Baynazar Project Yields Three New Copper Anomalies Backed by Soil and Magnetic Data

Exploration Momentum Builds at Baynazar

Sarytogan Graphite Limited (ASX: SGA) has provided a detailed update on its copper exploration activities at the Baynazar project in Kazakhstan, a region known for hosting some of the world's lowest-cost copper mines. The company’s recent work has identified significant new copper anomalies, reinforcing the prospectivity of this underexplored area within the prolific Central Asian Orogenic Belt.

Last year, Sarytogan pegged the Baynazar Copper Exploration Licence Area (ELA) and undertook a comprehensive high-resolution aeromagnetic survey alongside an extensive soil sampling campaign, collecting over 6,000 samples. These efforts have been bolstered by an external review from Australian consultants Newexco Exploration Pty Ltd, which confirmed earlier findings at the Ilken prospect and delineated three new high-priority anomalies at the Aminbay prospect.

Aminbay Prospect: A Potential Porphyry System

The standout discovery at Aminbay is anomaly AN_01, characterised by a multi-element geochemical signature and a magnetic low interpreted as a felsic intrusion with potassic alteration – classic hallmarks of a copper porphyry system. The spatial distribution of copper, beryllium, molybdenum, antimony, tin, tungsten, and bismuth suggests a hydrothermal system capable of depositing significant mineralisation.

Additional anomalies AN_02 and AN_03 also show promising copper enrichment, with AN_02 coinciding with historic artisanal mining activity and a notable trench sample grading 0.67% copper over 15 metres. AN_03’s sporadic anomalism near the Seltey Caldera hints at gold and pathfinder element enrichment, expanding the potential mineralisation footprint.

Strategic Context and Next Steps

Kazakhstan’s established mining infrastructure and low operating costs provide a compelling backdrop for Sarytogan’s exploration ambitions. The Baynazar project’s proximity to existing copper porphyry mines, such as Almaly, underscores the geological potential of the area.

Sarytogan plans to infill soil sampling over the identified anomalies and extend the survey north and south to better define targets ahead of drilling. While the company’s recent funding from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is prioritised for graphite project development, copper exploration remains a strategic focus, with a second copper licence recently pegged and further announcements anticipated.

This exploration update not only confirms the technical robustness of Sarytogan’s approach but also positions the company well within a highly prospective copper belt, where new discoveries could materially enhance its asset portfolio.