6-K
Avrupa Minerals Ltd. (AVPMF)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 AND 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Month of December 2024
File No. 000-55193
Avrupa Minerals Ltd .
(Name of Registrant)
410 – 325 Howe Street Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 1Z7
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Form 6-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Avrupa Minerals Ltd.
(Registrant)
| Dated: April 25, 2025 | By: /s/ “Winnie Wong”<br><br><br>Winnie Wong,<br><br><br>Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibits:
99.1****News Release dated December 18, 2024
99.2****News Release dated January 27, 2025
99.3****News Release dated February 28, 2025
99.4****Notice of Meeting and Record Date
Avrupa News Release
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| December 18, 2024 | NR 10 – 2024 |
Avrupa reports Kangasjärvi Drilling Results, Finland
Avrupa Minerals Ltd. (AVU:TSXV) reports that it has received assay results from recent drilling at the Kangasjärvi massive sulfide target in the Pyhäsalmi Mining District, central Finland. Avrupa, through the JV entity Akkerman Finland Oy (“AFOy” – Akkerman Exploration b.v. 51%; Avrupa 49%), completed two holes in the Kangas Main EM target area, totaling 709.3 meters. A third hole, testing the Kangas North EM anomaly was postponed due to terrain access issues.
Drilling cut stringer-type and semi-massive sulfide mineralization in both holes, and samples returned anomalous values over short intervals for base and precious metals, but did not reach ore-grade levels. The highest single 1-meter values for each of the base and precious metals included: 0.24% Cu; 0.25% Zn; 5.92 g/t Ag; and 0.27 g/t Au. These results confirm that the newly-discovered stockwork zone underneath the Kangasjärvi deposit is predominantly pyrite and/or pyrrhotite.
The extent and depth of the two holes preclude any real conclusions on the size and shape of the feeder zone, nor any potential metals’ zonation within the mineral system. Re-interpreting the original geophysical data is underway, with the goal of targeting a higher-temperature, potentially more copper-rich core zone. Further follow-up drilling will be required in the Main Kangasjärvi anomaly, as well as scout drilling at the untested Kangas North geophysical anomaly.
Paul Kuhn, President and CEO of Avrupa Minerals, commented, “While first-pass drilling results did not reach hoped-for levels, we did observe widespread sulfide mineralization, suggesting potential for a large-scale, potentially zoned, mineral system. We are encouraged by these early results, but more work is clearly necessary, and we look forward to the next stage of exploration at Kangasjärvi.”
Avrupa Minerals Ltd. is a growth-oriented junior exploration and development company directed to discovery of mineral deposits, using a hybrid prospect generator business model. The Company holds one 49%-owned license in Portugal, the Alvalade VMS Project, presently optioned to Sandfire Portugal in an earn-in joint venture agreement. The Company holds one 100%-owned exploration license covering the Slivova Gold Project in Kosovo, optioned to Western Tethyan Resources, and is actively advancing four prospects in central Finland through its partnership with Akkerman Finland Oy. Avrupa focuses its project generation work in politically stable and prospective regions of Europe, presently including Portugal, Finland, and Kosovo. The Company continues to seek and develop other opportunities around Europe.
For additional information, contact Avrupa Minerals Ltd. at 1-604-687-3520 or visit our website at www.avrupaminerals.com. On behalf of the Board,
“Paul W. Kuhn”
Paul W. Kuhn, President & Director
This news release was prepared by Company management, who take full responsibility for its content. Paul W. Kuhn, President and CEO of Avrupa Minerals, a Licensed Professional Geologist and a Registered Member of the Society of Mining Engineers, is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 of the Canadian Securities Administrators. He has reviewed the technical disclosure in this release. Mr. Kuhn, the QP, has not only reviewed, but prepared and supervised the preparation or approval of the scientific and technical content in the news release.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Avrupa News Release
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| January 27, 2025 | NR 01 – 2025 |
Avrupa increases land position close to Pyhäsalmi Mine, Finland
Avrupa Minerals Ltd. (AVU:TSXV) is pleased to announce the acquisition of two new exploration permits within sight of the Pyhäsalmi Mine headframe through its partnership with Akkerman Finland Oy (“AFOy”). AFOy acquired the permits from Pyhäsalmi Mine Oy (“PMO”). In addition, both parties have agreed to collaborate in the ongoing exploration around the renowned Pyhäsalmi massive sulfide deposit, mined since 1969. The search is aimed at potential ore extensions and satellite deposits.
As part of the collaboration, PMO transferred its Komunneva and Lehto exploration permits to AFOy. Both parties signed a sales and purchase agreement on November 21, 2024. The agreement allows for AFOy to undertake generative exploration work within the permit boundaries, and if successful, potentially turn to PMO for partnering at later stages of exploration and development of a new mineral body. The initial cost to AFOy was nominal.
These two permits are located directly east of the Mining Concession and cover the presumed lateral extension of the mineral horizon over several kilometers (see Fig.1).
Fig 1. Location map of the Komunneva-Lehto permit application area.
Work will initially rely on the enormous database generated during decades of earlier studies, challenged by the structural complexity and large depth extent of the mineralization system (>1.5km). Despite the large amount of drilling to date, there are still a number of untested, prospective targets. These targets remain relevant, as the mining operation at Pyhäsalmi has not yet reached the end of its operating lifetime.
PMO previously studied these permit areas as part of its Near-Mine exploration program involving multiple geophysical surveys and drilling. Results to date confirm presence of intense alteration and mineralization along the interpreted lateral extension of the mineral horizon. Historic scout drilling cut anomalous zinc, copper and precious metals’ values in 16 of the 46 holes drilled. AFOy initiated re-analysis of all historic data and information made available as part of the tenement transfers.
Meanwhile, PMO will focus its present ongoing exploration efforts on its Pyhäsalmi Mining Concession area and within a new exploration permit area located immediately to the south of the Mining Concession.
Paul W. Kuhn, President and CEO of Avrupa Minerals, commented, “We are excited to work with Pyhäsalmi Mine Oy to begin new exploration in a clearly, well-mineralized area. Through partner Akkerman Finland Oy, we plan to take aggressive first steps to generate potential discovery of significant mineralization close to the historic mine. Further information to come after completion of the data compilation process.”
Avrupa Minerals Ltd. is a growth-oriented junior exploration and development company directed to discovery of mineral deposits, using a hybrid prospect generator business model. The Company holds one 49%-owned license in Portugal, the Alvalade VMS Project, presently optioned to Sandfire Mineira Portugal in an earn-in joint venture agreement. The Company holds one 49%-owned exploration license covering the Slivova Gold Project in Kosovo, optioned to Western Tethyan Resources, and is actively advancing four prospects in central Finland through its partnership with Akkerman Finland Oy. Avrupa focuses its project generation work in politically stable and prospective regions of Europe, presently including Portugal, Finland, and Kosovo. The Company continues to seek and develop other opportunities around Europe.
For additional information, contact Avrupa Minerals Ltd. at 1-604-687-3520 or visit our website at www.avrupaminerals.com.
On behalf of the Board,
“Paul W. Kuhn”
Paul W. Kuhn, President & Director
This news release was prepared by Company management, who take full responsibility for its content. Paul W. Kuhn, President and CEO of Avrupa Minerals, a Licensed Professional Geologist and a Registered Member of the Society of Mining Engineers, is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 of the Canadian Securities Administrators. He has reviewed the technical disclosure in this release. Mr. Kuhn, the QP, has not only reviewed, but prepared and supervised the preparation or approval of the scientific and technical content in the news release.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Avrupa News Release
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| February 28, 2025 | NR 02 – 2025 |
Avrupa Minerals Reports 2024 Drilling Results and Announces Recovery of 100% of the Sesmarias Cu-Zn VMS Project
Avrupa Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: AVU) is pleased to report on the 2024 drilling program at the Sesmarias copper-zinc massive sulfide deposit in the Pyrite Belt of South Portugal. The drilling program at Sesmarias has been a part of the joint venture between Avrupa Minerals and Sandfire Mineira Portugal, Unipessoal Lda. (“Sandfire Portugal”), a 100%-owned subsidiary of Minas de Aguas Teñidas, S.A. (“Sandfire MATSA”). Avrupa has operated the project through the JV entity PorMining Lda., and Sandfire Portugal has funded the exploration work since startup in 2020.
During the recent phase of drilling at Sesmarias, the Company completed eight diamond drill holes in the extended central zone at Sesmarias, totaling 4,828.4 meters.
**Figure 1.**Location of 2024 drilling in the SES Central area.
Results from the drilling included one excellent high-grade intercept in SES24-054, crossing the targeted hinge zone at a depth of around 400 meters, two moderate-grade intercepts in SES24-053 and SES24-055 that passed over the hinge zone and cut into the west limb of the Sesmarias synform, and another moderate-grade intercept in SES24-059 that passed through the east limb of the synform and into the hinge zone. SES24-057 passed under the hinge zone through weak stockwork sulfide mineralization. Both SES24-058 and SES24-060 passed close under the synform through weak to moderate stockwork and replacement sulfide mineralization, but neither hole was sampled. Finally, SES24-056/056A passed well under the hinge zone and was not mineralized. Highlights of the results follow. Note that results for SES24-053 and SES24-054 were published previously (NR -- September 19, 2024).
SES24-053: 9.15 m @ 0.40% Cu; 6.11% Pb+Zn; 0.23 g/t Au; and 50.50 g/t Ag.
SES24-054: 28.60 m @ 1.68% Cu; 7.17% Pb+Zn; 0.22 g/t Au; and 73.90 g/t Ag.
SES24-055: 21.60 m @ 0.55% Cu; 1.23% Pb+Zn; 0.56 g/t Au; and 18.55 G/t Ag.
SES24-056/056A: no significant intercepts.
SES24-057: 34.05 m @ 0.11% Cu; 0.26% Pb+Zn; 0.11 g/t Au; 1.68 g/t Ag.
SES24-058: 21.90 m of weak stockwork/replacement mineralization; no samples.
SES24-059: 141.00 m @ 0.31% Cu; 1.97% Pb+Zn; 0.45 g/t Au; 19.74 g/t Ag.
SES24-060: 16.00 m of weak stockwork/replacement mineralization; no samples.
**Table 1.**Mineral intercept results from 2024 drilling at Sesmarias.
| **Figure 2.**High-grade results from SES24-054 highlight Section 850 S. We drilled SES24-058 too steeply and closely missed the bottom of the hinge zone, based on visual review of the intensity of alteration and sulfide mineralization in black shale and volcanogenic sediments at target depth. 1-2 more holes to the south should be considered to extend the high-grade zone. |
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| **Figure 3.**Section 700 S covers SES23-047, with similar mineralization as seen in SES24-054. The intercepts in 047 and 054 suggest a present strike length of more than 150 meters of the high-grade polymetallic mineralization. A 75-meter step out to the north should be a next step. We drilled SES24-060 significantly under the hinge zone, yet still crossed weak stockwork and replacement sulfide mineralization in altered black shale and volcanogenic sediments. |
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| **Figure 4.**Section 450 S shows SES24-055 crossed well over the hinge zone, but intersected mineralization in the west limb of the synform. SES24-056/056A crossed under the hinge zone, but extremely difficult drilling conditions caused the hole to veer steeply away from the target. Another hole, between 055 and 056/056A should be considered. |
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| **Figure 5.**Section 350 S suggests that the hinge zone is present, but the grade is not so high. SES21-40 cut higher copper values in the lower part of the west limb, while SES24-057 intersected low copper values slightly below the hinge of the synform. Structural relationships in this section and in 450 S indicate more structural displacement of the target than expected, leading to missing the heart of the hinge zone in these two sections. |
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| **Figure 6.**Section 275 S shows robust, but medium-grade mineralization, particularly in SES24-059. At least one more hole should be considered below 059, as shown in this section. |
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Sandfire Portugal has also notified Avrupa Minerals that it intends to, pending the necessary approvals, transfer its interests in the project back to Avrupa Minerals. Sandfire Portugal advised Avrupa that it has formed the view, based on on the exploration work conducted to date, that the Alvalade Project does not meet Sandfire Portugal’s economic and operational interests for further mining development.
The parties have agreed to finalize current work on the project, and subject to necessary regulatory approvals, the project will be transferred to Avrupa Minerals for a nominal sum, with the portion of the share capital of the joint venture entity PorMining now held by Sandfire Portugal transferring to MAEPA Lda., Avrupa’s 100%-owned subsidiary in Portugal.
Avrupa is also drafting the final annual Alvalade License report and plans to submit it by the 14^th^ of August 2025. Much of the information compiled in this report will be utilized to construct a Mining License Application, required by the 14^th^ of June 2025. Further information concerning progress on all fronts will be disclosed in a timely manner, as the commercial documents are completed and signed, and the technical documents are submitted to the Mining Bureau call the “DGEG” in Portugal.
Paul W. Kuhn, President and CEO of Avrupa Minerals, commented, “While we are disappointed to see Sandfire vacate the Project, we thank the company and its personnel for their financial and technical input to the exploration around the Alvalade license, and especially at our Sesmarias discovery. The joint venture team built a strong, successful working exploration model and followed it with overall good results. We continue to see plenty of opportunity directly at Sesmarias and nearby surroundings, and look to the retention of 100% of the Project as a new opportunity to continue to build up the project into a long-term copper-zinc-lead-silver mining solution.”
Avrupa will attend the upcoming PDAC convention, and will have a booth at the Investors’ Center, #2548. We invite investors, shareholders, and potential partners interested in working with us at Sesmarias to visit the booth.
Avrupa Minerals Ltd. is a growth-oriented junior exploration and development company directed to discovery of mineral deposits, using a hybrid prospect generator business model. The Company holds one 100%-owned license in Portugal, the Alvalade VMS Project. The Company holds one 100%-owned exploration license covering the Slivova Gold Project in Kosovo, optioned to Western Tethyan Resources, and is actively advancing six prospects in central Finland through its partnership with Akkerman Finland Oy. Avrupa focuses its project generation work in politically stable and prospective regions of Europe, presently including Portugal, Finland, and Kosovo. The Company continues to seek and develop other opportunities around Europe.
For additional information, contact Avrupa Minerals Ltd. at 1-604-687-3520 or visit our website at www.avrupaminerals.com.
On behalf of the Board,
“Paul W. Kuhn”
Paul W. Kuhn, President & Director
This news release was prepared by Company management, who take full responsibility for its content. Paul W. Kuhn, President and CEO of Avrupa Minerals, a Licensed Professional Geologist and a Registered Member of the Society of Mining Engineers, is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 of the Canadian Securities Administrators. He has reviewed the technical disclosure in this release. Mr. Kuhn, the QP, has not only reviewed, but prepared and supervised the preparation or approval of the scientific and technical content in the news release.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Notice of Meeting
TSX TRUST COMPANY
VIA ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION
March 28, 2025
TO ALL APPLICABLE EXCHANGES AND COMMISSIONS:
**RE:**AVRUPA MINERALS LTD
Confirmation of Notice of Record and Meeting Dates
| We are pleased to confirm that Notice of Record and Meeting Dates was sent to The Canadian Depository for Securities. We advise the following with respect to the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Security Holders for the subject issuer: | ||
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| 1 | ISIN: | CA05453A2074 |
| CUSIP: | 05453A207 | |
| 2 | Date Fixed for the Meeting: | June 3, 2025 |
| 3 | Record Date for Notice: | April 24, 2025 |
| 4 | Record Date for Voting: | April 24, 2025 |
| 5 | Beneficial Ownership Determination Date: | April 24, 2025 |
| 6 | Classes or Series of Securities that entitle <br>the holder to receive Notice of the Meeting: | COMMON SHARES |
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| 8 | Business to be conducted at the meeting: | Annual General |
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