Striking Gold: Dart Mining Uncovers Record High-Grade Results at Triumph
Dart Mining has announced exceptional high-grade gold results at Dart Mining from its ongoing diamond drilling program at the Triumph project, with assays delivering the highest-grade result in the project's history at a remarkable 114 g/t gold.
Record-Breaking Drill Results Confirm Significant Depth Potential
The latest results from drill holes TRDD011 and TRDD012 at the Big Hans prospect have delivered outstanding gold intercepts that validate Dart's exploration model and demonstrate substantial mineralisation extending at depth.
TRDD012 produced the standout high-grade gold results with:
- 4.4m @ 8.99 g/t Au and 28.09 g/t Ag from 171.3m
- Including 1.2m @ 30.93 g/t Au and 86.78 g/t Ag from 171.3m
- Including 0.3m @ 114.00 g/t Au and 276.00 g/t Ag from 171.3m
- 3.1m @ 7.98 g/t Au and 30.62 g/t Ag from 179.5m
- Including 1.7m @ 14.85 g/t Au and 56.02 g/t Ag from 180.0m
- Including 0.5m @ 45.90 g/t Au and 157.00 g/t Ag from 180.5m
TRDD011 also returned solid results with:
- 10.8m @ 1.17 g/t Au from 86.5m
- Including 0.5m @ 16.15 g/t Au and 22.50 g/t Ag from 87.0m
- Including 0.4m @ 8.35 g/t Au and 28.80 g/t Ag from 96.9m
The 114 g/t gold intercept represents the first result above 100 g/t gold in the project's history, significantly exceeding the previous record of 69.8 g/t.
"The assay results at Big Hans are an important milestone in Dart's diamond drilling program which confirms and extends existing mineralisation zones. TRDD012 has provided some exceptional numbers that are a direct extension to the Mineral Resource model and show the exciting depth potential of Triumph." – James Chirnside, Dart Mining Chairman
Understanding Intrusion-Related Gold Systems
The Triumph project represents an Intrusion-Related Gold System (IRGS), a specific type of gold deposit associated with felsic plutons and stocks. Unlike other gold deposit types, IRGS typically:
- Form in continental settings inland from convergent plate margins
- Show strong metal zonation with gold often focused 1-3km from the central intrusion
- Have associations with bismuth, tungsten, tin, tellurium, arsenic, molybdenum, and antimony
- Contain relatively low sulphide content and limited hydrothermal alteration
At Triumph, gold mineralisation is hosted in quartz-sulphide veins within the Norton Tonalite, with gold associated primarily with pyrite and arsenopyrite. The high-grade zones in TRDD012 displayed strong arsenopyrite, pyrite, and some sphalerite with vein-dominated structures – typical characteristics of the Triumph mineralisation style.
Queensland hosts over 130 known IRGS deposits, with 17 containing resources exceeding 1 million ounces of gold. The Triumph project shares geological similarities with the Ravenswood gold deposit, which boasts an endowment of over 5 million ounces.
Strategic Exploration Plan Unlocking Hidden Potential
Dart's diamond drilling program has now completed 2,475m across 13 holes at the New Constitution, South Constitution, and Big Hans prospects. These high-grade gold results are particularly significant as they confirm:
- Extension of known mineralisation – The high-grade intercepts are direct down-plunge extensions of the existing Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE)
- Discovery of new lodes – Similar to findings at other prospects, additional mineralised zones not included in the current resource have been identified
- Significant depth potential – As shown in cross-sections, the mineralisation remains open at depth with limited exploration below 100-150m
The diamond drilling provides crucial structural data, allowing Dart to refine its targeting approach. The company is particularly interested in exploring a potential connected corridor between the Big Hans and Super Hans prospects, which are currently separated by a 200m gap with no drilling.
| Prospect Area | Current Status | Exploration Potential |
|---|---|---|
| Big Hans | High-grade intercepts including 114 g/t Au | Open at depth and to the south |
| Super Hans | 200m gap from Big Hans | Potential connected corridor |
| New/South Constitution | Results previously released | Multiple new lodes identified |
Next Steps: Aggressive Growth Strategy
Dart Mining has outlined a comprehensive exploration plan to capitalise on these promising high-grade gold results:
- Continue diamond drilling to expand existing resources along strike and at depth
- Test depth potential beneath the Southern Mineralised Corridor and chargeability anomaly
- Complete and announce a high-quality Exploration Target in the next quarter
- Undertake regional exploration and test bulk tonnage targets
- Review additional prospective target zones beyond existing resource areas
- Evaluate advanced projects throughout Central Queensland for potential acquisition
Why Investors Should Take Notice
Dart Mining's Triumph Gold Project represents a compelling investment opportunity for several key reasons:
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Expanding Resource Base – The current Inferred resource of 150,091 oz (2.16 million tonnes at 2.17 g/t gold) covers only 20% of the identified strike length, with substantial untapped potential
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High-Grade Nature – The latest results, including the record 114 g/t gold intercept, demonstrate the project's capacity to host exceptionally high-grade mineralisation
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Exploration Upside – With 75% of the current resource within 100m of surface and limited drilling below 150m depth, there's significant potential for resource growth
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Strategic Location – The project is well-positioned just 80km from the port city of Gladstone, with excellent infrastructure access
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Technical Expertise – The company's focus on structural geology is refining targeting approaches and improving discovery rates
The Triumph Gold Project represents Dart Mining's first step into advanced intrusion-related gold systems in Queensland, with plans to develop a regional presence through additional advanced-stage projects. With each new drill result, the company continues to demonstrate the significant scale potential of this emerging gold district.
Furthermore, Dart's success comes as other explorers like Austin Metals identify new gold targets in similar geological settings. Additionally, companies such as S2 Resources launch major drilling campaigns across Australia, highlighting the renewed interest in gold exploration across the country.
In the competitive gold exploration landscape, Dart Mining's high-grade results stand alongside other promising discoveries, including new gold targets at Great Boulder's Side Well project, demonstrating the continued potential for significant gold discoveries across Australia's diverse geological terrains.
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