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Barton Gold Tunkillia Project Drilling and Approvals

Overview

Barton Gold has completed its Phase-2 reverse-circulation and diamond drilling programme at the Tunkillia gold project in South Australia. The campaign added 38,760 m across 311 holes, bringing the total drilling for the resource upgrade effort to 57,653 m across 520 holes when combined with Phase 1. During the final stages of the program in late July 2026, assay results included a 29-metre interval grading 1.24 g/t Au (with 4 m at 4.08 g/t) and a 19-metre interval grading 1.34 g/t Au. Managing Director Alex Scanlon stated that results “generally exceeded expectations, with positive surprises in some zones offering material upside potential.” The drilling has infilled high-value pits and identified broader, higher-grade extensions in Area 51. In late August 2026, the company confirmed new high-grade gold mineralisation from the Phase 2 campaign, identifying significant intercepts within shallow zones of existing starter pit outlines. Notable results include 6 metres at 6.61 g/t Au (featuring a 1-metre interval of 32.4 g/t Au) and 11 metres at 2.87 g/t Au (including 1 metre at 10.6 g/t Au). These findings are expected to support mineralisation extensions and enhance the grade profile for the upcoming pre-feasibility study (PFS). In early September 2026, the South Australian Department for Energy & Mining (DEM) approved the environmental Scoping Report for the Tunkillia Gold Project. This approval establishes the official terms of reference for the project’s development approvals process and is a primary step toward securing a Mining Lease (ML). The approved report defines the environmental studies, modeling, and community engagement programs required for future approvals. Following the resource upgrade drilling, Barton Gold has commenced a sterilisation drilling program to test potential locations for critical infrastructure. The company is also conducting environmental, cultural heritage, and renewable energy evaluations.

Entities

Tunkillia Gold Project · South Australia · Barton Gold Holdings Limited · Alexander Scanlon · Barton Gold

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Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Barton Gold receives environmental approval for Tunkillia Gold Project

    Barton Gold Holdings has received environmental Scoping Report approval from South Australia's DEM for its Tunkillia Gold Project, marking a key step toward mining lease approvals.

  2. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Barton Gold confirms high-grade mineralisation at Tunkillia project

    Barton Gold confirmed high-grade gold mineralisation at its Tunkillia project in South Australia, supporting potential resource upgrades and its upcoming 2027 pre-feasibility study.

  3. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Barton Gold begins sterilisation drilling at Tunkillia project

    Barton Gold has started sterilisation drilling at its Tunkillia project in South Australia to secure infrastructure sites and advance its gold and silver development toward a pre-feasibility study.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Barton Gold completes Phase 2 drilling at South Australia's Tunkillia gold project

    Barton Gold finished Phase 2 drilling at its Tunkillia gold project in South Australia, totaling 57,653 m in 520 holes, aiming to upgrade resources and model the S1 pit to produce 206 koz gold and 491 koz Ag, P

  5. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Barton Gold Nears Completion of 40,000 m Tunkillia Phase 2 Drilling; PFS Targeted for 2027

    Barton Gold nears the end of a 40,000 m Phase 2 drill program at Tunkillia, SA, delivering key gold intersections and supporting a PFS slated for Q1 2027, with expected resource upgrades for gold and silver.

  6. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Barton Gold advances Tunkillia gold project in South Australia

    Barton Gold announced strong drill results at South Australia's Tunkillia gold project and outlined next steps toward resource updates, a feasibility study, and a mining licence.

Sources

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