Exploration & Drilling

Fieldwork, sampling and drilling across a decade.

A record of physical field programmes: the evidence base behind the project.

Methods used

A conventional, evidence-led toolkit.

Geological mapping

Surface mapping of the permit area and structural features.

Soil & rock sampling

Systematic sampling to identify anomalies and guide drilling.

Trenching

Shallow excavation to expose and sample near-surface geology.

Core / RC drilling

Physical drilling to test targets at depth. [method mix to verify]

Remote sensing & modelling

Used to prioritise targets, an aid to, not a substitute for, physical drilling.

Laboratory analysis

Independent assay and analysis of collected samples. [labs to confirm]

Programme phases

Four phases of field work.

2015–16 · Fieldwork

Initial sampling & early drilling

First systematic sampling campaigns and early drill testing across priority zones.

2017–19 · Modelling

Technology-assisted targeting

Remote-sensing and modelling used to refine targets ahead of further drilling. [scope to verify]

2019–20 · Drilling

Extended drilling programme

Extended drilling of 5,000+ m across 36 boreholes, supported by improved site access. [to verify]

2024 · Programme

2024 research programme

Renewed field research with updated documentation and media.

Drilling & boreholes

Recorded boreholes.

5,000+ m
Total drilling
◦ [to verify]
36
Boreholes recorded
◦ [to verify]
[n]
Trenches
◦ to be inserted
[n]
Samples analysed
◦ to be inserted

Borehole record

Borehole
Depth
Status
BH-01
[m]
Recorded
BH-02
[m]
Recorded
BH-03
[m]
Recorded
BH-04
[m]
Recorded
BH-05
[m]
Recorded
36 total [to verify]

Full structured borehole data to be inserted from drilling reports. A simple map with numbered points, depth markers, document links and status is planned here, loading heavier content only on interaction.

Next exploration steps

[Scope of the next programme to be confirmed.] Detailed drilling data is available to qualified parties.