Music Well Soil Sampling Uncovers 600m Gold Anomaly Ahead of Drilling
Augustus Minerals confirms Heritage Surveys will start on 26 August 2025 at its Music Well Gold Project, unlocking statutory approvals for its maiden drilling campaign. Recent soil and rock chip sampling highlight promising gold anomalies, setting the scene for a potentially significant exploration phase.
- Heritage Surveys to commence 26 August 2025 across multiple prospects
- Completion of surveys satisfies statutory approvals for drilling
- Maiden drilling campaign planned to test high-grade gold targets
- Soil sampling reveals 600m gold anomaly at St Patrick’s Well
- Rock chip assays up to 4.4g/t gold extend mineralised vein trends
Heritage Surveys Unlock Drilling Potential
Augustus Minerals (ASX – AUG) has announced the imminent start of Heritage Surveys at its expansive Music Well Gold Project in Western Australia, scheduled for 26 August 2025. These surveys, covering key prospects including Clifton East, Dodd’s, St Patrick’s Well, and Black Cat, are a critical step in securing the statutory approvals necessary to commence the company’s maiden drilling campaign.
The Heritage Surveys follow a recently signed Heritage Protection Agreement with the Watarra Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC, representing the Darlot People. This collaboration marks a foundational moment for Augustus Minerals, fostering a respectful and enduring partnership with the traditional custodians of the land.
Exploration Highlights Signal Promising Targets
Recent exploration work has bolstered the company’s confidence in the project’s potential. A 261-point soil sampling program at the St Patrick’s Well prospect identified a significant gold anomaly extending approximately 600 metres along an east-northeast trending structure. This anomaly is further enhanced by intersecting northwest trending structures, which appear to focus the highest-grade mineralisation.
Complementing the soil data, 42 rock chip samples from Teutonic East, Black Cat East, and regional prospects returned assays up to 4.4 grams per tonne gold. These results extend the mineralised vein trend at Teutonic East to around 450 metres, underscoring the greenfields potential of the project.
Next Steps and Strategic Outlook
Following the Heritage Surveys, Augustus Minerals expects to receive the Heritage Survey Report within 30 to 60 days, after which drilling is planned to commence promptly. Alongside drilling, the company will undertake an extensive 1,000-point surface geochemistry sampling program targeting undercover extensions of mineralisation at Clifton-Dodd’s and St Patrick’s prospects.
Situated within the prolific Leonora/Laverton Greenstone Belt, the Music Well Project covers over 1,345 square kilometres, positioning Augustus Minerals among the key explorers in a region known for its rich gold endowment exceeding 28 million ounces. The company’s methodical approach, combining community engagement with rigorous exploration, aims to unlock new discoveries in this highly prospective terrain.
Chief Executive Officer Dr James Warren expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming drilling phase, highlighting the opportunity to be the first to test high-grade, gold-bearing structures extending up to one kilometre. The company’s commitment to working closely with the Darlot People signals a thoughtful balance between exploration ambitions and cultural heritage respect.
Bottom Line?
As Augustus Minerals moves from surveys to drilling, the market will keenly watch for assay results that could redefine the Music Well Project’s potential.
Questions in the middle?
- What will the Heritage Survey Report reveal about culturally sensitive areas and their impact on drilling plans?
- How will maiden drilling results shape the company’s exploration strategy and resource estimates?
- What are the implications of the expanding gold anomalies for potential mine development timelines?
