Novo Resources Launches Maiden Drilling at Sherlock Crossing: What Could This Mean for Pilbara Gold?
Novo Resources has initiated its first reverse circulation drilling at the Sherlock Crossing gold-antimony prospect, while advancing exploration at its Wyloo polymetallic project and NSW gold assets, signaling a busy second half of 2025.
- Maiden RC drilling commenced at Sherlock Crossing targeting high-grade Au-Sb mineralisation
- Wyloo project rock chip sampling reveals significant polymetallic grades ahead of planned drilling
- Northern Star Resources begins aircore drilling at Egina JV area
- Advanced exploration activities ongoing at Tibooburra with downhole logging and mapping
- John Bull drilling pending regulatory and landholder approvals for Q4 2025 start
Sherlock Crossing Drilling Kicks Off
In a significant step forward for its Pilbara exploration portfolio, Novo Resources Corp has commenced a maiden reverse circulation (RC) drilling program at the Sherlock Crossing project in Western Australia's West Pilbara region. The program targets the historic Clarke Mine area, known for its high-grade gold-antimony (Au-Sb) mineralisation. Comprising eight holes over approximately 1,000 metres and spanning a 300-metre strike length, the drilling aims to delineate the down-dip continuity of surface-mapped high-grade veins, extend mineralisation along strike, and potentially define the plunge of the mineralising system.
Results from this initial drilling phase, expected by mid-October 2025, will inform subsequent programs designed to test a substantial antimony soil anomaly extending more than 1.5 kilometres south of the historic workings. Novo’s Executive Co-Chairman and Acting CEO, Mike Spreadborough, expressed enthusiasm about the program, highlighting its potential to unlock significant discoveries in the region.
Wyloo Project Advances Towards Drilling
Meanwhile, at the Wyloo project in the South Pilbara, Novo has been progressing geological understanding through detailed mapping and rock chip sampling. The polymetallic vein-style mineralisation identified here has yielded impressive assay results, including peak values of 482 g/t silver, 1.29% antimony, 0.93 g/t gold, 2.6% copper, 9.7% lead, and 15.95% zinc. These findings underscore the prospect’s polymetallic potential and have set the stage for a planned maiden RC drilling program in the fourth quarter of 2025, pending heritage and regulatory approvals.
Joint Venture and NSW Exploration Updates
In the Egina Gold Camp, Northern Star Resources Limited, Novo’s joint venture partner, has initiated aircore drilling at the Farno JV area, targeting prospective structural zones. This activity complements Novo’s broader exploration efforts across its Pilbara tenure.
On the east coast, Novo continues to advance its New South Wales gold projects. At Tibooburra, follow-up fieldwork includes downhole televiewer logging to generate detailed structural data, relogging of historic core to refine geological models, and comprehensive mapping to define new drill targets. These efforts build on earlier high-grade RC drilling results and aim to prepare for further drilling campaigns.
Additionally, the John Bull Gold Project awaits final regulatory and landholder approvals before commencing a ~1,750-metre RC drilling program planned for Q4 2025. This program will test multiple key targets, including John Bull Main and Hills Creek West.
Looking Ahead
With multiple drilling programs underway or imminent, Novo Resources is positioning itself for a dynamic second half of 2025. The company’s strategic focus on high-grade gold and antimony targets across the Pilbara and New South Wales reflects a disciplined approach to unlocking value from its extensive landholdings. Market participants will be watching closely for assay results and further updates that could shape Novo’s exploration trajectory and investment appeal.
Bottom Line?
Novo’s maiden drilling at Sherlock Crossing and advancing projects set the stage for pivotal exploration results in late 2025.
Questions in the middle?
- Will the Sherlock Crossing drilling confirm the down-dip continuity and extent of high-grade Au-Sb veins?
- How will heritage and regulatory approvals impact the timing of Wyloo and John Bull drilling programs?
- What potential does the polymetallic mineralisation at Wyloo hold for a commercially viable resource?