Killarney Gold Zones Open at Depth: What Risks Lie Ahead for Duketon?
Duketon Mining’s inaugural drilling at the Killarney Gold Project reveals promising high-grade gold intercepts, setting the stage for further exploration and potential resource growth.
- First reverse circulation drill program completed at Killarney
- Significant gold intercepts including 9m at 4.64g/t Au with a peak 1m at 39.77g/t Au
- Mineralisation open at depth and along strike under transported cover
- Drilling focused beneath historical shallow pit and geochemical anomaly
- Next RC drill program planning underway
Initial Drilling Success at Killarney
Duketon Mining Limited has announced encouraging results from its first reverse circulation (RC) drilling campaign at the Killarney Gold Project in Western Australia. The program, comprising 17 holes totaling 1,716 metres, has delivered thick and high-grade gold intercepts that validate the company’s exploration strategy and highlight the project’s potential.
Notable Intercepts and Geological Context
Among the standout results are intercepts such as 10 metres at 2.33 grams per tonne (g/t) gold including 3 metres at 7.24 g/t, and 9 metres at 4.64 g/t including a remarkable 1 metre at 39.77 g/t. These grades are associated with mineralisation hosted within heavily weathered ferruginous saprolite and quartz veining zones. The drilling targeted areas beneath a historical shallow pit and a cross-cutting geochemical anomaly, suggesting a focused approach to testing high-priority targets.
Open Mineralisation and Exploration Upside
The mineralised zones remain open both at depth and along strike to the northeast, beneath an area covered by transported material. This openness indicates significant upside for resource expansion as further drilling could delineate additional gold mineralisation beyond the initial intercepts. The geometry of these zones is not yet fully understood, underscoring the need for continued exploration.
Strategic Location and Access
The Killarney Project is strategically located approximately 63 kilometres east of Mount Magnet and 80 kilometres west of Sandstone, accessible via sealed and well-maintained gravel roads. This logistical advantage supports efficient exploration and potential future development activities.
Looking Ahead
Duketon’s Managing Director Stuart Fogarty expressed enthusiasm about the results, highlighting the successful execution of the inaugural drill program as a critical step in de-risking the project. Planning for the next RC drill program is already underway, aiming to build on these promising findings and further define the gold mineralisation at Killarney.
Bottom Line?
With high-grade gold confirmed early, Duketon’s next drilling phase at Killarney will be pivotal in shaping the project’s future.
Questions in the middle?
- How will the geometry and true width of the mineralised zones be clarified in upcoming drilling?
- What potential resource estimates might emerge from the next round of drilling?
- How will these results influence Duketon’s broader gold asset growth strategy?
