Novo Resources has identified compelling polymetallic targets at its Wyloo Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign in Q2 2026 following a heritage survey.
- Strong multielement soil anomaly defined at Wyloo SE with significant silver, antimony, arsenic, zinc, and lead
- Expanded high-order antimony stream sediment anomaly at Wyloo SW now drill-ready
- Maiden reverse circulation drilling program of approximately 1,500 metres planned for Q2 2026
- Heritage survey scheduled for March to enable drilling access
- Targets include polymetallic vein system, stratabound mineralisation, and major fault zones within a dynamic geological setting
Exploration Momentum Builds at Wyloo
Novo Resources Corp has delivered a promising update from its Wyloo Gold-Silver-Antimony Project in the southern Pilbara region of Western Australia. Recent exploration activities have delineated multiple high-priority polymetallic targets, reinforcing the project's potential and paving the way for a maiden drilling program slated for the second quarter of 2026.
The standout discovery is a robust multielement soil anomaly at Wyloo SE, where previous work had already identified a polymetallic vein system. Soil sampling revealed peak values including 57.2 ppm silver, 142 ppm antimony, 1,440 ppm arsenic, 2,180 ppm zinc, and 1,530 ppm lead. Notably, this anomaly remains open under cover to the southwest and northeast, suggesting the mineralised system could extend beyond current surface expressions.
Wyloo SW Emerges as Drill-Ready Prospect
Complementing the Wyloo SE findings, follow-up stream sediment sampling at Wyloo SW has expanded a previously identified high-order antimony anomaly. The target now covers an area approximately 2.5 kilometres by 800 metres, with peak stream sediment antimony values reaching 19.9 ppm alongside a multielement association of antimony, arsenic, copper, lead, and zinc. Although much of the target is concealed beneath transported cover, selective rock chip sampling has confirmed the presence of a mineralising system, elevating Wyloo SW to drill-ready status.
Strategic Location and Geological Setting
Both prospects lie within the core of the Wyloo anticline on the southeastern flank of the Wyloo Dome, a basement high within the Ashburton Basin. This tectonically dynamic area is proximal to the Nanjilgardy Fault and approximately 40 kilometres from the Paulsons gold deposit, underscoring the region's mineral potential. Geological mapping at Wyloo SE has revealed a complex setting featuring a rhyolite dome, significant fault zones, and subvolcanic intrusions, all contributing to the polymetallic mineralisation style.
Upcoming Drilling and Exploration Plans
Following a heritage survey scheduled for March 2026, Novo plans to initiate a maiden reverse circulation drilling program of around 1,500 metres at Wyloo SE. The drilling will target the main polymetallic vein array trending east-northeast, the adjacent Tasha Fault zone, and stratigraphic anomalies parallel to the rhyolitic volcanic stratigraphy. This program aims to test the vertical metal zonation, grade, width, and potential plunge of the mineralisation.
At Wyloo SW, further exploration will focus on identifying the source of the stream sediment anomaly beneath sheetwash cover, likely involving angled air-core or reverse circulation drilling. These efforts reflect Novo’s systematic approach to unlocking the broader potential of the Wyloo Project, which now boasts multiple compelling drill targets.
Confidence in Project Scale and Prospectivity
Mike Spreadborough, Novo’s Executive Co-Chairman and Acting CEO, expressed optimism about the results, highlighting the enhanced confidence in the scale and prospectivity of the Wyloo targets. The combination of high-grade rock chip assays, strong soil and stream sediment anomalies, and a well-defined geological framework positions the project as a significant exploration opportunity within Novo’s extensive Pilbara portfolio.
Bottom Line?
With maiden drilling imminent, Novo’s Wyloo Project could soon reveal the true extent of its polymetallic potential.
Questions in the middle?
- What will the maiden drilling results reveal about the continuity and grade of mineralisation at Wyloo SE?
- How might the heritage survey outcomes impact the timing and scope of exploration activities?
- Could the Wyloo SW anomaly represent a new style or zone of mineralisation distinct from Wyloo SE?