MAIDEN DRILLING AT LINKA TUNGSTEN DELIVERS 14M @ 0.56% WO3

Key points

• Maiden drillhole LKRC0002 intersects 14m at 0.56% WO3 from 40m downhole
• Individual samples grade up to 1.18% WO3, hosted in tactite
• Mineralisation extends below historic mined stope, confirming continuity
• Assays validate visual scheelite logging and historic production records
• Regional hole encounters limestone above monzonite, indicating potential for broader mineralisation

Full summary

Viking Mines Limited has reported the first assay results from its maiden reverse circulation drilling program at the Linka Tungsten Project in Nevada, USA. The first hole, LKRC0002, intersected a 14m zone at 0.56% WO3 from 40m downhole, including 5m at 0.81% WO3. Mineralisation is hosted in tactite, consistent with the company's 3D geological model. The intercept is approximately 38m below surface, directly down dip of the historic mined stope, confirming mineralisation extends below the mined workings. Assays are consistent with historic production at Linka of ~0.49% WO3 and validate the company's visual scheelite logging. Encouragingly, a regional hole intersected 4.5m of limestone above the monzonite, providing potential host rock across the broader monzonite intrusion. Drilling and geological logging are ongoing, with results from subsequent holes expected mid to late September.