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Metal Hawk Limited (ASX: MHK, “Metal Hawk” or the “Company”) is pleased to report on its quarterly activities for the period ending 30 September 2024.
HIGHLIGHTS
EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES
LEINSTER SOUTH PROJECT
- Maiden field campaign at Leinster South returns numerous high grade gold assays from rock chips (up to 20.2g/t Au) at the new Siberian Tiger prospect. There is no previous drilling at Siberian Tiger.
- UAV (drone) magnetic survey, detailed orthophotography and LiDAR survey completed over Siberian Tiger and the majority of tenement E36/1068.
- Geological mapping and geochemical sampling expand the gold mineralisation footprint at Siberian Tiger and continue to generate new regional gold prospects.
- Additional tenement applications increase Metal Hawk’s landholding to over 430km2.
- Heritage Agreement executed, approvals progressing towards maiden RC program.
BEREHAVEN PROJECT
- Gold assays returned from RC drilling completed in June 2024 at the Commodore North gold zone.
- Significant results include:
- 6m @ 1.58g/t Au from 40m (BVNC066)
- 2m @ 2.51g/t Au from 105m (BVNC067)
- 3m @ 1.41g/t Au from 92m (BVNC069)
CORPORATE
- End of quarter cash position of $1.7 million.
- The Company is looking at divesting a number of non-core assets and tenements.
Managing Director Will Belbin commented: “The early exploration success at Siberian Tiger puts Metal Hawk in an excellent position heading into the December quarter and beyond. At Leinster South we have a big package of ground surrounded by world class gold deposits and it is quite incredible that there has been virtually no historical gold exploration at Siberian Tiger. We are very excited to push towards a maiden drilling program as soon as possible.”
Figure 1. Metal Hawk’s main goldfields project locations
DECEMBER QUARTER 2024 – PLANNED ACTIVITY
The Company will be focusing the majority of exploration efforts towards the maiden drill program at the Leinster South project, with planned activities in the lead-up including:
- Geochemical sampling (rock chips and soils).
- Detailed structural mapping and interpretation.
- Targeting and preparations for drilling.
- Processing and interpretation of detailed geophysical data, aerial photography/imagery and LiDAR data.
- Scheduled heritage clearance surveys.
COMPANY PROJECTS – WESTERN AUSTRALIA
LEINSTER SOUTH PROJECT
The Leinster South project area covers more than 430km2 and is situated between 10km and 40km south of Leinster. Limited historical exploration has been conducted on the tenements.
Field reconnaissance mapping and rock chip sampling commenced in late June 2024. The majority of work focused on tenement E36/1068, which is located along the southeastern limb of the Agnew Greenstone Belt and only 15km from the Lawlers mining centre. The initial field trip included follow-up of a highly anomalous geochemical gold anomaly (482ppb Au) from historical wide-spaced soil sampling at the northern portion of this tenement.
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Investor Insight
Metal Hawk has a solid strategy to increase shareholder value through early-stage exploration success, leveraging a strong gold market and driven by a highly experienced team with a track record of successful discoveries.
Overview
Metal Hawk Limited (ASX:MHK) is an Australian exploration company with a primary focus on gold and nickel discoveries. The company is driven by a technically proficient team with a proven track record of identifying high-potential mineral exploration projects and executing early-stage discoveries.
Founded with a strong commitment to disciplined exploration, Metal Hawk’s portfolio is primarily concentrated in the prolific Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. The company’s exploration strategy combines traditional geological methods with innovative technologies to unlock the full potential of its tenements.
The main focus of Metal Hawk’s current exploration activities is its Leinster South project, which has shown significant promise following the discovery of high-grade gold at the Siberian Tiger prospect. Metal Hawk is advancing towards securing the necessary permits for further exploration and a maiden drilling program at Leinster South. Metal Hawk is finalising heritage negotiations and intends to undertake a heritage clearance survey as soon as possible, which will allow for the commencement of a maiden reverse circulation (RC) drilling program at Siberian Tiger. This drilling campaign will test the depth extent and continuity of the high-grade gold mineralization identified at surface.
The company also maintains a diversified exploration portfolio with other projects such as Berehaven, Yarmany and Kanowna East, all of which hold strong potential for gold and nickel mineralisation.
Company Highlights
- A gold-focused exploration company backed by a highly experienced technical team with a track record of identifying high-potential projects and making early-stage discoveries.
- The company’s flagship project is the Leinster South project, which hosts the high-grade Siberian Tiger gold prospect.
- Recent rock chip sampling at Siberian Tiger returned assays as high as 20.2 g/t gold.
- Metal Hawk has completed a UAV magnetic survey at Leinster South to assist with drill targeting.
- The company is progressing through heritage negotiations and awaiting approval for a maiden RC drilling campaign at Siberian Tiger.
Key Projects
Leinster South – Flagship Project
Leinster South, Metal Hawk’s flagship project, is located 30 kilometers south of Leinster in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields region. Covering approximately 127 square kilometers of granted tenure, this project is highly prospective for gold and nickel mineralization. Its proximity to the Agnew-Lawlers mining center, which has produced over 5 million ounces of gold at an average grade of 5 grams per ton (g/t), further enhances its significance. The project sits within the Agnew-Wiluna greenstone belt and along the eastern limb of the Lawlers Anticline, a key structural feature associated with major gold discoveries in the region.
The Siberian Tiger prospect within Leinster South is the focal point of Metal Hawk’s exploration efforts. Recent rock chip sampling from quartz veins has returned high-grade gold results, with assays reaching up to 20.2 g/t. This high-grade discovery has accelerated the company’s exploration activities, with further sampling and mapping identifying additional gold anomalies along strike from the Siberian Tiger prospect.
The prospect has also been the subject of geophysical surveys by Metal Hawk, including a UAV magnetic survey, which has provided detailed data on the geology and helped identify several drill targets. These findings confirm the presence of prospective stratigraphy along the eastern limb of the Lawlers Anticline, setting the stage for a maiden RC drilling program. Heritage negotiations with traditional owners are progressing, and once complete, the company will begin drilling to test the depth and continuity of the mineralization.
Metal Hawk’s exploration strategy at Leinster South combines geophysical surveys, geochemical sampling, and geological mapping to systematically assess the project’s potential. While the focus is on drill testing surface gold mineralization at Siberian Tiger, the company is also exploring other areas of the tenement for additional targets. The broader project area contains a variety of mafic and ultramafic rocks, which are known to host both gold and nickel mineralization.
Berehaven
The Berehaven project is located in a well-established mining region, known for its gold and nickel potential. Metal Hawk’s exploration efforts here have focused on identifying structurally controlled gold mineralization. The project area is characterized by mafic and ultramafic rock sequences, which are highly prospective for hosting both gold and nickel deposits. While still in the early stages of exploration, Berehaven represents a valuable asset in Metal Hawk’s portfolio.
Yarmany
Yarmany is another key project in Metal Hawk’s portfolio, located in the Western Australian Goldfields. This project is highly prospective for gold, with several historic workings and gold anomalies identified through surface sampling. The project’s proximity to known gold deposits adds to its appeal, and Metal Hawk is planning further exploration to delineate drill targets.
Kanowna East
The Kanowna East project is located near the world-class Kanowna Belle gold mine, which has produced millions of ounces of gold over its operational life. Metal Hawk’s tenements in this region are prospective for both gold and base metals, and the company is planning additional exploration activities to test the area’s potential.
Management Team
Mike Edwards - Non-executive Chairman
Mike Edwards is a geologist and economist with over 25 years’ experience in senior management roles within both the public and private sectors. Edwards worked for Barclays Australia in the commercial and corporate finance department, before returning to university to complete a Bachelor of Science in geology. Edwards then spent eight years as an exploration and mine geologist, principally working in Australia with a focus on Archaean gold and base metals. Over the past 10 years, Edwards has held numerous executive and non-executive director roles, predominantly with ASX-listed companies. Most recently, he was the non-executive chairman of Firefly Resources (ASX:FFR), which successfully merged with Gascoyne Resources (ASX:GCY). Edwards holds a Bachelor of Business (economics and finance) from Curtin University of Technology, and a Bachelor of Science (geology) from the University of Western Australia.
Will Belbin - Managing Director
Will Belbin has over 20 years’ experience working in gold and base metals exploration, with extensive experience in project generation and evaluation. He was an integral part of the Fisher East nickel sulphide discoveries as exploration manager for Rox Resources. Previously, Belbin worked with Newexco as a senior geologist at Western Areas’ Forrestania nickel project. He holds a geology degree from the University of Western Australia and a Master of Mineral Economics from Curtin University's Graduate School of Business.
David Pennock - Executive Director
David Pennock is a corporate geologist from the WA School of Mines, with over 15 years of experience in the resources sector and has strong business development skills.
Scott Glasson - CFO
Scott Glasson is an experienced CFO and qualified chartered accountant with a strong knowledge of financial markets, corporate governance and accounting practices.
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