2012 Exploration Program Set to Commence at Avrupa Mineral’s Covas JV Project

Avrupa Minerals Ltd.(TSXV:AVU) announced that it is set to begin work at its Portuguese joint venture Covas project. Blackheath Resources Inc. has an earn-in option with Avrupa for up to 70% of the Covas project by spending one million euros by March, 2014.

As quoted in the press release:

The work program anticipated by Blackheath will include compilation of existing data and surface work including detailed mapping and sampling of certain anomalous areas, to be followed by trenching and a diamond drilling program. Previously Avrupa outlined a number of strong tungsten targets, as well as a potential gold target within the Covas project area.

Avrupa, CEO, Paul W.Kuhn, commented:

We are pleased for the start-up of the 2012 exploration program and look forward to working with the Blackheath team. Avrupa has compiled a strong tungsten and gold target inventory at Covas, and with the joint venture funding and expertise provided by Blackheath, we anticipate positive progress on the project. The Covas JV is further indication that Avrupa’s prospect generator business model continues to flourish.

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