Southern Cross Gold Extends Mineralization to West and Depth with Multiple High-Grade Intersections at Golden Dyke
Executive Summary
- Four diamond drill holes (SDDSC168W1, SDDSC171, SDDSC175 and associated infill) at the Golden Dyke prospect extended the gold‑antimony system to 560 m depth, discovered two new vein sets 50 m west of known mineralization, and confirmed continuity across a 100–110 m vertical gap.
- Exceptional high‑grade intercepts were returned, including 170.2 g/t AuEq over 0.2 m (168 g/t Au, 0.9 % Sb) and 164.3 g/t AuEq over 0.5 m (96.8 g/t Au, 28.2 % Sb), as well as a record antimony result of 48.9 % Sb.
- A total of nine drill rigs are now operating on site, with 37 holes processed and 9 additional holes currently drilling, supporting an aggressive 60,000 m drill program through Q4‑2025.
Key Details
- Hole SDDSC168W1 (Golden Dyke) – depth 892.9 m
- 0.2 m @ 170.2 g/t AuEq (168 g/t Au, 0.9 % Sb) from 723.4 m
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0.5 m @ 164.3 g/t AuEq (96.8 g/t Au, 28.2 % Sb) from 776.4 m – third highest antimony result on the project
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Hole SDDSC171 (Golden Dyke infill) – depth 632.17 m
- 0.9 m @ 68.1 g/t AuEq (68.1 g/t Au, 0 % Sb) from 166.1 m – confirms grade continuity across a 100‑110 m vertical gap
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0.2 m @ 119.8 g/t AuEq (117 g/t Au, 1.2 % Sb) from 457.6 m
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Hole SDDSC175 (Christina extension) – depth 441.7 m
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11.6 m @ 3.4 g/t AuEq (1.8 g/t Au, 0.7 % Sb) from 329.55 m – shallow mineralization ~50 m below surface
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New vein discoveries: Two previously unknown vein sets located ~50 m west of the known Golden Dyke corridor (hole SDDSC175).
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Antimony highlight: Intercept of 48.9 % Sb in hole SDDSC168W1, representing the third highest antimony result ever recorded at Sunday Creek.
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Drilling program status:
- Total rigs on site: 9 (8 for infill/extension across a 1.6 km strike, 1 targeting regional targets).
- Holes processed/analyzed: 37 (total depth ≈ 88,813 m drilled since 2020).
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Active drilling: 9 holes (additional 60,000 m planned through Q4‑2025).
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Metallurgical context: Antimony contributes ~21–24 % of in‑situ project value (AuEq factor 2.39). High‑grade antimony results enhance the strategic importance of the deposit amid global supply constraints and recent Chinese export limits.
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Qualified Persons: Michael Hudson (President & CEO) and Kenneth Bush (Exploration Manager), both JORC‑qualified, reviewed and approved all technical content.
Notable Quotes
“The Golden Dyke system continues to grow in all directions… delivering spectacular intercepts including 164.3 g/t AuEq over 0.5 m and 170.2 g/t AuEq over 0.2 m.” – Michael Hudson, President & CEO