Iltani Resources initiates diamond drilling at Orient Silver-Indium Project

ASX-listed explorer Iltani Resources (ASX:ILT) has commenced diamond drilling at its flagship Orient Silver-Indium Project in northern Queensland.

The drilling program began on April 17 at Orient West, with two holes planned for a total of 455m, followed by two additional holes at Orient East totalling 450m.

To date, approximately 210m of the first hole has been completed.

The four-hole, 905-metre diamond drilling campaign aims to generate crucial geological data, including oriented structural information, specific gravity samples, and mineralisation characteristics.

This information will support resource modelling and estimation efforts by Mining One as part of the company's strategy to define initial JORC-compliant resources for both Orient West and East.

In parallel, Iltani is also progressing with a broader infill drilling program comprising 28 reverse circulation holes at Orient West and 26 reverse circulation holes at Orient East, targeting the conversion of existing high-grade exploration targets into inferred mineral resources.

Managing Director Donald Garner said the program will target high-grade zones not previously intersected by our earlier government-funded diamond drilling.

The Orient Project, situated on Iltani's wholly owned tenement EPM 27223, lies roughly 20km west of Herberton and 9km north of Irvinebank, with access via Herberton-Petford and Hales Siding roads.

The diamond drilling is expected to conclude within four weeks.