NevGold Intercepts Highest-Grade Oxide Antimony At Bullet Zone Discovery: 5.51% Antimony Over 4.6 Meters Within 4.00 g/t AuEq Over 41.1 Meters (0.96% Antimony And 0.29 g/t Au) at Limo Butte, Nevada
Globenewswire·2025-12-02 12:00

Core Insights - NevGold Corp. announced positive high-grade oxide antimony drill results from the newly discovered "Bullet Zone" at its Limousine Butte Project in Nevada, significantly expanding the gold-antimony mineralization footprint [1][3][4] Exploration and Drilling Results - The highest-grade antimony interval drilled to date was 5.51% Sb over 4.6 meters, with an associated gold equivalent of 21.49 g/t AuEq over the same interval [3][9] - The drilling program has confirmed the new geological model, with holes LB25-009 and LB25-002 intercepting gold-antimony mineralization below the older dolomite unit [3][13] - A total of 18 holes have been completed in the current 2025-2026 drill program, with assays pending [3][6] Historical Context and Geological Model - The Limousine Butte Project is a brownfield mine site with historical gold production, and the current exploration is focusing on the antimony potential in previously mined leach pads [3][4][8] - The updated geological model indicates that the older dolomite unit was thrust over the prospective Pilot Shale unit, preserving favorable mineralization at depth [12][17] Strategic Importance of Antimony - Antimony is classified as a "Critical Mineral" by the U.S. government, essential for national security and various technological applications [26][27] - The U.S. government has issued an Executive Order to strengthen domestic mineral production, highlighting the importance of antimony in the context of supply chain security [23][24][25] Future Plans and Objectives - The company plans to continue drilling the Bullet Zone to rapidly advance the Project towards an initial gold-antimony Mineral Resource Estimate [4][6] - The exploration efforts are aligned with the U.S. critical minerals strategy, aiming to support domestic production and reduce reliance on foreign sources [4][23]