Augustus Minerals (ASX:AUG) Reports High-Grade Gold Discoveries at Music Well
Significant Assay Results
Augustus Minerals (ASX:AUG) has announced promising results from its Music Well project, revealing high-grade gold concentrations from rock chips collected at the Clifton East prospect. Recently received assay results highlighted a peak of 50.3g/t Au, followed by other notable findings of 9.73g/t Au and 8.95g/t Au. A total of 21 rock chip samples were gathered, revealing a defined gold anomalism trend spanning approximately 500 metres.
Geological Mapping and Future Development
The geological mapping and sampling efforts at Clifton East have resumed, while planning for air core and reverse circulation (AC/RC) drilling is underway. An artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI) enhanced targeting study is also in progress, with results expected in the first quarter of 2025. Augustus aims to leverage this data to refine its exploration strategies further.
Executive Insights
Andrew Ford, General Manager of Exploration, remarked, “The new rock chips from the Clifton East prospect, combined with the recent assays from St Patrick’s Well and other regional targets, continue to illustrate the potential of this underexplored portion of the Leonora-Laverton District.” The insights reveal the geological team has returned to the site to advance ongoing exploration programs.
Contextual Background
Augustus Minerals holds a comprehensive exploration package across ten granted licences covering 1,345 km² in the Leonora/Laverton Greenstone Belt of Western Australia. This area is renowned for its significant gold deposits, contributing to the potential for new mineral resources. The project’s proximity to established mining operations reinforces its attractiveness for exploration and development.
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