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Lightning expands Mt Turner gold footprint with two new targets

Lightning Minerals (ASX:L1M) has defined two new gold target areas in the Western zone of its flagship Mt Turner Project in Far North Queensland.

Managing Director and CEO Troy Brice breaks down what comes next:

  • Two new targets: Fresh areas have emerged from 551 soil samples and historical data
  • Bigger footprint: Lightning says the gold zone is larger than expected
  • Next steps: Trenching, excavation, and more soil sampling are planned
  • Drill path: The goal is to firm up drill targets by around Q2 2027
  • Geology: Different host rocks are helping refine Lightning’s model

Mt Turner is getting bigger. Now Lightning is working out where to point the drill next.

About the guest and company
Troy Brice is the managing director and CEO of Lightning Minerals. Lightning Minerals is an ASX-listed explorer focused on gold and copper projects across Queensland, Western Australia, and New South Wales, with Mt Turner its flagship project.

🎥 Watch the full interview to see how Lightning is building out the Western zone at Mt Turner.

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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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