Desert Minerals (ASX:DML) launched a strategic 379-sample Ultrafine Soils Program at its flagship Mt Monger Gold Project.
The geochemical initiative is designed to penetrate shallow transported cover—specifically Cenozoic laterite and alluvium—to pinpoint new gold anomalies and refine drilling targets across highly prospective structural trends.
By utilising the advanced UltraFine+ (<2µm) analysis, the company benefits from increased sensitivity and a reduced "nugget effect," allowing for the detection of subtle geochemical halos that traditional methods might miss.
The sampling is being conducted on a precise 200m x 100m offset grid, paving the way for a comprehensive drilling campaign scheduled to commence in the coming weeks.
The Mt Monger Project already boasts a solid foundation with an initial JORC (2012) inferred mineral resource at the Providence prospect, estimated at 204,700 tonnes at 2.5g/t gold for 16,400 ounces.
Exploration upside remains significant, as the Providence resource is open toward both the northwest and southwest at shallow depths.
Furthermore, the presence of historical high-grade intercepts—such as 8m @ 31.84g/t Au—at nearby prospects like Divine, Hoffmann, and Samocynda underscores the region's immense potential.
At the time of reporting, Desert Minerals' share price was $0.28.