Argent Minerals (ASX:ARD) Maiden RC Drilling Commences

Argent Minerals Limited (ASX:ARD) has commenced a maiden reverse circulation ('RC') drilling program at the Kempfield Project in NSW. The program, comprising 54 RC drill holes, will focus on 13 high priority regional targets at Kempfield NW, Sugarloaf Hill, Henry, and Golden Wattle Prospects. The objectives include confirming potential VMS polymetallic style mineralisation, delineating new mineralised extensions, and testing high-grade geochemical gold-silver-base metals zones.

Executive Commentary on Maiden RC Drilling Commencement

Argent Minerals Limited Managing Director Mr Kastellorizos expressed the company's pleasure in commencing drilling over the flagship Kempfield project in NSW. He highlighted the significant walk-up drill targets yet to be systematically tested and the plan to test 13 zones over Kempfield NW, Sugarloaf Hill, Henry's, and Golden Wattle Prospects. The focus will be on shallow gold-silver-gold-base metal barite hosted mineralisation along highly prospective regional trends.

Summary of Maiden RC Drilling Commencement and Resource Estimation

Argent Minerals Limited (ASX:ARD) has initiated a maiden RC drilling program at the Kempfield Project in NSW, targeting high-grade surface silver-base metals areas. The program aims to confirm potential mineralisation, delineate new extensions, and test high-grade geochemical zones. The company's Kempfield Silver Deposit Mineral Resource estimate has been upgraded, and the drilling program is expected to be completed in late October 2024. The company's flagship project, Kempfield, is located near Newmont's Cadia Valley Project, and the drilling program is set to expand the current resource area. The company's ambitions include increasing tonnage and grade of the current Kempfield Project Mineral Resources Estimate and further exploration of its extensive exploration ground in NSW and Western Australia.