eMetals Expands Gold-in-Soil Anomaly to 300m by 700m at Busia Project
eMetals Limited has confirmed and extended a significant gold-in-soil anomaly at its Busia Gold Project in Uganda, highlighting promising early exploration results within a highly prospective greenstone belt.
- Second phase soil sampling confirms and expands gold anomaly
- Anomaly footprint now approximately 300m by 700m with gold values exceeding 50ppb
- 482 soil samples and 13 rock-chip samples collected across 32.8 km² license
- Project located in the prospective Busia Greenstone Belt with orogenic gold potential
- Next steps include infill soil sampling and trenching to test for in-situ mineralisation
Confirming a Growing Gold Footprint
eMetals Limited (ASX – EMT) has released the results of its second phase of soil sampling at the Busia Gold Project in central Uganda, confirming the presence of a gold-in-soil anomaly initially identified in mid-2025. The anomaly has now expanded to cover an area approximately 300 metres wide by 700 metres long, with gold concentrations exceeding 50 parts per billion (ppb). This development reinforces the project's potential within the underexplored Busia Greenstone Belt.
Strategic Location and Geological Context
The Busia Gold Project spans 32.8 square kilometres within the Busia Greenstone Belt, a geological formation known for hosting orogenic gold deposits. This belt is part of the Archean Nyanzian-Kavirondian System within the Tanzania Craton, characterised by ancient metamorphosed volcanic and sedimentary rocks. The region's complex faulting and shearing create pathways conducive to gold mineralisation, often associated with quartz veins and sulphide minerals.
Sampling Campaign and Results
The recent campaign involved collecting 482 soil samples on a tightly spaced grid, supplemented by 13 rock-chip samples from various outcrops. Soil samples were taken at 50-metre intervals along east-west lines spaced 200 metres apart, extending to wider spacing to assess strike extensions. Rock-chip samples showed modest gold values, with a maximum of 0.42 grams per tonne from banded ironstone formations. The soil sampling results provide a robust indication of a significant gold anomaly warranting further investigation.
Next Steps in Exploration
Building on these encouraging results, eMetals plans to conduct infill soil sampling to better define the anomaly's boundaries and trenching to test for potential in-situ mineralisation. These activities aim to establish whether the surface anomaly corresponds to economically viable gold deposits. The project’s lack of prior systematic exploration and artisanal mining activity adds to its appeal as a potential new discovery.
Broader Company Strategy
eMetals is actively advancing its portfolio in Uganda, including the recently acquired Mubende Gold Project. The Busia Project complements this strategy by targeting orogenic gold within a highly prospective greenstone belt. The company’s methodical approach to exploration, including rigorous sampling and adherence to JORC reporting standards, underscores its commitment to unlocking value in emerging African gold provinces.
Bottom Line?
With the Busia anomaly confirmed and expanded, eMetals is poised to deepen exploration and potentially unlock a new gold discovery in Uganda’s emerging mining landscape.
Questions in the middle?
- Will infill sampling and trenching confirm economically viable gold mineralisation?
- How might regional geological data influence the interpretation of the Busia anomaly?
- What timeline can investors expect for drilling and resource estimation at Busia?
