Bardoc Gold kicks off +40,000-metre drill program targeting resource growth and new discoveries

Bardoc Gold Ltd (ASX:BDC) (FRA:4SF) has begun a major new exploration campaign aimed at growing resources and unlocking new gold discoveries at its 100%-owned 3.02 million-ounce Bardoc Gold Project in Western Australia.

An expanded 40,000-metre drilling program is underway with up to four rigs that will explore several key locations across the company's extensive tenement package.

Bardoc is seeking to identify new zones of mineralisation that will enhance value as the company moves forward with mine development plans.*Untapped exploration potential*

Bardoc Gold chief executive officer Robert Ryan said the new exploration program reflected the company's commitment to build a long-life, sustainable gold project in the North Kalgoorlie region and unlock the untapped exploration potential within the broader district.

He said: "The company's two 100%-owned major gold systems at Zoroastrian-Excelsior and Aphrodite, at +1 million ounces and +1.6 million ounces respectively, have understandably been the main focus for exploration and resource growth at the project in recent years.

"While these deposits are well drilled and well-understood, there has been very little greenfields exploration work beyond the boundaries of our current +3 million ounce resource inventory in recent decades - despite the prime location of our tenements in one of the world's most endowed gold districts.

"Following intensive geological fieldwork including pXRF analysis of historical RAB drilling, GAIP Surveys, field mapping and target generation, the company has developed a well-thought-out exploration program designed to target new discoveries within our highly prospective 250 square kilometres of tenure."