Highlights
- Warriedar Resources intersects high-grade gold and antimony zones
- Ricciardo deposit shows strong geological potential and scale
- Next drilling phase aims to unlock broader mineralisation footprint
Warriedar Resources (ASX:WA8) has reported encouraging new drilling results from its Golden Range project in Western Australia, highlighting a growing footprint of high-grade gold and antimony mineralisation. This development adds momentum to the company’s expanding exploration activities within the Murchison region.
The latest round of assays comes from the Ricciardo gold-antimony deposit, specifically the Ardmore area. The results include multiple mineral-rich intercepts showing considerable grade and width, suggesting that deeper drilling may unlock further resources. These findings support Warriedar's ongoing strategy to enhance the economic and geological profile of the Golden Range project.
While Warriedar (ASX:WA8) is not currently part of the ASX 200 share price index, the company's operational focus in a historically rich mining corridor gives it an edge among emerging mineral explorers. The Ricciardo deposit alone spans a 2.3-kilometre strike length, an area that was previously underexplored, particularly below the 100-metre depth level.
What makes the recent drilling results notable is the consistency of antimony-rich zones coupled with gold mineralisation. These multiple intersected zones display both depth continuity and grade stability, indicating robust geological controls. Additionally, mineralogical studies confirm that stibnite, a conventional and process-friendly form of antimony, dominates the antimony component. This factor could streamline future extraction and metallurgical processes.
Strategically positioned, the Ricciardo system lies just 8 kilometres from the Golden Range processing facility and is surrounded by other notable operations. Nearby projects include the Mt Gibson gold project by Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM), the Golden Grove plant, and Vault Minerals' (ASX:VAU) high-grade Rothsay mine. This proximity to infrastructure and established mining activity adds further value to Warriedar’s exploration footprint.
Looking ahead, Warriedar (ASX:WA8) is preparing for further drilling at Ardmore. The geological team aims to explore the broader potential of high-grade gold and antimony zones within Ricciardo and beyond. These continued efforts signal a strong forward path for the company’s resource growth strategy in the region.
As exploration progresses, Warriedar’s systematic drilling and analysis continue to reveal the substantial promise of the Golden Range project—potentially making it one to watch in Australia’s competitive gold and antimony landscape.