APC Minerals Accelerates High-Grade Gold Exploration Programme

Drilling Program Validates Significant Gold System Along Lancefield Trend

APC Minerals Limited (ASX: APC) has announced encouraging results from its recently completed reverse circulation (RC) drilling program at the Laverton Downs Gold Project. The 2,628-metre program has successfully confirmed a trend of gold mineralisation, validating the company's geological model and setting the stage for focused exploration along the prospective Lancefield structure.

Key Drilling Results Highlight Mineralised System

The 22-hole drilling program delivered multiple gold intersections, confirming the presence of a mineralised system with best results including:

• 4m @ 1.2g/t Au from 104m including 1m @ 4.02g/t Au from 104m (LD25RC012)
• 2m @ 2.04g/t Au from 57m (LD25RC011)
• 4m @ 0.54g/t Au from 98m including 1m @ 1.29g/t Au from 101m (LD25RC015)
• 13m @ 0.11g/t Au from 69m including 1m @ 0.62g/t Au from 69m (LD25RC019)

These results build upon historical drilling from 2013 which previously reported intercepts of 3m @ 10.13g/t Au from 23m, 2m @ 1.19g/t Au from 34m and 4m @ 0.89g/t Au from 27m.

"With this program we aimed to explore the previously un-tested area in the north of the tenement package, and to extend our understanding of the geology of the southern part of the Project. The focus of the next round of work at the Project will be on that southern area where consistent gold mineralisation confirms the existence of a large gold bearing system contiguous to the Lancefield trend," commented Matt Shackleton, Managing Director and CEO.

Strategic Location in WA's Gold-Rich Laverton Region

The Laverton Downs Project covers six exploration licenses totaling approximately 100km² and is situated just 15km north of Laverton in Western Australia's Eastern Goldfields. This region hosts numerous significant gold operations including:

• Lancefield (1.5Moz historical production)
• Mt Morgan (Genesis Resources)
• Sunrise Dam (AngloGold Ashanti)
• Wallaby/Granny Smith (Goldfields)
• Moolart Well, Rosemount and Garden Well (Regis Resources)
• Cork Tree Well (Brightstar Resources)

Technical Insights: Understanding Shear-Hosted Gold Mineralisation

Gold mineralisation at Laverton Downs appears to be associated with sheared mafic basalts and the sheared ultramafic hanging wall transition zones along the trend. The program has successfully validated a gold target location situated within the Lancefield Trend position from a 2019 targeting report.

What is Shear-Hosted Gold Mineralisation?

Shear-hosted gold deposits are one of the most significant sources of gold globally and are particularly important in Western Australia's Eastern Goldfields. These deposits form when gold-bearing fluids move through zones of weakness in the Earth's crust, depositing gold as conditions change.

Key characteristics of shear-hosted gold deposits:

• Form along structural zones where rocks have been deformed under pressure
• Often associated with ancient volcanic and sedimentary rocks
• Gold typically precipitates with quartz veins and sulfide minerals
• Can form extensive mineralised systems with considerable depth extent
• Often require structural complexity (fault intersections, flexures) to create deposition sites

At Laverton Downs, the gold is found within basalts with minor sulfides and quartz, typical of the style that has made the Eastern Goldfields one of the world's premier gold provinces.

The recent RC drilling has allowed a fresh geological interpretation to be constructed, indicating several zones of shearing in mafic basalts overlying an ultramafic komatiite which can host weakly mineralised zones of gold associated with sulfides.

Future Exploration Plans: Following the Mineralised Trend

The drilling program has identified approximately 1 kilometer of untested strike along the proven geological model, which will be the focus of APC's next exploration phase. The southern area drilled (sections 1 to 3) has successfully returned stronger gold discovery at high-grade mineralisation identified over 500 meters of strike.

Gold exploration at APC Minerals Ltd will now focus on this southern area where the most promising results have been obtained. With approximately 1 kilometer of untested strike length remaining, there is substantial exploration upside to be investigated in follow-up programs.

Exploration Timeline and Next Steps

Investment Thesis: Why APC Minerals Deserves Attention

APC Minerals presents an interesting investment proposition with its dual-focus exploration strategy:

1. Gold exploration at APC Minerals Ltd – Located in a prolific gold region with confirmed mineralisation along a major structural trend

2. Critical minerals exposure through West Arunta – The company's 100%-owned West Arunta Nexus Project targets rare earths and critical minerals in WA's most exciting exploration frontier

This latest drilling program has validated the geological model at Laverton Downs, confirming the presence of gold mineralisation along the Lancefield Trend. With approximately 1 kilometer of untested strike length remaining, there is significant exploration upside.

Comparative Advantage

The Laverton Downs Project benefits from:

• Strategic location in a proven gold-producing region
• Proximity to multiple processing facilities
• Established infrastructure with nearby mining services
• Systematic exploration approach focusing on geological structures
• Clear target generation based on proven geological models

Gold exploration at APC Minerals Ltd has been methodical, with the company following a structured approach to testing and validating its geological model. The results to date indicate that the company's targeting strategy is sound, with high-grade gold at the Fortitude area confirming mineralisation along the predicted structural trend.

Why Investors Should Follow APC Minerals

For investors seeking exposure to gold exploration in a tier-one jurisdiction, APC Minerals offers several compelling reasons to watch closely:

1. Strategic land position in the prolific Laverton gold district, home to multiple multi-million-ounce gold operations

2. Systematic exploration approach focusing on structural controls of mineralisation

3. Multiple growth pathways through both gold and drilling campaigns for high-grade critical minerals projects

4. Experienced management team with track record in resource development

5. Clear pathway to discovery with defined follow-up exploration targets

These latest drilling results have confirmed the geological model, demonstrating that APC's Laverton Downs Project hosts gold mineralisation consistent with the regional setting. With approximately 1 kilometer of untested strike length along the prospective Lancefield Trend, gold exploration at APC Minerals Ltd has a clear focus for its next exploration phase.

As gold continues to show strength in uncertain economic times, juniors with quality projects in tier-one jurisdictions like Western Australia represent an interesting opportunity for investors seeking resource sector exposure. Furthermore, some companies in the region have already seen record profit from gold production as they advance their projects. Additionally, similar gold finds expanding resource potential have been reported in nearby areas, highlighting the prospectivity of the region.

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