GoldArc Uncovers High-Grade Gold at Untested Whistler and Beyond
GoldArc Resources’ maiden RC drilling at Leonora South reveals promising high-grade gold mineralisation at Woodpecker, Whistler, and Niagara West, validating its exploration strategy and setting the stage for a major follow-up campaign.
- Maiden RC drilling identifies new mineralised systems at Woodpecker, Whistler, Niagara West
- High-grade shallow gold intercepts including 3m at 4.89 g/t Au and 3m at 4.91 g/t Au
- Whistler prospect drilled for the first time, confirming previously untested potential
- Follow-up major RC drilling planned to expand resource base and explore additional targets
- Results support GoldArc’s exploration model and growth strategy in the Eastern Goldfields
Exploration Breakthrough at Leonora South
GoldArc Resources Limited (ASX, GA8) has delivered encouraging results from its inaugural Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling program at the Leonora South Gold Project in Western Australia. The company’s maiden effort has successfully identified new gold mineralised systems at three key prospects, Woodpecker, Whistler, and Niagara West.
The shallow drilling campaign, comprising 37 holes totaling 1,823 metres, was designed to test historical workings and high-priority geological targets that had seen limited or no previous drilling. Notably, the Whistler prospect was drilled for the first time, revealing promising gold mineralisation that had remained untested until now.
High-Grade Intercepts Signal Potential
Among the standout results were several high-grade gold intercepts over narrow intervals, including 3 metres at 4.89 grams per tonne (g/t) gold from 36 metres depth at Woodpecker, and 3 metres at 4.91 g/t gold from 12 metres at Euroa within the Niagara West prospect. Whistler returned a notable 3 metres at 1.23 g/t gold from just 12 metres, confirming the presence of a mineralised system in an area previously untouched by drilling.
These intercepts, while from initial shallow drilling, provide a strong validation of GoldArc’s exploration model. The mineralisation is associated with quartz veining near contacts between mafic and granitic rocks, consistent with known gold-bearing structures in the region.
Strategic Follow-Up and Regional Ambitions
GoldArc’s Managing Director, Paul Stephen, emphasised the significance of these early results, stating that the company has only just begun to unlock the potential of these mineralised systems. The company plans a major RC drilling program in the coming months to follow up on these targets, aiming to expand its resource base beyond the current 200,000 ounces JORC-compliant inventory.
In parallel, exploration activities continue at other regional projects, including aircore drilling at Whistler and Jessop Creek, and a soil survey at the Leonora North Gold Project’s Mt Stirling area. These efforts underscore GoldArc’s disciplined and systematic approach to exploration in the prolific Eastern Goldfields district.
Context Within the Eastern Goldfields
The Leonora South Gold Project sits within a world-class gold province known for its structurally controlled mineralisation hosted in greenstone belts. GoldArc’s portfolio benefits from historical data and modern exploration techniques, enabling the company to target extensions of known mineralisation as well as previously overlooked prospects.
The recent drilling results at Woodpecker, Whistler, and Niagara West not only confirm the presence of gold but also highlight the potential for discovering new zones of economic mineralisation. The company’s systematic approach, combining soil sampling, geological modelling, and targeted drilling, is beginning to pay dividends.
While the current intercepts are promising, further assay results from resampled composites are expected by the end of February 2026, which will provide greater clarity on the grade continuity and resource potential.
Bottom Line?
GoldArc’s initial drilling success at Leonora South sets the stage for a pivotal exploration phase that could reshape its resource profile.
Questions in the middle?
- Will follow-up drilling confirm continuity and scale of the high-grade zones?
- How will the pending assay results from resampled composites influence resource estimates?
- What are the implications for GoldArc’s production timeline and potential partnerships?
