Exploration Breakthrough: Visible Gold Found Near Bronzewing Mine Spurs Follow-Up Drilling
Hammer Metals has intersected visible gold just south of the historic Bronzewing Mine boundary, marking a promising breakthrough in its Bronzewing South exploration program. Assay results are expected by mid-September, potentially unlocking a significant new gold zone adjacent to a world-class deposit.
- Visible gold found within a 6.8m quartz-veined alteration zone near Bronzewing Mine boundary
- Diamond drill hole BWSRCD081 shows multiple fine-grained gold occurrences at depth
- Assay results from key drill hole expected mid-September 2025
- Reverse circulation drilling completed with encouraging mineralisation in Eastern Boundary Zone
- Follow-up diamond drilling planned to test strike extensions and additional targets
Visible Gold Discovery Near Historic Bronzewing Mine
Hammer Metals Ltd (ASX, HMX) has reported a significant milestone in its ongoing exploration at the Bronzewing South project in Western Australia. Recent diamond drilling intersected visible gold approximately 40 metres south of the boundary of the famed Bronzewing Gold Mine, a deposit that historically produced over 3 million ounces of gold. This visible gold was logged within a 6.8-metre wide zone of intense quartz veining and alteration, highlighting a potentially robust mineralised system.
The discovery was made in drill hole BWSRCD081, where several fine-grained gold occurrences were noted from 416.8 metres down-hole. This zone is characterised by quartz veining and breccia with associated sulphide minerals such as pyrrhotite and pyrite, which often accompany gold mineralisation in the Yandal Greenstone Belt.
Context and Significance of the Intercept
The Bronzewing South project lies adjacent to Northern Star Resources’ Bronzewing Mining Lease, a historically prolific gold producer. Hammer Metals’ Managing Director Daniel Thomas emphasised the importance of this find, stating that visible gold near such a world-class deposit validates the exploration model and opens a significant search space for new gold mineralisation. The visible gold intercept also underscores the limitations of previous shallow drilling programs, which failed to adequately test the deeper, high-grade zones now being targeted.
Alongside the diamond drilling, Hammer Metals completed 11 reverse circulation holes totaling 1,753 metres across the Bronzewing South and Ken’s Bore areas. Encouraging mineralisation was encountered in the Eastern Boundary Zone, including a notable 4-metre intercept at 0.8 grams per tonne gold from 187 metres depth in the same drill hole BWSRCD081. These results support the presence of multiple mineralised structures extending beneath Hammer’s tenements.
Next Steps and Market Implications
Assay results from the diamond drill hole BWSRCD081 are anticipated by mid-September 2025, which will provide critical data on the grade and tenor of the mineralisation. Hammer Metals is actively extending the diamond tail of this hole and planning follow-up drilling to test strike extensions and other promising targets within the Bronzewing South project area.
The company is also advancing soil sampling and geophysical programs at its broader Yandal Gold Project and Mount Isa assets, indicating a multi-pronged approach to exploration. The visible gold discovery near Bronzewing not only enhances Hammer Metals’ portfolio but also positions the company as a key player in one of Western Australia’s most prolific gold belts.
Bottom Line?
As assays approach, Hammer Metals’ visible gold discovery near Bronzewing could redefine exploration potential in a historically underexplored zone.
Questions in the middle?
- What will the assay results reveal about the grade and economic viability of the visible gold intercept?
- How extensive is the mineralised system beyond the current drill intersections at Bronzewing South?
- Will follow-up drilling confirm continuity and potential resource growth adjacent to the Bronzewing Mine?
