Viking Mines Limited (ASX:VKA) has received a third batch of assay results from its maiden reverse circulation drilling programme at the Linka Tungsten Project in Nevada, USA, with nine further holes returning significant tungsten mineralisation, including a peak individual sample of 1.86% WO3 — the highest grade recorded at Linka to date.

Key Points

  • LKRC0016 returned 9.9m at 0.51% WO3 from 58.7m, including 3.8m at 0.77% WO3, with individual samples up to 1.10% WO3
  • LKRC0007 intersected 7.6m at 0.33% WO3 from 18.3m, including a single 0.8m sample at 1.86% WO3 — the highest grade sample drilled at Linka to date
  • Drilling has been completed and the drill rig demobilised, with 48 RC holes drilled for approximately 3,491 metres in total
  • All samples have been delivered to the laboratory, with remaining assay results expected throughout December 2026

Third Batch Assay Results from Linka Main

Assays were received from ALS Laboratories for nine holes at Linka Main, with tungsten mineralisation encountered in seven of the nine. Hole LKRC0009 returned 3.8m at 0.79% WO3 from 57.9m, including 1.5m at 1.10% WO3. LKRC0017 intersected 12.2m at 0.20% WO3 from 48.8m, including 4.6m at 0.29% WO3, testing immediately below historical development on the 150ft level. LKRC0015 extended mineralisation further down dip, intercepting a skarn horizon of 1.5m at 0.17% WO3 from 110.5m, with the system described in the filing as remaining open at depth. All intercepts are reported as downhole lengths.

Crown Pillar and Southern Strike Extension Holes

LKRC0007, drilled into the crown pillar above historic stopes, returned 7.6m at 0.33% WO3 from 18.3m, including a single 0.8m sample grading 1.86% WO3 from 24.4m — the highest grade sample drilled at Linka to date according to the filing. LKRC0011, drilled along strike to the south, returned 2.3m at 0.30% WO3 from 22.9m. LKRC0012 extended mineralisation further south, returning multiple intervals including 3.0m at 0.13% WO3 from 15.2m, 3.0m at 0.22% WO3 from 29.0m, and 1.5m at 0.20% WO3 from 37.3m. Two holes — LKRC0008 and LKRC0010 — did not return significant assay results.

Maiden RC Programme Completion and Remaining Results Schedule

Drilling has been completed at Linka and the drill rig demobilised following the conclusion of Viking Mines' maiden RC programme. A total of 48 RC holes were drilled for approximately 3,491 metres. Assays have now been received for fourteen holes at Linka Main, collectively confirming skarn-hosted scheelite mineralisation from near surface and extending below the historic workings. Additional mineralised zones have been observed in RC chips, with final logging and evaluation underway. All samples have been delivered to the laboratory, with remaining results expected throughout December 2026.