Dreadnought Expands Bordah Gold and Tungsten Targets Beyond 10km Strike

• Gold-in-soil anomaly at Bordah exceeds 10km strike and 2km width
• New intrusion-related gold target identified with strong pathfinder elements
• Tungsten-in-soil anomaly at Bordah stronger than Nina tungsten target
• Discovery drilling planned for late 2026 or early 2027
• Mangaroon hosts multiple camp scale prospects with significant resource potential

Bordah Prospect Surpasses Previous Gold Anomaly Boundaries

Dreadnought Resources (ASX:DRE) has significantly expanded the footprint of gold-in-soil anomalism at its Bordah prospect, part of the Mangaroon Gold Project in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region. The anomaly now stretches beyond 10 kilometres in strike and up to 2 kilometres wide, extending well beyond the previously drilled Steve’s Reward area.

This expansion has led to the identification of two new, high-potential targets: a large-scale intrusion-related gold system and a strong tungsten-in-soil anomaly located about 2 kilometres east of the gold target. Both are supported by coincident geochemical pathfinder elements and geophysical data, underscoring their prospectivity.

Intrusion-Related Gold Target Shows Classic Signatures

The newly defined gold target is associated with a partially exposed reduced intrusion within an elongate magnetic low, overlain by the Leake Spring Metamorphics. This geological setting is accompanied by a robust arsenic-molybdenum-lead-silver anomaly, with additional bismuth and antimony pathfinders. Such intrusion-related gold systems are known globally for hosting large-scale, bulk-tonnage deposits, as seen in Kinross’ Fort Knox and Vista Gold’s Mount Todd projects.

Detailed mapping and surface sampling are set to commence imminently and continue into October 2026, aiming to refine the target ahead of planned discovery drilling in late 2026 or early 2027.

Tungsten Anomaly at Bordah Surpasses Nina Target Strength

Approximately 2 kilometres east of the gold target lies a tungsten-in-soil anomaly measuring roughly 900 by 300 metres. This anomaly exhibits strong pathfinder elements including bismuth, molybdenum, tin, and tellurium, typical of intrusion-related tungsten mineralisation. Notably, the tungsten anomaly at Bordah is geochemically stronger than the nearby Nina tungsten target, which hosts confirmed high-grade scheelite mineralisation with rock chip assays up to 12.7% WO3.

Dreadnought plans to undertake detailed mapping and surface sampling of this tungsten target concurrently with the gold target, setting the stage for follow-up drilling.

Mangaroon Project’s Strategic Exploration Approach

Covering approximately 4,500 square kilometres, the Mangaroon Project is a sprawling exploration ground hosting multiple camp scale prospects including Bordah, High Range, Alma, Minga Bar, and the Star of Mangaroon. The project boasts a 27,000-ounce high-grade gold resource at the Star of Mangaroon mine, with exceptional metallurgical recoveries averaging 96.7% combined.

Dreadnought’s exploration strategy focuses on transforming into a self-funded explorer by leveraging high-grade open-pit resources for cashflow while aggressively pursuing large-scale discovery targets. The recent soil and stream sediment sampling programs have been instrumental in generating and defining drill targets across the project.

Systematic soil sampling at Bordah and other prospects is nearing completion, with final results expected in September 2026. This work complements ongoing target generation efforts at Mangaroon South and other areas.

Upcoming Catalysts and Exploration News Flow

Dreadnought has a busy news calendar ahead, including further results from target definition work at Mangaroon and Mangaroon South in September, an upgraded JORC Exploration Target at Gifford Creek, and drilling results from Illaara Gold later in the year. The company’s commitment to methodical exploration and discovery drilling programs positions it well to unlock the full potential of its extensive tenement holding.

While the newly identified targets at Bordah remain untested by drilling, the scale and strength of the geochemical anomalies, combined with supporting geophysical data, make them compelling candidates for discovery. Investors will be watching closely as Dreadnought progresses towards drilling and further de-risks these prospects.

Bottom Line?

Dreadnought’s expanded gold and tungsten anomalies at Bordah set the stage for a potentially transformative discovery, but the real test lies in the upcoming drilling campaigns.

Questions in the middle?

• Will the planned late 2026 drilling confirm the scale and grade suggested by the soil anomalies at Bordah?
• How might the tungsten target’s strength relative to Nina influence Dreadnought’s prioritisation of exploration spend?
• Could the intrusion-related gold model at Bordah unlock a new class of bulk-tonnage deposits within Mangaroon?