2m at 92.20g/t Au Highlights Ordell’s Barimaia Potential Ahead of February Drilling
Ordell Minerals has reported exceptional high-grade gold intersections at its Barimaia Gold Project, with drilling poised to restart in February targeting further extensions. Meanwhile, promising surface gold anomalies at the Goodia Project set the stage for upcoming exploration.
- Bonanza-grade gold hit of 2m at 92.20g/t Au at McNabs East
- Shallow gold mineralisation open along strike and at depth
- Diamond drilling confirms extensions of mineralisation down plunge
- Goodia Project reveals three extensive, untested gold anomalies
- Cash position of $4.1 million supports ongoing exploration
Strong Gold Intersections at Barimaia
Ordell Minerals Limited (ASX, ORD) has delivered a compelling update from its Barimaia Gold Project near Mount Magnet, Western Australia. Recent reverse circulation (RC) drilling at the McNabs East prospect uncovered a spectacular bonanza-grade intercept of 2 metres at 92.20 grams per tonne gold starting from just 60 metres below surface. This includes an extraordinary 1 metre at 182.32 grams per tonne, underscoring the high-grade nature of the mineralisation.
The drilling program, covering approximately 400 metres of strike and depths up to 90 metres, has delineated a shallow, robust gold zone that remains open both along strike and at depth. Additional significant intercepts include 15 metres at 4.41 grams per tonne and 18 metres at 1.57 grams per tonne, highlighting the prospect’s potential for open-pit mining.
Diamond Drilling Extends Mineralisation
Complementing the RC results, diamond drilling completed in the December quarter has extended gold mineralisation further down plunge. Notable results include 32.6 metres at 0.90 grams per tonne from nearly 257 metres depth, including a higher-grade 7.8 metres at 1.49 grams per tonne. These deeper intercepts confirm the continuity of the mineralised system and provide valuable data for future resource modelling.
Ordell plans to recommence both RC and diamond drilling in mid-February, targeting extensions of known mineralisation at McNabs East and along the more than 7-kilometre strike of the granodiorite intrusions that host the gold. The upcoming program will also test new targets generated from recent airborne magnetic surveys and aircore drilling results, with assay results pending.
Emerging Targets at Goodia and Fisher South
Beyond Barimaia, Ordell’s Goodia Gold Project has revealed three extensive surface gold anomalies up to 1.5 kilometres long, all open-ended and untested by drilling. These anomalies represent compelling first-pass drill targets for 2026, as the company advances its exploration pipeline.
Meanwhile, the Fisher South Project in the Laverton district remains at an early stage, with heritage surveys completed and maiden aircore drilling planned for the second quarter of 2026. This project is strategically located near Emerald Resources’ Dingo Range Gold Project, adding to its prospective appeal.
Financial Position and Outlook
Ordell reported a cash balance of $4.1 million as of 31 December 2025, providing a solid financial foundation for its aggressive exploration agenda. The company’s disciplined expenditure, focused on exploration and evaluation, supports its strategy to systematically unlock value across its Western Australian gold projects.
With high-grade results confirming the potential at McNabs East and promising new targets emerging at Goodia, Ordell is well positioned to deliver further news flow in the coming months. Investors will be watching closely as drilling resumes and assay results from recent programs are released.
Bottom Line?
Ordell’s bonanza-grade hits at Barimaia set a high bar, but the real test lies in converting these discoveries into a resource that can underpin future development.
Questions in the middle?
- How will Ordell’s upcoming drilling programs refine the scale and grade of the McNabs East mineralisation?
- What potential do the untested gold anomalies at Goodia hold for expanding Ordell’s resource base?
- Can Ordell maintain its financial momentum to support sustained exploration across multiple projects?
