Meeka Metals Intersects Thick, High-Grade Gold at Turnberry Central
Carol Forrest
Meeka Metals Limited (ASX: MEK) has reported significant gold assay results from recent infill and extensional drilling at Turnberry Central, part of its flagship Murchison Gold Project in Western Australia. The latest drill program revealed broad zones of high-grade gold, enhancing the project's potential ahead of planned open pit mining.
Key Highlights:
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Notable thick, high-grade intersections include:
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36 metres @ 2.82g/t Au from 89 metres, including:
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10 metres @ 4.67g/t Au
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11 metres @ 3.85g/t Au
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24 metres @ 1.89g/t Au from 46 metres, including 11 metres @ 2.67g/t Au
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22 metres @ 1.92g/t Au from 48 metres, including 5 metres @ 5.88g/t Au
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Additional shallow, high-grade gold intersections:
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6 metres @ 8.80g/t Au from 15 metres, including 1 metre @ 44.80g/t Au
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12 metres @ 2.68g/t Au from 71 metres, including 6 metres @ 4.12g/t Au
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Managing Director Tim Davidson stated, "These broad zones of shallow high-grade gold will support high productivity and low-cost open pit mining. Open pit mining continues to ramp up at St Anne’s, and activities will soon expand to Turnberry Central."
Results from ongoing drilling will refine the grade control model and open pit design, progressing towards anticipated first gold production in mid-2025.
For more updates, visit www.meekametals.com.au.