Tunkillia Environmental Scoping Report Approved
First step completed in Mining Lease (ML) approvals process
HIGHLIGHTS
Environmental Scoping Report approved by Department for Energy & Mining (DEM) South Australia, establishing the official terms of reference for Tunkillia's development approvals processes
Updated JORC Mineral Resource Estimates (MRE) pending for gold and silver, following completion of ~58,000m upgrade drilling programs and the recent discovery of new high-grade mineralisation1
Targeting publication of Ore Reserves and a Pre-feasibility Study (PFS) for large-scale gold and silver production during Q1 CY27; ML application to follow as Barton expedites development pathway
1 Refer to ASX announcements dated 6 / 31 August 2026
ADELAIDE, AU / ACCESS Newswire / September 7, 2026 / Barton Gold Holdings Limited (ASX:BGD)(FRA:BGD3)(OTC PINK:BGDFF) (Barton or Company) is pleased to announce the approval of its environmental Scoping Report for its South Australian Tunkillia Gold Project (Tunkillia).
Barton has been working with the Government of South Australia, through the DEM, to identify key stakeholder interests, social and environmental risks, and other important considerations for the development of Tunkillia. The environmental Scoping Report establishes and generally defines the environmental studies and modelling, community engagement, and other key programs that must be completed to obtain development approvals.
By agreeing this scope at an early stage, development proponents are able to more confidently execute well-defined programs while reducing costs and uncertainty, therefore enabling expedited approvals processes.
The Government's approval of Tunkillia's environmental Scoping Report is therefore a key first step in its ML and development approvals processes, and now serves as the official terms of reference for future approvals. The several programs contemplated therein are already underway, as Barton targets expedited development.
A copy of Tunkillia's approved environmental Scoping Report can be found on DEM's website here.
Commenting on approval of the environmental Scoping Report, Barton MD Alexander Scanlon said:
"Tunkillia's May 2025 Optimised Scoping Study has confirmed a large-scale, competitive gold and silver operation with significant economies of scale offering strong financial and capital leverage to rapidly evolving gold and silver markets. Given its exceptional financial profile, we are advancing Tunkillia toward development as quickly as possible.
"We have recently completed nearly 58,000m of Resource upgrade drilling at Tunkillia, with positive results in some zones offering material upside potential. We look forward to sharing final assays and Resource updates in due course. Our objective is to then publish our PFS during Q1 CY27, and submit our Mining Lease application shortly thereafter.
"We look forward to working with our Native Title partners and the regional communities in which we live and work to develop this important regional project. We also thank the South Australian Government for a collaborative and constructive approach to expediting future processes, and ERIAS for their assistance in preparing the Scoping Report."
Authorised by the Board of Directors of Barton Gold Holdings Limited.
For further information, please contact:
Alexander Scanlon | Jade Cook |
About Barton Gold
Barton Gold is an ASX, OTCQB and Frankfurt Stock Exchange listed Australian gold developer targeting future gold production of 150,000ozpa with 2.2Moz Au & 3.1Moz Ag JORC Mineral Resources (79.9Mt @ 0.87g/t Au), brownfield mines, and 100% ownership of the region's only gold mill in the renowned Gawler Craton of South Australia.*
Challenger Gold Project
Tarcoola Gold Project
Tunkillia Gold Project
Wudinna Gold Project
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Competent Persons Statement & Previously Reported Information
The information in this announcement that relates to the historic Exploration Results and Mineral Resources as listed in the table below is based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation prepared by the Competent Person whose name appears in the same row, who is an employee of or independent consultant to the Company and is a Member or Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM), Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) or a Recognised Professional Organisation (RPO). Each person named in the table below has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and to the activity which he has undertaken to quality as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code 2012 (JORC).
Activity | Competent Person | Membership | Status |
Tarcoola Mineral Resource (Stockpiles) | Dr Andrew Fowler (Consultant) | AusIMM | Member |
Tarcoola Mineral Resource (Perseverance Mine) | Mr Ian Taylor (Consultant) | AusIMM | Fellow |
Tarcoola Exploration Results (until 15 Nov 2021) | Mr Colin Skidmore (Consultant) | AIG | Member |
Tarcoola Exploration Results (after 15 Nov 2021) | Mr Marc Twining (Employee) | AusIMM | Member |
Tunkillia Exploration Results (until 15 Nov 2021) | Mr Colin Skidmore (Consultant) | AIG | Member |
Tunkillia Exploration Results (after 15 Nov 2021) | Mr Marc Twining (Employee) | AusIMM | Member |
Tunkillia Mineral Resource | Mr Ian Taylor (Consultant) | AusIMM | Fellow |
Challenger Mineral Resource (above 215mRL) | Mr Ian Taylor (Consultant) | AusIMM | Fellow |
Challenger Mineral Resource (below 90mRL) | Mr Dale Sims | AusIMM / AIG | Fellow / Member |
Wudinna Mineral Resource (Clarke Deposit) | Ms Justine Tracey | AusIMM | Member |
Wudinna Mineral Resource (all other Deposits) | Mrs Christine Standing | AusIMM / AIG | Member / Member |
The information relating to historic Exploration Results and Mineral Resources in this announcement is extracted from the Company's Prospectus dated 14 May 2021 or as otherwise noted, available from the Company's website at www.bartongold.com.au or on the ASX website www.asx.com.au. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the Exploration Results and Mineral Resource information included in previous announcements and, in the case of estimates of Mineral Resources, that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates, and any production targets and forecast financial information derived from the production targets, continue to apply and have not materially changed. In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 5.19.2, the Company further confirms that the material assumptions underpinning any production targets and the forecast financial information derived therefrom continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the form and context in which the applicable Competent Persons' findings are presented have not been materially modified from the previous announcements.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This document may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "expect", "target" and "intend" and statements than an event or result "may", "will", "should", "would", "could", or "might" occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. Forward-looking information is subject to business, legal and economic risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among other things, risks relating to property interests, the global economic climate, commodity prices, sovereign and legal risks, and environmental risks. Forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and opinions at the date the statements are made. Barton undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements for events or circumstances that occur subsequent to such dates or to update or keep current any of the information contained herein. Any estimates or projections as to events that may occur in the future (including projections of revenue, expense, net income and performance) are based upon the best judgment of Barton from information available as of the date of this document. There is no guarantee that any of these estimates or projections will be achieved. Actual results will vary from the projections and such variations may be material. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied upon as, a promise or representation as to the past or future. Any reliance placed by the reader on this document, or on any forward-looking statement contained in or referred to in this document will be solely at the readers own risk, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty thereof.
* Refer to Barton Prospectus dated 14 May 2021 and ASX announcement dated 8 September 2025. Total Barton JORC (2012) Mineral Resources include 1,049koz Au (39.7Mt @ 0.82 g/t Au) in Indicated category and 1,186koz Au (40.2Mt @ 0.92 g/t Au) in Inferred category, and 3,070koz Ag (34.5Mt @ 2.80 g/t Ag) in Inferred category as a subset of Tunkillia gold JORC (2012) Mineral Resources.
SOURCE: Barton Gold Holdings Limited
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