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Brightstar Resources is undertaking a Prefeasibility Study for the Sandstone Gold Project in Western Australia
A large-scale drilling program and technical assessments form the core of ongoing project workstreams
Sandstone’s current resource estimate includes gold mineralisation largely close to surface
Brightstar Resources (ASX:BTR), operating within the Australian gold sector, is progressing its development efforts at the Sandstone Gold Project through the implementation of a Prefeasibility Study. The initiative outlines a framework to assess long-term production capabilities at the project located in the Mid West region of Western Australia.
Study workstreams underway at Sandstone
The Prefeasibility Study is focused on several technical and operational components designed to support future project development. Among the primary workstreams are extensive drilling activities, metallurgical analysis, geotechnical studies, and the evaluation of open pit mining scenarios.
The study is intended to assess the viability of establishing a processing facility, following earlier assessments that indicated a suitable processing range. The company has stated that systematic exploration efforts will continue throughout the current year to enhance the resource base.
Extensive drilling program fully funded
Brightstar has committed to a large-scale drilling program, which aims to generate the data required for both a revised mineral resource estimate and subsequent reserve classification. This program is designed to inform future mine planning and resource reporting, with the results expected to feed into the next stage of project development.
The planned resource upgrade is scheduled for later in the year. Once completed, this is expected to form the basis for defining initial ore reserves within the ongoing Prefeasibility Study.
Permitting and approvals progressing
In parallel with exploration and study activities, the company is advancing the necessary permitting and approval processes required for project redevelopment. These regulatory steps are integral to enabling further development activity at the site.
The current resource estimate at Sandstone comprises a significant tonnage and grade, with a substantial portion of this gold mineralisation located close to the surface. Historical focus on shallow material during previous operational phases left deeper sections relatively unexplored.
Geological characteristics and exploration focus
According to the company’s management, Sandstone remains underexplored due to historical economic constraints that limited activity during lower gold price periods. Current exploration efforts are aimed at addressing this, particularly at deposits such as Vanguard North and Whistler.
These deposits are part of a broader greenstone belt, which is known to host multiple mineralised systems. The company is focusing on systematic exploration across this region to enhance the overall project footprint.
Production plans aligned with existing operations
The development timeline for the Sandstone project has been outlined in a way that aligns with ongoing operations at Laverton and Menzies. These sites are located within the same jurisdiction and are expected to maintain production output during the planning and ramp-up phase of Sandstone.
The company has stated a production objective measured on an annual basis over the coming years. This aligns with its broader operational strategy across multiple Western Australian gold projects.
Event attendance and industry engagement
Brightstar Resources is scheduled to attend a key industry conference in Sydney, where mining and exploration companies present project updates and development strategies. This platform is expected to facilitate stakeholder engagement as the company progresses its project milestones.
The company’s continued efforts at Sandstone form a central part of its growth strategy within the gold sector, with exploration and technical development proceeding across multiple workstreams.
