PERTH - Alien Metals Ltd (AIM:UFO) and its joint venture partner Errawarra Resources Ltd (ASX:ERW) are preparing to commence a drilling program at the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. West Core Drilling Pty Ltd has been contracted to carry out the inaugural diamond drilling campaign, which is set to begin following Errawarra’s Extraordinary General Meeting scheduled for May 19, 2025.
The drilling initiative will target high-priority areas near the historical Elizabeth Hill mine, aiming to investigate near-surface mineralization, down-plunge extensions, and to enhance the geological understanding of the mineralized system. This follows a series of site visits by Errawarra management and technical consultants to finalize drill targets.
Errawarra’s recent activities also included a regional soil sampling program, which has collected 1,766 soil samples and 89 rock chip samples to date. These samples, analyzed using XRF technology in the field, have been sent to a laboratory in Perth, with assay results expected within 6-8 weeks.
Elizabeth Hill is recognized for its high-grade silver, having produced 1.2 million ounces from approximately 16,830 tons of ore, reflecting a head grade of 2,194 grams per ton. Despite the mine’s closure in 2000 due to low silver prices, the deposit remains open at depth, and the consolidation of the surrounding land packages has increased the potential for discovering additional high-grade deposits.
The upcoming drill program is part of a broader effort by Alien Metals and Errawarra to capitalize on the untapped potential of Elizabeth Hill and the surrounding areas, which are situated within a tier 1 mining jurisdiction.
Alien Metals’ diversified portfolio includes the Hancock iron ore project in the Pilbara, with a JORC-compliant resource of 8.4 million tons at 60% iron content, and the Munni Munni PGM deposit. The company is also engaged in the development of the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project through its joint venture with Errawarra.
This news is based on a press release statement issued by Alien Metals Limited.
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