Central Iron Ore finalizes 2024 drilling results with promising gold intercepts

Central Iron Ore Limited has released promising results from its 2024 Phase 1 drilling campaigns, offering new insights into the potential of the South Darlot Gold Project and the British King Project in Western Australia. These results not only confirm the presence of high-grade gold intercepts but also pave the way for expanded resource evaluations in historically significant mining areas.

What Do the Latest South Darlot Drilling Results Reveal?

The 2024 drilling program at the South Darlot Gold Project included Reverse Circulation (RC) and Diamond Drilling (DD), focusing on key deposits such as Mermaid, Sylvia & Kyneton, and Weebo North. Conducted to identify new mineralized zones and extend existing ones, the program achieved critical milestones in resource exploration.

Highlights from the South Darlot RC Drilling Campaign:

• A total of 31 RC holes, covering 1,998 meters, were completed.
• Assays revealed multiple significant gold intercepts, including:
• 24WNRC_005: 2 meters at 14.85 g/t Au from 16 meters.
• 24SKRC_004: 4 meters at 3.54 g/t Au from 68 meters.

This strategic drilling has further delineated mineralized zones, particularly at Mermaid and Weebo North.

Expert Commentary

Industry geologist Andrew Bewsher, a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, confirmed that the drilling methodologies and assay procedures adhered to high QA/QC standards. “The results affirm the geological potential of South Darlot, enhancing its standing as a major gold exploration project,” he noted.

Why Is the British King Project Significant in Gold Exploration?

Located within the South Darlot Gold Project suite of tenements, the British King Project offers a unique blend of historical relevance and contemporary potential. The 2024 Phase 1 DD program targeted high-grade zones within this area, yielding particularly notable results:

• 24BKDD003: 3 meters at 22.68 g/t Au from 57 meters, including a dazzling intercept of 0.39 meters at 184.56 g/t Au.
• 24BKDD004: 0.92 meters at 56.03 g/t Au from 76.46 meters.

These findings are underscored by the presence of visible gold in core samples, a feature that amplifies the deposit’s attractiveness for further exploration. According to David Deitz, CEO of Central Iron Ore Limited, these results demonstrate “robust mineralization” within British King, emphasizing its role in the company’s broader exploration strategy.

How Does the QA/QC Process Ensure Credibility of the Results?

Both RC and DD campaigns were conducted with rigorous Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) processes to maintain the integrity of the findings. ALS Laboratories, accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 standards, managed sample preparation and fire assays. Measures included:

• Inserting certified reference materials and blanks into the assay stream.
• Using state-of-the-art methods such as 50-gram fire assay with atomic absorption finish.

These steps ensured accuracy and precision, with all assay results meeting industry standards for reliability.

What’s Next for Central Iron Ore’s Gold Projects?

The drilling results have laid a strong foundation for Central Iron Ore’s future exploration initiatives. Immediate plans include additional diamond and RC drilling to test lateral and down-dip extensions at both the South Darlot and British King sites. Furthermore, ongoing metallurgical and petrographic test work will refine resource models and enhance the company’s understanding of these deposits.

The company is also leveraging the data to identify new targets across its tenements. This proactive approach positions Central Iron Ore to capitalize on its growing portfolio of high-potential gold assets in Western Australia.