Asara Resources (ASX:AS1) said phase one drilling confirms grade continuity and down‑dip growth of the Massan deposit, and Phase 2 results affirm strike extension continuity at its Kada gold project in Guinea, according to a Tuesday Australian bourse filing.

The results were up to 39 meters at 1.3 grams per tonne (g/t) gold from 12 meters, including one meter at 23.5 g/t gold from 43 meters.

The company said that drilling rates at Kada during the month of January have been up week-on-week, with the company's drilling contractors performing well heading into the dry season.

The company added that diamond drilling continues alongside reverse circulation drilling, with "substantial" diamond drilling metres now being completed, providing confidence in the geology, mineralization, and structural controls of the Massan deposit.