Auravelle Clears Heritage Survey, Prepares for Expanded Gold Drilling at Nuckulla Hill

Heritage Clearance Unlocks Next Phase of Drilling

Auravelle Metals Limited (ASX, AUV) has successfully completed a second heritage clearance survey at its Nuckulla Hill gold project in South Australia. This important milestone clears the way for follow-up Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling at the Sheoak prospect and other promising targets within the same shear zone that hosts Barton Gold’s 1.6 million ounce Tunkillia Gold Project.

The heritage survey, conducted in collaboration with the Gawler Ranges Aboriginal Corporation, took three days to complete. The formal archaeologist’s report is expected within a month, but the clearance already enables Auravelle to expand its drilling footprint significantly.

Building on High-Grade Maiden Drilling Results

Auravelle’s maiden RC drilling at Sheoak returned impressive high-grade gold intersections, including 4 metres at 16.2 grams per tonne within a broader 16-metre zone averaging 5.6 grams per tonne. These results have set a strong foundation for the company’s aggressive exploration campaign in the region.

With heritage clearance now secured, Auravelle plans to extend drilling along strike and at depth at Sheoak, while also testing new prospects such as Sheoak East, Sheoak North, and Myall. These targets lie within the Yalbrinda Shear Zone, a geological structure known for hosting significant gold mineralisation.

Upcoming Catalysts and Exploration Momentum

The company is poised for a busy final quarter of 2025. Assay results from the recent combined RC and aircore drilling program are expected in October, which will provide further insight into the gold potential across multiple targets including Tunkillia North and Nuckulla Hill.

Additionally, a large-scale soil sampling survey is set to commence shortly at Nuckulla Hill, aimed at generating fresh drill targets for 2026. Follow-up RC drilling is scheduled to start in November, continuing the momentum from earlier successes.

Beyond Nuckulla Hill, Auravelle is preparing for a first pass site visit to its new Skye Gold Project in South Australia, signaling the company’s intent to broaden its exploration pipeline further.

Strategic Positioning in South Australia’s Gold Belt

Since acquiring the South Australian projects earlier this year, Auravelle has rapidly advanced its understanding through multiple drill programs, calcrete sampling, and heritage surveys. The company’s Managing Director, Andrew Muir, emphasises the strategic importance of these activities in building a robust pipeline of prospective areas to test.

With the Yalbrinda Shear Zone’s proven potential and proximity to established gold projects, Auravelle’s methodical approach to exploration could unlock significant value for investors as new data emerges.