Lunnon Metals (ASX:LM8) launches high-stakes drilling at Defiance West
February 5, 2025 Off By MarketOpenTucked between some of Western Australia’s most storied gold deposits, Lunnon Metals (ASX:LM8) is drilling into uncharted territory at its Defiance West target—a prospect that could reshape the company’s future if the geology aligns as expected.
With rigs turning and anticipation building, the stakes are high for what could be the next major discovery in Kambalda’s rich gold narrative.
Key Highlights
- Co-funded Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) program kicks off.
- Target mirrors Beta/Hunt mine geology, which has yielded bonanza-grade gold.
- First deep bedrock test in a 4km² area, drilling up to 1,800 metres.
Managing Director Edmund Ainscough isn’t one to mince words about the potential impact of this program.
“The Defiance West target area is completely devoid of information in the bedrock at depth.
The objective is to demonstrate that this area is permissive for gold, as we have done with the suite of exciting results delivered at Lady Herial and now Guiding Star.
Our tenements at Foster and Baker are surrounded by some of WA’s great gold mines, and the opportunity to test our own ground more aggressively is extremely exciting and has the potential to transform the company”
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A Missing Puzzle Piece in Kambalda
Kambalda’s rich gold history is well documented, with Gold Fields’ St Ives mine producing over 9.6 million ounces.
The region’s gold-bearing structures are not always easy to spot at surface, requiring deep drilling to unlock hidden potential.
Lunnon Metals Defiance West target sits within the same rock package as the nearby Beta/Hunt mine, which famously produced the 2018 “Father’s Day Vein” discovery – a bonanza-grade gold find that revitalised investor interest in Kambalda gold.
Importantly, the target also sits between the historic Foster nickel mine and Gold Fields’ Conqueror gold deposit, meaning any significant discovery could create a new development corridor.
An Uncharted Gold Horizon
This EIS-backed drilling program is more than a speculative endeavour.
The geological similarities to known deposits suggest that Defiance West could host gently dipping quartz-breccia lodes, a hallmark of the region’s gold endowment.
If Lunnon Metals hits the right structures, it could redefine exploration in this part of Kambalda.
While the company’s recent successes at Lady Herial and Guiding Star have reinforced the gold prospectivity of its tenure, Defiance West represents the first genuine deep test of this underexplored zone.
For investors, the takeaway is clear: with rigs in the ground and government backing, this is a rare, well-funded attempt at unlocking a high-impact gold discovery in one of Australia’s most storied mining districts.
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