Forrestania Resources Expands Gold Hunt with Phase 2 Drilling at Ada Ann
Forrestania Resources has launched a second phase of reverse circulation drilling at its Ada Ann prospect within the Bonnie Vale Project, aiming to extend promising gold mineralisation both along strike and at depth.
- Phase 2 RC drilling underway at Ada Ann prospect, Bonnie Vale Project, WA
- Drilling targets depth and strike extensions following strong maiden results
- Historic and recent assays show significant gold grades up to 12.8g/t
- Project located near major gold operations including EVN’s Mungari mine
- Assay results expected within 6-8 weeks to guide next exploration steps
Strategic Expansion at Ada Ann
Forrestania Resources Ltd (ASX: FRS) has commenced its Phase 2 reverse circulation (RC) drilling campaign at the Ada Ann prospect, part of the Bonnie Vale Project in Western Australia's Eastern Goldfields. This follow-up program aims to build on the encouraging results from the company's maiden drilling efforts, testing both depth extensions and lateral strike continuity to the north and south.
The Bonnie Vale Project covers approximately 90 square kilometres of underexplored greenstone terrain near Coolgardie, a prolific gold region. Its proximity, just 8 kilometres, from Evolution Mining’s (ASX: EVN) 5.9 million ounce Mungari operations underscores the strategic potential of Forrestania’s tenements.
Encouraging Early Results
Initial drilling at Ada Ann delivered notable intercepts, including 8 metres at 1.5 grams per tonne (g/t) gold from 36 metres, and 4 metres at 3.4 g/t from 44 metres. Historic drilling in the area has recorded even higher grades, such as 4 metres at 12.8 g/t from 25 metres and 16 metres at 2.6 g/t from 24 metres, highlighting the prospect’s robust mineralisation potential.
Topdrill has mobilised its RC rig to site, with drilling expected to continue for 5 to 6 days. Assay results from this phase are anticipated within 6 to 8 weeks, which will be critical in defining the scale and continuity of the gold system.
Regional Context and Future Outlook
Chairman John Hannaford emphasised the strategic value of the Bonnie Vale tenements, describing Ada Ann as the most advanced prospect where exploration has been concentrated. He noted the large, underexplored greenstone belt hosts multiple prospective geological structures, suggesting further discoveries could be on the horizon.
With the project situated between several major mining centres and close to established operations, Forrestania’s ongoing drilling campaign could unlock significant value. The company’s broader portfolio, including lithium and nickel prospects in the Forrestania and Southern Cross regions, positions it well within Western Australia’s resource-rich landscape.
Investors will be watching closely as assay results emerge, potentially setting the stage for resource upgrades and advancing Forrestania’s ambitions in the gold sector.
Bottom Line?
As Forrestania pushes deeper and wider at Ada Ann, the next assay results will be pivotal in shaping the project’s future trajectory.
Questions in the middle?
- Will the Phase 2 drilling confirm extensions that significantly increase the resource size?
- How might the results influence Forrestania’s exploration strategy across the broader Bonnie Vale tenements?
- What are the implications for potential partnerships or development timelines if mineralisation proves continuous?