Western Gold Resources Limited (ASX: WGR) has commenced drilling of a production bore at the Bowerbird Prospect within its 100%‑owned Gold Duke Project in Western Australia, marking the start of on‑the‑ground activities following the company’s previously announced decision to mine.
The Bowerbird production bore will replace an existing bore and provide a dedicated water supply to support mining operations, including dust suppression, haul road management, and general site infrastructure. Approval for groundwater extraction has been granted by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, clearing a key regulatory requirement for site operations.
Early‑stage mobilisation is now underway, with site offices delivered and installed to support the current bore‑drilling programme, clearing and grubbing activities, and the next phase of site establishment. A dedicated laydown area has also been established to support drilling, mining equipment, logistics and contractor mobilisation.
Cullum Winn, managing director of Western Gold Resources, commented, “The commencement of drilling at the Bowerbird production bore and the installation of early site infrastructure marks the start of on‑the‑ground activities at our flagship Gold Duke Project. The bore and associated infrastructure are expected to provide a low‑cost, reliable water supply positioned close to the Stage 1 operational pits, supporting efficient project execution.”
Western Gold noted that water infrastructure development is a critical enabler for open‑pit mining and is fundamental to safe, efficient and compliant operations. With bore drilling and site establishment progressing, multiple workstreams are now advancing in parallel, including mining mobilisation, haulage arrangements, grade control and life‑of‑mine drilling.
The company said it remains on track to progress toward Stage 1 mining operations and first gold production, targeted for the second quarter of 2026.
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