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Legend Mining Ltd
ASX:LEG
Legend Mining Ltd (ASX:LEG) is an exploration company with a mission to make value-adding mineral discoveries and utilise all available asset bases to maximise shareholder benefit. The company’s exploration focus is on its nickel-copper Rockford Project in the Fraser Range, Western Australia, with its joint venture partners and major shareholders Creasy Group and IGO Limited.
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Legend Mining starts 3D seismic data acquisition aiming to define drill targets at Octagonal
HiSeis field teams will conduct the data collection, with final results scheduled for April to May 2023.
Legend Mining makes strong Rockford progress; finds new nickel-copper targets
“The latest results from our 2022 regional programs and interpretations ... speak to the prospectivity and untapped potential of the entire Rockford Project area," said Legend managing director Mark Wilson.
Legend Mining enhances corporate capabilities with appointment of experienced industry lawyer as director
Hilary Macdonald brings 30 years of experience in private practice and industry in the UK and Australia, with a particular focus on corporate and mining law.
Legend Mining forges ahead with seismic program at Rockford Project's Octagonal prospect following previous success
“The Octagonal prospect is the fourth known occurrence of massive nickel-copper sulphide mineralisation in the Fraser Zone, the other three being Nova-Bollinger, Silver Knight (both IGO) and Legend’s discovery at Mawson," said MD Mark Wilso
Legend Mining finds "genuinely exciting rocks" during an ongoing diamond drill program at its Mawson prospect
“These drillholes are further evidence of the value of the 3D seismic data as well as validation of the size and prospectivity of the Mawson intrusion," MD Mark Wilson said.
Legend Mining makes strong nickel-copper exploration progress at Rockford
“We have been very busy since the commencement of the 2022 field season with diamond drilling at Mawson and regional aircore and MLTEM programs elsewhere in the Rockford Project area,” says MD.
Legend Mining begins 2022 field season with diamond drilling at Mawson prospect
The initial diamond drill holes of the new field season are designed to test targets which have been modelled from the recently completed seismic survey data along with Legend’s existing comprehensive datasets.
Legend Mining's completed 3D seismic survey data modelling lights up Mawson
"The structural detail of the Mawson intrusion that this survey has delivered is outstanding," says Legend MD Mark Wilson.
Legend Mining wraps up 3D seismic survey data acquisition at Mawson prospect in time for Christmas
The company has completed the data collection phase of its activities at the prospect and will use assay results to define and rank new diamond drilling targets for the 2022 field season.
Legend Mining's flagship Mawson nickel-copper-cobalt prospect intrusion extended to northeast
Geological, structural and geochemical datasets will be combined with seismic, gravity, magnetic and DHTEM datasets to design its 2022 diamond drill program to test targets for massive nickel-copper sulphide accumulation.
Legend Mining begins next chapter of Rockford Project's Mawson discovery story with 3D seismic survey
The data collection phase of the survey will be carried out on site over the coming weeks with the final processed results expected at the end of February 2022.
Legend Mining advances Rockford Project on Fraser Range with comprehensive regional exploration
“The early success from the new Northerly prospect is particularly pleasing with anomalous geochemistry indications from aircore, sulphides in intrusive host rocks observed in diamond drill core and a large shallow conductor from the MLTEM
Legend Mining has “very busy” September quarter with continued growth of Mawson system in Fraser Range
Legend now has three prospective locations - Mawson, Octagonal and Magnus - for the accumulation of the massive nickel-copper sulphides it was seeking.
Legend Mining confirms nickel-copper prospectivity amid diamond drilling at further Rockford targets
The company has reported on the first two holes drilled at the Octagonal and Mangus targets, confirming their base metal prospectivity as Legend works to discover the next nickel-copper mine in WA’s Fraser Range.
Legend Mining drives exploration at flagship Rockford Project on Fraser Range
The company’s exploration focus is on its nickel-copper sulphide Rockford Project with its partners and major shareholders Creasy Group and IGO Ltd.
Legend Mining continues growing nickel-copper potential at Mawson prospect within Rockford Project on Fraser Range
Diamond drilling has extended the chonolith to the northeast and expanded the ultramafic core with nickel-copper mineralisation identified adjacent to DHTEM conductors.
Legend Mining begins regional drilling in bid to grow Rockford Project on Fraser Range
The company has started a campaign comprising diamond and aircore drilling over Magnus and Octagonal prospects with both characterised by ‘eye’ shaped aeromagnetic features and the presence of highly favourable mafic/ultramafic intrusive ho
Legend Mining continues “evolution of the Mawson story” with more massive sulphides intersected
The latest results from ongoing exploration are in, identifying strong conductors to expand the asset’s nickel-copper mineralisation and confirming a prospective intrusive 2 kilometres to the south.
Legend Mining evolves Mawson geological understanding with further sulphide results
The multi-element data received as part of the assay suite will continue to provide critical data to existing datasets to further improve the company’s understanding of the chonolith driving the mineralisation at Mawson.
Legend Mining jumps as 31.2-metre intersection reveals new massive nickel-copper sulphide zone at Mawson prospect
Drilling is continuing with two diamond rigs at Mawson systematically testing across priority areas.
Legend Mining delivers massive sulphides at Mawson Project, retains Speculative Buy rating from Euroz Hartleys
Drilling to test beneath aircore anomalism has delivered semi-massive and massive sulphide mineralisation 1.2 kilometres ENE and 400 metres east southeast of the main Mawson discovery area.
Legend Mining’s regional massive nickel-copper sulphide intercepts highlight scale of Mawson
Visual intercepts over a strike length of 1.2 kilometres are adding additional support that a large mineralised system is driving Mawson.
Legend Mining makes strong start to 2021 diamond drilling by growing Mawson footprint
“Step-out holes intersecting mineralisation in the right rocks in all traverses drilled this year adds to our confidence of a large mineralised system at this prospect,” says MD.
Legend Mining metallurgical test-work sees Speculative Buy rating from Euroz Hartleys retained
The report said that low deleterious elements and extremely high iron:magnesium ratio from recent metallurgical work compares favourably to Nova-Bollinger ore.
Legend Mining kicks off 2021 season with diamond drilling, second rig expected next week at Mawson Prospect
Regional electromagnetic (EM) surveying and aircore drilling are due to commence later in April this year.
Legend Mining receives $3.14 million cash boost through early exercise of options
This week there have been 74.9 million March 30, 2021, options exercised and another 2 million September 30, 2022, options.
Legend Mining produces premium nickel and copper concentrates in Mawson metallurgical tests
The nickel concentrate was particularly desirable due to the high Fe:MgO ratio with no other deleterious elements.
Legend Mining assays confirm mineralised intrusive package extends south and east of Mawson discovery
In addition, assay results from RKRC041 confirm a new mineralised intrusion 2 kilometres south of Mawson within the Mawson Intrusive Complex.
Legend Mining’s assay results confirm best hole to date at Mawson nickel-copper-cobalt discovery
RKDD034 has assayed 31.1 metres at 2.80% nickel, 2.04% copper and 0.15% cobalt from 200.7 metres - the thickest and highest-grade massive nickel-copper sulphide intercept at Mawson to date.
Legend Mining again lifts Rockford potential with further regional drilling success
Aircore drilling has identified new nickel-copper targets in the northwest area of the company’s Fraser Range holding.
Legend Mining ends Mawson field season spectacularly with best diamond drill hole to date
This speaks to the potential for more mineralisation to be discovered at Mawson as the drilling footprint expands.
Legend Mining has right “markers for Nova-style nickel-copper orebody” at Octagonal
Integration of diamond drilling, reverse circulation, aircore and geophysical datasets continue to evolve the 3D emplacement model of Mawson and assist future diamond drill hole planning and design.
Legend Mining diamond drilling at Mawson points "to a large system driving the mineralisation event"
The company continues to intersect nickel-copper sulphide mineralisation which will be targeted in ongoing drill programs.
Legend Mining assays up to 24.7 metres at 1.35% nickel in Mawson diamond hole
“The key objective of the ongoing work at Mawson is to look for and find the primary source of this mineralisation,” said MD.
Legend Mining fields further encouraging Mawson results and identifies new DHTEM conductors
Both DHTEM conductors are highly ranked targets and are scheduled for drill testing sequentially after completion of the current drill hole.
Legend Mining hits more nickel-copper sulphide as Mawson grows
Diamond hole 027 has intersected 26.25 metres of nickel-copper sulphide including 15.45 metres of massive sulphide and 10.8 metres of semi-massive and matrix sulphide.
Legend Mining enhances Rockford potential with new strong EM conductor at Hurley prospect
A regional aircore drilling program comprising 250 holes for 16,000 metres is underway on the western portion of the Rockford Project to test a combination of aeromagnetic and gravity features.
Legend Mining substantial holder Creasy Group increases stake to 30.73% by exercising options
Legend runs the Rockford Project in Fraser Range, WA in partnership with high-profile explorer Mark Creasy and his Creasy Group and Independence Group.
Legend Mining builds on Mawson with 12.95 metres of massive nickel-copper sulphides intersected
The massive sulphide hit was within a mineralised zone of more than 90 metres which also included 7.55 metres of semi-massive sulphide.
Legend Mining in trading halt ahead of the release of Fraser Range exploration results
Diamond, reverse circulation and aircore drilling continues at the Mawson discovery within the Rockford Project as well as DHTEM surveying in diamond and RC drill holes.
Legend Mining continues to enhance Mawson with very strong conductor identified
“The new offhole conductor from hole 21 is modelled as double the strength of the conductor which hole 21 was designed to test,” says MD.
Legend Mining will see continued upward trajectory with further drilling success: Euroz
Should Legend encounter any significant semi-massive to massive mineralisation coincident with the new electromagnetic features and/or anomalisms, Euroz believes that the company will be in-play.
Legend Mining up after intersecting 24.65 metres of nickel-copper sulphides at Mawson
“We have now intersected significant mineralisation several hundred metres to the ENE of our previous discovery and our geophysical advice is that we probably have not hit the best part of this conductor,” says MD.
Legend Mining identifies strong offhole conductor at Mawson nickel-copper sulphides discovery
The company is moving quickly to test this “exciting development” on the Fraser Range with diamond drilling.
Legend Mining to continue drilling and complete geochemical analysis at Fraser Range massive sulphide discovery
The results extend and strengthen the eastern geochemical footprint of the Mawson discovery.
Legend Mining strengthens eastern geochemical footprint at Mawson massive sulphide discovery
The extended footprint is a “compelling” target for reverse circulation/diamond drilling which is already underway.
Legend Mining bolsters team with further Fraser Range experience
Ex-Creasy Group geologist Oliver Kiddie has been appointed executive director of the Fraser Range-focused nickel sulphides pre-developer.
Legend Mining’s ongoing hits of thick, massive nickel-copper sulphides are highly encouraging: Euroz
Legend has $30 million in cash and receivables and a further $19.5 million of options in the money so is very well funded to execute the current drilling program.
Legend Mining hits best Mawson grades to date with 3% nickel, 2.3% copper and 0.19% cobalt
The company has received highly encouraging assays from two further diamond holes at the Fraser Range discovery that has attracted strong attention.
Legend Mining reports best hole drilled to date at Mawson discovery on Fraser Range
The company is planning further drilling to test mineralisation open on three sides of the current diamond drilling.
Legend Mining kicks off 3,000-metre RC drilling program at Mawson on Fraser Range
The company will follow-up promising aircore assay results with a 3000-metre RC drilling program at the prospect.
Legend Mining two major partners remain at top of shareholder list
On Legend’s Top 20 shareholder list Creasy Group is at the top with a 26.66% holding in Legend while IGO Ltd is second with a 14.12% stake.
Legend Mining plans RC drilling to test new targets on extended Mawson footprint
Three high gravity anomalies have been identified with anomalous nickel-copper aircore geochemistry straddling them.
Legend Mining Fraser Range success results in placement raising $20 million
Largest shareholders Creasy Group and IGO Ltd are among existing major shareholders, institutional and sophisticated investors to show their strong support.
Legend Mining in trading halt ahead of capital raising news
The company is focused on diamond drilling program targeting extensions to nickel-copper mineralisation at the Rockford Project in WA’s Fraser Range.
Legend Mining shares jump after drilling 30 metres of massive sulphides from best Mawson hole to date
Legend managing director said the results add to those previously announced and indicate something big and close.
Legend Mining halted with Rockford Project exploration update pending
The halt will be in place until the start of trade on Wednesday, May 27, or when an announcement is released.
Legend Mining confirms more nickel-copper sulphide diamond drill targets at Rockford Project
Surveys have been completed over a range of target types including aeromagnetic and gravity features, previous EM conductors and anomalous geochemistry from previous aircore drilling.
Legend Mining assays continue to develop nickel-copper footprint at Mawson
A second batch of assays from aircore drilling have further defined a large coherent nickel-copper geochemical footprint east and northeast of the Mawson massive sulphide.
Legend Mining will see continued upward trajectory with further drilling success: Euroz
Euroz believes on-going hits of thick, massive nickel-copper sulphides is material and highly encouraging in terms of the evolution of a major new discovery.
Legend Mining enhances Mawson potential with strong nickel-copper sulphide assays
Results from diamond and aircore drilling support the theory that Mawson is a large mineralised system.
Legend Mining notches up another 13.5 metres of massive nickel-copper sulphides at Mawson
Diamond hole 13 has extended the strike zone by a further 20 metres as encouraging results continue from the Fraser Range property.
Legend Mining price target upped by Euroz Securities following drilling success at Mawson
The company is well funded with $13 million in cash and receivables and a further $19 million of options in the money.
Legend Mining hits 12.4 metres of massive nickel-copper sulphides in Mawson diamond drilling
The company’s managing director Mark Wilson has described the assays from hole 11 as “an outstanding result”.
Legend Mining assays confirm economic nickel-copper-cobalt grades at Mawson
Results from the first diamond hole drilled at the prospect within the Rockford Project have been described as “paydirt”.
Legend Mining halted with further exploration results pending from Fraser Range project
The halt will be in place until Wednesday, April 22, or when an announcement is released to the market.
Legend Mining hits multiple massive sulphide intersections in Mawson diamond hole, shares up 95%
The first diamond hole of 2020 has intersected five intervals of nickel-copper sulphide mineralisation totalling 41.5 metres.
Legend Mining halts shares ahead of exploration update
Shares are halted pending the release of exploration results from the company's Rockford Project in the renowned Fraser Range region.
Legend Mining has drills spinning at Mawson Prospect
Separate diamond and aircore programs have commenced with the first diamond hole testing a conductor target.
Legend Mining managing director shows faith in company’s mining strategy with $59,600 share purchase
After finding promising nickel, copper, and cobalt results at the Mawson prospect, the company has increased its focus on further exploration in the region.
Legend Mining doubles exploration budget for its Rockford Project in the Fraser Range
After finding promising nickel, copper, and cobalt results at the Mawson prospect, the company has increased its focus on further exploration in the region.
Legend Mining survey finds offhole conductor, drilling planned
The 60x60-metre offhole conductor target measured a high 6,000-8,000 Siemans on the conductivity scale.
Legend Mining assays show 70-metre intersection at Mawson discovery
Mineralisation encountered at Mawson is showing important similarities to the Nova-Bollinger deposit in the Fraser Range.
Legend Mining price target raised by Euroz after nickel-copper-cobalt discovery at Rockford
Initial assays indicate economic grades akin to NovaBollinger within a 15-metre massive sulphide zone.
Legend Mining shares surge on Fraser Range nickel-copper sulphide discovery
Shares hit a new 12-month high of 12 cents this morning, nearly triple their last close of 4.2 cents, with almost 114.7 million being traded valued at more than $10 million.
Legend Mining secures $1.26 million research and development cash refund
Legend’s cash ($10.5 million) and receivables ($2.5 million) position at December 4, 2019 is $13 million.
Legend Mining in trading halt with Rockford exploration results pending
The halt will be in place until Monday, December 2, or when an announcement is made to the market.
Legend Mining drilling third hole at Area D looking for next Nova
The diamond hole is targeting nickel copper sulphides beneath scout aircore drilling that intersected nickel and copper mineralisation.
Legend Mining hits nickel-copper sulphides in diamond hole at Area D in Fraser Range
The intersection is in the right rock for the type of mineralisation that the company is seeking in the prolific Fraser Range.
Legend Mining restarts diamond drilling at Creasy-Independence project Rockford on Fraser Range
The company partnered with Mark Creasy and Independence Group is diamond drilling again at Area D.
Legend Mining secures speculative buy recommendation from Euroz Securities
Mark Creasy and Independence Group NL account for over 40% of Legend’s register and are key JV partners in several of the company’s permits.