Duketon Mining (ASX:DKM) launched its maiden drill programme at the Barlee Gold Project, marking the first time the site has undergone any form of drilling exploration.
The milestone involves a total planned distance of 5,500m, comprising 4,000m of aircore and 1,500m of reverse circulation drilling.
The primary objective is to test several large-scale, high-amplitude “gold in soil” anomalies that suggest the potential for a substantial new mineral system.
Operations are already gaining momentum at the Scooby prospect, where ten holes have been completed to date.
Initial observations are promising, with the intersection of sheared mafic and felsic lithologies—geological formations often associated with significant gold deposits.
Managing Director Stuart Fogarty expressed optimism regarding the campaign, noting that the scale and frequency of the identified anomalies indicate a high probability for a new "gold camp" to emerge at Barlee.
Simultaneously, the company announced the successful completion of its RC drill programme at the Boodanoo Project.
The separate campaign involved 800m of drilling across twelve holes.
All samples from Boodanoo have been dispatched for laboratory analysis, with assay results anticipated within the next four to six weeks.