Sunshine Metals maps Queensland gold potential

The helicopter-borne program is the first detailed airborne survey undertaken across the project area and will cover priority prospects including Francis Creek, Francis Creek East, Blue Range and Quartz Ridge.

Designed to improve geological understanding of the low-sulphidation epithermal gold system, the survey will map key stratigraphic and structural features that could influence mineralisation beneath the project.

The work forms part of Sunshine’s broader exploration strategy across its Ravenswood Consolidated Project, alongside Liontown development studies and the recently acquired Mt Moss processing facility.

“We are excited to map out the geological and structural architecture of the Sybil gold project,” Sunshine Metals managing director Damien Keys said.

“These baseline datasets will enable Sunshine to better understand the controls to the epithermal system and will allow us to better target extensions to the existing mineralisation, assess for targets below shallow cover and plan long-term target generation at the project.”

Data acquisition is expected to take four to five days, with processing to commence shortly after completion. The geophysical work is being undertaken alongside cultural heritage surveys, drilling preparations and reconnaissance activities at emerging prospects including Burdekin Veins and Douglas Creek.

The company expects drilling to begin at Francis Creek, Francis Creek East and Blue Range in late June 2026.

“Sunshine is dedicated to unlocking the Sybil project’s potential and this is a fundamental step towards that,” Keys said. “We also look forward to our upcoming drill program to build on our superb previous results at Francis Creek and to be the first company to test the exciting Francis Creek East target.”

The company said it is well funded to advance exploration across its Queensland portfolio following a recent $19 million share placement and $7.6 million share purchase plan.