Exploring Deeper Gold Potential at Indomitable Camp
Alto Metals (ASX: AME) continues to make significant strides in its exploration endeavours at the Indomitable Camp in Western Australia. The second phase of reverse circulation drilling at the camp has yielded promising results, revealing impressive gold intersections with widths of up to 15 meters. These discoveries are noteworthy for occurring both near the surface and at considerable depths, signalling the camp’s potential to host substantial gold mineralization.
Unlocking Gold Riches: A Shift in Exploration Focus
Previous announcements by Alto Metals highlighted that a significant portion of the resource drilled during earlier stages was concentrated at depths of less than 150 meters. However, the current phase of drilling has unveiled a different facet of the Indomitable Camp’s mineralization potential. The company reports the discovery of high-grade gold mineralization in fresh rock at varying depths, including depths exceeding 250 meters from the surface.
Exploring the Oxide Zone: Impressive Gold Intersections
The reverse circulation drilling program has yielded promising results within the oxide zone. Noteworthy intersections include:
– 15 meters at 3.1 grams per tonne gold from a depth of 32 meters (including 8 meters at 5.0g/t and 1 meter at 22.2g/t)
– 15 meters at 2.1g/t gold (including 1 meter at 18.9g/t)
– 16 meters at 1.2g/t gold (including 1 meter at 9.8g/t)
These results underscore the presence of substantial gold mineralization in the near-surface layers of the Indomitable Camp.
Delving Deeper: Fresh Rock Gold Zones
The recent drilling campaign has also unveiled gold zones within the fresh rock, ranging in depths from 93 meters to 283 meters. Assay highlights from this zone include:
– 11 meters at 1.0g/t gold (including 2 meters at 2.7g/t)
– 6 meters at 2.2g/t gold (including 1 meter at 6.4g/t)
– 3 meters at 4.9g/t gold (including 1 meter at 12.9g/t)
These findings mark a significant achievement, as Alto Metals targets interpreted structures at depth for the first time, revealing the presence of gold mineralization in fresh rock layers.
Managing Director’s Perspective: A Milestone in Exploration
Matthew Bowles, the Managing Director of Alto Metals, emphasized the importance of this second phase of drilling at Indomitable. He highlighted that the program’s focus on interpreted structures at depth has led to the discovery of shallow dipping structures with gold mineralization in fresh rock layers. Bowles noted that the mineralization remains open at depth, with higher grades observed where these faults intersect the steeper plunging interpreted targets.
Future Steps: Diamond Drilling and Further Exploration
The ongoing exploration efforts at the Indomitable Camp are far from over. Alto Metals anticipates the receipt of seven additional assay results from the 5,000-meter second phase drilling program. Once these assays are available, the company plans to embark on diamond drilling to gain deeper insights into the mineralized structure. Furthermore, additional reverse circulation drilling is on the horizon as Alto Metals continues to unveil the untapped potential of the Indomitable Camp.
Sandstone Gold Project: A Promising Asset
The Indomitable Camp is situated within Alto Metals’ 100% owned Sandstone gold project, located in the East Murchison region of Western Australia. The project’s mineral resource boasts an impressive 832,000 ounces of gold at an average grade of 1.5 grams per tonne. Alto Metals’ dedication to exploring and expanding its gold reserves underscores its commitment to sustainable resource extraction and its position as a key player in Western Australia’s mining landscape.
As Alto Metals continues to delve into the depths of the Indomitable Camp, the potential for further significant gold discoveries remains high. The company’s proactive approach to exploration and its focus on innovative techniques reaffirm its role as a forward-thinking entity in the global mining sector. With each discovery, Alto Metals contributes to the ever-evolving narrative of Australia’s rich mineral wealth.
