Far East Gold Ltd (ASX:FEG) Highlights December Quarter Achievements
Key Exploration Outcomes
Far East Gold Ltd (‘FEG’) has made significant progress in its exploration activities during the quarter ending 31 December 2024. The company signed a conditional share purchase agreement to acquire up to 100% of the Idenburg Gold Project, which spans 95,280 hectares in Indonesia. The approval of a maiden JORC inferred resource estimate for Idenburg has been announced, revealing 4.1 million tons containing 540,000 ounces of gold and 468,000 ounces of silver.
An independent evaluation indicated an upper range exploration target of 7.2 million ounces of gold at a potential grade of 6.1 g/t. This exploration potential underscores the project’s significant capabilities in the region.
Investment and Funding Updates
During the quarter, the company received A$9,890,308 from its strategic investor Xingye Gold (Hong Kong) Mining Company Limited, which enhances its financial capacity to advance exploration activities further.
Project Activities in Indonesia and Australia
In addition to advancements at the Idenburg project, Far East Gold continues its work on other Indonesian projects, including the Woyla, Trenggalek, and Wonogiri Copper-Gold projects. The Woyla project aims for increased ownership through a feasibility study, while preparations for the Trenggalek project’s drill program are underway.
In Australia, the company entered new agreements reinforcing its interests in the Reedy Creek project after fulfilling earn-in expenditure obligations. On-site activities for exploration and mapping have been ramped up across the Blue Hill Creek and Mount Clark West projects.
Corporate Developments
Far East Gold successfully held an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) in November 2024, wherein shareholders approved resolutions to proceed with the Idenburg and Xingye transactions. The company’s strong cash position was highlighted, with an ending cash balance of A$10,476,000 for the quarter.
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