Metals Australia Ltd to commence drilling at Big Bell North gold project

Metals Australia Ltd (ASX:MLS) is set to commence a 4,500m drilling program at its Big Bell North gold project in Western Australia's Murchison Gold Province. The drilling program aims to test priority targets on prospective greenstone-splay faults along strike from major gold deposits in the region.

Executive commentary from Metals Australia Ltd CEO Paul Ferguson

The drilling program we are set to commence at our highly prospective Big Bell North gold project in Western Australia's prolific Murchison Gold Province is the latest step in the Company's aggressive push to unlock value from our suite of gold and critical mineral projects, which are all located in well-established mining regions in Australia and Canada. Our Big Bell North project, where there has been no modern-day exploration, has advanced rapidly during 2024 on the back of a methodical, phased exploration approach from our geological team.

Summary of Metals Australia Ltd's drilling program at Big Bell North gold project

Metals Australia Ltd (ASX:MLS) is commencing a 4,500m drilling program at its Big Bell North gold project to test priority targets on prospective greenstone-splay faults. The project covers an extensive 337km2 area and is located along strike from the 5Moz Big Bell Mine and Garden Gully Projects in Western Australia's Murchison Gold Province. The drilling program aims to uncover buried gold deposits and enhance the potential for major new gold discoveries. Metals Australia's CEO, Paul Ferguson, highlighted the Company's aggressive push to unlock value from its suite of gold and critical mineral projects in Australia and Canada. The Company's significant cash reserves leave it well-placed to accelerate various exploration programs and strive to unlock the true value of its projects.