Alkane Resources Limited announced new exploration results from extension and infill drilling at the True Blue deposit on July 5 [1].
These findings are critical for the company as it seeks to expand the known resource base and verify the continuity of high-grade mineralization within its operational area. Successful drilling at True Blue could increase the long-term viability of the site and influence future mining plans.
The drilling took place at the Costerfield Operation in central Victoria [1]. The True Blue deposit is located two km [1, 2] west of the active underground workings, positioning it as a key area for potential expansion beyond current production zones.
In a statement released via Globe Newswire, the company said, "Alkane Resources Limited (ASX: ALK; TSX: ALK; OTCQX: ALKRY) is pleased to announce the latest exploration results for extension and infill drilling of the True Blue deposit" [1].
The results specifically highlighted high-grade gold-antimony mineralization [3]. This combination of metals is a primary target for the company as it continues to delineate the boundaries of the deposit through systematic drilling.
By utilizing both extension drilling to find new mineralized zones and infill drilling to increase the confidence of existing estimates, Alkane Resources aims to build a more comprehensive model of the True Blue deposit. The company continues to operate across multiple exchanges, including the ASX, TSX, and OTCQX [1].
“The True Blue deposit is located two km west of the active underground workings.”
The discovery of high-grade gold-antimony results suggests that the mineralized system at Costerfield extends further than previously mapped. For investors and operators, this reduces the geological risk associated with the True Blue deposit and indicates that the two km gap between the active workings and this deposit may eventually be bridged by new infrastructure or expanded mine plans.

