Core Viewpoint - South Pacific Metals Corp. has initiated its first drilling program at the Ontenu Northeast prospect within the Osena project area in Papua New Guinea, aiming to explore potential high-grade epithermal Au-Cu veins [1][4]. Drilling Program Details - The drilling will assess whether the northwest trending mineralised structures are surface expressions of deeper epithermal Au-Cu veins, similar to those mined by K92 Mining Ltd. at their Kora and Judd deposits [2]. - The program targets recently discovered mineralised structures with surface samples showing up to 3.95 g/t Au, 645 g/t Ag, and 1.56% Cu across a 6 m wide outcrop [2]. - Additional structures with rock chip samples up to 13.9 g/t Au and 388 g/t Ag will also be tested [3]. - The company plans to drill four to six holes, totaling approximately 1500 meters, by the end of the 2025 field season [3]. Company Insights - The CEO of South Pacific Metals Corp. highlighted that this drill program is a significant milestone, as Ontenu Northeast has not been drilled before [4]. - The first drill hole is expected to intersect several mineralised structures at depths ranging from 100m to 250m, with further testing planned for other mineralised structures [4].
South Pacific Metals Corp Announces Start of Drilling Program at Ontenu Northeast