Dynamic Metals Ltd (ASX:DYM) is preparing for a reverse circulation (RC) drilling program of high-priority nickel targets at its flagship Widgiemooltha Project in the Goldfields Region of Western Australia.
In order to kick off drilling, a program of work (POW) was approved for exploration at the recently granted Democrat tenement, situated within the ‘world-class’ nickel province.
In total, 12 RC holes are planned to be drilled across 1,600 metres with the intention to directly test for fresh rock nickel sulphide mineralisation associated with the ‘basal contact’ at the two prospects.
Looking ahead, Dynamic’s drill program is expected to begin by the end of this month after the mobilisation of the drill rig and exploration crew to the site.
Drill program
Dynamic’s 12-hole program is designed to test interpreted fertile basal contact at nickel prospects D3 and D5.
In the context of exploring Kambalda komatiite-type massive sulphide nickel deposits, the basal contact position is a key vectoring tool and is best described as the location where the komatiite stratigraphy is in contact with the underlying basalt.
The company has interpreted the position of the basal contact at D3 and D5 through fieldwork completed to date, additionally informed by aeromagnetic and surface geochemistry.
Confirming this interpretation through RC drilling is considered a high priority for Dynamic due to the strength of coincident geochemical and geophysical anomalies in a globally significant nickel province.
Priority drill targets D3 and D5 against magnetics and known regional nickel deposits
Forward plan
The large regional lithium soil sampling program at Pioneer Dome is expected to finish this week with assays expected within two months.
The company is still awaiting assays for the Sunday Soak, Higginsville and Mandilla aircore programs, which were drilled late last quarter, with results anticipated to be received shortly.
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