French Gold-Tungsten Discovery
Aquitaine Metals Reports Significant High-Grade Gold and Tungsten Discovery in French Drill Program
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Aquitaine Metals Corp. has struck tungsten-rich gold mineralization at a brand-new target in southern France, with the first drill hole returning 16.54 grams per tonne (g/t) gold over 24 metres — including a high-grade hit of 0.37% tungsten trioxide (WO3) over 2 metres. Barchart reports the discovery is at a site called Moulin de Cheni, located within the company's Limousin Gold and Critical Metals Project in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
A second drill hole returned a broader intercept of 2.13 g/t gold over 63 metres. The results come from the very first holes drilled at this target — six kilometres west of the company's main drill area at Laurieras. Stratford Beacon Herald notes the mineralized system sits inside a major regional structural corridor interpreted to stretch up to 20 kilometres.
First Holes at Moulin de Cheni Deliver High-Grade Gold
Aquitaine Metals drilled its first holes at Moulin de Cheni as part of a wider exploration program testing two main mineralized structures — called the North Structure and the South Structure. The top result, 16.54 g/t gold over 24 metres, is a strong intercept for an early-stage target. For context, most commercial gold mines operate on grades between 1 and 5 g/t.
The second hole added important width to the story. A 63-metre intercept grading 2.13 g/t gold shows the mineralization is not just high-grade but also widespread. Clinton News Record reported that both intercepts are contained within the same major regional structural corridor, suggesting the system could be much larger than what has been tested so far.
Tungsten Discovery Adds Critical Metals Dimension to Project
Alongside the gold, drillers found tungsten — a strategic metal used in defence, electronics, and industrial cutting tools. The best tungsten hit came in at 0.37% WO3 (tungsten trioxide) over 2 metres. That number matters because tungsten grades above 0.2% WO3 are generally considered economically interesting.
Cochrane Times Post notes the project is being positioned as a potential domestic source of critical and strategic raw materials for Europe. Europe currently relies heavily on China for tungsten supply. A home-grown source in France would carry significant strategic value for European industry and governments looking to reduce that dependence.
20-Kilometre Structural Corridor Points to Much Bigger System
The most exciting detail in the results may not be the grades — it may be the scale. The mineralized system at Moulin de Cheni sits inside a structural corridor that geologists interpret as extending up to 20 kilometres. Moulin de Cheni itself is just one target within that corridor. Barchart reported the site sits six kilometres west of the primary Laurieras drill location, which is also being actively tested.
The exploration program is still early. Two principal structures — North and South — are currently being drilled. The fact that the very first holes at a brand-new target returned these numbers suggests the corridor could host multiple significant mineralized zones. Stratford Beacon Herald described it as a widespread mineralized system, not an isolated hit.
Why a French Gold-Tungsten Project Matters Right Now
Europe is under pressure to secure its own supply of critical raw materials. Tungsten sits on the EU's official list of critical raw materials — minerals seen as essential and at risk of supply disruption. France, as a stable, mining-friendly jurisdiction within the EU, is a highly attractive address for this kind of project.
Aquitaine Metals is drilling at a moment when both gold and tungsten prices are in focus. Gold has been trading near record highs in 2025. Tungsten supply chains remain concentrated in China, adding urgency to European domestic exploration efforts. Clinton News Record noted the Limousin project is being explored specifically as a hub for Europe's push toward domestic critical metals supply.
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