Breakaway Dam Drill Hits 9.2m of Copper Sulphides in First Hole
Forrestania Resources has intersected significant copper sulphides in its first diamond drill hole at the Breakaway Dam VMS prospect, confirming the effectiveness of its electromagnetic targeting and hinting at a district-scale copper system.
- 9.2m intersection of copper and iron sulphides in first diamond drill hole
- Drilling validates electromagnetic conductor model at Breakaway Dam
- Two additional holes planned to test down-dip and adjacent targets
- Assay results and downhole electromagnetic surveys pending
- Project located on native title land with secure tenure near Menzies, WA
Early Success at Breakaway Dam
Forrestania Resources Limited (ASX, FRS) has announced a promising start to its diamond drilling program at the Breakaway Dam Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) copper prospect near Menzies, Western Australia. The first drill hole, BDCDD25001, intersected a 9.2-metre downhole width of copper and iron sulphide minerals, including chalcopyrite and pyrrhotite, confirming the presence of mineralisation consistent with a copper-rich VMS system.
This intersection validates the company’s electromagnetic (EM) conductor model, which guided the drill targeting. The results suggest that Forrestania’s geophysical approach is successfully pinpointing zones prospective for copper mineralisation, a critical step in advancing the project.
Strategic Importance Amid Rising Copper Demand
Chairman David Geraghty highlighted the significance of this early success, noting the strengthening global copper prices driven by electrification trends. The Breakaway Dam project, with its potential district-scale copper system, could become a valuable asset in Forrestania’s portfolio, which is focused on base metals and gold exploration across Western Australia’s premier mining districts.
The project’s location within the Alexandra Bore Greenstone Belt, an isolated sliver of greenstone hosting multiple copper-bearing outcrops, adds geological credibility. The prospect shares similarities with established VMS camps such as Aeris Resources’ Jaguar, known for higher-grade copper deposits that are typically smaller and less capital intensive than other copper deposit types.
Next Steps and Pending Data
Forrestania is currently drilling the second hole, BDCDD25002, designed to test the modelled conductor 70 metres down-dip from the first hole. A third hole is also planned to further delineate the mineralised system. Assays from BDCDD25001 are underway, with the company actively working to expedite turnaround times to maintain momentum.
Downhole electromagnetic surveys (DHEM) are also planned to refine the understanding of the mineralised zones and assist in vectoring towards the core of the system. These data will be crucial for assessing the true width and grade of the mineralisation, which visual estimates alone cannot reliably determine.
Historical Context and Tenure Security
The Breakaway Dam prospect has a history of exploration dating back to the late 1990s, with previous drilling returning copper intercepts at lower grades. Forrestania has secured the tenement E29/1037, which is on native title land with no private royalties or encumbrances, ensuring a secure tenure position for ongoing exploration.
While the current results are early-stage and based on visual sulphide estimates pending assay confirmation, they represent a meaningful step forward in unlocking the prospect’s potential. The company’s systematic approach and strategic focus on base metals position it well to capitalize on the growing demand for copper.
Bottom Line?
As assays and further drilling progress, Forrestania’s Breakaway Dam project could emerge as a significant copper discovery in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields.
Questions in the middle?
- What will the assay results reveal about the copper grades and true widths?
- How will downhole EM surveys refine the understanding of the mineralised system?
- Could Breakaway Dam evolve into a district-scale copper resource supporting development?
