Desert Metals Reports Strong Gold Anomalies at King Kong Prospect in Côte d'Ivoire

2 min read | November 28, 2024 04:16 PM AEDT | By Team Kalkine Media

Desert Metals Reports Strong Gold Anomalies at King Kong Prospect in Côte d'Ivoire — Image source: Shutterstock

Gold Anomalies Discovered

Soil sampling results from the first phase of exploration returned notable gold values, with peak values of 3.55 g/t, 1.61 g/t, and 1.24 g/t gold. Additionally, grab sampling at artisanal gold mining sites in the King Kong and Beach areas returned even higher grades, with results of 8.40 g/t, 6.94 g/t, and 3.06 g/t gold. These high-grade results, spread across a 2.4km length, have confirmed the presence of significant gold mineralization in the area.

Ground Geophysics Survey Identifies Key Targets

Desert Metals also completed a comprehensive ground geophysics program, including Gradient Array Induced Polarisation (GAIP) and ground magnetics (GMAG) surveys over a 5.5km² area. The survey identified a distinct +2.4km-long chargeable anomaly, which directly correlates with the gold anomalies found in the soil sampling. This chargeable zone suggests the presence of sulphides that may host gold mineralization, aligning with the northeast-southwest structural trend of the Birimian greenstone belt, known for significant gold deposits, including in Ghana further north.

Diamond Drilling Program Completed

Building on the successful geophysics and sampling programs, Desert Metals has completed eight diamond drill holes totaling 1,676 meters at the King Kong prospect. The drill core has been sent for gold assay using the Chrysos™ PhotonAssay technique at Intertek Ghana. Results from the diamond drilling program are expected in December 2024, potentially providing more clarity on the extent of gold mineralization in the region.

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