Litchfield Minerals Limited (ASX: LMS), a critical mineral explorer focused on base metals and uranium in the Northern Territory of Australia, has announced the receipt of two grants totalling $300,000 from the Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations program, an initiative of the Northern Territory Geological Survey.
This funding represents a significant endorsement of Litchfield’s innovative approaches to exploring underexplored areas in the region.
The grants were awarded as part of the Northern Territory government’s strategic effort to attract new exploration investments and accelerate resource discoveries across the territory.
Litchfield’s successful applications will support drilling activities at the Patmungala, Silver King, and Copper Flats targets within the Mount Doreen project area.
Matthew Pustahya, Managing Director of Litchfield Minerals, commented on the grant funding, expressing his gratitude and highlighting the significance of the Northern Territory government’s support.
“Litchfield Minerals has successfully secured co-funding for two grant applications focused on critical minerals exploration in both greenfield and brownfield drilling on the Mount Doreen tenement package,” Pustahya said.
“This funding comes from the Northern Territory government’s Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations (GDC) program.”
He added: “The Northern Territory government’s support highlights the exceptional quality of our projects and the proficiency of our technical team. We are heartened by their confidence in our efforts and the recognition of our work.”
Litchfield Minerals is a critical mineral explorer, primarily searching for base metals and uranium in the Northern Territory of Australia.
The company’s mission is to be a pioneering copper and other minerals exploration company, committed to delivering cost-effective, innovative, and sustainable exploration solutions.
The grant funding from the Northern Territory Geological Survey will enable Litchfield Minerals to advance its exploration activities in the region, contributing to the discovery of critical mineral resources and supporting the territory’s economic development.
