6m at 11.7 g/t Gold Extends Paris Project Mineralisation Southward
Torque Metals has reported a significant high-grade gold intercept extending mineralisation beyond the current Paris Gold Project resource boundary, supported by advanced geophysical surveys.
- 6m at 11.7 g/t gold intercept in drill hole 25PRC163
- Mineralisation extends ~75m south beyond existing resource estimate
- New DHEM conductor plate C15 identified, correlating with gold zone
- Diamond drilling progressing; RC drilling to resume targeting 15 new conductors
- Paris Gold Project holds 250,000-ounce resource at 3.1 g/t gold
Strong Step-Out Result at Paris
Torque Metals Limited (ASX, TOR) has announced a standout gold intercept from its ongoing drilling campaign at the Paris Gold Project in Western Australia. Drill hole 25PRC163 returned 6 metres at 11.7 grams per tonne (g/t) gold within a broader 15-metre interval averaging 5.0 g/t gold. This high-grade zone lies approximately 75 metres south of the current Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE), marking a meaningful extension of known mineralisation.
Geophysical Insights Unlock New Targets
Complementing the drilling success, Down-Hole Electromagnetic (DHEM) surveys have identified a new conductor plate, labelled C15, measuring roughly 200 by 50 metres. This conductor aligns spatially with the high-grade gold intercept, reinforcing the interpretation of a growing mineralised system. Notably, this new lode runs parallel to the Paris West lode, about 100 metres to the south, suggesting multiple mineralised shoots within the 4-kilometre mineral corridor.
Integrated Exploration Strategy Paying Dividends
Torque’s Managing Director, Cristian Moreno, highlighted the success of their integrated approach combining structural geology, in-house modelling, and high-resolution geophysics. The consistent correlation between pyrrhotite-associated gold shoots and strong DHEM conductors provides a powerful vectoring tool to guide further exploration. With 15 untested DHEM plates in the southern area alone, the company is optimistic about unlocking additional high-grade zones.
Ongoing Drilling and Regional Potential
Diamond drilling is currently underway targeting high-priority conductor plates west of the Paris deposit, while reverse circulation (RC) drilling is set to resume shortly after routine maintenance. The program aims to systematically test the newly identified conductors across multiple parallel lodes. The Paris Gold Project, with a current resource of 250,000 ounces at 3.1 g/t gold, remains open in several directions, offering significant upside along its 57-kilometre strike length within a prolific greenstone belt near established gold operations.
Strategic Location and Historical Context
Situated near major producers such as Westgold’s Beta Hunt and St Ives Goldfields, the Paris Project benefits from a well-endowed mineral province with a rich exploration history. Torque’s tenure covers approximately 1,200 square kilometres, including multiple mining and exploration licences. The company’s methodical exploration and recent drilling results underscore the potential for resource growth and future development.
Bottom Line?
Torque Metals’ latest high-grade intercept and geophysical breakthroughs signal a promising next phase for the Paris Gold Project’s resource expansion.
Questions in the middle?
- How will upcoming diamond and RC drilling results impact the updated Mineral Resource Estimate?
- What is the potential scale and grade continuity of the newly identified parallel lodes?
- How might the integration of DHEM data refine targeting across the broader 57km strike?
