Cazaly Resources has secured key approvals to commence drilling at the Duke of York prospect within its Goongarrie Gold Project, aiming to validate promising historical gold intercepts and explore new mineralisation along a prolific gold corridor in Western Australia.
- Drilling approvals granted for reverse circulation and aircore programs
- Heritage survey cleared no sites of concern, allowing drilling to proceed
- Initial RC drilling to validate historical gold intercepts at Duke of York
- Subsequent AC drilling to explore a 5km strike length along Bardoc Tectonic Zone
- Project located in a highly prospective gold region near Kalgoorlie
Drilling Approvals and Heritage Clearance
Cazaly Resources Limited has received the necessary regulatory approvals to initiate drilling at the Duke of York prospect, a key target within its Goongarrie Gold Project in Western Australia’s renowned goldfields. The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) has granted permits for both reverse circulation (RC) and aircore (AC) drilling programs. A recent heritage survey confirmed the absence of any culturally sensitive sites within the proposed drilling area, clearing a critical hurdle for exploration activities.
Validating Historical Gold Intercepts
The initial phase of drilling will focus on RC techniques to validate historical gold intercepts that have shown promising grades, including intervals such as 8 meters at 10.7 grams per tonne and 13 meters at 3.5 grams per tonne. These intercepts were recorded in structurally complex zones at the junction of the Menzies and Boorara faults within the Bardoc Tectonic Zone (BTZ), a prolific gold-bearing corridor. Confirming these results could significantly enhance the project’s resource potential.
Broader Exploration Along the Bardoc Tectonic Zone
Following the RC drilling, Cazaly plans to deploy AC drilling to assess a broader 5-kilometer strike length along the BTZ. This phase aims to identify new gold prospects in largely underexplored areas between established mines such as Goongarrie Lady and Jenny’s Reward. The BTZ is the northern extension of the Boulder-Lefroy Shear Zone, one of the richest gold mineralised structures in the Yilgarn Craton, underscoring the strategic importance of this exploration campaign.
Strategic Location and Project History
The Goongarrie Gold Project is situated approximately 90 kilometers north of Kalgoorlie, accessible via the Goldfields Highway. Historically, exploration was limited prior to 2019, with recent ownership transitions including Kingwest Resources and Brightstar Resources shifting focus away from the project. Cazaly’s current program builds on encouraging historical data and recent nearby discoveries, such as Gorilla Gold’s high-grade intercepts at the Lakeview prospect, which highlight the district’s ongoing potential.
Looking Ahead
With drilling set to commence shortly, Cazaly Resources is poised to unlock further value from the Goongarrie Gold Project. The combination of validating historical results and exploring new ground along a major gold structure could position the company well within Western Australia’s competitive gold exploration landscape.
Bottom Line?
As drilling kicks off, all eyes will be on Cazaly’s ability to convert historical promise into tangible gold resources.
Questions in the middle?
- Will the upcoming drilling confirm the high-grade historical gold intercepts at Duke of York?
- How extensive is the gold mineralisation along the broader 5km strike of the Bardoc Tectonic Zone?
- What impact will the final heritage survey report have on the exploration timeline?