Brightstar Resources (ASX:BTR) Kicks Off 2025 Drilling Program to Expand Sandstone Gold Resource

3 min read | January 20, 2025 02:26 PM AEDT | By Team Kalkine Media

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Brightstar Resources (ASX:BTR) launches new drilling campaign at Sandstone Gold Project.

Focused on expanding resources to over 1.5 million ounces of gold.

Includes drilling activities across several hubs, with a potential boost to resource estimates.

In an exciting move for investors and stakeholders, Brightstar Resources (ASX:BTR) has begun its 2025 drilling program at the Sandstone Gold Project, located in Western Australia’s Murchison region. The company is set to execute a substantial 55,000-metre reverse circulation (RC) drilling campaign to significantly expand the existing 1.5-million-ounce gold resource.

The drilling efforts will begin at the Lord Nelson deposit, situated within the 'Lords' project area, where an estimated 3,000 metres of drilling are scheduled. This stage aims to upgrade the current resource of 400,000 ounces of gold. Brightstar Resources hopes that this expansion will add to the overall gold resources of the Sandstone Gold Project. The drilling is strategically planned to enhance existing resource estimates while seeking fresh, promising gold-rich zones.

Once the Lord Nelson area has been explored, the focus will shift to Vanguard Camp, a crucial exploration target located nearby. Vanguard North, a high-grade deposit, is set to be the next focal point in the campaign with plans for 4,000 metres of drilling. Additional exploration drilling will also be conducted in other areas, ensuring a comprehensive review of opportunities for resource upgrades, expansions, and potential new discoveries across the Sandstone Hub.

In addition to the Sandstone drilling, Brightstar Resources has further ambitious plans at the Menzies and Laverton hubs. A combination of RC, diamond, and aircore drilling will be undertaken in late Q1 2025 as part of the company’s broader exploration strategy. While results from the company's 2024 campaigns at Sandstone and Laverton are still awaited, the 2025 program will be crucial in refining existing estimates and revealing untapped prospects.

Furthermore, Brightstar Resources is continuing its focus on the advancement of the Fish underground mine at Laverton, complementing operations at the Second Fortune Mine. Development and feasibility work at these mines are expected to improve the company’s overall position in the region’s mining landscape.

The ultimate aim for Brightstar Resources is to expand its total mineral resource beyond the 1.5-million-ounce mark at 1.5 grams per tonne of gold, further advancing mining studies that are integral to its future operations.

In conclusion, with a bold exploration and drilling agenda for 2025, Brightstar Resources looks set to boost its gold resource base, potentially unlocking new value for shareholders and contributing to the company’s sustained growth in the competitive Western Australian gold sector.

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