en.Wedoany.com Reported - Bellevue Gold is advancing exploration beyond existing ore reserves at its namesake gold project in Western Australia, having encountered visible gold mineralization in early underground drilling at Tribune South, with the aim of assessing the potential for establishing the mine's sixth independent mining zone at this location.

This drilling campaign marks the first operation conducted at the southernmost extent of the ore reserve to date, targeting extensions of the Tribune lode line. The development of the Southern Belle decline has provided access for new drill platforms. Three drill holes have encountered visible gold mineralization, including a 3.5-meter intersection grading 44.96 grams per tonne gold, and a 1.71-meter intersection grading 7.8 grams per tonne gold. A third drill hole also intersected visible gold mineralization, with assay results pending.

The drilling program aims to assess whether Tribune South can become Bellevue's sixth independent mining zone, joining Deacon, Deacon North, Marceline, Viago, and Tribune. The company's existing operations currently produce approximately 40,000 ounces of gold per quarter.

"Progress in FY26 is aligned with Bellevue's stated objectives: consistent delivery against production guidance, de-risking through early delivery of hedging contracts, and growth through the progressive unlocking of the exceptional exploration opportunities we have at Bellevue," said Managing Director Darren Stralow.

This growth story comes as Bellevue approaches the end of FY26 with strong operational performance. The company has produced approximately 130,000 ounces of gold in the first 11 months of the fiscal year and is expected to exceed the midpoint of its annual production guidance range (130,000 to 150,000 ounces), while remaining within cost guidance.

Bellevue is also investing in its next phase of growth. The mine's paste fill plant is under construction and on schedule for commissioning in the March quarter of 2027, while a sixth underground diamond drill rig is expected to arrive on site in the coming weeks to support expanded exploration in FY27.

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