- CEO
- Peter J. Cashin
- Full Time Employees
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- Sector
- Non-energy minerals
- Industry
- Other metals/Minerals
- Address
- 141 Adelaide Street W Toronto ON Canada M5H 3L5
- IPO Date
- Apr 19, 2012
- Business
- Auriginal Mining Corp. is a Canada-based mineral exploration company focused on copper and gold, with flagship Roger Project located in the Chibougamau district of Quebec, and a diversified portfolio of greenfield properties across the province. The company operates primarily in the exploration and evaluation stage, targeting discovery and growth in copper, zinc, and gold throughout Quebec, supported by an experienced exploration and capital markets team.
Founding year and headquarters
Auriginal Mining Corp. is headquartered in Canada and traces its governance and corporate branding to the rebranding from Kintavar Exploration Inc. in December 2025, signaling a strategic refresh and renewed focus on its Roger property and broader Quebec portfolio.
Main products and services
- Mineral exploration services: acquisition, geological evaluation, and advancement of mineral properties; systematic prospecting, drill program design, and geophysical targeting; resource definition and technical due diligence
- Property development and exploration services: exploration planning and execution across greenfield and brownfield targets; joint-venture partnerships and option agreements to advance projects
- Resource assessment support: geoscience modeling, drill targeting optimization, and technical reporting to support potential financings or partnerships
- Copper and gold project development: development activities and capital-raising support for copper- and gold-focused assets in Quebec
Latest major changes
- Corporate rebranding and name change from Kintavar Exploration Inc. to Auriginal Mining Corp. in December 2025, signaling a strategic realignment and broader mineral focus
- Initiation of aggressive drilling campaigns and program revisions at flagship Roger Project to test for extended copper-gold mineralization and potential VMS systems, including updated 3D drillhole modeling to refine targets and depth continuity; communications indicate plans to adjust drill programs in response to new geological modeling and geophysical results
- Expansion of joint-venture activity and partnerships, including ongoing collaboration with IAMGOLD Corporation on Anik JV projects and continued pursuit of additional alliances to accelerate exploration and potential resource upside in the Quebec portfolio
Industry context and markets
- Industry: junior mining and natural resources exploration
- Segments: copper, zinc, and gold exploration; greenfield project development; strategic partnerships and joint ventures
- Geographic operations: primarily Quebec, Canada, with a focus on Chibougamau and nearby mining regions
- Subsidiaries/affiliations: affiliated with the Ore Group for exploration and capital markets support; previously operated under the Kintavar umbrella prior to 2025 rebranding
Notes
- The Roger Project is fully owned and represents the centerpiece of Auriginal’s value proposition, with historical gold-copper resources and potential for VMS-style mineralization, guiding ongoing drill targeting and expansion efforts.
- Public disclosures indicate that Auriginal remains in the exploration stage with no current commercial production, consistent with a pre-revenue junior explorer profile.
Executive summary
Auriginal Mining Corp. focuses on the discovery and advancement of copper, zinc, and gold assets in Quebec through aggressive exploration, strategic partnerships, and proactive resource modeling, anchored by its Roger Project in Chibougamau. The company positions itself for accelerated growth via new drill programs, revised targeting, and expanded JV activity, with headquarters in Canada and a foundational rebranding completed in 2025 to reflect its expanded mandate and asset base.