QMines (ASX:QML) is on track to update the Scorpion and Window deposits resource estimates this quarter, after receiving the final results from a drilling program at the Develin Creek Project in Queensland.
The drilling results validated the historical drill database and confirmed the tenor and continuity of massive sulphide mineralisation at the Scorpion deposit. Meanwhile, infill and step out drilling at the Window deposit delivered consistent and comparable results to historical drilling.
Multiple drillholes ended in mineralisation, which QMines says demonstrates likely extension and upside to the potential scale.
Executive Chairman Andrew Sparke says drilling at Scorpion has been productive and the company is focused on this deposit due to the shallow, high-grade nature making it an excellent open pit mining addition to the Mt Chalmers plan.
“Hole DCR040 whilst drilled down dip delivered high-grade base and precious metal mineralisation over 114m which ended in mineralisation,” Sparke says.
“This hole clearly demonstrates consistency and continuity of the Scorpion ore body for future open pit mining operations.”
A diamond drilling program is scheduled to begin this quarter at Develin Creek, while reverse circulation drilling will begin in Q2 at the Sulphide City deposit.
The Develin Creek Project comprises several volcanic associated massive sulphide (VMS) copper-zinc deposits within the Rookwood Volcanics.
QMines is a Queensland-focused copper and gold explorer and developer which owns the Mt Chalmers and Develin Creek projects.
At the end of 2024, QMines was awarded Mining.com.au’s inaugural Exceptional ESG Award. The Master of Mining Awards are the newest national awards program to recognise and celebrate companies that contribute to the mining and minerals processing industry within Australia.
Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au
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