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15 September 2026
WRITTEN BY Oriel Morrison-Higgins

CGN unwraps gold at Christmas Well

The model pointed to gold. The drill bit found it.

We caught up with CGN Resources (ASX:CGR) Managing Director and CEO Stan Wholley after maiden drilling struck gold at the Christmas Well Project near Leonora in Western Australia.

Stan unpacks:

  • Rocky Mountain Oyster: Gold intersected below historic shallow mineralisation
  • Lambs Fry: Greenfield drilling gives CGN another target to follow
  • Concept: Maiden drilling has tested CGN’s structural model
  • Follow-up: More Christmas Well holes are already cleared
  • Next: Pelican in the Panhandle Project is lining up for drilling

Christmas Well passed its first drill test.

Now CGN gets to see how far the structures run.

About the guest and company
Stan Wholley is the managing director and CEO of CGN Resources. CGN is a Western Australian explorer targeting gold, copper, nickel, and critical metals. At Leonora, its Christmas Well and Panhandle projects are focused on ‘high-grade’ gold opportunities within one of Western Australia’s established gold districts.

🎥 Watch the full interview for what comes next at Leonora.

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Written By Oriel Morrison-Higgins
With more than 20 years in broadcasting across television and radio, Oriel brings deep media expertise to sustainability, future industries and executive leadership. Her work focuses on translating complex issues into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

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