Avira Acquires E52/4413, Boosting Tangadee Project to 779 km²

Expansion of Tangadee Project

Avira Resources Limited (ASX – AVW) has announced the completion of its acquisition of exploration licence E52/4413 from Resminex Pty Ltd, significantly expanding its Tangadee Project in the Ashburton region of Western Australia. This acquisition brings the project to three granted exploration licences; E52/4411, E52/4439, and E52/4413; covering a combined area of 779 square kilometres. The expanded project targets both magmatic copper-nickel and sediment-hosted copper-zinc sulphide deposits, commodities that are increasingly sought after in the global transition to clean energy technologies.

Geological and Exploration Context

The Tangadee Project straddles the faulted contact between the Edmund and Collier Basins within the Capricorn Orogen, a geological setting known for its potential to host base metal sulphide mineralisation. Avira’s technical review has identified three key target areas within the licences, each marked by significant late-time electromagnetic (EM) conductors detected through VTEM surveys conducted in 2018 and 2023. These conductors coincide with structural features such as the Mount Vernon Fault and fold hinge zones, which are considered prospective for high-grade copper-zinc and copper-nickel mineralisation.

Neighbouring Activity and Historical Data

The region is attracting attention from several exploration companies, including Teck Australia, Dreadnought Exploration, Bellavista Resources, Miramar Resources, and Greatland Exploration. Notably, Bellavista has reported outcropping copper mineralisation with assays up to 9.4% copper within a few kilometres of Avira’s northern boundary, while Miramar has confirmed nickel and copper sulphides in drill chips just 5 kilometres north of Avira’s tenement E52/4411. Historical exploration within Avira’s licences has revealed anomalous copper and zinc geochemistry, including a lag sample with 1080 ppm copper and rock chip samples with elevated base metals, yet no drilling has been conducted to date within the project area.

Upcoming Field Activities and Stakeholder Engagement

Avira plans a field trip in the second half of June 2025 to ground-truth the EM targets, conduct geological mapping, and assess potential drill sites. An important component of this work will be engaging with native title holders; the Nhamuwangga, Wajarri, and Ngarlawangga peoples; to negotiate heritage agreements and determine the scope of exploration activities. The company will also liaise with pastoral leaseholders to secure access to the land. These preparatory steps are critical before any drilling can commence, underscoring the company’s commitment to responsible exploration practices.

Strategic Outlook

Avira’s strategy to drill test these late-time EM conductors, supported by encouraging geochemical anomalies and structural targets, positions the Tangadee Project as a compelling exploration opportunity in a district with active peer exploration and recent discoveries. The absence of previous drilling within the licences means that the project remains largely underexplored, offering potential for early discovery success. The upcoming field season will be pivotal in validating these targets and advancing the project towards drill testing.