# Black Cat Syndicate gold exploration in Western Australia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/black-cat-syndicate-gold-exploration-in-western-australia > Updated: 2026-09-30T01:49:59.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Black Cat Syndicate has reported positive drilling results and announced significant capital allocation for gold exploration in Western Australia. Initial drilling at the Trojan gold deposit, part of the Kal East Gold Operation, successfully intersected mineralization beyond current resource boundaries. Results included high-grade intercepts such as 3m at 6.88g/t gold. Acting Managing Director Chris Stone noted that these results highlight the growth potential of the deposit, prompting plans for further extensional and infill drilling to support life-of-mine planning. Following these results, the company announced an exploration and resource conversion drilling plan of up to $35 million for the 2027 financial year. This initiative targets the expansion of resources and extension of mine lives at both the Paulsens and Kal East operations. The company intends to focus on converting approximately 814,000 ounces of inferred resources to indicated resources to support upcoming operational capacity increases. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-30: Black Cat Syndicate allocates $35m for gold exploration Black Cat Syndicate plans to invest up to $35 million in exploration and resource conversion drilling at its Paulsens and Kal East gold operations in Western Australia during FY27. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/black-cat-syndicate-allocates-35m-for-gold-exploration ### 2026-09-10: Black Cat Syndicate expands Trojan gold footprint in Western Australia Black Cat Syndicate has expanded the mineralised footprint of its Trojan gold deposit in Western Australia following successful drilling that intersected gold beyond existing resource boundaries. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/black-cat-syndicate-expands-trojan-gold-footprint-in-western-australia --- Cite as: Black Cat Syndicate gold exploration in Western Australia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/black-cat-syndicate-gold-exploration-in-western-australia