West Coast Silver Unveils High-Grade Assays Up to 490 g/t at Elizabeth Hill
West Coast Silver Limited has updated its assay data for the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project, reporting significant silver grades up to 490 g/t alongside elevated copper and gold values. The findings hint at new mineralised zones beyond the historic mine footprint.
- Corrected assay units and values for accuracy
- Silver assays reaching 490 g/t from rock chip and float samples
- Elevated copper (up to 0.42%) and gold (up to 0.19 g/t) detected
- Potential new mineralised areas north and south of historic mine
- Lithium joint venture terminated to focus on silver exploration
Updated Assay Results Confirm High-Grade Silver Potential
West Coast Silver Limited (ASX, WCE) has released an amended announcement correcting assay units and values from its recent sampling program at the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project in Western Australia. The updated data confirms impressive silver grades, with assays reaching as high as 490 grams per tonne (g/t) from rock chip and float samples. Alongside silver, elevated levels of copper and gold were also detected, underscoring the polymetallic nature of the mineralisation.
Expanding the Known Mineralisation Footprint
The sampling program, which collected 115 rock chip samples, revealed clusters of silver-rich float samples extending 200 to 500 metres north and approximately 200 metres south of the historic Elizabeth Hill high-grade silver mine. These findings suggest the presence of additional mineralised source areas potentially linked to the north-south trending Munni Munni fault system, a key structural feature in the region.
Strategic Exploration and Follow-Up Work
Building on the success of its inaugural drilling campaign, which included a standout intercept of 21 metres at 1,047 g/t silver, West Coast Silver has commenced systematic follow-up activities. These include trenching, mapping, and further rock chip sampling to refine target areas. A comprehensive near-mine and regional exploration targeting study is nearing completion, setting the stage for subsequent drilling campaigns employing air core, reverse circulation, and diamond drilling techniques.
Refocusing on Silver, Lithium JV Termination
In line with its strategic focus on silver exploration and development, West Coast Silver has terminated its lithium joint venture agreement with Alien Metals at the Pinderri Hills Project. This move streamlines the company’s efforts towards maximising the potential of the Elizabeth Hill Project, which boasts a strong historical production record of 1.2 million ounces of silver at exceptionally high grades.
Elizabeth Hill’s Untapped Potential
Elizabeth Hill remains one of Australia’s premier high-grade silver projects, with historical mining ceasing only due to low silver prices two decades ago. The deposit is open at depth, and recent consolidation of surrounding tenements into a contiguous 180 square kilometre package enhances exploration upside. Located within a tier 1 mining jurisdiction and near existing processing infrastructure at Radio Hill, the project is well positioned for advancement.
Bottom Line?
With high-grade assays confirming expanded mineralisation zones, West Coast Silver’s next drilling campaigns will be pivotal in defining the project’s true scale and value.
Questions in the middle?
- Will follow-up drilling confirm continuity and economic viability of new mineralised zones?
- How will the termination of the lithium JV impact West Coast Silver’s capital allocation and timeline?
- What are the implications of the Munni Munni fault system on regional exploration potential?
