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Barton Gold Holdings Limited (ASX:BGD)

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Announcement
Release
6 Aug 2026 8:57AM
Price at Release
$0.750
Full Release
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Summary
Barton Gold Holdings Limited has completed its Phase 2 upgrade drilling at the Tunkillia Gold Project in South Australia, totaling 39,000 meters. The campaign aimed to upgrade mineral resources to higher JORC categories, indicating significant resource potential. The program, part of a broader effort to augment the site's mineral classification, reveals promising assay results that surpass initial expectations, hinting at substantial operational cash generation within the first 27 months. Concurrently, a Pre-Feasibility Study is underway to facilitate large-scale gold production, significantly enhancing the project's economic outlook.
Key Points
  • Phase 2 of the Tunkillia Upgrade Drilling program has been completed with 39,000 meters drilled.
  • The drilling aimed to upgrade mineralisation to the JORC 'Indicated' and 'Measured' categories.
  • Drilling results exceeded expectations, showing potential for increased resource estimates.
  • The Tunkillia project is expected to produce significant operating cash flow within the first 27 months.
  • Barton Gold is undertaking a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) targeting large-scale gold production.
  • The project has outlined a rapid payback period for initial capital expenditures.
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