Why is the Falcon Metals share price rocketing 38% higher?

Falcon Metals shares are rocketing higher on Friday…

| More on:
A man clenches his fists in excitement as gold coins fall from the sky.

Image source: Getty Images

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

The Falcon Metals Ltd (ASX: FAL) share price has returned from its suspension with a bang.

In afternoon trade, the gold explorer's shares are up a massive 38% to 25.5 cents.

Why is the Falcon Metals share price rocketing higher?

Investors have been scrambling to buy Falcon Metals shares on Friday following the release of drilling results from the Pyramid Hill Gold Project in Bendigo.

According to the release, the company has received final assay results for all the remaining diamond and aircore holes at the Karri and Ironbark prospects in the Pyramid Hill Gold Project.

Management advised that results from this drilling are highly encouraging and confirmed primary gold mineralisation within the diorites at both Ironbark North and East. The results at Karri have also further extended the zone of primary mineralisation intersected by diamond drilling.

What's next?

The release explains that the next step for the Pyramid Hill Gold Project is a detailed assessment of these results and finalisation of the forward work plan.

Falcon Metals' drilling is expected to recommence in October, with the company at the advanced stages of securing a quality drilling contractor for an extensive regional program. This will screen its substantial prospective land holding for large scale and high-grade gold systems.

Falcon Metals' managing director, Tim Markwell, was very pleased with the news. He commented:

The high-grade aircore results returned at Ironbark East, the confirmation of primary mineralisation at Ironbark North, plus the further extension of the Karri system are all highly positive results for Falcon.

These results are indicative of the quality of our ground position and targets, and the potential of the Bendigo Zone to host high-grade gold mineralisation. Being in the fortunate position of having a strong cash balance, we look forward to completing an assessment of these encouraging results and planning for a major work program in the coming months.

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

More on Share Gainers

Five young people sit in a row having fun and interacting with their mobile phones.
Share Gainers

5 ASX 200 stocks marching higher this week even as the market sinks

These five ASX 200 companies are shrugging off the broader selling to march higher this week.

Read more »

Rising share price chart.
Share Gainers

Why Novonix, HMC, Karoon Energy, and Ventia shares are pushing higher

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. But why?

Read more »

A young woman smiles as she rides a zip line high above the trees.
Share Gainers

3 top ASX 200 stocks I wish I'd owned in 2024

These three top ASX 200 stocks are racing higher in 2024.

Read more »

Man pointing an upward line on a bar graph symbolising a rising share price.
Share Gainers

Why Champion Iron, EBR Systems, Mesoblast, and Patriot Battery Metals shares are surging today

These shares are avoiding the market selloff on Thursday. But why?

Read more »

A man looking at his laptop and thinking.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

Investors ended up snatching defeat from the jaws of victory today.

Read more »

Excited group of friends sitting on sofa watching sports on TV and celebrating.
Share Gainers

Why Clarity, Omni Bridgeway, Santana Minerals, and Vulcan shares are pushing higher today

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

Read more »

Man with rocket wings which have flames coming out of them.
Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 44%

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords stock racing higher today. But why?

Read more »

A young boy wearing a hat, sunnies and striped singlet looks fierce and flexes his arm in victory.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

ASX shares finally caught a break this Tuesday.

Read more »