Yandal Resources Unveils Fresh Rock Gold at Flushing Meadows with First Diamond Core Results
Yandal Resources has reported encouraging initial diamond drilling results from its Flushing Meadows deposit, revealing primary gold mineralisation and opening new exploration avenues beyond the existing resource.
- First diamond hole returns 11.3m at 1.1g/t Au including 3.6m at 2.5g/t
- Gold hosted in deformed iron-rich sediments with veining linked to higher grades
- Diamond drilling program completed with seven holes pending assay results
- Air-core drilling underway across wider Flushing Meadows and Giedi Prime areas
- Follow-up RC drilling planned to test mineralisation continuity and expand resource
Primary Gold Mineralisation Confirmed in Fresh Rock
Yandal Resources (ASX:YRL) has taken a significant step forward at its Flushing Meadows deposit within the Ironstone Well-Barwidgee (IWB) Gold Project, delivering the first diamond core assay results from hole 26IWBRC0095D. The hole, drilled beneath the shallow 268,000-ounce Flushing Meadows resource, returned multiple notable gold intercepts, including 11.3 metres at 1.1 grams per tonne (g/t) gold from 214.3 metres downhole, with a higher-grade 3.6-metre section at 2.5g/t Au. Additional narrower zones graded up to 3.1g/t Au, confirming primary mineralisation hosted in deformed and altered iron-rich sediments.
This breakthrough is crucial as it provides the first clear evidence of fresh rock gold mineralisation within the deposit, a factor that will underpin a revised geological model. The model aims to identify the key structural and stratigraphic controls on mineralisation, enabling Yandal to delineate new proximal exploration targets beyond the existing 1.9-kilometre strike of the current Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE).
Expanding the Flushing Meadows Footprint
The diamond drilling program at Flushing Meadows, comprising eight holes spaced roughly 200 metres apart along 1.6 kilometres of strike, is now complete. Results from the remaining seven holes are expected throughout July, which will be pivotal in refining the geological understanding and assessing the continuity of mineralisation at depth.
A key geological insight from the diamond core is the identification of multiple subparallel iron-rich sedimentary units, particularly to the east of the current resource boundary. This structural complexity suggests that the Flushing Meadows system may be more extensive than previously thought, presenting a clear opportunity to expand the resource beyond its current footprint.
Complementing the diamond drilling, Yandal has commenced a broad 10,000-metre air-core drilling program across the wider Flushing Meadows and adjacent Giedi Prime target areas, with initial results anticipated in late July. This broader exploration effort is designed to test for extensions and parallel mineralised zones that could add further ounces to the project.
Follow-Up Drilling and Broader Project Momentum
In addition to the diamond and air-core programs, follow-up reverse circulation (RC) drilling is planned to test the continuity of mineralisation below promising intercepts from recent RC pre-collars, including holes 26IWBRC0098DA and 26IWBRC0099D. These efforts aim to confirm the down-dip and along-strike extensions of higher-grade zones, critical for upgrading the resource classification and advancing the project towards development.
Beyond Flushing Meadows, Yandal is actively progressing exploration at other targets within the IWB Gold Project. This includes ongoing drilling at the Arrakis discovery, where recent results have extended gold mineralisation over 1.2 kilometres, and the New England Granite target area, where high-grade intercepts at the Salusa prospect have prompted renewed drilling plans. The company maintains a robust cash position to support this busy exploration schedule through the second half of 2026.
Resource Base and Strategic Positioning
Flushing Meadows currently holds a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate of 268,000 ounces at 1.1g/t Au. The fresh rock diamond drilling results provide an early but important window into the primary mineral system, which could underpin future resource growth. Yandal’s Managing Director Chris Oorschot highlighted that the drilling suggests the deposit boundaries have not been fully defined, and the ongoing programs should help to better understand the scale and value of the system.
Yandal’s portfolio also includes the Mt McClure Gold Project with a 182,200-ounce resource and several advanced prospects, positioning the company well within the prolific Yandal Greenstone Belt corridor. The combination of new geological insights, systematic drilling, and multiple targets across its tenure supports Yandal’s strategic aim to build a significant gold inventory in Western Australia.
Bottom Line?
Yandal’s initial diamond drilling at Flushing Meadows confirms fresh rock gold mineralisation and sets the stage for potential resource expansion, with further assay results and follow-up drilling due soon.
Questions in the middle?
- Will the remaining seven diamond holes confirm the inferred extensions suggested by 26IWBRC0095D?
- How might the identification of multiple subparallel iron-rich units reshape the geological model and resource boundaries?
- What impact could the broader air-core drilling results from Giedi Prime and Flushing Meadows have on Yandal’s exploration strategy?
