Heavy Mineral Zone Significantly Expands at Minta Rutile Project (ASX: PUA) - A Titanium Story.
- Noel Ong
- Jul 3
- 5 min read
Announcement
Peak Minerals Limited (ASX: PUA) has released a major exploration update from its Minta Rutile Project in Cameroon, confirming a dramatic expansion of the heavy mineralised zone across the project (Figure 1). With results from over 150 new holes now in hand, the Company is edging closer to delineating a globally significant rutile-titanium province. This follows on from previous Samso coverage and reinforces the growing scale, consistency, and quality of the mineral system developing across Minta, Minta Est, and Afanloum.
Figure 1: Location map of the Minta Rutile Project, Cameroon. (source: PUA)
🔷 Key Highlights – July 2025 Update
1. Mineralised zone now approaching 1,500km², with rutile-bearing heavy mineral (HM) mineralisation confirmed in 100% of all holes drilled to date.
2. Three standout intercepts at:
💠Afanloum:
3.85m @ 18.4% HM
3.7m @ 18.2% HM
4.75m @ 14.2% HM
💠Minta area results include:
5m @ 10.7% HM
5.65m @ 5.2% HM
💠Minta Est adds:
5m @ 7.8% HM
4m @ 6.8% HM
3. A total of 452 drill holes completed, with 174 assays still pending, suggesting the scale could continue to grow.
4. Drilling has been carried out on broad spacings using cost-effective hand auger rigs, targeting surface and near-surface rutile in both alluvial and residual zones.
Figure 2: Mineralised zone at Minta Rutile project nears 1,500km2 (source: PUA)
Peak Minerals Chief Executive Officer, Casper Adson, commented:
“To now approach a mineralised zone of 1,500 square kilometres, with a 100% logged rutile success rate on all holes drilled to date, highlights the sheer potential of this globally significant, rutile-dominant province.”
🔷 Growing Footprint Across Multiple Zones
The combined mineralisation footprint spans three distinct zones:
1. Minta Central – Strong residual rutile intercepts across broad areas, ideal for shallow, low-strip mining.
2. Minta Est – Higher-grade alluvial results from surface, with accompanying zircon and monazite indicators.
3. Afanloum – Emerging high-grade zone, with exceptional results such as:
💠 3.85m @ 18.4% HM (MRAU0221)
💠 4.75m @ 14.2% HM (MRAU0203)
💠 5m @ 13% HM (MRAU0224)
This consistent mineralisation across 30–55km corridors underscores a potentially tier-one mineral sands system.
🔷 Technical and Operational Progress - Discovering a Titanium-rich Rutile mineral assemblage.
All samples to date were drilled vertically to refusal, with mineralisation starting from surface, reducing complexity in potential development scenarios.
The use of hand auger and Dormer rigs across variable terrains is proving effective, especially in the residual soil profiles of central Cameroon.
Ongoing HM analysis is supported by a strong QA/QC protocol and reputable lab partnerships in South Africa.
Oversize rutile contribution and further assemblage analysis are expected in upcoming updates.
🔷 Next Steps
Peak is now pivoting toward:
1. Completing the reconnaissance drill program over the remaining target areas.
2. Prioritising higher-grade zones for infill drilling and targeted exploration.
3. Integrating assay, mineralogy, and assemblage data to build out a robust geological model.
4. Targeting delivery of a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) in 2026.
All planned exploration and technical work for 2025 remains fully funded, allowing continuous momentum through to MRE-stage development.
Samso Concluding Comments
In my opinion, and as a shareholder, the continued expansion of the heavy mineralised zone at Minta is starting to shift the narrative from exploration success to strategic significance. With 100% of holes intersecting rutile-bearing mineralisation and high-grade intercepts like 18.4% HM over 3.85 metres, the data is painting a very clear picture: this is not an isolated occurrence, but a system with the scale, grade, and consistency to support long-term development.
What’s particularly impressive is how early Peak is in this journey. This is still first-pass reconnaissance drilling—broad-spaced and low-cost. Yet the footprint is already closing in on 1,500km². In exploration terms, that’s vast. The fact that it’s all coming from surface and in weathered material makes the prospect even more compelling from a future mining perspective.
We’ve seen projects like this before—large-scale, mineralogically simple, and often overlooked until the resource is declared. The difference here is that Peak is being pretty transparent and methodical, bringing forward real data that is hard to ignore. For investors following the titanium story, or looking for under-the-radar exposure to critical minerals, Minta is shaping up to be one of the most quietly significant plays on the ASX.
As always, time and data will determine value. But with momentum building, assays pending, and a maiden resource on the horizon, Peak Minerals is doing everything right to turn potential into proof.
The Samso Way – Seek the Research
This latest batch of results marks a substantial escalation in the Minta story. In mineral sands exploration, it's rare to see this level of spatial consistency, with 100% of drill holes to date intersecting HM and logged rutile. The fact that multiple zones are showing standout grades from shallow depths adds further weight to Minta’s emerging profile as a serious contender in the global rutile space. Investors focused on critical mineral exposure—particularly titanium feedstock—should be watching this narrative closely.
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