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Breakthrough Minerals Limited (ASX:BTM)

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Announcement
Release
4 Jun 2026 8:57AM
Price at Release
$0.225
Full Release
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Summary
Breakthrough Minerals Limited has announced promising initial assay results from its maiden diamond drilling program at the Barbara Copper-Gold Project, part of the North Queensland Copper-Gold Project in Australia. This project, following the acquisition in March 2026, has confirmed high-grade copper mineralisation within and beyond the existing resource model. The first three drill holes successfully indicated resource growth opportunities and potential extensions beyond the current boundaries, supporting the company's geological model and highlighting the project's growth potential. With the Mineral Resource Estimate at 6.5 million tonnes at 0.97% copper equivalent, further drilling aims to expand the resource base and enhance the copper inventory, as additional assay results are awaited.
Key Points
  • Initial assay results from Breakthrough Minerals' maiden diamond drilling program at Barbara confirm resource growth potential.
  • Three drill holes achieved their geological objectives, confirming opportunities within the existing Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) footprint and potential extensions below the current resource boundary.
  • Drilling results show high-grade copper mineralisation and continuity below the current resource boundary.
  • The Barbara Copper-Gold Project's MRE stands at 6.5Mt @ 0.97% CuEq, with the deposit open at depth and along strike.
  • The first three holes were designed to test key gaps and evaluate down-dip extension potential, confirming the geological model and reinforcing potential for significant resource growth.
  • Future drilling will target further extensions and additional high-grade zones, with assays pending from ongoing drilling.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is autogenerated and has not been reviewed for accuracy or completeness. You should refer to the full announcement here for further information.