into the adjacent Jefferson Project holdings in Chesterfield County.

Deep Earth Imaging: How Dipole-Dipole Technology Reveals Hidden Mineralization

The dipole-dipole induced polarization methodology represents one of the most powerful tools in modern exploration geophysics, and Pancon deployed it strategically to map subsurface mineral signatures down to approximately 250 meters—far deeper than traditional surface sampling can reach. What makes this approach particularly effective is its ability to detect both the alteration minerals and sulphide-rich zones that typically accompany economically viable gold-copper deposits.

The survey encompassed 19 north-south oriented dipole-dipole lines, each stretching 3 to 3.5 kilometers in length and spaced at 100-meter intervals, totaling 62 line kilometers of coverage. Géophysique TMC, a specialized firm based in Québec, executed the fieldwork between May and July 2022, with all processed data delivered by August 2022. The electrode configuration used a nominal spacing of 100 meters with eight dipoles read per station, providing high-resolution subsurface imaging across the property.

Geological Setting: A World-Class Alteration System

The Brewer landscape exhibits a striking large-scale alteration footprint dominated by diagnostic advanced argillic mineral assemblages—kaolinite, pyrophyllite, and topaz—interspersed within a quartz-rich matrix. These minerals form a topographic feature visible from surface and represent the weathered cap overlying the primary mineralization. Historical mining operations between 1987 and 1995 extracted 178,000 ounces of gold from shallow oxide ore in open pits reaching 65-meter depths, but encountered fresh gold and copper sulphides in the deeper portions—mineralization that the original heap-leach operation could not economically process.

The breccia-hosted sulphide zones containing multiple percentage-level sulphides remain largely unexplored at depth, making this fresh geophysical perspective invaluable for identifying where future drilling should focus.

Regional Context: Proximity to Producing Assets

Pancon’s exploration acreage sits strategically positioned just 12 kilometers along the same geological trend as the Haile Gold Mine, which produced 190,000 ounces of gold during 2021 alone—a clear testament to the district’s mineral endowment. The Brewer system itself displays characteristics of an epithermal, high-sulphidation gold-copper deposit associated with sub-volcanic intrusive activity, with potential connections to a deeper copper-gold porphyry system at depth.

The company’s 100%-owned Jefferson Gold Project, comprising 1,960 acres, nearly encircles the Brewer property, creating a consolidated landholding ideal for systematic, large-scale exploration.

Interpreting the Data: Next Steps in the Exploration Workflow

Integration of the dipole-dipole results with existing geological and geochemical information is now underway, with full interpretation and analysis expected within coming weeks. “Our new dipole-dipole induced polarization survey is the most comprehensive geophysical survey ever conducted at Brewer,” noted Layton Croft, Pancon’s President and CEO. “This capability to peer 250 meters below surface is especially crucial for understanding the large and complex Brewer system.”

The refined geophysical interpretation will both enhance the understanding of known priority drill targets and potentially unlock entirely new drill target locations. By combining the IP results with surface geology, the company expects to significantly de-risk its upcoming drilling program and accelerate the transition from exploration to discovery.

The Brewer-Jefferson portfolio represents one of the most underexplored opportunities in the Carolina Slate Belt, a region increasingly recognized for its gold potential. With geophysical data now in hand and interpretation advancing, Pancon is positioning itself to conduct the most informed drilling campaign to date—work that could materially advance the project toward resource definition.