23m at 1.05g/t Gold at Rosapenna Signals Resource Growth Potential
Meeka Metals’ initial exploration drilling at the new Rosapenna target within the Fairway shear zone reveals significant high-grade gold intersections, underscoring the potential for resource growth at the Murchison Gold Project.
- 23m at 1.05g/t gold intersected at Rosapenna target
- High-grade results including 17m at 2.94g/t gold at Turnberry South
- Rosapenna mineralisation footprint open for expansion
- Ongoing drilling along 25km Fairway shear zone
- Underground mining at Turnberry Central scheduled for mid-2026
Exploration Breakthrough at Rosapenna
Meeka Metals Limited has reported promising first-pass exploration drilling results at Rosapenna, a newly identified target within the Fairway shear zone at its flagship Murchison Gold Project in Western Australia. The drilling intersected broad zones of high-grade gold, including a standout 23 metres grading 1.05 grams per tonne (g/t) gold, with higher-grade intervals such as 4 metres at 4.67 g/t gold. These results mark a significant milestone in unlocking the potential of a historically underexplored 25-kilometre structural corridor.
Expanding the Fairway Shear Zone Opportunity
The Fairway shear zone, stretching between the Turnberry and St Anne’s mines, has seen limited and ineffective drilling in past decades. Meeka’s systematic approach is now filling this gap, with the Rosapenna target located approximately 500 metres south of Turnberry showing a mineralisation footprint of 240 by 170 metres that remains open in multiple directions. The company is preparing for additional drilling to test these extensions, aiming to delineate further high-grade zones.
Strong Results at Turnberry South Reinforce Growth Thesis
Alongside Rosapenna, Meeka Metals reported impressive results from Turnberry South, including a 17-metre intercept at 2.94 g/t gold, highlighted by a 2-metre section grading 19.29 g/t gold. These high-grade intersections reinforce the company’s thesis that the Murchison Gold Project hosts significant untapped resources within its Archean greenstone belt, which already boasts a 1.2 million ounce high-grade resource.
Looking Ahead, Drilling and Mining Plans
Drilling remains active along the Fairway shear zone, focusing on the 3-kilometre section between Turnberry and St Anne’s, including the southern extension of Rosapenna. Meeka is also mobilising a surface diamond drill rig to Turnberry to support underground resource growth ahead of the scheduled commencement of underground mining at Turnberry Central in mid-2026. This aligns with the company’s broader strategy to ramp up production, supported by a Definitive Feasibility Study outlining a 10-year production plan with robust financial metrics.
Strategic Implications for Meeka Metals
These exploration results not only validate Meeka Metals’ targeted drilling strategy but also highlight the potential for significant resource expansion within a prolific gold province. The ongoing drilling campaigns and planned resource growth initiatives position the company well to enhance the value of the Murchison Gold Project as it transitions toward increased production phases.
Bottom Line?
With Rosapenna’s mineralisation still open and underground mining imminent, Meeka Metals is poised for a pivotal growth phase at Murchison.
Questions in the middle?
- How will ongoing drilling at Rosapenna influence the overall resource estimate for Murchison?
- What are the expected timelines and capital requirements for expanding underground operations at Turnberry Central?
- Could further discoveries along the Fairway shear zone materially alter Meeka Metals’ production forecasts?
