Shallow High-Grade Silver Mineralisation at EH.


    11 June 2025 08:56:09
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Alien Metals Limited
11 June 2025
 

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11 June 2025

 

Alien Metals Limited

("Alien" or the "Company")

 

Shallow High-Grade Silver Mineralisation Intersected at Elizabeth Hill Silver Project

Alien Metals Limited (AIM: UFO), a minerals exploration and development company, is pleased to report that its joint venture partner, West Coast Silver Limited (ASX: WCE) (formerly Errawarra Resources Limited) ("West Coast Silver"), has announced shallow, high-grade silver mineralisation from the first two diamond drill holes of its inaugural drilling campaign at the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project ("Elizabeth Hill" or the "Project") in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The Project, in which Alien retains a 30% free-carried interest through to a decision to mine, is operated by Alien's joint venture partner, West Coast Silver.

Highlights:

·    Hole 25WCDD001 intersected:

5m at 313g/t Silver (Ag) from 20m; and

5m at 2822g/t Ag from 26m; including

§ 2m at 6951g/t Ag from 27m

·    Hole 25WWCDD002 intersected 12m at 153g/t Ag from surface; including

1m at 973g/t Ag from 1m

·    Silver mineralisation starts at surface in both holes (Appendix B - pXRF Results[1])

·    Drill holes were strategically designed to test high-grade, shallow silver targets.

·    Half-core samples dispatched to laboratory for assay; results expected in 6-8 weeks. High grade nature of the samples necessitates more comprehensive laboratory analysis.

·    Systematic core logging underway to improve understanding of structural and lithological controls.

Robert Mosig, Technical Director, commented:

"These initial results from the Elizabeth Hill JV are highly encouraging. The intersection of exceptionally high-grade silver mineralisation from surface, particularly in the first hole, supports the historic production profile and confirms the potential for significant near-surface mineralisation. We look forward to the next phase of drilling and receipt of laboratory assays to further advance this high-grade project."

Cautionary Statement

pXRF results should not be considered a proxy for quantitative laboratory analyses, which are required to determine the actual abundance and grade of the mineralisation. The mineralised core intervals referenced in this announcement have been appropriately and systematically sampled and dispatched to ALS Global Laboratories for quantitative analysis, the results of which will be reported once results are received.

High-grade silver intersected in core from the first two drill holes, 25WCDD001 and 25WCDD002, based on portable XRF (pXRF) readings[2]. Both holes intersected mineralisation from surface, with particularly impressive results from hole 25WCDD001, which intersected:

·    5m at 313g/t Ag (10oz/t) from 20m; and

·    5m at 2822g/t Ag (90.7oz/t) from 26m; including

2m @ 6951g/t Ag (223.5oz/t) from 27m.

Hole 25WWCDD002 intersected

·    12m at 153g/t Ag (4.9oz/t) from surface; including

1m at 973g/t Ag (31.3oz/t) from 2m

These initial holes were strategically selected to test the potential for shallow, high-grade mineralisation.

Anomalous Lead, Zinc and Copper values have also been returned, and further analysis will be carried out during the inaugural drill program to quantify the presence of these elements and their impact on project economics. Refer to Appendix B - pXRF Results for full results of other elements.

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 Figure 1 - Plan view of completed drillholes       

 

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Figure 2 - Section view of significant intercepts greater than 50g/t - Refer to Appendix B - pXRF Results for full details[3]

 

Geological Interpretation

Drill core from both holes has been systematically logged, with particular attention being paid to structural and lithological features to improve the geological understanding of the silver mineralisation.

 

Previous drilling at Elizabeth Hill intersected a high-grade silver vein network with an associated poly-metallic mineralised halo which includes copper, lead and zinc hosted in chalcopyrite, galena, arsenopyrite and sphalerite. In addition to pervasive malachite observed in the core of the hydrothermal vein system.

 

Core recovery has been in excess of 95%, and successful core orientation has allowed detailed structural measurements of the near-surface mineralisation. Furthermore, holes 25WCDD001 and 25WWCDD002 have traversed a sparsely drilled section of the deposit, highlighting previously unidentified structural trends. The information gathered from these holes provides valuable information, which will enable key decisions to be made for the remainder of the drill program.

 

Laboratory Testing

The core has been cut, and half-core samples have been sent for confirmatory laboratory assays, which are expected to be returned within 6-8 weeks.

 

An analysis of pXRF v assay results will be carried out when results are received to demonstrate any variances between pXRF results and laboratory analysis.

 

The diamond drill program continues at Elizabeth Hill, with further holes planned to test down-plunge and extensional targets.

 

Regional Exploration Update

 

Regional fieldworks, including soil sampling, have recently concluded, with all samples being sent to the laboratory for assessment. Lab results are being received progressively, with a consolidated model being built to define next steps.

 

An updated Programme of Works (PoW) has recently been approved by DEMIRS (Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety) to facilitate additional field exploration work, including trenching on near mine and regional targets.

 

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Figure 3 - Drilling continues at Elizabeth Hill

 

Elizabeth Hill Silver Project Overview

Elizabeth Hill, one of Australia's highest-grade silver projects has a proven production history outlined below:

·    High grades enable low processing tonnes: 1.2Moz of silver was produced from just 16,830t of ore at a head grade of 2,194g/t (70.5 oz/t Ag)[4]

·    Previous mining operation ceased abruptly in 2000 because of low silver prices (US$5/oz)[5] and a dispute between previous joint venture parties

·    Simplistic historical processing technique: native silver was recovered via low-cost gravity separation due to high grades and large silver nugget sizing

·    Significant untapped potential remains in and around the historic mine site, with limited, outdated drilling and geophysics deployed

·    Tier-1 mining jurisdiction - located on a mining lease with processing facilities adjacent at the nearby Radio Hill

Figure 4 - Tenement Location

 

Competent Person's Statement

 

The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Robert Mosig a Competent Person who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Mosig is a Director of West Coast Silver Limited and a Director of Alien Metals Limited.

 

Mr Mosig has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposits under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the 'Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves', and a Specialist under the 2015 Edition of the 'Australasian Code for Public Reporting of technical assessments and valuations of mineral assets'.

 

Mr Mosig consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on his information and in the form and context in which it appears. 

 

For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.alienmetals.uk or contact:

Strand Hanson (Financial and Nominated Adviser)

James Harris / James Dance / Robert Collins Tel: +44 (0) 207 409 3494

 

Zeus Capital Limited (Joint Broker)

Harry Ansell / Katy Mitchell Tel +44 (0) 203 829 5000

 

Turner Pope (Joint Broker)

Andy Thacker / James Pope

Tel: +44 (0) 203 657 0050

 

CMC Markets (Joint Broker)

Douglas Crippen

Tel: +44 (0) 203 003 8632

 

Yellow Jersey (Financial PR)

Charles Goodwin / Shivantha Thambirajah / Zara McKinlay Tel: +44 (0) 203 004 9512

 

Notes to Editors

Alien Metals Ltd is a mining exploration and development company listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange (AIM: UFO). The Company's focus is on delivering a profitable direct shipping iron ore operation from it 90% Hancock iron ore project in the central Pilbara region of Western Australia. The Hancock tenements currently contain a JORC-compliant resource of 8.4Mt iron ore @ 60% Fe and offers significant exploration upside which is targeted to deliver a mining operation of 2Mtpa for 10 years.

These Hancock Project tenements have direct access to the Great Northern Highway, which provides an essential export route to export facilities at Port Hedland, from where more than 500Mt of iron ore is exported annually (30% of global production). The Company also has an interest in two iron ore exploration projects Brockman and Vivash, located in the West Pilbara.

The Company owns one of Australia's largest PGM deposits, Munni Munni which hosts a deposit containing a historic resource of 2.2Moz PGM (Palladium, Platinum, and Rhodium) and Gold. The Company has recently entered into a joint venture with West Coast Silver Limited (formerly Errawarra Resources Limited) for the development of the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project, located near Karratha in the Pilbara, which consists of the Elizabeth Hill Mining Lease and explora5on tenements surrounding the historical silver mine which has produced some of Australia's highest-grade silver ore during the late 1990s.

Appendix A - Drill Collar Locations

Hole ID

Easting_m

Northing_m

Datum

Azi

Dip

Depth (m)

25WCDD001

487011.00

7667939.00

GDA94z50

91

62

47.20

25WCDD002

487023.00

7667944.00

GDA94z50

165

75

90.50


Appendix B - pXRF Results

Hole ID

Reading Depth (m)

Average Ag

g/t

Average Pb

ppm

Average Zn

ppm

Average Cu

ppm

25WCDD001

1

21.3

168.7

132.7

191

25WCDD001

2

23.7

159.3

126.7

21.7

25WCDD001

3

45.7

537.7

261

66.7

25WCDD001

4

31

72.7

88

20.3

25WCDD001

5

30.7

38.3

115.3

0

25WCDD001

6

16

46.7

302.7

15.3

25WCDD001

7

41.3

472

392.3

389

25WCDD001

8

15

40.3

108.7

0

25WCDD001

9

31.3

4709

281.3

916

25WCDD001

10

28

647

615.3

468.3

25WCDD001

11

33

448.3

1052.7

179

25WCDD001

12

44.3

30.7

48

0

25WCDD001

13

43.7

99.7

246

79.3

25WCDD001

14

40

158

180.7

69.7

25WCDD001

15

20.3

20741.7

3948.3

2052.7

25WCDD001

16

24.3

1166

1230

287.7

25WCDD001

17

54.7

8194

3840.3

2549

25WCDD001

18

7

6187.3

3416.3

1622.3

25WCDD001

19

18

2254

899

343

25WCDD001

20

283.7

1653.3

883.7

276

25WCDD001

21

90.3

2885.7

1135

412.3

25WCDD001

22

11.7

1493.7

683

345.7

25WCDD001

23

1127.3

912.3

2013.7

1582.7

25WCDD001

24

54.7

2626.7

1057.7

793.7

25WCDD001

25

12

683.7

1200

443

25WCDD001

26

49

2680.3

1420

403.7

25WCDD001

27

8119.3

10924

805.3

1114.3

25WCDD001

28

5783.3

157

2441

638

25WCDD001

29

77

67.3

106.7

53.7

25WCDD001

30

82.3

31.7

110

46.3

25WCDD001

31

0

83.3

163.3

99.7

25WCDD001

32

8

117.7

222

2755

25WCDD001

33

0

2.7

151

756

25WCDD001

34

2.7

7.3

104.3

0

25WCDD001

35

0

20.7

421.3

48

25WCDD001

36

0

3.7

157

28

25WCDD001

37

0

9.3

176.3

22

25WCDD001

38

0

0

128.3

0

25WCDD001

39

3.3

15.7

44.3

0

25WCDD001

40

12

10.7

147.7

0

25WCDD001

41

3

0

105.3

15

25WCDD001

42

9.7

193.7

444.7

1772.3

25WCDD001

43

17

272.3

303

1996.3

25WCDD001

44

12.7

198.7

157.7

144.3

25WCDD001

45

0

21.7

41.3

0

25WCDD001

46

3.8

15.3

81

151.8

25WCDD001

47

0

45.3

34.7

0

25WCDD002

1

112.7

842.7

489.3

1729.3

25WCDD002

2

973.3

614

892

1689.3

25WCDD002

3

2.3

61

287

1476.3

25WCDD002

4

138

126

123.3

533

25WCDD002

5

51.3

207

306.7

1515.3

25WCDD002

6

98

791

735.7

2163.3

25WCDD002

7

14

2172.7

1290.7

1100.3

25WCDD002

8

73.3

4574

453.3

1609.7

25WCDD002

9

179.7

3323

1013.7

862.3

25WCDD002

10

21

363

867.7

1863.7

25WCDD002

11

98.7

1889.3

1329.7

659

25WCDD002

12

73.3

1980.3

847

454.3

25WCDD002

13

17.3

3507.7

4299.3

2110

25WCDD002

14

17.3

2515

2302.7

1105

25WCDD002

15

27.7

2124.3

1634.3

8122.7

25WCDD002

16

12.7

599.7

837.3

1514

25WCDD002

17

8.7

792

1038.7

648

25WCDD002

18

6.7

764.7

1325.7

610

25WCDD002

19

12.3

222.3

1063.7

952.7

25WCDD002

20

16

300

778.3

308.3

25WCDD002

21

66.3

239.7

1150.7

627.7

25WCDD002

22

10

624.7

1078

446.3

25WCDD002

23

20.3

17

403.3

636.7

25WCDD002

24

56.7

395.3

274

1060

25WCDD002

25

52.7

26.7

322

3100.7

25WCDD002

26

3

22

45

0

25WCDD002

27

3

33

26.7

23

25WCDD002

28

9

40.3

75.3

294.7

25WCDD002

29

12

17.7

98.3

340

25WCDD002

30

2.7

145

1293.3

1010.7

25WCDD002

31

2.3

159

70

797.7

25WCDD002

32

0

12

118

0

25WCDD002

33

3.3

6.7

104

223

25WCDD002

34

3

3.3

53.7

0

25WCDD002

35

0

2.3

153.3

82

25WCDD002

36

4

7

92

12

25WCDD002

37

0

155

179.7

25

25WCDD002

38

3.3

26.7

78.3

16.7

25WCDD002

39

3.7

31

140

28.3

25WCDD002

40

7.3

11.3

186.7

0

25WCDD002

41

0

5.7

171.7

0

25WCDD002

42

0

0

145

0

25WCDD002

43

0

24.3

68

37.3

25WCDD002

44

0

15.3

114

0

25WCDD002

45

0

23

39.7

25

25WCDD002

46

0

15.3

72.3

0

25WCDD002

47

0

22.3

113.7

0

25WCDD002

48

0

9.3

70

185.3

25WCDD002

49

0

0

40.7

0

25WCDD002

50

0

17

107

0

25WCDD002

51

0

13.7

210

0

25WCDD002

52

11.7

19.3

102

9.3

25WCDD002

53

3

177.3

2141

99.3

25WCDD002

54

2.3

676.3

420.7

20.3

25WCDD002

55

0

72.7

25.7

8

25WCDD002

56

0

54.7

45.7

0

25WCDD002

57

0

98

230.7

60.3

25WCDD002

58

0

122

152.3

8.3

25WCDD002

59

0

129.3

33.7

0

25WCDD002

60

2.7

156.3

227.7

6

25WCDD002

61

0

17.7

24

0

25WCDD002

62

3

475

253

0

25WCDD002

63

0

27.7

46.3

0

25WCDD002

64

0

15.3

51

0

25WCDD002

65

5.7

16.7

95

111

25WCDD002

66

0

15.3

19.3

0

25WCDD002

67

2.3

505.7

18583.7

353.7

25WCDD002

68

0

10

58.3

0

25WCDD002

69

0

30.3

105

34

25WCDD002

70

2

25

26.7

6.7

25WCDD002

71

0

134

84.3

54

25WCDD002

72

0

33.7

11

0

25WCDD002

73

2.7

27.7

30

0

25WCDD002

74

0

44.7

22

0

25WCDD002

75

0

60.7

36.7

0

25WCDD002

76

2.3

23.7

27

0

25WCDD002

77

0

23

40.7

0

25WCDD002

78

0

37

29.7

12

25WCDD002

79

3.3

38

36.7

27

25WCDD002

80

5.3

19

26.3

8.3

25WCDD002

81

0

20

44.7

12.3

25WCDD002

82

0

25

10.7

0

25WCDD002

83

0

43

34

0

25WCDD002

84

2.3

31

29

0

25WCDD002

85

2.7

35

39

0

25WCDD002

86

0

27.7

0

0

25WCDD002

87

0

127.3

98.3

109.3

25WCDD002

88

0

25.3

62.7

0

25WCDD002

89

0

31.7

38

5.7

25WCDD002

90

0

30.7

40

0


[1] Refer to cautionary statement

[2] Refer to cautionary statement

[3] Refer to cautionary statement

[4] WAMEX Annual Report,1 April 2014 to 31 March 2015, Elizabeth Hill Silver Project, Global Strategic Metals NL, p16

[5] www.kitco.com/charts/silver



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