Hammer Metals Unearths Visible Gold Near Northern Star’s Bronzewing Mine as ASX 200 Gold Exploration Expands

3 min read | September 02, 2025 03:16 PM AEST | By Team Kalkine Media

Hammer Metals Unearths Visible Gold Near Northern Star’s Bronzewing Mine as ASX 200 Gold Exploration Expands — Image source: Shutterstock

Gold Discovery Sparks Attention

Hammer Metals (ASX:HMX) has unveiled visible gold during exploration at its Bronzewing South target within the Yandal gold project in Western Australia. The find sits close to the boundary of Northern Star Resources’ (ASX:NST) Bronzewing mine, placing the project in a highly prospective location for further discovery. This development adds fresh momentum to gold exploration efforts within the region, aligning with the broader activity observed in the ASX 200.

Bronzewing South Exploration Update

The latest diamond drilling at the Eastern Boundary Zone intersected zones of quartz veining and breccia containing fine-grained and visible gold. These findings build upon historical work in the area and confirm the exploration team’s focus on targets that were previously overlooked.

Hammer’s campaign also targeted older intercepts, with results showing consistent mineralisation close to the boundary of the Bronzewing South ground. This progress is seen as an important step in unlocking the value of the tenement and its untapped gold potential.

Expanding Search Horizons

In addition to diamond drilling, Hammer has completed a reverse circulation program across Bronzewing South, while also mapping multiple soil and rock chip anomalies at the Ken’s Bore prospect. The company considers these outcomes encouraging as it works to define new exploration areas and establish follow-up drilling plans.

The team sees the intersection of visible gold as a breakthrough moment, opening new ground for exploration near one of Western Australia’s established gold districts. The discovery underscores the potential for ongoing success in a region that has historically delivered significant gold output.

Yandal Project Review

A comprehensive review of the Yandal project confirmed the strategic value of Bronzewing South. Limited historical drilling, combined with past challenges in the gold market, meant that several areas remained underexplored. Since taking control of the project, Hammer has sharpened its focus on shallow gold zones and advanced resource definition work at other deposits within the tenure.

This renewed exploration drive highlights the long-term opportunities in the Yandal belt, with Bronzewing South emerging as a key focus area. By intersecting visible gold so close to Northern Star’s operations, Hammer is positioning itself for further growth within one of Western Australia’s most prolific gold regions.

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