Westgold Resources Uncovers Record Gold Intercepts at Bluebird-South Junction Complex
Perth, Western Australia – Westgold Resources Limited (WGX) has announced a significant update from ongoing resource development drilling at its Bluebird-South Junction mining complex in Meekatharra, Western Australia. The company has unearthed record-breaking gold intercepts, highlighting the complex’s burgeoning potential as a key growth driver for Westgold’s Murchison portfolio.
Exceptional Drill Results Propel Bluebird-South Junction’s Growth
The standout discovery is a remarkable 13.71m @ 18.02g/t Au intercept from the Polar Star Lode, showcasing the complex’s immense gold potential. This remarkable intercept was obtained from hole 24SJDD028, extending from 563.00m, and includes a particularly impressive section of 5.85m @ 36.37g/t Au from 567.00m. This discovery, coupled with other significant intersections, firmly establishes the Bluebird-South Junction mining complex as a promising gold resource.
Further Evidence of the Complex’s Growth
The drilling program has also yielded substantial intersections from both the South Junction and Polar Star Lodes. Notably, hole 24SJDD034_W1 yielded 18.00m @ 3.61g/t Au from 737.0m, hole 24SJDD032 delivered 13.00m @ 3.65g/t Au from 385.00m, and hole 24SJDD033 unveiled 10.80m @ 3.06g/t Au from 835.30m. These impressive results further reinforce the complex’s potential for significant gold production.
Expanding Mine Outputs to 1.5Mtpa
Westgold Managing Director and CEO Wayne Bramwell expressed his enthusiasm about the discovery, stating, “The Bluebird-South Junction mine is rapidly becoming the key growth driver of Westgold’s Murchison portfolio. Our team is mining the Bluebird and South Junction Lodes now and with intercepts like 13.71m @ 18.02g/t Au from the Polar Star Lode we see a third mining opportunity rapidly emerging. The system remains open and with further drilling Polar Star has the potential to expand mine outputs towards 1.5Mtpa.”
South Junction Resource Definition Drilling Program: Uncovering New Opportunities
Westgold has been actively conducting an exploration and resource definition drilling program at the Bluebird-South Junction complex since mid-January 2024. This program, spanning over 34,525m of drilling from surface, has been focused on defining the down-plunge extents of multiple orebodies within the historic South Junction and Bluebird open pits.
The program’s recent focus has shifted from infill drilling to testing the down-plunge resource extensions, with drill holes targeting depths between 700 and 800m below surface. The encouraging results from these deeper holes, along with the final shallow infill holes drilled in August, have yielded remarkable discoveries, including the record-breaking 13.71m @ 18.02g/t Au intercept in hole 24SJDD028.
A Promising Future for Bluebird-South Junction
The recent drilling success has positioned the Bluebird-South Junction complex for a significant resource upgrade, anticipated in November. Westgold’s commitment to expanding the complex is evident in the ongoing drilling program, which will continue throughout Q2 FY25, utilizing two surface drill rigs and two underground drill rigs.
With this sustained commitment to resource development, the Bluebird-South Junction mining complex is poised to become a major contributor to Westgold’s gold production, further solidifying the company’s presence in the Murchison region. The ongoing exploration and resource definition program will undoubtedly unveil further gold discoveries, solidifying the complex’s future as a key gold producer for Westgold.
