500m Copper-Palladium-Platinum-Gold Anomaly Confirmed at West Murchison Project
S2 Resources has identified a significant copper-palladium-platinum-gold soil anomaly at its West Murchison project, with drilling approvals secured and exploration poised to advance.
- 500-metre long Cu-Pt-Pd-Au soil anomaly confirmed at Yalgamine target
- Anomaly coincides with a distinctive magnetic intrusion feature
- Heritage and environmental approvals obtained for drilling
- First-ever reverse circulation drilling program planned to test anomaly source
- Exploration aims to assess potential magmatic sulphide mineralisation akin to Nova-Bollinger and Julimar
Significant Soil Anomaly Validated
S2 Resources Ltd has announced the confirmation of a large, multi-element soil anomaly at its 100%-owned West Murchison project in Western Australia. Follow-up geochemical sampling at the Yalgamine target has delineated a 500-metre long and 150-metre wide zone enriched in copper, cobalt, platinum, palladium, and gold. This anomaly aligns with the margin of a distinctive oval, eye-like magnetic feature interpreted as an intrusive body.
From Soil Sampling to Drilling
The recent soil survey employed a refined sampling methodology on a 100m by 20m grid, confirming and extending earlier reconnaissance results. The elevated copper levels peaked at 867 ppm, with notable cobalt and precious metal values. Importantly, heritage and environmental approvals have now been secured, clearing the way for the company’s first-ever reverse circulation drilling program at West Murchison. The drilling will target depths of 100 to 200 metres to identify the source of the anomaly and characterize the geological setting.
Exploration Strategy and Regional Context
The exploration focus is on magmatic sulphide mineralisation associated with mafic-ultramafic intrusions, a style known to host significant nickel-copper-cobalt and palladium deposits in the region. S2’s team notably discovered the nearby Nova-Bollinger nickel-copper-cobalt mine and the Julimar palladium-copper-nickel deposit, underscoring the prospectivity of the West Murchison area. The upcoming drilling program aims to determine if the Yalgamine intrusion shares similar characteristics that could support substantial magmatic sulphide accumulations.
Technical Rigor and Compliance
The company has implemented rigorous sampling and assay protocols, including portable XRF analysis and laboratory verification, ensuring data quality and representativity. The project area is fully permitted, with heritage agreements in place with the Wajarri Yamatji native title claim group. This compliance framework supports a responsible and efficient exploration campaign.
Looking Ahead
With drilling preparations underway, S2 Resources is positioned to unlock critical insights into the mineral potential of the West Murchison project. The results of this initial drilling phase will be pivotal in shaping the company’s exploration trajectory and could mark a significant step toward discovering a new magmatic sulphide deposit in a highly prospective region.
Bottom Line?
As drilling looms, all eyes will be on S2 Resources to see if this anomaly translates into a new magmatic sulphide discovery.
Questions in the middle?
- Will the upcoming drilling confirm economically viable mineralisation at Yalgamine?
- How will the geological characteristics compare to nearby Nova-Bollinger and Julimar deposits?
- What further geophysical or geochemical techniques will S2 deploy following initial drilling results?
