Far East Gold Uncovers High-Grade Zone, Expands Drilling at Idenburg Project

2 min read | April 11, 2025 12:35 PM AEST | By Team Kalkine Media

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New high-grade gold zone discovered at Idenburg Project

Drilling campaign expanded to include East Burma zone

Only 30% of project area explored to date

Far East Gold Ltd (ASX:FEG) has announced the discovery of a new high-grade quartz vein zone at its Idenburg Project in Indonesia, a development that significantly enhances the project's exploration profile. This latest find, located east of the existing Burma Prospect, marks the fifteenth known prospect area on the site and opens up new exploration opportunities for the company.

The high-grade zone was identified through surface grab sampling, with assay results indicating both high-grade and bonanza-grade gold values. The outcrop hosting the quartz vein measures approximately five metres in thickness, signaling the potential for a substantial extension of known mineralisation in the area.

This new discovery is prompting an expansion of the company’s Phase One drilling program. The updated campaign will now encompass the newly identified East Burma zone, bringing the total planned drilling to 3,670 metres across 32 holes. Drilling equipment is currently en route, and the expanded campaign is expected to further define the mineralisation in both lateral and vertical dimensions.

Currently, only about 30% of the total project area has been explored. Far East Gold (ASX:FEG) views this as a strong indicator of further upside potential as ongoing geological mapping continues to reveal promising new zones. The limited exploration footprint underscores the untapped scope of the broader mineral system within the Idenburg tenement.

This drilling initiative will build upon the project's maiden JORC-compliant resource of 540,000 ounces of gold at an average grade of 4.1 grams per tonne. In addition to gold, the company has observed the presence of base metals including lead, zinc, and antimony within the region, reported in reasonable grades. These early signs suggest that the mineral system may be larger and more diverse than initially anticipated.

The recent developments at the Idenburg Project add to Far East Gold's (ASX:FEG) growing profile as a key player in the Asia-Pacific mineral exploration space, especially as it continues to uncover new mineralised zones in underexplored regions. The company's strategic focus remains on expanding its resource base and tapping into the broader mineral potential of the area.

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