TechGen Metals has commenced drilling at its Mt Boggola Project in Western Australia, focusing on four promising copper and gold targets identified by geophysical and geochemical surveys. The campaign aims to unlock shallow mineralisation with a combination of reverse circulation and diamond drilling.
- Drilling started at Mt Boggola’s MB1 to MB4 targets
- Targets identified by high-chargeability IP anomalies and surface mineralisation
- Drilling uses RC pre-collars with diamond core tails
- Project covers 487 km² south of Paraburdoo in WA
- Company fully funded for 2026 exploration programs
Drilling Commences at Mt Boggola
TechGen Metals Limited has officially begun drilling operations at its Mt Boggola Project, situated in the Proterozoic-aged Ashburton, Edmund, and Blair Basins of Western Australia. Located approximately 60 kilometres south of Paraburdoo, the project spans four exploration licences covering a combined 487 square kilometres. This marks a significant step forward in TechGen’s copper and gold exploration efforts.
Targeting Four High-Priority Zones
The current drilling program focuses on four high-priority targets labelled MB1 through MB4. These targets were identified through induced polarisation (IP) geophysical surveys that revealed strong chargeability anomalies, indicating potential sulphide mineralisation. Surface soil and rock chip sampling further supports the prospectivity of these zones, with anomalous copper, gold, arsenic, lead, and antimony detected. Notably, target MB4 coincides with a magnetic intrusion, adding geological intrigue.
Drilling Methodology and Depths
TechGen is employing a combination of reverse circulation (RC) pre-collars followed by diamond core tails to maximise the quality of geological information. The targets are relatively shallow, with geophysical modelling suggesting depths ranging from 75 to 175 metres below surface. This approach allows for efficient testing of the chargeability anomalies and associated mineralisation indicators.
Historical Context and Exploration Potential
Previous drilling by Newcrest Mining in the 1990s intersected chalcopyrite mineralisation near the current MB1 and MB2 targets but did not fully test the IP anomalies now being explored by TechGen. This historical context, combined with the new geophysical and geochemical data, raises the prospect of discovering significant copper-gold mineralisation that was previously overlooked.
Fully Funded and Looking Ahead
TechGen’s Managing Director Ashley Hood expressed enthusiasm about the drilling campaign, highlighting the company’s strong financial position to support exploration across its core projects throughout 2026. The company plans to provide ongoing updates as drilling results become available, which will be closely watched by investors eager for signs of a breakthrough.
Bottom Line?
As drilling progresses, TechGen’s Mt Boggola project could redefine its copper-gold potential in a historically underexplored region.
Questions in the middle?
- What assay results will confirm the presence and grade of copper and gold mineralisation at the targets?
- Could the magnetic intrusion at MB4 indicate a new style of mineralisation or a larger system?
- How will TechGen prioritise follow-up drilling based on initial results from the four targets?