Barton Gold Accelerates Drilling at Tolmer Discovery: A Rising Star Beyond the ASX200 Radar

May 12, 2025 11:52 AM AEST | By Team Kalkine Media

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Barton Gold fast-tracks drilling at newly identified Tolmer silver-gold zones

High-grade silver and gold results position Tolmer as a key regional asset

Expedited program targets rapid growth and resource definition

Barton Gold (ASX:BGD) (OTCQB:BGDFF) is ramping up activity at its Tolmer prospect after uncovering multiple high-grade silver and gold zones that could reshape its position in the Gawler Craton region of South Australia. Following the initial discovery of two promising zones – dubbed the “western silver” and “eastern gold” corridors – the company is preparing for its next round of reverse circulation (RC) drilling, set to commence next week.

This strategic move comes just six weeks after Barton confirmed its Tolmer discovery. Out of an initial seven drill holes, three returned standout silver assay results, earning recognition among the top global intercepts in recent months. These high-impact findings support the company’s confidence in accelerating exploration in this high-potential area.

The most notable silver intersection, recorded just 25 metres west of Barton’s previous best, delivered 6 metres at 4,747 grams per tonne (g/t) silver, also including high-grade gold values over 3 g/t. This indicates that mineralisation at Tolmer is both shallow and potentially extensive, offering attractive development potential.

Encouragingly, the silver-dominant mineralisation appears to be associated with broader anomalous lead zones, while remaining largely independent from gold content. This geological profile was further supported by April 2025 assay results, which outlined the continuity and expansion of silver mineralisation into western oxide and transitional zones.

As part of the accelerated program, Barton will conduct geochemical and structural mapping alongside additional RC drilling to test extensions to the west, north, and south of the discovery zones. The company will utilise rapid in-field assays through the detectORE technology platform, aiming to increase turnaround speed and exploration efficiency.

The Tolmer discovery lies just 5km west of the company’s historic Perseverance Mine within the broader Tarcoola Gold Project area and approximately 130km from its Central Gawler Mill. It’s also located 70km from the nearby Tunkillia Project, reflecting the strategic centrality of this new find.

While Barton Gold is not currently part of the ASX200, discoveries like Tolmer could position it as a strong emerging resource company to watch. For those focused on established income-generating equities, the broader landscape of ASX dividend stocks remains a popular sector, particularly in uncertain markets. However, growth-oriented investors may find interest in dynamic exploration firms like Barton operating beyond the immediate ASX200 spotlight.

With fresh drilling about to begin, Barton Gold’s fast-tracked program could soon deliver more insights into what’s shaping up as one of South Australia's most intriguing high-grade silver-gold discoveries in recent times.

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