Massive sulphide zone at Lewis Ponds hole promises gold and base metal riches
Orbit Resources drilled 11.8 metres of massive sulphides at Lewis Ponds, including 3.55m at 50 per cent concentration with gold, silver, zinc, lead and copper.
Orbit Resources has struck a significant zone of sulphides at its Lewis Ponds project near Orange, NSW. A drilling hole intersected 11.8 metres of massive and semi-massive sulphides, with a standout 3.55-metre section estimated at 50 per cent massive sulphides from 255 metres down.
Sulphide minerals can carry substantial zinc, lead and copper concentrations, some up to 86 per cent of their weight, plus gold and silver potential. The assemblage is dominated by iron sulphide, followed by zinc, lead and copper minerals.
Three holes totalling 1168.8 metres have been completed; assays will be ready in the December quarter. The discovery supports Orbit's geological model at Tom's Lode and feeds into future metallurgical testing and economic studies.
- 11.8 metres of massive and semi-massive
- Sulphide intersection
- 3.55 metres at 50 per cent concentration
- Standout section
- Up to 86 per cent by weight
- Maximum base metal concentration
- 3 holes totalling 1,168.8 metres
- Completed drilling
Why it mattersA successful assay could confirm the economic viability of a major polymetallic resource, unlocking value and advancing the project toward production.
AustraliaA major gold and base metal discovery near Orange could bring investment, mining jobs and royalties to regional NSW.
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