In an exciting development for Australia's resources sector, Western Mines Group has struck significant high-grade nickel-copper sulphide mineralisation at its Mulga Tank Project located approximately 110 kilometres east of Norseman in Western Australia.
Exceptional assay results reveal promising find
The latest drilling campaign has delivered outstanding results, with assays from hole MTD34 revealing multiple zones of massive and semi-massive sulphides containing impressive nickel and copper grades. One particular 1.1-metre interval returned spectacular results averaging 2.91% nickel, 1.87% copper, and 0.12% cobalt.
Even more compelling, a narrower 0.3-metre section within this interval assayed at an extraordinary 5.64% nickel and 3.45% copper, indicating the presence of rich, high-grade mineralisation that has excited geologists and investors alike.
Deep discovery points to major system
What makes this discovery particularly significant is the depth at which these sulphides were found. The mineralised zones were intersected approximately 670 metres below surface, suggesting the potential for a substantial mineral system that could support long-term mining operations.
The company's managing director, Dr. Chris Tonkin, described the findings as "very encouraging" and noted that the geological characteristics resemble those of other major nickel camps in Western Australia's prolific mining regions.
Strategic location in emerging greenstone belt
The Mulga Tank Project sits within the emerging Plumridge Greenstone Belt, an area that has attracted increasing attention from exploration companies in recent years. Western Mines Group holds a commanding position in this prospective region with extensive land holdings.
This discovery positions the company at the forefront of what could become Western Australia's next significant nickel mining district, potentially contributing to the global supply of these critical metals essential for battery technology and renewable energy infrastructure.
Next steps for the promising project
With these encouraging results, Western Mines Group is planning an aggressive follow-up exploration program. The company intends to conduct further drilling to better define the extent and continuity of the mineralised system.
Additional geophysical surveys are also planned to identify new targets along strike and at depth, with the aim of building a substantial resource base that could eventually support mining operations.
The discovery comes at an opportune time, with growing global demand for nickel and copper driven by the worldwide transition to clean energy and electric vehicles.
