TechGen Wraps Up 6,355m Aircore Drilling at El Donna, Eyes Gold Assay Results
TechGen Metals has completed an extensive aircore drilling campaign at its El Donna Gold Project in Western Australia, targeting newly identified gold prospects. Results from over 2,100 samples are expected soon, setting the stage for follow-up drilling.
- 85 aircore drill holes completed totaling 6,355 meters
- Over 2,130 composite samples submitted for gold analysis
- Four new gold targets tested based on soil geochemistry and structural faults
- Results anticipated in late June 2025
- Planned reverse circulation drilling to follow up promising anomalies
Strategic Location and Project Overview
TechGen Metals Limited has announced the completion of its latest aircore drilling program at the El Donna Gold Project, situated approximately 50 kilometers northeast of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. This project occupies a prime position between two established gold mines, the Mayday North and Penny’s Find mines, both of which have remaining gold resources, underscoring the prospective nature of the region.
The El Donna project benefits from excellent access, with haul roads from the nearby Mayday North Gold Mine running through the area and the Kanowna Belle mill located just 25 kilometers away. This proximity to infrastructure enhances the project's logistical and economic appeal.
Drilling Program Details and Targets
The recently completed aircore program comprised 85 drill holes totaling 6,355 meters. The campaign focused on four key target areas identified through detailed soil geochemistry, highlighting gold and arsenic anomalies, as well as structural features such as the Penny’s and Emu Faults. These targets include zones with historical alluvial gold workings that had not previously been drilled, presenting fresh exploration opportunities.
Each drill hole was sampled in 3-meter composites, resulting in over 2,130 samples now submitted for gold assay analysis. Additionally, bottom-of-hole samples are being tested for a suite of elements to assist with geological interpretation. The company expects assay results by late June 2025, which will inform the next phase of exploration.
Next Steps and Market Context
Following the receipt and interpretation of assay results, TechGen plans to initiate reverse circulation (RC) drilling to follow up any gold anomalism detected in the aircore program. This next stage will also revisit several historical drill intersections that showed promising gold grades but were not previously pursued in depth.
TechGen’s Managing Director, Ashley Hood, emphasized the timing of the program amid record-high gold prices, noting the company’s strong positioning within a well-endowed gold region. The successful completion of the program on time and budget, with additional drilling meters added, reflects operational efficiency and a focused approach to unlocking value.
Overall, the El Donna Gold Project’s combination of strategic location, promising geochemical targets, and proximity to existing infrastructure positions TechGen well to potentially expand its gold resource base in a highly competitive market.
Bottom Line?
As assay results approach, all eyes turn to whether TechGen’s El Donna drilling will unlock new gold zones to fuel its next growth phase.
Questions in the middle?
- Will the assay results confirm significant gold mineralization at the new targets?
- How will TechGen prioritize and fund the upcoming reverse circulation drilling program?
- Could El Donna’s proximity to operating mills accelerate any potential development timeline?