TechGen Metals has pinpointed two high-priority geophysical targets at its Mt Boggola Project in Western Australia, revealing promising copper, gold, antimony, and silver mineralisation zones that remain untested by drilling.
- Two strong IP chargeability targets, MB1 and MB2, identified at Mt Boggola
- Targets coincide with significant copper, gold, antimony, and silver surface assays
- Neither MB1 nor MB2 has been previously drill tested
- Heritage surveys and drilling approvals underway for late 2025
- Project area historically explored by Newcrest and Northern Star with no prior testing of these targets
Exploration Breakthrough at Mt Boggola
TechGen Metals Limited has announced a significant advancement in its exploration efforts at the Mt Boggola Project, located 60 kilometres south of Paraburdoo in Western Australia. The company’s recent Induced Polarisation (IP) geophysical survey has identified two compelling chargeability targets, MB1 and MB2, that suggest the presence of copper-gold-antimony-silver mineralisation in a region with a rich history of exploration.
These targets are particularly notable for their strong chargeability responses, MB1 exhibiting over three times background levels and MB2 just under three times, both coinciding with resistivity lows. Such geophysical signatures often indicate sulphide mineralisation, a key indicator of copper and gold deposits.
Surface Sampling Supports Geophysical Data
Supporting the geophysical data, rock chip sampling within the MB1 and MB2 zones has returned impressive assay results. MB1 includes samples with copper grades up to 10.5%, while MB2 boasts even higher peaks, including 32.6% copper, 48.8 grams per tonne gold, and 3.92% antimony. These high-grade surface samples reinforce the potential for economically viable mineralisation beneath the surface.
Importantly, these targets lie within a large soil anomaly first identified by Northern Star Resources in 2015, which had not been followed up until TechGen’s recent work. The anomaly is characterised by elevated levels of copper, gold, antimony, and silver, and is associated with geological features such as quartz veins, breccias, and significant fault zones that are conducive to mineral deposit formation.
Historical Context and Untapped Potential
The Mt Boggola area has seen intermittent exploration over the decades, including drilling by Newcrest Mining in the early 1990s. However, none of Newcrest’s drill holes intersected the newly identified IP targets, with the closest hole located about 100 metres northeast of MB1 returning only minor copper mineralisation. This suggests that the MB1 and MB2 targets represent fresh, untested opportunities within a historically prospective region.
TechGen’s Managing Director Ashley Hood highlighted the significance of these findings, noting that the IP targets align perfectly with surface mineralisation and historical anomalies, presenting a highly compelling case for drilling. The company is currently scheduling heritage surveys and preparing a Program of Work to enable drilling later this year, which will be a critical next step in testing these targets at depth.
Looking Ahead
With the IP survey covering a substantial area and revealing shallow targets at depths of 75 to 100 metres, the upcoming drilling campaign could unlock valuable insights into the size and grade of the mineralisation. If successful, this could position Mt Boggola as a significant copper-gold-antimony-silver project in the Ashburton Basin, an area known for its mineral potential.
As TechGen advances towards drilling, investors and industry watchers will be keen to see how these targets perform below surface and whether they can translate into a resource that supports future development.
Bottom Line?
TechGen’s Mt Boggola targets open a promising new chapter, but drilling results will be the true test of their potential.
Questions in the middle?
- What will initial drilling reveal about the depth and continuity of mineralisation at MB1 and MB2?
- How might heritage survey outcomes affect the timing and scope of TechGen’s drilling program?
- Could these targets lead to a significant resource upgrade that reshapes TechGen’s project portfolio?