NickelSearch Ltd (ASX:NIS) has embarked on a drilling campaign to test high-priority nickel sulphide targets at its Carlingup Nickel Project near Ravensthorpe in WA.
The explorer has rolled out the reverse circulation rig to dig deep into its prospect portfolio, which was previously defined through geochemical and geophysical programs.
NIS’ Sexton and Javelin targets are based on coincidental geochemical and geophysical anomalism, while the RAV8 prospect is targeting extensions to high-grade mineralisation based on downhole electromagnetic plates.
Once this initial expedition is complete, NickelSearch will return with an extensive greenfields program before year’s end.
Testing high-priority anomalisms
Commenting on the campaign, NickelSearch managing director Nicole Duncan said the team was very excited to be back drilling at Carlingup.
“We have done a lot of work to identify the best targets and are looking forward to seeing what we are able to uncover.”
Exploration manager Andy Pearce echoed her comments: “This initial program is testing high-priority anomalisms within the Sexton, Javelin and RAV8 target areas,” he explained.
“Sexton and Javelin are coincidental electromagnetic and geochemical anomalies. RAV8 is targeting two down-hole electromagnetic plates with the potential to intersect significant sulphide mineralisation of a similar style to what was mined previously.
“We will remain flexible to ongoing adjustments to the drill program based on field assessment of the drill locations, drill results and assay results when available over the coming weeks.
“At this point, we have applied for more collar locations than we currently plan to drill in this initial program, so we can either move collar locations or have more locations available for quick follow-up drilling upon favourable results.
“We will also be performing DHEM on all drilled holes in this program to aid future targeting.”
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