Taiton Resources Ltd (ASX:T88) has initiated an UltraFine (UF) soil sampling program on its journey to better understand the geological nature of its Highway Project in the resource-rich Gawler Craton of South Australia.
The survey aims to uncover the geochemical signatures of prospective hydrothermal targets cost-effectively over a large area with a full suite of elements, including molybdenum, base metals and rare earth elements to be analysed.
This data will be vital to the company’s strategic approach and long-term trajectory, as it will offer a detailed view of the site’s mineral composition.
First path towards discovery
Taiton executive director Noel Ong said: “The initiation of the UltraFine soil survey is exciting as this is a clear sign that the geochemical data collection process is underway.
“The company has been looking toward the geochemical collection phase as the first path towards discovery for the company.
“The potential of a large discovery is still in front of us but this is still an exciting time because we have been working hard to get to this phase since December 2022.
“The soil collection will complement the upcoming drilling program as the findings of the soil survey will be able to help the exploration team in vectoring targets."
Survey highlights
This program spans a five-kilometre-by-5-kilometre area, aiming to deliver a comprehensive understanding of the site’s geological and geochemical facets.
UltraFine soil sampling is a cutting-edge methodology involving the microscopic examination of soil samples, which serves as a beacon to potential mineral resources by tracing geochemical signatures.
Soil samples will be gathered on a 100-by-100-metre grid within the region of inferred potassic and phyllic alteration, extending to a 200-by-200-metre grid beyond the observable alteration surface.
The program amalgamates geophysical and geological data collection, ensuring a broad study of the site.
Positive in target generation.
The CSIRO developed this method to help see through shallow to moderate cover.
By taking such a fine fraction, the method looks to reduce the nugget effect while also increasing the signal-to-background ratio.
This method has been used in South Australia by multiple exploration companies and the Geological Survey of South Australia, where its indications are positive in target generation.