Terrain Secures Approval for 60 Drills as IP Survey Targets Wildflower Gold Zones

Exploration Advances at Wildflower

Terrain Minerals Limited has commenced an induced polarisation (IP) geophysical survey over its 100% owned Wildflower Gold Prospect, part of the broader Smokebush tenement package in Western Australia. This survey is designed to detect zones of increased chargeability, typically associated with sulphide minerals that often accompany primary gold deposits. The results, anticipated in six to eight weeks, will guide targeted drilling efforts aimed at expanding the understanding of the gold mineralisation beneath known oxide zones.

The Wildflower prospect, located approximately 350 kilometres north of Perth within the Yalgoo-Singleton Greenstone Belt, has already demonstrated encouraging signs of gold mineralisation from previous air-core drilling campaigns. Notably, a 2024 program confirmed shallow oxide gold with intersections such as 9 metres at 1.17 grams per tonne, reinforcing the prospect’s potential to host structurally controlled primary gold deposits.

Drilling Plans and Regional Context

Terrain has secured approval from the Department of Mines to undertake up to 60 reverse circulation drill holes across the Wildflower tenement, with flexibility to seek further approvals as exploration progresses. This aggressive drilling plan underscores the company’s confidence in the prospect’s potential and aligns with its strategy to maximise value from existing assets.

Adding to the momentum, recent drilling at the nearby Lightning and Monza Gold Prospects has yielded significant results, including an 11-metre intersection grading 6.03 grams per tonne gold and 43.5 grams per tonne silver. With 19 drill holes pending assay results expected in September, Terrain is positioned to potentially confirm thick, high-grade gold zones that could materially enhance the project’s profile.

Broader Exploration Landscape

The region’s exploration appeal has been further amplified by Capricorn Metals’ proposed acquisition of Warriedar Resources, which holds adjoining tenements. This transaction has sparked increased interest in the Yalgoo greenstone belt, a prolific gold and base metals province. Terrain’s Wildflower and Smokebush projects sit strategically within this evolving landscape, benefiting from proximity to established mines and infrastructure.

Beyond gold, Terrain’s portfolio includes promising projects such as the Larin’s Lane Gallium Project, where maiden drilling intersected broad gallium mineralisation, and the Lort River Rare Earth Elements Project, which has delivered high-grade clay-hosted rare earths. The company’s diversified approach across multiple commodities and jurisdictions reflects a balanced exploration strategy.

Looking Ahead

As the IP survey progresses and drill results from Lightning, Monza, and soon Wildflower come to light, Terrain Minerals is entering a critical phase that could unlock significant value for shareholders. The company’s methodical use of geophysical tools to refine drill targeting exemplifies a modern, cost-effective exploration approach in a competitive gold province.

Executive Director Justin Virgin emphasised the alignment of these activities with Terrain’s goal to unearth viable discoveries within its existing portfolio, underscoring the potential for meaningful advancement in the near term.