Western Queen Drilling Yields 24.81g/t Gold Over 6.9m Plus Strong Tungsten Hits

Strong Gold Intercepts Extend Western Queen Potential

Rumble Resources Limited (ASX:RTR) has delivered another round of encouraging drilling results from its Western Queen Gold and Tungsten Project in Western Australia. The latest infill drilling at Western Queen Central has returned standout high-grade gold intercepts, including a remarkable 6.9 metres grading 24.81 grams per tonne gold starting from 290.1 metres depth. These results extend mineralisation up plunge towards historical underground workings, suggesting more high-grade material remains to be delineated.

At Western Queen South, drilling also confirmed multiple zones of gold mineralisation with intercepts such as 6 metres at 5.60g/t and 7 metres at 2.03g/t, reinforcing the continuity of the deposit. These findings support the company’s strategy to convert Inferred resources to the higher confidence Indicated category, a critical step towards defining a robust mining inventory.

Tungsten Adds Strategic Value

Alongside gold, Rumble’s drilling has intersected significant tungsten mineralisation in the form of scheelite, with notable intercepts including 10 metres at 0.41% WO3 and a high-grade 1 metre zone at 1.95% WO3. This complements the maiden tungsten Mineral Resource Estimate announced in August 2025, which totals 4.31 million tonnes at 0.31% WO3 for 13,200 tonnes of contained tungsten trioxide.

Preliminary metallurgical testwork indicates that tungsten could provide a meaningful revenue stream when mined concurrently with gold. Detailed metallurgical results are expected shortly, which will inform the upcoming feasibility study and mining schedule.

Advancing Towards Feasibility and Resource Updates

Rumble plans to continue its diamond drilling program until early April 2026, aiming to complete approximately 17,500 metres of drilling. The company anticipates releasing updated Mineral Resource Estimates for both gold and tungsten during 2026, reflecting the growth and upgrade of resources from this campaign.

Managing Director Peter Harold emphasised the significance of these results, noting that the high-grade intersections immediately below old workings demonstrate a larger resource base than previously understood. The forthcoming feasibility study will integrate data from both Western Queen Central and South deposits, potentially expanding the mining inventory beyond the November 2025 scoping study’s production target.

Strategic Location and Historical Context

Located approximately 90 kilometres northwest of Mt Magnet, Western Queen benefits from proximity to multiple gold processing plants, enhancing its development prospects. Historically, the project area produced over 215,000 ounces of gold at high grades, underscoring its long-term potential. Rumble holds 100% ownership, with exploration licenses and mining leases in good standing, positioning the company well for advancing the project.

With both gold and tungsten mineralisation open in multiple directions, ongoing exploration and metallurgical work could unlock further value. The dual-commodity nature of Western Queen offers a compelling opportunity in a market increasingly attentive to critical minerals like tungsten.