12.9Mt @ 2.7g/t Au for 1.13Moz demonstrates potential for production growth and extended mine life
PERTH, Western Australia, Nov. 13, 2024 /CNW/ - Westgold Resources Limited (ASX: WGX) (TSX: WGX) (OTCQX: WGXRF) – Westgold or the Company) is pleased to provide this update on the re-evaluation of the company's Fortnum Project in the Murchison.
Highlights
Starlight Mineral Resource Estimate now 12.9Mt at 2.7g/t Au for 1.13Moz of gold - a 91% increase since June 2024.The expanded Mineral Resource Estimate is the result of concerted 2-year drilling program – focused on expanding the Mineral Resource to provide options for future growth at Fortnum.The expanded Starlight Mineral Resource Estimate comprises two components:An underground Mineral Resource of 8.7Mt @ 3.0g/t for 840koz - a 43% increase since June 2024, following a 41% increase in the year to June 2024.A newly estimated Open Pit Mineral Resource of 4.2Mt @ 2.2g/t au for 290koz.The new enlarged Mineral Resource has seen Westgold initiate a Scoping Study to investigate expansion options (both underground and open pit) at Fortnum.The Fortnum Expansion Project (FXP) Scoping Study is progressing with results to be reported in Q2, FY25.The information provided here is not subject to any editorial processing. It is prepared fully automatically and enriched with additional information and further research options. The aim of the content is to provide information seekers with the relevant information quickly and easily. A link back to the information provider and owner ensures that the data prepared here can be compared with the source information if required. The newsboard does not show information in real time. Please contact the exchange operator for this information if required. There is no claim to completeness. High availability cannot be guaranteed. If you notice any errors in the functionality, please let us know using the "Report a Bug" form below.
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