Western Mines Group (ASX:WMG) has commenced its 2026 exploration program at the Mulga Tank Ni-Cu-Co-PGE Project, located in Western Australia's Eastern Goldfields.
The company has mobilised its exploration team to the site, with drilling expected to continue through the first half of the year, supported by strong funding from a recent capital raise and multiple exploration incentive scheme grants.
Initial drilling will focus on completing outstanding Phase 4 holes, including an extension of deep diamond hole MTRC009 (EIS9) to confirm the footwall of the Mulga Tank Complex.
Nine reverse circulation holes will also be drilled to infill and expand the current mineral resource estimate, followed by a further seven RC holes targeting high-grade areas identified in hole MTRC066, which returned significant shallow nickel, cobalt, and copper mineralisation.
In addition, WMG will undertake seven EIS-funded RC and diamond holes within tenement E39/2134 to test the mineralised komatiite system in the Panhandle area, using results from a recent moving loop electromagnetic survey to refine targets.
Commenting on the program, WMG Managing Director Dr Caedmon Marriott said, "The team is back on site and ready to deliver consistent drilling in 2026. We aim to complete remaining holes from last year and continue testing high-grade zones within the complex and the komatiite body in the Panhandle area."
At the time of reporting, Western Mines' share price was $0.28.