Turnberry North Drilling Boosts Meeka Metals but Raises Production Questions
Meeka Metals’ first drilling at Turnberry North delivers thick, high-grade gold intersections, signaling potential resource expansion and extended mining at the Murchison Gold Project.
- 22m @ 3.25g/t Au including 10m @ 6.03g/t Au intersected
- Drilling expands mineralisation beyond planned Stage 1 open pit
- Potential to extend open pit mining beyond initial two years
- Higher-grade zones below pit likely to boost underground production
- Operational performance at Murchison exceeds feasibility ramp-up targets
Strong Start at Turnberry North
Meeka Metals Limited has reported impressive initial drilling results from Turnberry North, part of its flagship Murchison Gold Project in Western Australia. The first reverse circulation drilling campaign on the northeastern flank of Turnberry intersected broad zones of high-grade gold, including a standout 22 metres at 3.25 grams per tonne gold, with a 10-metre section grading an even richer 6.03 grams per tonne. These results come from outside the previously planned Stage 1 open pit, suggesting a meaningful expansion of the resource base.
Implications for Mining and Production
The discovery of thick, high-grade mineralisation beyond the initial pit design is significant. Meeka’s Managing Director, Tim Davidson, highlighted that the Stage 1 open pit is being expanded to incorporate this additional gold. Moreover, the presence of higher-grade zones in fresh rock below the pit; such as 17 metres at 2.53 grams per tonne; points to increased underground mining potential. This could extend the mine life and enhance production profiles beyond the initial two-year open pit plan.
Ongoing Drilling and Operational Momentum
Drilling continues not only at Turnberry North but also across central and southern growth targets within the Murchison project. The company is prioritising follow-up drilling to delineate the extent of mineralisation along the north-plunging fold axes that control gold distribution. Meanwhile, operationally, the Murchison project is outperforming expectations, with gold production in the September 2025 quarter exceeding feasibility study ramp-up schedules. The Andy Well underground mine development is also underway, with results anticipated later this year.
Geological Context and Resource Growth Potential
The geology at Turnberry North is characterised by folded mafic sills and associated sediments, with mineralisation aligned along steeply plunging fold axes. This structural setting provides a compelling target for further resource growth. The new drilling results will be integrated into updated grade control models and mine designs, potentially reshaping the mine plan to capture additional ounces and improve project economics.
Looking Ahead
Meeka Metals has outlined a busy schedule through FY26, including continued resource growth drilling at Turnberry and Andy Well, underground development updates, and quarterly production reporting. The company’s ability to convert these promising drill results into expanded reserves and sustained production will be closely watched by investors and analysts alike.
Bottom Line?
Meeka Metals’ Turnberry North drilling breakthrough sets the stage for a larger, longer-lived Murchison operation.
Questions in the middle?
- How will the expanded mineralisation impact Meeka’s reserve and production forecasts?
- What timeline is expected for updated resource models and mine plan revisions?
- Can operational outperformance at Murchison be sustained alongside resource growth?
