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Rua Gold (TSX-V:RUA) reports deeper mineralisation at Auld Creek Project in New Zealand’s South Island
Drilling extends the known depth of the gold-antimony resource significantly below prior levels
Ongoing exploration aims to define the mineral system over a broader strike and depth
Rua Gold (TSX-V:RUA), listed on the All Ordinaries, has revealed encouraging drill results at its Auld Creek Project, located on New Zealand’s South Island. The latest update affirms the increasing vertical extent of the gold-antimony resource, with mineralisation now observed substantially deeper than previously confirmed.
Recent core samples demonstrate that the mineralisation system persists well below the historical depth model, reinforcing the broader scale of the mineral corridor. Company geologists have identified key intersections exhibiting gold-equivalent grades, extending the known mineralisation envelope.
CEO Emphasises Resource Continuity and Regional Expansion
According to Rua Gold’s leadership, the confirmation of mineralised zones beyond earlier resource boundaries adds critical value to the current exploration narrative. The company has confirmed continuity of gold-antimony mineralisation at depths not previously reached, indicating a vertically extensive ore system.
As highlighted by the executive team, the next phase of the drilling program will prioritise both downward extension and lateral testing. The planned drill activities include expanded targeting across the Fraternal north and Bonanza northeast prospects, both of which have shown geochemical anomalies at surface level across the identified strike.
Broader Resource Footprint and Strategic Metal Relevance
The company reports that surface exploration has helped confirm the mineralised structure extends across a strike length that exceeds two kilometres. This structural alignment aligns with historic production zones in the region.
Rua Gold holds an extensive tenement package within the Reefton Gold District, one of New Zealand’s historically prolific mining regions. The Reefton Goldfield, under Rua Gold's control, spans a significant landholding and includes former high-grade gold-producing zones.
Global Strategic Focus on Antimony
Antimony, a primary focus of the Auld Creek resource, has been recognised by multiple nations as a critical mineral due to its strategic applications and limited global supply. Nations such as the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Canada, Australia, and those in the European Union have included antimony on their respective critical minerals lists.
In early calendar year twenty twenty-five, New Zealand also joined this global movement by including antimony in its newly released national critical minerals framework. Rua Gold’s efforts to delineate and expand the gold-antimony resource align with this broader shift in supply chain awareness and material security.
Continued Drilling and Resource Expansion Objectives
The current drill campaign at Auld Creek is focused on expanding both lateral and vertical dimensions of the mineral resource. With mineralised intercepts now confirmed at deeper zones, the company will continue testing structural continuity while also probing the southern corridor linking to the nearby Cumberland-Galant prospect.
The broader goal remains to identify the full extent of the mineralised system within Rua Gold’s project areas through both step-out drilling and intensified surface sampling. With exploration programs intensifying in the near term, further updates are anticipated as Rua Gold continues to delineate a critical metal-bearing system within a historically productive goldfield.
