The Tesla Zone forms part of the McIlvenna Bay Project and is located adjacent to the planned mine area, offering strong potential for resource expansion and extended mine life. Ongoing exploration has delivered consistent high‑grade drill results with thick mineralized intervals, supporting its growth potential. 

Discovered in 2022, the Tesla Zone was identified through drilling that intersected significant copper, zinc, and precious‑metal‑rich mineralization. Mineralization occurs as massive sulphides, stringers, and breccia zones, extending over approximately 1,350 metres of strike length and 500 to 700 metres down‑dip. 

The target represents a significant near‑mine exploration opportunity, with an estimated exploration target of 28 to 45 million tonnes. It benefits from immediate access to existing infrastructure and remains open down‑dip, highlighting the potential for continued growth. An inaugural mineral resource estimate is expected in the second half of 2026.