Western Yilgarn has unveiled a major discovery of high-grade cobalt, nickel, copper, lead and scandium at its Ida Holmes Junction project in Western Australia.
The find also extends the known mineralised system further south, reinforcing the company’s position in the critical minerals sector.
“These results represent a highly significant milestone for Western Yilgarn and further validate the exceptional critical minerals potential of the Ida Holmes Junction project,” Western Yilgarn non-executive director Pedro Kastellorizos said.
“Our latest ground reconnaissance rock-chip program has confirmed the presence of very high-grade cobalt-nickel-scandium mineralisation within E36/1028 highlighting potential regional continuity of this emerging mineralised system”.
The recent sampling program targeted key quartz–hematite outcrops, returning assays that not only confirm previous discoveries but also highlight the polymetallic nature of the system. The presence of scandium, a critical metal used in semiconductors and green technologies, adds extra strategic value to the project.
Kastellorizos said the results strongly confirm the continuity and tenor of the previously identified mineralisation, which now extends for more than 100m along strike.
While the nearby Ballard Fault Zone may play a role in shaping the mineralisation, its influence is still being investigated in follow-up exploration programs.
The Ida Holmes Junction project now stands out as a highly promising target for both cobalt and other technology metals, strengthening Western Yilgarn’s strategic position in critical minerals that are increasingly essential for global supply chains.
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