Bryah Resources Ltd (ASX:BYH) has expanded a geophysical survey ahead of drilling next month at its Bryah Basin project in central Western Australia.
A Moving Loop Electromagnetic (MLEM) survey has been expanded to encompass six sites after successful results were received from three high-priority EM anomalies.
The aim is to better define the depth and orientation of anomalies detected by a recent helicopter-borne Versatile Time-Domain Electromagnetic (VTEM) geophysical survey.
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Three anomalies identified from VTEM data - Jupiter, Mars 1 and Peak Hill 1 – have been successfully detected by the ground MLEM survey.
Conductor plate modelling of these anomalies is underway and will be finalised in the coming days.
Bryah Basin EM anomalies covered by the MLEM survey.
Ongoing interpretation of the VTEM data has enabled Bryah to identify another significant EM anomaly south of the Mudderwearie manganese mine.
Three new anomalies
The Peak Hill 2 anomaly has also been tested with a single MLEM traverse with a conductive response confirmed.
In addition, the Mars 2 and Mars 3 EM anomalies have been added to the MLEM program and these will be completed in the coming days.
These occur in areas that coincide with Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) pathfinder minerals identified in recently collected surface samples.
The Jupiter and Mars 1, 2 and 3 anomalies lie close to or within the same stratigraphic zone as the nearby Horseshoe Lights VMS copper-gold mine.
Final MLEM results and information from conductor plate modelling will be used to define exact drill hole collar positions.
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Bryah has received Program of Works approval from the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety for its planned drilling of the Jupiter and Mars anomalies.
It has also received formal confirmation of clearance to begin work following the recently completed heritage survey undertaken by the Traditional Owners from the Yulga Jinna Community.
With these arrangements in place, the company intends to begin drilling as soon as possible in July.
Drilling at Jupiter and Mars will be co-funded with up to $150,000 from the Western Australian State Government under its Exploration Incentive Scheme.