• Gravity data confirms strong correlation with known mineralisation, providing effective exploration tool
• Numerous new high gravity anomalies identified, expanding drill target inventory
• Concealed targets identified beneath volcanic cover, de-risking maiden drill programme

Viking Mines Limited (ASX: VKA) has reported that its expanded ground gravity geophysical survey at the Linka Project in Nevada, USA has successfully correlated high gravity anomalies with known areas of mineralisation. The survey has delivered a suite of new targets for follow-up drill testing. The primary objective of the survey was to expand the company's understanding beyond the known surface mineralisation by identifying the limits of the regional intrusion and identifying the contacts with the sedimentary host rocks to identify subsurface targets beneath younger cover. The ground gravity survey has identified a series of high gravity anomalies throughout the survey area, which coincide with known mineralisation at Linka Main, Hillside, and Conquest. These anomalies are interpreted to be caused by the high-density of the mineralisation contrasting with the lower density host rocks. The additional high gravity anomalies identified provide a significant number of new targets for detailed investigation, expanding the target inventory for future exploration campaigns. Initial work will involve ground-truthing these anomalies to determine the potential cause of the density contrasts. Viking is fast-tracking the Linka Tungsten Project, with immediate near-term activity including field assessment and ground-truthing of the increased target list, collection of samples from historical tailings and stockpiles, completion of a 3D geological model, and finalising and lodging a Notice of Intent for the maiden drilling programme.

Viking continues to fast-track the Linka Tungsten Project, targeting the commencement of drilling in the June quarter. Immediate near-term activity includes field assessment and ground-truthing of the increased target list, collection of samples from historical tailings and stockpiles, completion of a 3D geological model, and finalising and lodging a Notice of Intent for the maiden drilling programme.