Hamelin Gold Uncovers New Bedrock Targets at Anderson with Ultrafine Tech

Innovative Sampling Technology Drives New Discoveries

Hamelin Gold Limited (ASX:HMG) has reported compelling results from its recent orientation soil sampling program at the Anderson project, located in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region. Leveraging the CSIRO-developed Ultrafine® (UFF) analytical technology, the company has successfully delineated strong gold anomalism, pinpointing new zones likely sourced from bedrock rather than transported surface materials.

This advancement builds on Hamelin's prior successes applying UFF technology in the Tanami region, adapting it to the distinct geological and surface conditions of the Wheatbelt. The ability to distinguish bedrock-derived gold anomalies from those caused by transported sediments marks a significant step forward in targeting economically viable mineralisation.

Expanding the Footprint and Refining Targets

Following the encouraging initial results, Hamelin has expanded the Anderson project area by approximately 160 square kilometres through a new tenement application to the east, bringing the total project size to around 500 square kilometres. This expansion aligns with the interpreted eastward trend of the mineralised corridor identified through historic and recent exploration data.

The company is currently conducting a follow-up soil sampling program on a 200m by 100m grid, targeting a 3-kilometre-long corridor where previous aircore drilling intersected significant gold grades at the end of holes. Notable historical intersections include 1 metre at 4.57 g/t Au and 3 metres at 2.1 g/t Au, underscoring the potential for meaningful mineralisation at depth.

Historical Data Validates New Findings

Hamelin's recent UFF soil sampling has reproduced anomalism previously identified by historical calcrete sampling and auger drilling, while also revealing new zones of gold mineralisation. The historical shallow aircore drilling, conducted between 2007 and 2008, encountered broad low-level gold anomalism with several significant end-of-hole gold intersections, supporting the presence of a bedrock source beneath transported cover.

Importantly, the company has identified that some surface gold anomalies were 'false positives' caused by sheetwash from nearby outcropping mineralisation, highlighting the value of the UFF technology in discriminating true bedrock targets. This insight will guide more efficient and focused exploration moving forward.

Strategic Outlook and Next Steps

Managing Director Peter Bewick emphasised the promise of the Ultrafine® technique in this new geological setting, noting that the Anderson project serves as a template for exploring other sand-covered areas within the Western Yilgarn. The ongoing soil sampling and planned drill testing of defined bedrock gold anomalies aim to build on these early successes.

Results from the current sampling phase are anticipated in March 2025, which will inform the design of subsequent exploration activities. Hamelin's strategic approach combines innovative technology with a methodical expansion of its landholdings, positioning the company to unlock value in a historically underexplored yet prospective gold province.