Platina Resources (ASX:PGM) launched its Phase 3 aircore drilling campaign at the Mt McKenna Gold Project, situated within Western Australia's Laverton Gold District.
The latest exploration stage targets high-priority anomalies across Targets 2, 3, 4, and 5, focusing on geological structures identified through previous geophysical interpretation, ground gravity surveys, and detailed mapping.
The program consists of up to 9,000m of drilling and forms a critical part of the company’s broader 20,000-metre exploration strategy for 2026, which spans the Mt McKenna, Sunrise Bore, and Mt Morgans South projects.
The current operations include approximately 3,000m of drilling at Target 2, a site originally deferred during the Phase 2 campaign due to mechanical issues and challenging ground conditions.
While further drilling continues, assay results from previously completed sections of Target 2 have already been submitted for laboratory analysis.
Managing Director Corey Nolan noted that the company has rapidly progressed its pipeline of "drill-ready" targets after completing essential cultural heritage clearance work.
The technical team is particularly optimistic regarding the scale of newly identified structures at Targets 3, 4, and 5.
The systematic aircore testing is designed to define precise zones for follow-up exploration.
High-priority targets identified during this phase will be slated for deeper reverse circulation drilling in the coming months.
At the time of reporting, Platina Resources' share price was $0.025.