MarketOpen Podcast Episode 143 - Great Boulder Resources

Joining the podcast today is Andrew Paterson, Managing Director of Great Boulder Resources (ASX:GBR). Andrew will be walking us through how Great Boulder is shaping a new multi-million-ounce gold hub in Western Australia through its flagship Side Well Project, and how the company is leveraging strong exploration results, smart targeting, and a technically driven team to advance toward mine development.Can you give us a quick overview of Great Boulder Resources and its core focus in Western Australia?What’s the company’s broader strategy as it works toward establishing the Meekatharra region as a major gold production hub?Side Well is shaping up to be a flagship project—what are the standout features of the Central and Eastern Corridors, particularly Mulga Bill, Eaglehawk, and Ironbark?How do you see the current market dynamics, particularly around gold pricing and regional infrastructure, supporting GBR’s development plans?With ongoing drilling and discoveries like Saltbush and Side Well South, what do you see as the key growth opportunities across your tenement package?How does GBR engage with local communities and traditional owners during its exploration and permitting activities?Can you walk us through the company’s current financial position, funding strategy, and how you're managing capital through this exploration phase?Are there any existing or future collaborations—such as processing partnerships or regional infrastructure sharing—that GBR is pursuing?What are the major milestones investors should be looking out for in 2025 as you move from exploration toward development?Looking ahead, what does long-term success look like for Great Boulder, and how does Side Well fit into that vision?