- Solara secures 310km² in WA’s mineral-rich Bryah Basin through strategic acquisition.
- Targets include high-potential gold and copper zones near major producing mines.
- Drilling programs to begin soon, with deferred equity tied to discovery success.
Solara Minerals has taken a bold leap into Western Australia’s premier copper-gold territory with the full acquisition of OD4 Tom Price Pty Ltd.
The newly acquired portfolio includes DeGrussa West, Wilgeena, Mikhaburra, and Karalundi—each showing signs of untapped mineralisation.
Solara Stakes Strategic Ground in WA’s Copper-Gold Heartland
The DeGrussa West project is a standout in the acquisition, with two licences covering 65km² and situated just 17km from Sandfire’s celebrated DeGrussa mine. Historical EM data and recent surveys point to promising bedrock conductors along a well-mineralised strike zone. Solara intends to fast-track drilling at this site, leveraging existing access tracks and integrating legacy data into its exploration model.
Wilgeena, located southeast of the Peak Hill gold mine, spans 52.7km² and has shown anomalous gold and copper zones. Despite its proximity to major deposits, large parts of the project area remain relatively unexplored. Solara aims to begin surface mapping and target definition before launching a drill program that could unlock new resources in this overlooked zone.
Mikhaburra and Karalundi add another layer of opportunity, covering nearly 200km² combined. These areas lie within the Naracoota Volcanics and Karalundi Formation, known hosts of major regional mineral systems. Karalundi, in particular, features untested EM conductors that Solara plans to prioritise using both modern and historical datasets.
This acquisition also aligns with Solara’s broader strategy to focus on early-stage assets in proven districts. With a robust pipeline, solid infrastructure in the region, and proximity to successful producers, the company is positioning itself for significant exploration success. Investors are watching closely as Solara initiates groundwork that could lead to new discoveries and long-term value creation.
Solara Minerals’ entry into the Bryah Basin represents a calculated move to capitalise on underexplored but highly prospective ground in Western Australia’s mining frontier.
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