Adyton Reports Final Assays from FDD004 Confirming Strong Mineralized Intercepts of 115m at 1.00g/t Gold Equivalent (0.92g/t Au & 0.07% Cu) Within a Broader Mineralized Zone of 229m at 0.79g/t Gold Equivalent (0.71g/t Au & 0.07% Cu), With the Hole Ending

Executive Summary
- Adyton Resources reported final assay results from drillhole FDD004, confirming a >200 m continuous gold‑copper mineralized interval on Feni Island, PNG.
- The hole returned 115 m @ 1.00 g/t Au‑Eq (0.92 g/t Au & 0.07 % Cu) within a broader 229 m @ 0.72 g/t Au‑Eq, and a terminal 70.2 m @ 0.57 g/t Au‑Eq (0.33 g/t Au & 0.21 % Cu).
- Results expand the existing mineral resource estimate (MRE) eastward, add copper to the resource model, and suggest deeper extension of the copper‑gold zone below current MRE cut‑off.
Key Details
- Hole FDD004 – Core Intercepts
- 115 m @ 1.00 g/t Au‑Eq (0.92 g/t Au & 0.07 % Cu) – primary interval.
- 229 m @ 0.72 g/t Au‑Eq (0.71 g/t Au & 0.08 % Cu) – broader continuous zone.
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70.2 m @ 0.57 g/t Au‑Eq (0.33 g/t Au & 0.21 % Cu) – terminal mineralization.
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Geological Significance
- Intercepts intersect a “gap” in the current block model, confirming higher‑grade upper hydrothermal breccia and adding copper endowment not previously included in the MRE.
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Deeper copper‑gold zone lies below the existing MRE base, potentially extending resource depth.
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Drilling Summary (2025 – First Four Holes)
- FDD001–FDD004 collectively drilled ≈ 1,600 m with multiple >1 g/t Au intervals and notable Cu percentages (up to 0.51 %).
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Table of significant intercepts includes:
- FDD001: 76 m @ 1.43 g/t Au, 0.03 % Cu → 1.46 g/t Au‑Eq.
- FDD002: 144.2 m @ 1.18 g/t Au, 0.05 % Cu → 1.24 g/t Au‑Eq.
- FDD003: 81 m @ 1.12 g/t Au, 0.21 % Cu → 1.36 g/t Au‑Eq (plus deeper high‑grade intervals).
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Drilling Program Status
- Total depth drilled to date: 4,659.9 m across 13 holes (including abandoned FDD008 and ongoing FDD012–FDD013).
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Holes 5‑7 sampled and awaiting assay results; drilling continues on later targets.
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QA/QC
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Samples processed by Intertek Laboratory (ISO 9001) with full chain‑of‑custody, fire‑assay for Au and AAS/ICP for Cu; all batches passed QA/QC tolerances.
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Management Commentary
- CEO Tim Crossley highlighted the scale of continuous mineralization (>200 m) and the strategic “gap‑filling” nature of FDD004.
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COO/Chief Geologist Dr Chris Bowden emphasized the rarity of consistent Au‑Cu intersections at this early‑stage project and outlined plans to leverage geological controls for future drilling optimization.
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Resource Implications
- Existing MRE (Oct 2021) – 60.4 Mt @ 0.75 g/t Au (1.46 Moz Au).
- New copper assays expected to be a material addition to any updated resource estimate; deeper high‑grade zones may increase both grade and tonnage.
Notable Quotes
“The results from FDD004 continue to demonstrate the scale of the mineral system with in excess of 200 m of continuous mineralization… we are confident that where the hydrothermal breccia repeats, we anticipate ongoing strong grades.” – Tim Crossley, CEO
“It is rare to work on an early‑stage exploration project and continue to hit significant gold‑copper intersections. This is a testament to the geological robustness of the Feni Project.” – Dr Chris Bowden, COO & Chief Geologist