Albion Resources Hits High-Grade Gold at Barwidgee Prospect
Albion Resources (ASX: ALB) has reported exceptional high-grade gold results from its Yandal West Gold Project, with the latest drill hole delivering 22m at 3.8 g/t Au from 36m, including 13m at 6.3 g/t Au and 5m at 12.6 g/t Au at the Barwidgee Prospect.
High-Grade Discovery Confirmed with Strategic Location
The standout intersection from drill hole ALBRC055 confirms the presence of a west-dipping high-grade gold structure that remains open in multiple directions. Importantly, this Albion Resources high-grade gold discovery is strategically positioned just 10km southwest of Yandal Resources' recent Arrakis discovery, highlighting the district-scale potential of the area.
"These latest results are an exciting step forward for Albion. The scissor drilling at Barwidgee has confirmed the presence of a high-grade, west-dipping gold structure that remains open along strike and at depth, while at May Queen we now have a much clearer understanding of the controls on mineralisation across a 4 km by 1 km corridor." – Peter Goh, CEO
Extending Mineralisation Along a Major Structural Corridor
The new results extend high-grade mineralisation by 15 meters south of previous drilling and coincide with the edge of a subtle chargeability anomaly that extends up to 1km. This classic "sigmoidal" target zone is typical of major gold-forming deposits and provides a clear target horizon for follow-up drilling.
Additional results from the program include:
- May Queen South: Multiple gold zones within 50m of surface
- Collavilla: Confirmation of gold mineralisation continuing at depth
- Collavilla East: Discovery of a gold halo above IP chargeability anomaly
Strategic Position in the Prolific Yandal Belt
Albion's Yandal West Project is strategically positioned within the highly prospective Yandal Greenstone Belt, home to multi-million-ounce gold operations including Northern Star Resources' Jundee and Bronzewing mines. Recent corporate transactions in the area underscore the growing strategic interest in the region:
- Northern Star Resources acquired the ~350koz Millrose deposit for A$61 million in June 2023
- Strickland Metals divested its Yandal Project for A$45 million in June 2025
Understanding Gold Mineralisation in Shear Zones
Gold mineralisation at the Yandal West Project is hosted within shear zones where deformation has created dilatant zones such as tension fractures and bends. These zones act as conduits for gold-bearing hydrothermal fluids, with the shear zones exerting strong control on the distribution and geometry of ore bodies.
What are Shear Zones?
Shear zones are planar zones in the Earth's crust where rocks have been deformed by shearing forces. They can range from millimetres to kilometres in width and often form at the boundaries between different rock types or along pre-existing weaknesses in the rock.
In gold exploration, shear zones are particularly important because they provide the structural pathways necessary for gold-bearing fluids to move through the rock mass. The deformation process creates spaces within the rock—often referred to as dilatant zones—where minerals can precipitate out of solution.
How Gold Precipitates in Shear Zones
The process typically involves:
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Fluid Movement: Hydrothermal fluids carrying dissolved gold and other minerals travel through the fractured and deformed rocks in the shear zone.
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Pressure and Temperature Changes: As these fluids encounter changes in pressure and temperature within the shear zone, the solubility of gold decreases.
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Chemical Reactions: The fluids may also react with the surrounding rock (wall-rock alteration), further promoting gold precipitation.
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Structural Traps: Features such as bends or intersections in the shear zone create low-pressure zones where fluids can pool and minerals can precipitate more readily.
At Albion's Yandal West Project, the correlation between IP chargeability highs and gold mineralisation reinforces the prospectivity of other untested IP targets along the Barwidgee Fault, including the untested DDIP target at Barwidgee North for up to 1km strike.
Comprehensive Exploration Program Underway
Albion is advancing multiple exploration initiatives simultaneously:
- Gravity Survey – Recently completed at May Queen to map prospective intrusions
- Gradient Array IP Survey – Planned to cover the central portion of May Queen prospect
- Soil Sampling – Extended coverage to northern Ives Find area
- Granite Sampling and Analysis – Regional fertility analysis across the Ives Granite
- Future Drilling – Third phase planned for November 2025, including Duck and Duckling prospects
Geophysical Surveys as Targeting Tools
The company's systematic approach to exploration includes the strategic use of geophysical methods to identify potential mineralised zones before drilling:
Gravity Surveys help identify variations in rock density, which can indicate the presence of different rock types or structural features that may host gold mineralisation. At May Queen, the gravity survey aims to map felsic intrusions that appear to be important hosts for gold mineralisation.
Induced Polarisation (IP) Surveys detect zones with elevated chargeability, often associated with disseminated sulphide minerals that may accompany gold. At Barwidgee, the correlation between high-grade gold and the edge of a chargeability anomaly provides a targeting model for future exploration.
Investment Potential
Albion's recent results position the company favourably in a region that has seen significant corporate activity and premium valuations. With multiple high-priority targets identified across the project area and several exploration programs underway, the company is well-positioned to continue delivering exploration success.
The confirmation of high-grade gold mineralisation at Barwidgee, coupled with improved structural understanding across the broader project area, provides a solid foundation for future drilling campaigns focused on expanding the known zones of mineralisation and testing new targets identified through the company's systematic exploration approach.
Recent Results in Context
The latest results from Barwidgee include:
- 13m at 6.3 g/t Au from 37m including 5m at 12.6 g/t Au
- 1m at 43.3 g/t Au from 39m
- Overall intercept of 22m at 3.8 g/t Au from 36m
These grades compare favourably with other recent discoveries in the region and validate the company's targeting approach. The Albion Resources high-grade gold discovery provides critical data for follow-up programs and increases the probability of success in future drilling campaigns.
For investors interested in junior gold explorers, Albion Resources represents an opportunity to gain exposure to a systematic exploration program in a proven gold province, backed by strong technical work and promising initial results.
Want to Capitalise on Albion's High-Grade Gold Discovery?
Discover why Albion Resources' exceptional drill results at the Yandal West Gold Project could represent a significant investment opportunity. With intercepts of 22m at 3.8 g/t Au, including high-grade zones of 13m at 6.3 g/t Au and a strategic position in the prolific Yandal Belt, Albion is systematically advancing a promising gold exploration portfolio. To learn more about Albion's expanding gold discovery and upcoming exploration catalysts, visit the company's website for detailed information and investor resources.
