Intra Energy Corporation Limited (ASX: IEC) has announced the commencement of track and drill pad preparation at its Maggie Hays Hill (MHH) Project in the Lake Johnston Greenstone Belt, Western Australia.
This marks the beginning of a comprehensive 2,000-metre reverse circulation (RC) drilling program set to start in the coming weeks.
The drilling program will target both lithium and gold prospects, with 13 holes totalling 1,300 metres focused on multiple outcropping pegmatites for potential spodumene mineralisation.
An additional 710 metres will test multiple gold targets identified during earlier exploration.
Ben Dunn, Managing Director of Intra Energy Corporation, highlighted the rapid progress made at the MHH Project, stating: “The company has advanced the Maggie Hays Hill Project from acquisition to drilling in just five months, having conducted multiple soil geochemical surveys, rock sampling mapping, high-resolution magnetic/topography surveys, and a heritage clearance.”
The exploration efforts have identified a 2,500-metre zone of highly prospective LCT pegmatite spodumene targets, which will be the focus of the upcoming drill testing.
Additionally, multiple quartz reefs with rock chip grades up to 17.8 g/t gold have been discovered and will be included in the drilling campaign.
Located in the Lake Johnston Greenstone Belt, the MHH Project is situated adjacent to the Norseman-Hyden Road and the Maggie Hays and Emily Anne nickel mines.
The project area is considered prospective for lithium, nickel, and gold, with geological mapping indicating extensive faulted mafic and ultramafic rocks bounded by younger granitic rocks.
This drilling program represents a significant step for Intra Energy Corporation in its pursuit of high-value critical minerals essential for the global clean energy transition.
The company’s focus on battery, base, and precious metals exploration aligns with its commitment to supporting global decarbonisation and electrification efforts.
As drilling progresses, Intra Energy Corporation has committed to keeping investors fully informed of developments at the MHH Project.
