How Trek Metals’ Drilling Uncovers Massive Gold and Copper Targets at Christmas Creek

Exploration Momentum Builds at Christmas Creek

Trek Metals Limited (ASX, TKM) has reported significant progress in its exploration activities at the Christmas Creek Gold Project, located in Western Australia's Kimberley region. The company is systematically testing a series of gold and copper-gold targets using both reverse circulation (RC) and diamond drilling rigs, with recent results reinforcing the potential scale and quality of mineralisation in the area.

At the heart of the update is the Martin Prospect, where diamond drilling has confirmed the presence of classic orogenic gold mineralisation. Two distinct styles have been identified, high-grade stacked quartz veins and broader zones of fracture-controlled wall rock alteration. These findings align with previous high-grade RC drill results, including intercepts of 10 meters at 12.66 grams per tonne gold and 10 meters at 7.34 grams per tonne gold, underscoring Martin's potential as a large-scale gold system.

A New Copper-Gold Frontier, Coogan-Brockhurst-Jobs

Beyond Martin, Trek has commenced diamond drilling at the Coogan-Brockhurst-Jobs target group, which is interpreted as a significant intrusion-related copper-gold system. Surface geochemistry and prior drilling reveal a well-zoned system with a core rich in gold, copper, bismuth, selenium, tellurium, molybdenum, and tungsten, surrounded by a halo of lead, zinc, silver, cadmium, and indium. The combined anomaly extends over approximately 10 kilometers, representing a compelling exploration target.

Gravity surveys have further enhanced the prospectivity of the area, particularly at Brockhurst, where a discrete gravity high suggests a structurally controlled mineralised system. This target had not been previously drill tested and is now a priority for ongoing exploration.

Program Expansion and Community Collaboration

Encouraged by these developments, Trek has expanded its drilling program, constructing new drill pads with the support of the Yi-Martuwarra Ngurrara traditional owners and Larrawa Station. The company acknowledges the importance of these partnerships in facilitating exploration activities while respecting cultural heritage.

CEO Derek Marshall highlighted the significance of the findings, noting that the detailed structural information being extracted from diamond core will be instrumental in guiding future drilling. While assay results from the twin diamond holes are pending, the geological insights gained are already shaping the exploration strategy.

Looking Ahead

Trek Metals is poised to continue its methodical approach to unlocking the potential of Christmas Creek. The combination of orogenic gold at Martin and a large intrusion-related copper-gold system at Coogan-Brockhurst-Jobs presents a diversified and promising portfolio of targets. As the expanded drilling program progresses and assay data becomes available, the market will be watching closely for indications of resource definition and potential development pathways.