Viking Mines (ASX:VKA) has reported that its expanded ground magnetics geophysical survey has improved the understanding of the Linka Tungsten Project in Nevada, US, identifying the scale of the system and providing a high-confidence roadmap for upcoming drilling.
The new interpretation of the contact zone outlines a multi-kilometre footprint for potential skarn mineralisation, which Viking notes increases the project’s “blue sky” potential.
Initial processing of the magnetic image shows the interpreted source intrusion to have a diameter of around 2km and circumference potentially over 7km.
Viking notes that only around 11% of the intrusion’s interpreted contacts are exposed along the eastern flank and 89% of the potential contact zone remains untested.
Managing Director Julian Woodcock says that this survey has given Viking good insight into the project.
“These results indicate that what we previously considered the ‘Project’ is just the eastern flank of a much larger intrusive system,” Woodcock says.
“With the historical mines and drilling confirming mineralisation on the eastern flank, the discovery potential across the remaining ~89% of the contact is immense.
“We are now finalising drill positions to test both the southern continuation from Linka and initial traverses to confirm the extents of the interpreted intrusion beneath the volcanic cover.”
The company is now focused on processing and interpreting the gravity and GAIP datasets, generating 3D geological models and new drilling targets, field investigation for geological mapping and sampling, finalising the drill program, and drill permitting so that contractors can commence drilling in the June 2026 quarter.
Viking Mines has also announced the resignation of Non-Executive Director Bevan Tarratt, effective 31 March 2026, due to growing commitments with other companies.
The board thanks Tarrat for his contribution to the company and acknowledges his efforts in supporting the company’s strategy and development.
Viking Mines is a diversified explorer and developer, focused on tungsten, gold, and vanadium projects.
Write to Amy Rotman at Mining.com.au
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