Turnberry South Drilling Yields 8m at 14.79g/t Gold, Expanding Resources
Meeka Metals reports robust high-grade gold intersections at Turnberry South, signaling potential resource expansion and a longer open pit mining phase beyond initial plans.
- Multiple high-grade gold drill intersections up to 53.05g/t Au over 2m
- Results suggest expansion of mineral resources and reserves at Turnberry South
- Potential extension of Stage 1 open pit mining beyond the original ~2 years
- Ongoing drilling targets growth areas and a 3km section of the Fairway shear zone
- Positive implications for medium-term production and cash flow outlook
Strong Drill Results at Turnberry South
Meeka Metals Limited has released encouraging assay results from its ongoing drilling program at Turnberry South, part of the Murchison Gold Project in Western Australia. The company reported multiple broad zones of high-grade gold mineralisation outside the current Stage 1 open pit, which is already in production. Notably, one drill hole returned 8 metres at 14.79 grams per tonne (g/t) gold, including a remarkable 2 metres at 53.05 g/t Au.
Implications for Resource and Mine Life Expansion
These results reinforce the potential to grow both the Resource and Reserve base at Turnberry South. The high-grade intersections are expected to enhance the tenor of the existing resource, supporting an extension of the Stage 1 open pit beyond the initially planned approximately two-year mine life. This extension could translate into improved production volumes and stronger cash generation in the medium term.
Ongoing Exploration and Strategic Targets
Drilling continues not only to infill and expand known mineralisation at Turnberry but also to explore a largely untested 3-kilometre section of the Fairway shear zone between Turnberry and St Anne’s. This shear zone is a significant structural feature that transects Meeka’s tenure and holds considerable exploration upside. The company’s Managing Director, Tim Davidson, highlighted that these results strengthen the production outlook and underpin ongoing growth drilling efforts.
Geological Context and Technical Approach
The mineralisation at Turnberry South is hosted within a complex geological package dominated by fractionated dolerite, ultramafic base rocks, and volcaniclastics, with mineralisation aligned along north-northeast trending fold axes. Drilling techniques include reverse circulation and diamond core methods, with rigorous sampling and quality control protocols ensuring reliable assay data. The mineralisation remains open at depth and along strike, indicating further growth potential.
Looking Ahead
Meeka Metals plans to incorporate these new drilling results into an expanded grade control model to support the design of Stage 2 open pits. The company also anticipates further resource growth drilling at Turnberry and Andy Well through the December 2025 quarter, alongside ongoing exploration within the Fairway shear zone. These developments will be critical to defining the long-term production profile and potential plant expansion at the Murchison Gold Project.
Bottom Line?
Meeka Metals’ high-grade discoveries at Turnberry South could meaningfully extend mine life and boost production, but further drilling will be key to confirming this upside.
Questions in the middle?
- How will the expanded resource impact Meeka Metals’ production guidance and financial forecasts?
- What are the timelines and expected scale for Stage 2 open pit development at Turnberry South?
- Could exploration success along the Fairway shear zone unlock new deposits beyond Turnberry and St Anne’s?
