Elizabeth Hill Drilling Yields 21m at 1,047 g/t Silver from 10m Depth

A Promising Start to Drilling at Elizabeth Hill

West Coast Silver Limited (ASX, WCE) has announced the completion of its inaugural diamond drill program at the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project in the Pilbara, revealing outstanding near-surface silver grades from the first two holes. The initial results include a remarkable 21-metre intercept averaging 1,047 grams per tonne (g/t) silver starting at just 10 metres below surface, with a standout 1-metre section hitting an extraordinary 15,071 g/t silver. These findings underscore the project’s potential for economic shallow silver mineralisation.

Validating Historical Data and Geological Potential

The first drill hole, 25WCDD001, was designed to twin a historic hole drilled by Alien Metals, which had intersected 21 metres at 730 g/t silver. The close correlation in both width and grade between the two holes lends confidence to the reliability of historical data and the continuity of mineralisation. Meanwhile, the second hole, 25WCDD002, returned 15 metres at 723 g/t silver from just 1 metre depth, including a 3-metre section at 2,639 g/t silver, further confirming the near-surface potential.

Broader Implications and Next Steps

These high-grade intercepts are located along the Munni Munni Fault, a key structural feature controlling mineralisation at Elizabeth Hill. The project’s location within a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction and on a mining lease with a proven production history adds to its attractiveness. West Coast Silver is currently awaiting assay results from eight additional drill holes, expected over the next 6 to 8 weeks, which will provide a more comprehensive understanding of the deposit’s extent and grade distribution.

Strategic Outlook

Executive Chairman Bruce Garlick expressed strong optimism about the results, highlighting the exceptional grades near surface and the validation of historical data. The company plans to leverage these findings to advance resource estimation and economic assessments, with an eye toward potential processing options at nearby facilities such as the Radio Hill site. The consolidation of surrounding land packages also presents opportunities for further discoveries along the Munni Munni fault system.

Technical Rigor and Confidence

The drilling and sampling programs have been conducted to industry standards, with rigorous quality control and verification processes in place. Assays were performed by accredited laboratories using near-total digestion methods, and the data has been cross-checked against historical records. While true widths of mineralisation are yet to be determined, the current results provide a solid foundation for ongoing exploration and development efforts.