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Highlights
Encouraging drill results reinforce development
Resource estimates expected for both Orient East and West
New targets identified through recent geophysical survey
Iltani Resources (ASX:ILT) continues to report encouraging developments from its exploration efforts at the Orient Silver-Indium Project in northern Queensland. The ongoing drill program has yielded multiple strong intercepts at the Orient East deposit, further solidifying the project's for near-surface mineralisation.
Recent drill results from Orient East include broad zones of silver-equivalent mineralisation at open-pittable depths. These outcomes support Iltani’s strategy of building a robust mineral resource base in an area with significant untapped. At the Orient West deposit, recently completed reverse circulation drilling has also returned positive mineralised zones, highlighting the continuity and scale of the mineral system across the project area.
Resource Estimates and Upcoming Activity
Iltani Resources plans to release its initial mineral resource estimate for Orient West by the end of the month. The Orient East estimate is scheduled for delivery in the latter part of next year. Together, these resource updates will help define the project's scale and assist in guiding future development and exploration decisions.
In parallel with the drilling, the company has finalised data from a versatile time-domain electromagnetic (VTEM) survey. The modelling process has now begun, aiming to identify and prioritise geophysical anomalies that could host additional zones of mineralisation.
Following initial modelling, drilling of high-priority geophysical targets is expected to begin before the end of July. This next phase of exploration will test new areas for extensions of the mineralised system, increasing the scope for future resource expansion.
Broadening the Regional Scope
The Orient East and West deposits are part of Iltani’s broader Herberton Project, which covers an extensive in northern Queensland. The region is characterised by epithermal mineralisation hosting silver, lead, zinc, and indium metals that are strategically important in both industrial and emerging technological applications.
Beyond the main targets, the company has also identified additional untested zones, including Orient North, Orient South, and Deadman Creek. These areas, along with numerous anomalies detected in the VTEM survey, present further exploration within the same geological corridor.
Industry Presence and Forward Strategy
Iltani Resources will be engaging with the broader market and resource community through its participation in the Noosa Mining Conference held from 23 to 25 July. This event will offer an avenue to highlight the company’s exploration progress and share its strategic plans with stakeholders.
As drilling resumes and resource updates come into focus, Iltani continues to build momentum at the Orient Project. With consistent exploration results, a defined pipeline of targets, and a large prospective land package, the company remains focused on unlocking the full of this emerging mineral province in Queensland.
