Bronzewing South Drilling Targets 20.8g/t Gold Intercept Close to Tenement Boundary

Exploration Reignited at Bronzewing South

Hammer Metals Limited (ASX, HMX) has initiated a new drilling program at its 100%-owned Bronzewing South gold project, located in the prolific Yandal Belt of Western Australia. This move marks a renewed focus on a historically underexplored area immediately south of the renowned Bronzewing gold mine, which boasts a production history exceeding 3 million ounces and is currently operated by Northern Star Resources.

The company’s Managing Director, Daniel Thomas, highlighted the strategic timing of the campaign, noting the strong global gold price environment and the opportunity to test high-grade mineralisation zones that have remained largely untested within Hammer’s tenure. The drilling program aims to validate and extend gold mineralisation identified in historical drilling, some of which recorded impressive grades exceeding 20 grams per tonne (g/t) gold.

Targeting High-Grade Zones Near the Boundary

Central to the program is the Boundary Eastern Zone, where a 1995 intercept by Great Central Mines recorded 2 metres at 20.8g/t Au just 40 metres from Hammer’s tenement boundary. Subsequent drilling by Newmont in 2002 confirmed mineralisation at depth, but Hammer’s review suggests that the structure remains inadequately tested, particularly beneath a transported cover zone that has hindered previous air-core drilling efforts.

Hammer plans to deploy a combination of Reverse Circulation (RC) and diamond drilling to penetrate these deeper zones, aiming to establish continuity of mineralisation on its side of the boundary. This approach reflects a strategic effort to leverage historical data while applying modern exploration techniques to unlock hidden potential.

Expanding the Search, Central Zone and Ken’s Bore

Beyond the Boundary Eastern Zone, the program will also focus on the Central Mineralised Zone, located approximately 1.7 kilometres south of the Bronzewing mine. Previous drilling here has returned encouraging results, including a 20-metre intercept grading 1.5g/t Au, with higher-grade intervals within. Hammer has identified multiple target zones around this area, which will be progressively tested to better define the extent of mineralisation.

Additionally, the Ken’s Bore area, situated over 11 kilometres southeast of the Bronzewing mine, will see renewed exploration activity. Historical rock chip samples and shallow drilling have revealed gold anomalies associated with the Hamster Granite contact, a structurally significant feature. Hammer intends to conduct RC drilling and soil sampling to expand the target zone and assess its potential.

Strategic Implications and Next Steps

This drilling campaign represents a critical step in Hammer Metals’ strategy to unlock value from its Yandal Gold Project portfolio. By focusing on high-priority targets with demonstrated mineralisation and proximity to a major gold mine, the company is positioning itself to potentially delineate new resources that could materially enhance its asset base.

Results from the drilling program, expected over the coming months, will be closely watched by investors and analysts eager to see whether Hammer can convert historical promise into tangible resource growth. The company’s broader exploration activities, including ongoing soil sampling and geophysical surveys, further underscore its commitment to advancing its gold exploration pipeline.