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Cosmo Metals (CMO) acquires Bingara and Nundle projects in New South Wales
Historical gold and antimony prospects identified, with minimal drilling since the 1980s
Fieldwork preparations underway as part of initial exploration phase
Cosmo Metals Ltd (ASX:CMO), listed on the ASX index, operates within the Australian exploration and mining sector. The company has announced a recent acquisition of two mineral projects located in New South Wales: the Bingara and Nundle tenements. These sites have historical relevance, featuring past exploration activity that dates back several decades.
Bingara and Nundle Projects Acquired
The newly acquired projects are located in mineral-rich regions of New South Wales. Both areas are known for historical workings involving gold and antimony. Cosmo Metals (ASX:CMO) has secured these tenements with a view to advancing exploration on ground that has not been significantly disturbed in recent years.
Historical Prospects Revisited
Some of the prospects within the Bingara and Nundle project areas have not seen drill activity since the 1980s. These conditions provide an opportunity to apply updated exploration methods to areas previously explored using older techniques. The focus is expected to be on areas that previously returned signs of mineralisation, particularly gold and antimony.
Field Activity Set to Begin
Cosmo Metals (ASX:CMO) has confirmed that field teams are being mobilised, with on-ground activity scheduled to commence shortly. Initial steps are expected to include site reconnaissance, sampling, and mapping. These early activities form part of the company’s strategy to document and evaluate mineralisation in line with current industry practices.
Project Location and Historical Relevance
The Bingara and Nundle sites are located within regions historically recognised for precious and specialty metals. Antimony, in particular, was once mined in these regions, and residual mineralised zones may still be present. The historical data from previous operations offers a reference point for identifying future exploration targets.
Exploration Focus in Eastern Australia
Cosmo Metals (ASX:CMO) has added these New South Wales projects to its broader portfolio as part of its ongoing exploration focus within Eastern Australia. The company continues to operate in areas where earlier work has established a geological framework, which supports ongoing field evaluation and geochemical sampling.
