Western Gold Resources (ASX: WGR) has announced an expansion of its flagship Gold Duke Project, launching a 12,000-metre life of mine extension grade control and infill drilling program.
Capitalising on a robust gold price and a solid $5.4 million cash reserve, the company is targeting strike and down-dip extensions across the Emu, Eagle Joyners Find, and Gold King South deposits.
The strategic move, which runs in parallel with ongoing Stage 1 mining operations, is designed to increase resource tonnage and enhance grade continuity within the existing economic pit framework.
VM Drilling has been contracted to execute the campaign, ensuring technical consistency with the successful 33,980-metre program completed in 2025.
By utilising Stage 1 cash flow to fund the brownfields activities, WGR aims to systematically convert resources into measured and indicated categories, effectively securing the long-term production profile of the project.
At the time of reporting, Western Gold Resources' share price was $0.19.