Encounter Resources Ltd (ASX:ENR) has identified large scale, new targets at the Aileron Cu-Au-REE project with its examination of preliminary data from a project wide Falcon airborne gravity survey has revealed in the West Arunta region of WA.
The project wide Falcon gravity survey is a major undertaking by Encounter to provide fundamental data to target IOCG and carbonatite-hosted critical mineral deposits in the West Arunta region,” Managing Director, Will Robinson, said.
“We had ideal flying conditions and the survey data is high quality and revealing. The survey has unveiled some extraordinary new density features that are interpreted as potential alkaline intrusions highly prospective for carbonatite-hosted critical minerals and base metals.
“We are delighted with the initial outputs of the survey as it has provided important geological context, key structural information and high-quality new targets. We will interpret and integrate these new datasets and are already planning programs to test these exceptional targets.”
