Western Mines Group (ASX:WMG) is undertaking a moving loop electromagnetic (MLEM) survey in mid-November.
Results from the high-powered low frequency MLEM survey will be used to aid targeting of seven Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) co-funded reverse circulation and diamond drillholes available to be drilled in early 2026.
The survey will look to extend existing coverage over the Panhandle area of the Mulga Tank Ni-Cu-Co-PGE Project at 200m line spacing, in particular testing the mineralised komatiite body in tenement E39/2134.
Having recently completed a capital raise, the company says it’s in a strong position to finish the current phase four drilling program and continue further drilling well into H1 2026.
Planned holes between now and the end of the year include a deep diamond hole EIS9 and nine reverse circulation holes looking to infill and expand the current mineral resource estimate.
Deep diamond hole EIS9 will utilise one of three successful EIS grants, which cumulatively total $620,000 of co-funded drilling.
Exploration results from various drilling programs at the Mulga Tank Project over the past three years have demonstrated significant nickel sulphide mineralisation and an extensive nickel sulphide mineral system within the Mulga Tank Ultramafic Complex.
Managing Director Dr Caedmon Marriott says after the recent capital raise, and a brief break, the team are back on site for further drilling at the Mulga Tank Project.
“We have 10 holes we hope to drill between now and Christmas, including deep diamond hole EIS9, and we’re already starting to plan our activities for next year. Co-funded deep diamond hole EIS9 will look to further test the active basal zone of the complex, searching for a sulphide enriched keel,” he says.
“We’ve moved the hole from a previous position and will now target a coincident magnetic high feature and conductive MobileMT anomaly sitting in a hinge position at the base of the western margin.
“We think we can drill this as a diamond tail off the previous RC hole MTRC009, saving time and some 520m of drilling. Three infill RC holes are planned between the two zones of indicated resource and a further six holes are planned to south of the current resource, extending towards the first four RC holes of Phase 4 program.
“Mud-rotary pre-collars of these holes are currently being drilled, with the hope that a second RC rig will be available between now and Christmas to complete the RC component, which should take about 10-12 days.”
Write to Adam Orlando at Mining.com.au
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