Depth Potential Rises as Terra Metals Targets Massive EM Conductor at SW6
Terra Metals has confirmed a large, high-grade platinum group metals (PGM) sulfide system at its Southwest SW6 Prospect, revealing thick mineralisation open at depth and a compelling new platinum-rich zone. This discovery expands the scale and complexity of the Dante Project’s magmatic system, setting the stage for an ambitious drilling campaign.
- Thick PGM–Cu–Ni sulfide mineralisation over 200m thickness at SW6, open beyond 348m depth
- Exceptional high-grade platinum-rich intercepts contrasting with earlier palladium-dominant zones
- Large off-hole electromagnetic conductor beneath a 31.1g/t PGE3 intercept identified as a priority target
- SW6 located 850m north of the high-grade SW5 discovery, confirming extensive magmatic sulfide system
- Phase 4 drilling planned with up to 30,000m to test vertical and lateral extensions
A New Chapter in the Dante Project
Terra Metals Limited has delivered a significant update from its Southwest SW6 Prospect within the Dante Project in Western Australia’s West Musgrave region. The latest drilling results confirm a large, high-grade platinum group metals (PGM)–copper–nickel sulfide system that extends over an apparent thickness exceeding 200 metres and remains open at depth beyond 348 metres. This thick, continuous mineralisation marks a substantial advance in the company’s exploration narrative.
Platinum-Rich Zones Add New Dimension
While previous discoveries at Southwest, particularly at the nearby SW5 Prospect, were characterised by palladium-dominant mineralisation, the new assays from SW6 reveal exceptional platinum-rich zones. Some intercepts boast platinum grades up to 17.8 grams per tonne, contrasting with the palladium-rich tenor seen before. This metal diversity supports a multi-phase magmatic system model, suggesting complex sulfide liquid dynamics and zonation within the intrusive complex.
Electromagnetic Conductor Highlights Depth Potential
Adding to the excitement, a large off-hole downhole electromagnetic (DHEM) conductor measuring over 100 by 150 metres has been modelled immediately beneath a remarkable 31.1g/t PGE3 intercept. This conductor is interpreted as a potential sulfide accumulation zone at depth, representing a high-priority target for upcoming drilling. The presence of this conductor underscores the potential for further high-grade mineralisation below current drill depths.
Scale and Continuity Confirmed
SW6 lies approximately 850 metres north of the SW5 discovery, where grades reached up to 53g/t PGE3. The continuity of thick mineralisation between these prospects confirms a large, vertically and laterally extensive magmatic sulfide system. This system appears to be a vertically connected feeder conduit within the Jameson Layered Intrusion, part of the Giles Complex, a geological setting comparable to South Africa’s famed Bushveld Complex.
Looking Ahead – Phase 4 Drilling and Beyond
Terra Metals is mobilising four drill rigs for its largest ever program, with up to 30,000 metres of diamond and reverse circulation drilling planned to commence in March 2026. The focus will be on testing the vertical and lateral extensions of the high-grade PGE discoveries at SW5 and SW6, as well as the large DHEM conductor target. Complementary metallurgical and mineralogical studies are underway to refine the understanding of metal residence and zonation, which will be critical for future resource definition and development planning.
Bottom Line?
As Terra Metals embarks on its largest drilling campaign yet, the evolving platinum-rich system at Southwest promises to reshape the Dante Project’s resource potential and market narrative.
Questions in the middle?
- What will the pending assay results reveal about the continuity and grade of mineralisation between 233m and 262m depths?
- How will metallurgical and mineralogical studies influence the classification and economic viability of the platinum-rich zones?
- Can the large off-hole electromagnetic conductor lead to discovery of even higher-grade sulfide accumulations at depth?
