MetalsGrove Mining Limited’s (ASX: MGA) drilling contractor, Topdrill, has mobilized its drill rig in preparation for the inaugural RC drilling programme at the Upper Coondina Lithium Project, located 100km south of Marble Bar, Western Australia.
MGA formally engaged Topdrill as the drilling contractor following the completion of a heritage survey (with subsequent approval) together with a programme of Works (PoW) relating to the planned drilling programme at Upper Coondina.
Prior to drilling, earth work contractor EMJC Earthmoving & Plant Hire has commenced earth works at the site to upgrade access roads, prepare tracks and drill pads.
Mobilisation of the Ultramag DGPR technology is underway in preparation for a DGPR survey that will commence this week. DGPR is a proven technique for identifying additional pegmatites and establishing a more detailed understanding of subsurface mineralization.
MGA will initially drill test its priority lithium drilling targets at the Chola prospect in the south east of the main Upper Coondina project. Drilling will commence at Chola as soon as site preparations are complete.
“We are pleased to be moving to the inaugural drilling programme at Upper Coondina, just five months after our successful ASX listing,” Managing Director, Sean Sivasamy, said.
“Through soil sampling, surface field mapping and geophysics, we have already identified multiple pegmatite swarms that are prospective for lithium pegmatites over a combined strike length of nearly 4km.
“This drilling is aimed at confirming the width, depth and mineralization profile of these pegmatites down to 60 to 100m plus depth. We are fortunate to have developed excellent working relationships with all stakeholders at Upper Coondina. These relationships have undoubtedly assisted our rapid progress with the Project.”
The Upper Coondina Project is located approximately halfway between the major mining regional service centres of Port Hedland and Newman – approximately 200km northwest and 180km south-southeast of the project, respectively.
The Project comprises a single granted exploration license. The tenement covers an area of approximately 6,363ha and the maximum distance across the project is about 11km east–west and 8km north–south. Nearby lithium mines include Wodgina (MinRes) (ASX: MIN), Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS), and recent lithium developer Global Lithium (ASX: GL1).
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