- Monument Mining’s (MMY) planned exploration drilling program is now underway at its Murchison Gold Project in Western Australia
- The first stage of the drill program planned for 18,000 metres and combines aircore and reverse circulation drilling
- The program will test new high-quality structural targets beneath cover
- Work should continue for the next six to eight months as new targets are identified and evaluated
- Monument Mining is up 12.5 per cent, trading at C$0.14 at 12:21 pm ET
Monument Mining’s (MMY) planned exploration drilling program is now underway at its Murchison Gold Project in Western Australia.
The first stage of the drill program is planned for 18,000 metres and combines aircore and reverse circulation drilling.
The program will test new high-quality structural targets beneath cover for potential mineralization that may lead to the identification of shallow stand-alone or satellite gold deposits.
The company hopes to supplement the current resource base at the 100-per-cent owned Burnakura gold project.
The progressive nature of the exploration program means work will continue for the next six to eight months as new targets are identified and evaluated for their potential to develop into a new satellite gold deposit.
Once the exploration program is finished, Monument will be in a position to evaluate the entire 170-square-kilometre land package of the Murchison Gold Project. At that point, the Vancouver company will determine the most logical approach in which to advance the project.
“The Monument exploration team is excited to begin drilling after extensive work to identify high quality targets at the Murchison Gold Project. The WA area has been heating up this year with a large amount of exploration work being undertaken, and we are fortunate to get started ahead of schedule having secured a drill rig,” said Monument CEO and President Cathy Zhai.
The Murchison Gold Projects comprises Burnakura, Gabanintha and Tuckanarra Joint Venture, in the Murchison area of Western Australia.
Monument Mining is up 12.5 per cent, trading at C$0.14 at 12:21 pm ET.
