Astute Metals NL has released an extensive technical review on its Nevada-based Needles gold-silver project that underscores the significant exploration potential of the site. The review documents a large 3×2‐kilometer hydrothermal alteration system, indicative of a low-sulphidation epithermal deposit. Multiple rock chip and drilling campaigns over the years have identified high-grade intersections—with some rock chip results showing up to 33 g/t gold and several hundred g/t silver—while also revealing that much of the project’s mineralisation remains unexplored beneath a surface “cap.” This untested lower zone may host both high-grade vein-style deposits and the potential for disseminated mineralisation within porous tuffaceous rocks. Extensive geophysical surveys, including recent IP chargeability studies, have delineated zones of anomalous pathfinder elements and strong alteration signatures that coincide with historical workings. These technical insights have led the company to identify several near-term drill targets, such as the Arrowhead, Tomahawk, and Whopper Junior prospects. Astute Metals NL now plans to execute a systematic soil sampling grid and an airborne magnetic survey to further refine these targets in advance of an anticipated drilling campaign in the third quarter of 2025. The report is grounded in a detailed review of historical exploration data alongside modern geophysical and geochemical techniques, and it draws parallels with recent high-profile discoveries in Nevada. By integrating both legacy data and new survey techniques, the company aims to unlock additional value in the project that has long been undervalued due to its previous under-testing. Bullish sentiment is supported by the compelling technical dataset, the favourable gold and silver market conditions, and the opportunity to discover deeper, potentially higher-grade mineralisation. However, some bearish views arise from inherent risks such as the uncertainties in historical data quality and the challenges of extrapolating from early-stage results to a full-scale resource. Despite these concerns, the systematic exploration strategy and targeted drill programs signal a focused approach toward realizing the project’s potential for long-term shareholder value.