White Energy (ASX:WEC) has flagged extensive copper-zinc-nickel-gold-rare earth element soil anomalies along the Mallapunyah Fault Zone at its Tindal Project in the Northern Territory.
The company analysed 781 ionic leach soil samples across a 2,400km² work area using 400m nominal and 200m infill spacings. The anomalies track major basement structures over kilometre-scale trends within the Manbulloo work area.
Analysis shows peak anomaly-to-background ratios of 382 times background for zinc, 138 times for lead, and 76 times for copper.
White Energy confirms the anomalies align with geophysical structures derived from public gravity and magnetic data along the Mallapunyah Fault Zone.
The company also adds that the anomalism overlies Manbulloo S1 chalcopyrite/pyrite and seismic “bland zones” interpreted as possible deep fluid pathways.
Follow-up plans include additional geophysical programs, ionic soil sampling, and rock chip sampling to refine and prioritise potential drill targets.
The Tindal Project comprises 22 contiguous exploration licences covering 11,720km² located 70km east of the Victoria Highway work area.
White Energy is a resource firm focused on exploring for high-value minerals such as copper and gold; and clean coal technology.
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