Adelong Goldfield
(NSW) Projects
- 800kozs Historical production
- 68km2 Exploration permit
- 1.5km2 Mining permit
- Initial target > Flagship Challenger Gold Project
188K Total
JORC Resource1
- Challenger Deposit
80k ozs @3.77g/t Au - Currajong Deposit
45k ozs @ 2.61g/t Au - Donkey Hill Deposit
17k ozs @ 5.03g/t Au - Caledonian Deposit
28k ozs @ 3.48g/t Au - Perkins West, Gibraltar
18k ozs @ 2.1g/t Au
1 Refer ASX Announcement 16 October 2023
Significant Resource
Potential
- Adelong Gold has substantially increased the project resources by 45% to 188,000oz.
- Initial drilling at Gibraltar highlights the potential for additional resources
- Other exploration targets identified for drilling include Sawpit, Fletchers, and Northern Caledonian
Permitted with
Processing Options
- Mining permit in place for Challenger
- Metallurgical test work completed and confirms major part of the gold recovered through a low-cost gravity process
- Metallurgical test work completed and confirms major part of the gold recovered through a low-cost gravity process
Scoping Study confirms
a viable project
- The initial Scoping Study based on 55% of the Resources demonstrates a commercial project with high 72% IRR (before Tax)
- Study based on a central processing plant treating ore from satellite deposits
- Any additional Open Cut Resources can add significantly to the economic returns
Expand Resources
- Improve the economic potential further by expanding the resources and targeting higher grades
- JORC Resources increased to date by 45%
- On-going exploration expected to increase values further
- Initial Targets are Gibraltar, Sawpit and Northern Caledonian extension
Mine Plans
- Existing Plant is to be upgraded and operate as a Central Processing Facility treating ore from the region
- Scoping Study shows a 5 Year Mine Life and the foundations for a commercial operation.
- On-going exploration, resource assessments and acquisitions are expected to extend the mine life and add to the potential commercial returns
Commercial Options
- Scoping Study highlights an attractive investment opportunity
- Formalise terms for Mining Contracts, Plant Construction and other services
- Obtain all necessary government approvals
- Finalise the finance / realise the values for shareholders