Auravelle Metals to Launch New RC Drilling Phase at Nuckulla Hill

Focused Drilling to Extend Sheoak Gold Mineralisation

Auravelle Metals Limited (ASX:AUV) is set to commence a fresh round of Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling at its Nuckulla Hill Gold Project in South Australia, aiming to infill and extend the high-grade gold mineralisation at the Sheoak prospect. The last drilling campaign at Sheoak delivered robust results, including a standout 21 metres at 3.1 grams per tonne (g/t) gold from 54 metres, featuring a 3-metre interval at 10.5 g/t Au, alongside other significant intercepts such as 5 metres at 5.8 g/t and 9 metres at 2.4 g/t Au. Notably, the gold anomaly at Sheoak stretches over 600 metres and remains open both along strike and at depth, suggesting substantial growth potential.

The upcoming drilling program will also target early-stage follow-up at Sheoak East, where a +400-metre long gold anomaly has been identified but remains largely underexplored with only one deep RC hole drilled to date. Early aircore drilling at Sheoak East has returned multiple gold results above 0.5 g/t, highlighting the prospect's promise within the broader Nuckulla Hill project area.

Geological Insights Drive Targeting Strategy

Drill targeting for this campaign has been sharpened by a recent detailed aeromagnetic survey, which has provided significantly improved understanding of the key structural controls on mineralisation within the Yarlbrinda Shear Zone. This shear zone is a prolific gold-bearing corridor that also hosts Barton Gold Holdings Limited’s (ASX:BGD) neighbouring 1.6 million ounce Tunkillia Gold Project, underscoring the regional potential of Auravelle’s holdings. The new magnetic data has enabled Auravelle to refine its drill plans, focusing on areas with the highest likelihood of bedrock mineralisation.

These efforts build on previous exploration milestones, including a comprehensive aerial magnetic survey that covered 40 kilometres of the Yarlbrinda Shear Zone, which was instrumental in identifying new targets and enhancing structural interpretations. This groundwork sets the stage for the upcoming RC program as well as planned discovery-focused aircore drilling campaigns. The company has indicated that further updates on additional RC and aircore targeting will be announced soon, reflecting an active and evolving exploration strategy. The integration of these geophysical insights with historical drilling results exemplifies Auravelle’s methodical approach to unlocking value at Nuckulla HillAuravelle’s Magnetic Survey Sharpens Gold Targets at Nuckulla Hill.

Expanding Exploration Across South Australia and Western Australia

Managing Director Andrew Muir emphasised the outstanding nature of the Sheoak results to date and the significant growth opportunities that remain open. Beyond Sheoak and Sheoak East, Auravelle plans a larger-scale regional aircore program designed to test multiple targets identified through magnetic studies, structural reviews, and soil sampling. This broader exploration push is part of Auravelle’s aggressive program to advance its South Australian projects while also maintaining activity at its Crown Gold Project near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia.

Recent corporate developments, including the appointment of Stephen Biggins as Non-Executive Chair earlier this year, align with the company’s push into a new growth phase focused on high-grade gold discoveries and systematic exploration. Auravelle’s concerted efforts to combine geological, geophysical, and geochemical data underpin a strategic campaign aimed at expanding its resource base and enhancing shareholder value, with multiple catalysts expected through ongoing drilling and sampling programsAuravelle Metals Extends High-Grade Gold Zone at Sheoak Prospect.