🧵 FROM DRILL BIT TO ASSAY | LANDER WEST 🇦🇺
What actually happens during a gold exploration drilling programme?
Our Stage II slimline RC drilling programme is underway at Lander West in Australia’s Northern Territory.
Here’s a look behind the scenes, from drilling through to geological interpretation. 👇
#FDR #Gold
7/8 | From field to laboratory 🧪
Selected drill samples are prepared for laboratory analysis to determine their gold content.
The results are then assessed alongside geological observations to understand grade, thickness and the distribution of mineralisation.
It’s this combination of geology and assays that guides future exploration.
8/8 | What are we trying to achieve?
Stage I confirmed bedrock gold at Red Handed, including 7m @ ~0.40g/t Au.
Stage II targets improved grades, greater thicknesses and continuity.
Thanks to Bullion Drilling, Dr David Rawlings and the team working on the ground in the NT.
More updates to follow! 🇦🇺
#FDR #Gold
🎥 LIVE FROM LANDER WEST | STAGE II GOLD DRILLING UPDATE
#FDR CEO @TristanPottas joins @StockBoxMedia directly from the Northern Territory, where Stage II RC drilling is progressing at our Lander West Gold Project.
With bedrock gold mineralisation confirmed during Stage I, our focus is firmly on the next steps:
🟡 Improving gold grades
🟡 Increasing mineralised thicknesses
🟡 Demonstrating continuity
With c.2,000m of drilling targeted, the programme is designed to build on our initial results and advance our understanding of the gold system.
🎬 Watch the full interview below ⬇️
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First Development Resources (AIM: FDR) - Stage II Gold Drilling Progress at Lander West
StockBox spoke to @TristanPottas, CEO of @FirstDevRes (AIM: FDR), live from Lander West in Australia, discussing progress on Stage II gold drilling, plans to improve grade, thickness and continuity, and the anticipated timeline for assay results.
Watch below⬇️
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➡️ Drilling Progress: Stage II RC drilling is underway at Lander West, with approximately 2,000m planned.
➡️ Gold Exploration: Targeting improved gold grades, thickness and continuity following Stage I confirmation of bedrock gold mineralisation.
➡️ Next Steps: Drilling completion expected shortly, with assay results potentially arriving in late 2026 or early 2027.
Another early start at Lander West to beat the NT heat! ☀️
Our Phase I, Stage II RC drilling programme is progressing well, with the Bullion Drilling crew working hard on the ground.
Great to see the programme gathering momentum as we continue testing our priority gold and magnetic targets.
More updates to follow.
#FDR
🎥 Operational Update | Lander West Gold Project 🇦🇺
#FDR CEO @TristanPottas provides a brief update from site as Phase I, Stage II RC drilling continues to progress well.
The objectives remain clear:
🔸 Identify higher-grade gold mineralisation
🔸 Intersect greater mineralised thicknesses
🔸 Demonstrate continuity along strike and at depth
Tristan will provide further updates directly from site as the programme develops.
#FDR #Gold
🚨 GOLD DRILLING UNDERWAY AT LANDER WEST!
#FDR (AIM: FDR) confirms Stage II RC drilling is now underway in Australia’s Northern Territory.
Following confirmation of #gold mineralisation in bedrock during Stage I, we are back on the ground with clear objectives:
🟡 Target higher gold grades
🟡 Test greater mineralised thicknesses
🟡 Establish continuity along strike and at depth
A fully funded programme targeting c.2,000m, with drilling focused on building upon our initial results.
Full announcement below 👇
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#FDR CEO @TristanPottas is en route to the Northern Territory ahead of Phase I, Stage II RC drilling at Lander West.
Stage I confirmed gold mineralisation in bedrock. Stage II aims to build on this success by targeting:
🟡 Higher gold grades
🟡 Greater mineralised thicknesses
🟡 Continuity along strike and at depth
Drilling is expected to commence in the coming days.
Updates from site to follow.
Mobilisation well underway at Lander West 🇦🇺
Most of Bullion Drilling’s equipment is now on site as preparations continue for Phase I, Stage II #gold drilling.
Next step: testing extensions to the bedrock gold mineralisation confirmed during Stage I.
Further updates as we move towards drilling.
#FDR
Thank you to @StockBoxMedia for the opportunity to discuss our return to the Lander West Gold Project.
Stage I delivered a significant milestone for FDR, confirming gold mineralisation in bedrock and providing valuable geological data to refine our next phase of drilling.
Now, with Stage II getting underway soon, our objectives are clear:
🟡 Higher gold grades
🟡 Greater mineralised thicknesses
🟡 Continuity along strike and down dip
Our improved geological understanding, supported by extensive geophysical and geochemical datasets, has enabled us to refine our priority targets.
CEO @TristanPottas is heading to site as we look to build on the encouraging results from Stage I.
First Development Resources's fully funded Stage II reverse circulation (RC) drilling programme at its Lander West Gold Project
@TristanPottas discusses the announcement below👇
Thanks @StockBoxMedia for speaking with FDR CEO @TristanPottas about our return to Lander West.
⛏️ Bedrock #gold confirmed—but how does that guide the next holes?
Tristan explains how drilling, geology, geochemistry and geophysics have sharpened our Stage II targets, and why sulphide-bearing dolerite at Red Handed is a useful guide for follow-up.
The objective: higher grades, greater mineralised thickness and continuity.
Watch the interview 👇
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First Development Resources Returns to Lander West for Stage II Gold Drilling
@StockBoxMedia spoke to Tristan Pottas, CEO of @FirstDevRes about returning to Lander West following confirmation of bedrock gold.
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➡️Stage I results confirming bedrock gold in six of eight holes showing gold anomalism.
➡️The significance of hole 26LWR08, which intersected 7m at 0.40 g/t gold.
➡️How geological, geochemical and geophysical data have refined exploration targets.
Alongside confirming mobilisation for Stage II RC drilling, today’s announcement also marks the completion of soil sampling at Lander West.
🧪 Why did we do it?
To fill gaps in historical sampling and build a more consistent dataset for gold and associated elements across the wider target area.
⏭️ Next Steps:
We’ll combine the results with geology, geophysics and previous drilling to refine our understanding and rank targets for future exploration.
✅ Samples are being prepared for dispatch to ALS Laboratory in Adelaide.
Stage II drilling will progress independently, testing targets already identified from Stage I and the existing datasets.
Focused drilling around confirmed bedrock gold, supported by a wider search for the next targets.
Full announcement below 👇
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#FDR #LanderWest #GoldExploration
Thank you @Share_Talk for covering our return to Lander West.
We’re heading back with #gold mineralisation confirmed in bedrock and a clearer picture of where to drill next.
By combining the Stage I results with historical geochemistry, geological interpretation and geophysical surveys, we’ve sharpened the targets for this next programme.
The objective is straightforward:
⛏️ Find higher gold grades
⛏️ Test for greater mineralised thickness
⛏️ Assess continuity along strike and down dip
This is how we designed Phase I to progress—use what we learn from each stage to guide the next holes.
Looking forward to getting the drill turning again in the Northern Territory!
#FDR
Replying to @FirstDevRes
@FirstDevRes (AIM #FDR) announces that priority soil sampling at Lander West is complete and Bullion Drilling Co Pty Ltd is mobilising to site for Phase I, Stage II reverse-circulation (“RC”) drilling. Drilling is expected to commence in the coming days at the Lander West Gold Project in the Northern Territory. share-talk.com/first-develop…











