Can Solstice’s New Drilling Campaigns Deliver on Promising Gold and Copper Targets?
Solstice Minerals reports its strongest gold drill results yet at Yarri’s Bluetooth and Edjudina Range prospects, while gearing up for a significant copper-gold resource expansion program at Nanadie.
- Best-ever gold intercepts at Bluetooth prospect with 18m @ 3.06g/t Au
- High-grade fresh rock gold confirmed at Edjudina Range, including 2m @ 11.10g/t Au
- Maiden 5,000m RC drilling campaign imminent at Nanadie Copper-Gold Project
- Robust $14.1 million cash position supports aggressive exploration and business development
- New exploration licences secured, expanding advanced gold target portfolio
Strong Gold Intercepts Bolster Yarri Project Prospects
Solstice Minerals has delivered a compelling quarter of exploration progress, highlighted by its best-ever drill intercepts at the Yarri Gold Project in Western Australia. The Bluetooth Gold Prospect continues to impress with Phase III reverse circulation (RC) drilling revealing consistent, near-surface oxide gold mineralisation. Notably, a standout intercept of 18 metres grading 3.06 grams per tonne gold from 60 metres depth underscores the prospect’s commercial potential.
Meanwhile, the Edjudina Range Gold Prospect, a relatively recent discovery concealed beneath soil cover, has yielded high-grade gold mineralisation in fresh rock. Phase II RC drilling confirmed significant intercepts including 2 metres at 11.10 grams per tonne gold, with assays indicating promising structures to follow along strike and plunge. These results validate the prospect’s potential as a substantial new gold system within the Yarri portfolio.
Nanadie Copper-Gold Project Poised for Resource Expansion
Beyond gold, Solstice is preparing to commence a maiden 5,000-metre RC drilling program at its 100%-owned Nanadie Copper-Gold Project in the Murchison region. The project already hosts an inferred mineral resource estimate of 40.4 million tonnes grading 0.4% copper and 0.1 grams per tonne gold, containing approximately 162,000 tonnes of copper and 130,000 ounces of gold. The upcoming drilling aims to test extensions beyond the current resource boundaries, with the potential to materially increase the deposit’s scale.
Nanadie’s shallow, near-surface mineralisation and strategic location in an established mining region with limited competing land use make it a highly attractive copper growth asset. The company’s systematic approach, including re-logging historical drill holes and refining geological models, positions it well to unlock further value from this deposit.
Expanding Footprint and Financial Strength
During the quarter, Solstice expanded its Yarri tenure by applying for new exploration licences over advanced gold prospects such as Webb Find, Wallbrook West, and Stewart Well. These additions bring historical drill intercepts of significance into the fold, enhancing the company’s pipeline of drill-ready targets. The company’s strong cash position of $14.1 million at quarter-end provides ample flexibility to fund ongoing exploration and pursue business development opportunities.
Managing Director Nick Castleden emphasised the strategic importance of these developments, noting the favourable geological characteristics of the Yarri prospects and the rare opportunity presented by Nanadie’s copper-gold resource. He highlighted the company’s commitment to advancing these projects through targeted drilling campaigns and resource growth initiatives throughout the remainder of 2025.
Looking Ahead
Solstice anticipates receiving assay results from ongoing RC drilling at Bluetooth and Edjudina Range over the coming months, with further drilling planned contingent on these outcomes. The imminent start of the Nanadie RC program marks a pivotal step toward unlocking the full potential of its copper-gold assets. Collectively, these activities position Solstice Minerals as a dynamic exploration company with a diversified portfolio poised for growth in both gold and copper markets.
Bottom Line?
With robust drill results and a strong cash buffer, Solstice Minerals is set to accelerate resource growth and exploration success into 2026.
Questions in the middle?
- Will the upcoming Nanadie drilling confirm a significant expansion of the copper-gold resource?
- How will assay results from Edjudina Range influence the scale and focus of follow-up drilling?
- What impact will the newly secured exploration licences have on Solstice’s overall resource pipeline?
