Westgold Resources (ASX:WGX) has announced impressive drilling results from its Bluebird-South Junction mining complex in Meekatharra, Western Australia. The standout drill intercept in the Polar Star Lode is 13.71 meters at 18.02 grams per tonne of gold from a depth of 563 meters. This discovery is part of the company's ongoing resource development program.
Westgold Resources has uncovered significant gold mineralization in its Bluebird-South Junction mining complex, focusing on expanding its Murchison portfolio. With 34,525 meters drilled since January 2024, the company is targeting resource extensions between 700 and 800 meters below the surface. The Polar Star Lode has emerged as a potential new mining opportunity, contributing to the company's growth strategy. Westgold is working on an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and evaluating the potential to increase mine outputs to 1.5 million tonnes per annum. The company's efforts are aimed at sustaining long-term mining operations and expanding its resource base.
The Polar Star Lode presents a new mining opportunity,' expressed Managing Director and CEO Wayne Bramwell, highlighting the optimism surrounding the recent discoveries.