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Highlights
- Successful completion of the latest RC drilling at Tambourah King lode system.
- Encouraging high-grade gold intercepts recorded from previous drilling.
- Expansion plans set to explore new mineral-rich zones.
Tambourah Metals (ASX:TMB) has successfully completed a reverse circulation (RC) drilling program at the Tambourah King lode system as part of its ongoing exploration efforts in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The latest drilling campaign is aimed at unlocking the potential of this historically significant goldfield, with promising results from previous exploration guiding the company’s next steps.
Encouraging Gold Prospects
The recent drilling targeted a section beneath a diamond drill hole completed in 2024, which delivered highly encouraging results. The previous drill hole intercepted 2.65 meters at 32.3 grams per tonne (g/t) gold from 58.35 meters, including a high-grade section of 1.05 meters at 77.4 g/t gold from 59.05 meters. This strong mineralization confirms the potential for further high-grade discoveries in the region.
The latest RC drilling program at the King lode system commenced in early March 2025, with the objective of expanding drill coverage along strike and infilling existing data gaps. To date, approximately 300 meters of the structure have been traced, with 11 drill holes successfully intersecting the quartz lode structure, strengthening the confidence in the project’s potential.
Government-Backed Exploration Support
Tambourah Metals is leveraging a Western Australia government co-funded drilling grant of up to $180,000 to support its ongoing exploration activities. This financial backing enhances the company’s ability to extend drilling programs and test multiple new target areas within the Tambourah gold project.
The focus so far has been on the Tambourah King and Western Chief lodes, but plans are in place to explore additional mineralized zones that have seen limited historical drilling. The company’s strategy aims to refine its understanding of the mineral system and unlock further value across its tenure.
Expanding a Historic Goldfield
The Tambourah goldfield extends over three kilometers, featuring multiple sub-parallel, steeply dipping quartz lodes. Historically, the area produced 5,445 tonnes of ore, yielding 148 kilograms of gold at an impressive head grade of 27.35 g/t gold.
With ongoing drilling campaigns, Tambourah Metals is focused on expanding the known areas of mineralization, both along strike and beneath previously shallow workings. By systematically targeting new zones, the company is positioning itself for further discoveries that could enhance the project’s resource potential.
With strong historical production, encouraging drill results, and government-backed support, the Tambourah project is shaping up as a promising gold exploration asset in Western Australia.
