Killarney Drilling Yields Up to 8m at 0.84g/t Au Including 1m at 5.7g/t Au
Duketon Mining’s second drill program at the Killarney Gold Project confirms continuous gold mineralisation across multiple holes, revealing a structurally complex and nuggety system. PhotonAssay analysis is underway to refine understanding of gold distribution.
- Second RC drill program confirms gold mineralisation continuity
- Significant intercepts include up to 8m at 0.84g/t Au and 1m at 5.7g/t Au
- Grade variability consistent with nuggety, structurally controlled system
- PhotonAssay testing initiated to better assess gold distribution
- Next drilling phase to target higher-grade zones based on refined modelling
Exploration Update at Killarney
Duketon Mining Limited has released assay results from its second reverse circulation (RC) drilling campaign at the Killarney Gold Project, located in Western Australia between Mount Magnet and Sandstone. The program, comprising 18 drillholes totaling 1,560 metres, continues to validate the presence of gold mineralisation within a targeted structural corridor.
Significant intercepts reported include 4 metres at 1.63 grams per tonne (g/t) gold, including 2 metres at 2.99 g/t from 55 metres depth, and an 8-metre intercept at 0.84 g/t including 1 metre at 5.7 g/t from 68 metres. These results confirm that gold mineralisation is persistent across multiple drill sections, reinforcing the company’s interpretation of a robust mineralised system.
Understanding the Nuggety Gold System
While the grades from this program are more variable than those from the previous drilling, Duketon’s Managing Director Stuart Fogarty explains this is consistent with the nuggety and structurally controlled nature of the deposit. Such variability is typical in gold systems where mineralisation is concentrated in discrete zones, often associated with quartz veining and weathered ferruginous saprolite.
The drilling intersected mineralisation both in weathered material near surface and in fresh rock at depth, providing valuable geological and structural data. This information is critical for refining the exploration model and prioritising targets that may host higher-grade zones within the broader mineralised corridor.
PhotonAssay and Next Steps
To better understand the distribution of gold, particularly the so-called “nugget effect” where coarse gold particles can skew assay results, samples have been resubmitted for PhotonAssay analysis. This advanced technique offers improved accuracy in detecting coarse gold and is expected to deliver results within eight weeks.
Following the assay updates, Duketon plans to integrate the new data into enhanced geological and structural models. These models will guide a more targeted drilling campaign aimed at delineating zones of higher-grade mineralisation. The company is optimistic that this approach will unlock further value at Killarney and provide clearer insights into its gold potential.
Located conveniently near established infrastructure, the Killarney Project benefits from accessible roads and proximity to historic mining areas, positioning Duketon well for ongoing exploration and potential development.
Bottom Line?
As PhotonAssay results and refined modelling emerge, Duketon’s next drilling phase will be pivotal in defining Killarney’s gold potential.
Questions in the middle?
- How will PhotonAssay results alter the current understanding of gold distribution at Killarney?
- Can the next drilling campaign identify consistent higher-grade zones within the nuggety system?
- What are the implications of grade variability for future resource estimation and project economics?
