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Vita Resources (ASX: VTA) has identified a potential geological connection between its Ninnis gold project and the nearby Mt Morgans gold mining centre in Western Australia, strengthening the exploration case for its early-stage asset.
A review of historical geological data indicates that the banded iron formations (BIF) and fault corridors hosting gold mineralisation at Mt Morgans may extend into Vita’s Ninnis tenement, approximately 30km west of Laverton.
The 25-square-kilometre project is located just 6km north of Genesis Minerals’ (ASX: GMD) Mt Morgans operations, within a region hosting several significant gold deposits.
Vita’s interpretation suggests the Celia and Ninnis fault corridors, which are associated with mineralisation at Mt Morgans, continue through its exploration ground.
Magnetic imagery has also identified northeast-trending structures intersecting these corridors beneath soil cover, providing potential targets for future drilling.
Of particular interest are the Transvaal and Craic deposits at Mt Morgans, which demonstrate different styles of gold mineralisation associated with the regional geological structures.
Vita chairman Gavin Rutherford said the historical mining centre provided valuable insights into the district’s exploration potential.
“Mt Morgans is more than a neighbouring gold mine to our Ninnis gold project. Its history demonstrates that the district hosts several styles of gold mineralisation, with the Transvaal and Craic deposits highlighting why structural intersections along the Celia and Ninnis Gold corridors warrant investigation,” Rutherford said.
The company has previously identified gold anomalism in interpreted residual weathered material at Ninnis, suggesting the possibility of local bedrock gold sources.
An auger drilling program is continuing across the project, although regional wet weather has caused several interruptions and forced repeated demobilisations.
Results will be integrated with geological and magnetic interpretations to refine priority targets ahead of a proposed reverse circulation drilling campaign.
“Ninnis Gold’s combination of gold anomalism in interpreted residual material, two prospective fault corridors and banded iron formations associated with a region that hosts significant gold deposits makes it a compelling prospect,” Rutherford said.
“Our objective is to complete the auger programme, integrate the assays with the geological and magnetic interpretation, and then systematically drill-test the priority bedrock targets, subject to results, satisfactory funding and programme planning.”
Vita has also secured a miscellaneous licence providing a tenure pathway for groundwater exploration and future abstraction approvals, subject to regulatory consent.
The company acquired Ninnis in November 2025 as part of its broader international exploration portfolio.
While the geological interpretation remains untested by deeper drilling, the proximity to established gold deposits and identification of potentially favourable structural settings provide a basis for further exploration.
The next milestones will be completion of the auger program, receipt of assay results and identification of targets for the proposed RC drilling campaign.
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