Four High-Chargeability IP Anomalies to Be Drilled at Mt Boggola in Early 2026

Strategic Approvals Unlock Drilling at Mt Boggola

TechGen Metals Limited has reached a significant milestone with the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration approving its Programme of Work (POW) for drilling at the Mt Boggola Copper-Gold Project in Western Australia. Complementing this regulatory green light, the company has secured heritage clearances from Native Title Holders, clearing the way for field operations to commence in early 2026.

Compelling Geophysical Targets Backed by Surface Sampling

The Mt Boggola project, situated 60 kilometres south of Paraburdoo, covers nearly 450 square kilometres within the Ashburton and Edmund Basins; regions known for their Proterozoic-aged mineralisation. TechGen’s recent geophysical surveys have identified four standout high-chargeability induced polarisation (IP) anomalies, labelled MB1 through MB4. These anomalies coincide with zones of copper, arsenic, gold, and lead soil anomalism, as well as high-grade rock chip samples exhibiting copper, gold, antimony, and lead mineralisation.

Notably, the MB4 target aligns with a strongly magnetic circular intrusion, which is interpreted as a potential source of mineralisation. The other three targets are associated with localised shear zones, suggesting structural controls on mineral deposition. These findings mark a first for the project, as previous owners including Newcrest Mining, Goldfields, and Northern Star Resources had not conducted such detailed geophysical surveys.

Drilling Program to Test Untested Targets

While Newcrest Mining undertook shallow drilling in the early 1990s at MB1 and MB3, these holes did not reach the depths of the newly identified IP anomalies and only intersected trace chalcopyrite mineralisation. TechGen’s upcoming drilling campaign aims to test these targets more effectively, with planned hole depths ranging from approximately 75 to 175 metres based on 2D and 3D inversion modelling.

Contractors have been engaged for site preparation earthworks, scheduled to begin in late January, with drilling operations set to commence in early February 2026. The company’s Managing Director, Ashley Hood, emphasised the significance of this drilling program as part of a broader strategy to test high-quality targets across five projects in 2026, positioning TechGen for a potentially transformative year.

A Promising Outlook Amidst Rigorous Exploration

The combination of geophysical anomalies, corroborating geochemical data, and historical indications of mineralisation provides a strong foundation for optimism. However, as with all early-stage exploration, the true extent and grade of mineralisation remain to be confirmed through drilling results. The company’s transparent reporting and adherence to industry standards, including competent person verification, lend credibility to the exploration approach.

Investors and industry watchers will be keenly observing the outcomes of the drilling campaign, which could unlock significant value if the targets yield economically viable copper and gold mineralisation.