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Koonenberry Gold Limited 
ASX

Initial fieldwork confirms high-grade Au-Cu along 6km trend

Sentiment:
 Exploration Update
 6 January 2025 5:28 PM

Koonenberry Gold reports high-grade copper and gold rock chip results from initial field activities at Breakfast Creek, confirming the potential for significant mineralization.

Better than expected
  The rock chip results are better than expected, with high grades of gold and copper, confirming the potential for significant mineralization. 

Summary
  • Koonenberry Gold has acquired gold and copper-gold projects in NSW and has commenced field activities at Breakfast Creek.
  • Initial rock chip sampling at Breakfast Creek returned high-grade results, including up to 7.02g/t gold and 4.02% copper.
  • These results are located at the northern end of a 6km x 2km copper-gold soil anomaly, which remains open to the north.
  • The geological setting is similar to copper-gold porphyry and skarn systems, such as the nearby Browns Creek Mine.
  • The company plans to advance targets to drill-ready status in the first half of 2025.
  • The project area has not been extensively explored for high-grade copper-gold skarn systems in over 25 years.
Sentiment

Score: 8

Explanation: The document presents very positive initial exploration results with high-grade rock chips, a large anomaly, and a clear plan for further exploration. The comparison to known high-grade deposits further boosts the positive sentiment.

Positives
  • The project has a large 6km x 2km copper-gold soil anomaly.
  • The high-grade rock chip results confirm the potential for significant mineralization.
  • The project is located in a known mineralized region, the Lachlan Fold Belt.
  • The company has a 100% interest in the project.
  • The project has similarities to known high-grade copper-gold skarn systems.
  • There has been a lack of exploration for high-grade copper-gold skarn systems in the area for over 25 years, presenting a compelling opportunity.
Negatives
  • The targets remain untested by drilling.
  • The rock chip samples are predominately from mullock dumps or float trails over in-situ regolith, not in-situ samples.
Risks
  • Planned discovery activity is subject to changes due to regulatory approvals and inclement weather.
  • The company is still in the exploration phase and there is no guarantee of a successful discovery.
  • The project is reliant on further exploration to advance targets to drill-ready status.
Future Outlook

The company plans to conduct further exploration, including infill soil and rock chip geochemistry, geological mapping, and possible electrical geophysics, to generate high-grade copper-gold skarn targets for drill testing. The maiden drill program is planned to commence in Q4 FY2025.

Management Comments
  • These rock chip results highlight the high-grade nature of the copper-gold mineralisation at our Breakfast Creek Project.
  • The Project now has high-grade Cu-Au rock chip results along the entire +6km length of the Cu-Au soil anomaly and remains open to the to complete further exploration to advance several targets to drill ready status in the coming months.
Industry Context

The announcement highlights the potential of the Lachlan Fold Belt, a region known for significant gold and copper mineralization. The proximity to the Cadia mine, a major copper-gold operation, further underscores the potential of the Breakfast Creek project. The focus on skarn-style mineralization is also relevant, as these deposits can be high-grade and economically viable.

Comparison to Industry Standards
  • The Browns Creek Mine, a nearby skarn deposit, has a resource of 1.29Mt @ 6.39g/t Au and 0.45% Cu, providing a benchmark for the potential of the Breakfast Creek project.
  • Other examples of skarn deposits in the Lachlan Fold Belt include Lucky Draw (1.41Mt @ 4.2g/t Au production) and Junction Reefs deposits.
  • World-class examples include the Nickel Plate (13.4Mt @ 5.3g/t Au, 1.3g/t Ag & 0.02% Cu) and the Fortitude Deposit (10.9Mt @ 7.1g/t Au), indicating the potential scale of skarn deposits.
Next Steps
  • The company plans to conduct infill soil and rock chip geochemistry.
  • Geological mapping will be undertaken.
  • Possible electrical geophysics will be used to integrate with existing datasets.
  • The company will generate multi-disciplinary, high-grade copper-gold skarn targets for drill testing.
  • Extensional sampling within the company's tenure to the north may also be undertaken.
  • The maiden drill program is planned to commence in Q4 FY2025.
Key Dates
  • 17/10/2024: Referenced ASX announcement regarding the acquisition of the NSW Au and CuAu portfolio.
  • 29/11/2024: Referenced ASX announcement regarding the completion of the acquisition of Enmore Gold and Lachlan Projects in NSW.
  • 07 January 2025: Date of the current ASX announcement.
  • First half of 2025: Planned timeframe to advance targets to drill-ready status.
  • Q4 FY2025: Planned commencement of the maiden drill program.
Keywords
copper, gold, exploration, skarn, porphyry, rock chip, Lachlan Fold Belt, Breakfast Creek, mineralization, drilling
KNB 
Koonenberry Gold Limited 
ASX
Sector: Materials
 
Filings with Classifications
Better than expected
21 May 2025 9:08 PM
Investment Announcement
  • Koonenberry's drilling results at Enmore exceeded expectations, leading to Lion's increased investment.
Delay expected
19 May 2025 6:24 PM
Exploration Update
  • The Phase I drilling campaign is now finished due to extremely wet conditions on site with 10 holes for 3,232.6m completed of a planned 3,000m.
Better than expected
28 April 2025 7:18 PM
Exploration Update
  • The drill results indicate a potentially wide structural corridor with significant gold intercepts, exceeding initial expectations for the area away from the granite-sediment contact.
Better than expected
15 April 2025 7:34 PM
Quarterly Report
  • The drill results at Enmore Gold Project are better than expected, demonstrating potential for both bulk tonnage and high-grade gold mineralization.
Better than expected
13 April 2025 6:49 PM
Exploration Update
  • The second drillhole returned a higher gram metre interval (357.9) than the first drillhole (297.5), indicating improved potential.
Better than expected
6 April 2025 6:22 PM
Investor Presentation
  • The intercept of 170m @ 1.75g/t gold incl. 18.3m at 9.95g/t gold from first drillhole at Enmore Gold Project, NSW is better than expected.
Better than expected
3 April 2025 12:51 AM
Investor Presentation Announcement
  • The assay results of 170m @ 1.75g/t gold from 77m, including 18.3m at 9.95g/t gold from 172.9m are considered better than expected.
Better than expected
1 April 2025 6:57 PM
Exploration Update
  • The assay results from the first drillhole exceeded expectations due to the high-grade intercept and broad zone of gold mineralisation.
  • The results validate historical drill results, indicating potential for broad and high-grade gold zones.
Delay expected
16 March 2025 6:42 PM
Exploration Update
  • The drilling program has been paused for up to one week due to heavy rains associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Worse than expected
12 March 2025 1:35 AM
Half Year Financial Report
  • The company reported a loss of $925,922 for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, indicating worse than expected financial performance.
Capital raise
12 March 2025 1:35 AM
Half Year Financial Report
  • The company's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on raising additional funding either through debt or equity to meet its planned exploration programme.
  • The company will be required to raise funds for working capital from debt or equity sources if the above matters are not achieved.
Better than expected
2 February 2025 4:27 PM
Investor Presentation
  • The document highlights significant exploration results, including broad, high-grade gold intercepts at Sunnyside, suggesting better than expected potential.
  • The commencement of drilling at multiple projects and the joint venture with Newmont indicate a positive outlook and better than expected progress.
Better than expected
23 January 2025 6:03 PM
Quarterly Report
  • The company has made transformational acquisitions that have significantly increased the size and potential of its portfolio.
  • The company has reported high grade drilling results at the Enmore project.
  • The company has completed a capital raise and is well funded.
Better than expected
19 January 2025 4:19 PM
Exploration Update
  • The identification of a 4km gold trend and high-grade sampling results are better than expected for an early-stage exploration project.
Better than expected
6 January 2025 5:28 PM
Exploration Update
  • The rock chip results are better than expected, with high grades of gold and copper, confirming the potential for significant mineralization.
Capital raise
29 November 2024 12:31 AM
Securities Quotation Application
  • An additional 450,000,000 shares are to be issued on December 5, 2024.
Capital raise
28 November 2024 11:47 PM
Annual General Meeting Results
  • Approval was granted for a 10% placement capacity.
  • Approvals were given to issue shares related to Enmore, Lachlan, and director placements.
Delay expected
28 November 2024 6:42 PM
Investor Presentation
  • Planned discovery activity is subject to changes due to various factors including regulatory approvals and inclement weather.
Better than expected
28 November 2024 5:22 PM
Annual General Meeting Report
  • The successful acquisition of the Enmore and Lachlan projects significantly expands Koonenberry Gold's exploration portfolio and increases its potential for major discoveries.
Delay expected
26 November 2024 8:41 PM
Securities Issue Update
  • The issue date of the Placement Shares was delayed by one day, from December 4th to December 5th, 2024.
Worse than expected
17 November 2024 6:17 PM
Exploration Update
  • The second phase of drilling at the Atlantis prospect did not yield significant copper or gold intersections, despite the presence of trace amounts of sulphides, indicating that the targeted mineralisation may be located further from the drillholes or at greater depth than initially anticipated.
Delay expected
17 November 2024 6:17 PM
Exploration Update
  • The first phase of air core drilling at Atlantis was terminated early due to limitations in the rig configuration and air pressure, preventing the testing of three identified EM conductors and limiting the extent of the surveyed area.
Capital raise
28 October 2024 7:44 PM
Notice of Annual General Meeting
  • A $4.5 million capital raising (before costs) is planned through a placement of shares.
  • Directors have committed to subscribing for up to $200,000 of the placement.
Capital raise
16 October 2024 7:55 PM
Investment Announcement
  • Koonenberry Gold is undertaking a \$4.5 million capital raising.
Capital raise
16 October 2024 7:20 PM
Investor Presentation
  • A capital raising of at least A$2,000,000 is planned, with commitments already secured for A$4,500,000.
  • The capital raising will fund the acquisition of the Enmore Gold Project and Lachlan Projects.
Capital raise
16 October 2024 6:54 PM
Acquisition Announcement
  • A $4.5 million capital raise via a placement of 450 million new ordinary shares at $0.010 per share.
  • The placement was supported by major shareholder Lion Selection Group and new investor Lowell Resources Fund.
  • Funds will be used for exploration, capital raising costs, and working capital.
Capital raise
14 October 2024 6:49 PM
Trading Halt Announcement
  • A capital raising is planned in association with a material acquisition.
Capital raise
12 September 2024 4:15 AM
Annual Report
  • A share placement and fully underwritten entitlement offer raised $2,352,537 before costs in April 2024.
Delay expected
12 September 2024 4:15 AM
Annual Report
  • Drilling at the Atlantis Prospect was unable to penetrate to planned depths due to hard and silicified ground, resulting in an early termination of the program.
Worse than expected
3 September 2024 7:59 PM
Exploration Update
  • The drilling program was significantly shorter than planned due to unforeseen weather conditions, resulting in fewer drill holes and less data than anticipated.
Delay expected
3 September 2024 7:59 PM
Exploration Update
  • A significant rain event forced an early termination of the drill program at Atlantis, resulting in a compromised program with only 6 holes completed instead of the planned 16.
Delay expected
30 July 2024 7:16 PM
Exploration Update
  • The drill program in June was terminated early due to a significant rain event.
Delay expected
23 July 2024 8:01 PM
Quarterly Report
  • A significant rain event occurred after the reporting period, resulting in demobilisation of equipment and crew, delaying further exploration.
Better than expected
12 June 2024 7:55 PM
Exploration Update
  • The gold zone has been extended to the east and 200m to the south, expanding the gold footprint to over 500m x 400m.
Delay expected
27 May 2024 7:18 PM
Exploration Update
  • The initial drilling program was terminated early due to rig limitations, preventing the testing of the three EM conductors.
Worse than expected
21 April 2024 7:02 PM
Project Update
  • The drilling at Atlantis did not reach the target depth due to difficult ground conditions, which is worse than expected.
Delay expected
21 April 2024 7:02 PM
Project Update
  • Drilling at Atlantis was delayed due to unexpected difficult drilling conditions (hard ground).
Delay expected
19 April 2024 4:14 AM
Rights Issue Results and Revised Timetable
  • The issue and settlement of Rights Issue shares has been revised from the timetable previously announced to the ASX on 8 March 2024.

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