Benz Extends Gold Mineralisation at Zone 126
Benz Mining Corp (ASX:BNZ) has delivered significant new drill results at Zone 126 within the Glenburgh Gold Project in Western Australia. Step-out drilling intersected thick, high grade gold bearing zones. Drill hole 25GLR070 returned 44 metres at 4.6 grams per tonne gold from 475 metres within a broader interval of 103 metres at 2.3 grams per tonne. Drill hole 25GLR057 delivered 47 metres at 1.9 grams per tonne gold from 451 metres.
Figure 1: Glenburgh Gold Project Geology Overview
Third Gold Lens Shows Bulk Potential
Zone 126 has established itself as a multi-lens kilometre-scale gold system. The third gold lens continues to expand with substantial thickness and grade. The step-out intercepts are among the thickest underground results to date at Glenburgh. Lenses one, two, and three remain open at depth. Structural mapping has identified the location of two new potential lenses that remain untested below shallow drilling.
Figure 2: Long view section looking north of Zone 126
Ongoing Drilling Targets New Lenses
Benz Mining has three rigs onsite, with a fourth arriving in coming weeks. The company continues to drill and extend high grade intercepts at Zone 126. Exploration aims to define and extend the existing lenses and target further discoveries along the northeast trend. The current focus includes the new target positions for lenses four and five.
CEO Highlights System-Scale Potential
Benz CEO, Mark Lynch-Staunton, commented, “The latest results from the Third Lens at Zone 126 highlight just how thick this system can get. Intercepts such as 44 metres at 4.6 grams per tonne gold speak directly to the bulk underground potential we are uncovering – this is shaping into a much more extensive system. Importantly, our structural modelling has identified the potential target positions of the fourth and fifth lenses, where secondary shear zones cut through the prospective mineralised horizon. We’ve already mapped these zones, projected their plunge to the northeast, and drilling is now targeting them. Every hole we drill is part of a bigger picture – building our confidence in Zone 126 as an evolving, multi-lens, kilometre scale gold system. With three rigs now on site, and a fourth to arrive shortly, we’re accelerating exploration across the Zone 126 trend, which itself represents less than one-third of the known mineralised corridor at Glenburgh. The potential for additional parallel lenses is high, and we’re testing that aggressively. Zone 126 is proving to be an exceptional discovery, and we’re only just starting to uncover its full scale.”
Figure 3: Benz Mining CEO, Mark Lynch-Staunton
Glenburgh Gold Project Advances
Glenburgh, 100% owned by Benz Mining, sits in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region. The district hosts an 18-20 kilometre mineralised corridor, anchored by the large scale Icon–Apollo trend and Zone 126. Glenburgh contains both bulk style open pit mineralisation and multiple high grade underground lenses. The latest Glenburgh Mineral Resource Estimate stands at 16.3 million tonnes at 1.0 grams per tonne gold for 510,100 ounces of contained gold.
Drilling Highlights and Targets
Recent drilling at Zone 126 included intercepts of:
- 44 metres at 4.6 grams per tonne gold (25GLR070)
- 47 metres at 1.9 grams per tonne gold (25GLR057)
- 11 metres at 19.9 grams per tonne gold (GBZ126 010)
- 39 metres at 5.1 grams per tonne gold (25GLR022)
- 10 metres at 12.9 grams per tonne gold (25GLR027)
- 10 metres at 6.1 grams per tonne gold (25GLR033)
- 11 metres at 5.5 grams per tonne gold (25GLR039)
- 20 metres at 2.6 grams per tonne gold (25GLR035)
- 5 metres at 13.5 grams per tonne gold (25GLR037)
Exploration Methodology
Benz developed its exploration strategy using systematic structural mapping before drilling. The targeting model accurately predicted new lens discoveries and further potential along strike. Ongoing drilling tests high-potential structural positions under strong geochemical anomalies. The company designed its reverse circulation (RC) drill program using a 60 metre grid spacing. RC samples underwent photon assay and fire assay at ALS Labs in Perth for confirmation.
International Platform and Further Prospects
Benz Mining Corp holds dual listings on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV:BZ) and Australian Securities Exchange (ASX:BNZ). The company owns the Eastmain Gold Project in Quebec, hosting a resource of 1,005,000 ounces at 6.1 grams per tonne gold. Benz continues to apply advanced geological techniques across high metamorphic terranes in its search for high grade, high margin gold assets.
Continued Corridor Expansion
Glenburgh’s Zone 126 represents less than one third of the entire mineralised corridor. Strong potential exists for additional parallel, blind discoveries across the trend. Two drill rigs remain active on the Apollo Icon trend defining its bulk tonnage potential. Benz Mining is ramping up exploration with new rigs to scout further targets along the entire 18 kilometre corridor.
Conclusion
Benz Mining Corp continues to strengthen the discovery at Glenburgh’s Zone 126. The gold system expands with every drill hole. Exploration confirms the multi-lens character and system-scale opportunity. Benz Mining accelerates work on one of Western Australia’s emerging gold districts.
