Rapid Critical Metals Ltd (ASX:RCM) has returned additional bonanza-grade silver intercepts from the final six diamond drill holes of its recently completed program at the 100%-owned Webbs Silver Project in northern New South Wales, further confirming the continuity and strength of mineralisation across the system.
The latest assays include multiple high-grade intersections that reinforce the presence of both narrow bonanza zones and broader mineralised envelopes, while also supporting the interpretation that additional sub-parallel lodes may exist beyond the known Main Lode.
Standout results from the final holes include 0.59 metres at 4,216 g/t AgEq within a broader 2.5 metres at 1,075 g/t AgEq from 39.5 metres in WSDD011, 1.0 metres at 754 g/t AgEq from 55 metres in WSDD009, and 1.85 metres at 453 g/t AgEq from 132.5 metres in WSDD008.
WSDD011
- 2.5 metres @ 1,016 grams per tonne (g/t) Ag and 2.03% Zn+Pb (1,075 g/t AgEq) from 39.5m, including
- 0.59m @ 3,990 g/t Ag and 4.47% Zn+Pb (4,216 g/t AgEq) from 40.54m
WSDD009
- 1.0m @ 741 g/t Ag (754 g/t AgEq) from 55.0m
WSDD008
- 1.85m @ 419 g/t Ag (453 g/t AgEq) from 132.5m
The 2,057 metres diamond drilling program was designed to test extensions to known mineralisation and assess the potential for additional lodes within the broader Webbs structural corridor. Results from the final holes build on strong intersections reported earlier in the program, including 2.24 metres at 1,115 g/t AgEq within 13.6 metres at 291 g/t AgEq from 39.1 metres in WSDD005 and 17.4 metres at 275 g/t AgEq from 115.8 metres in WSDD002.
Rapid said high-grade silver mineralisation has now been confirmed across multiple drill sections, with mineralisation remaining open along strike and at depth, highlighting ongoing exploration upside at Webbs.
Commenting on the results from the last six drill holes, Rapid Managing Director Byron Miles said: “These latest results further demonstrate the strength and consistency of high-grade silver mineralisation at Webbs. The confirmation of multiple bonanza-grade intercepts from newly reported drill holes is particularly encouraging and supports our view that the Webbs system hosts additional mineralised structures beyond the main lodes.
"With mineralisation remaining open and a strong pipeline of follow-up targets identified, we are well positioned to continue systematic exploration as part of our planned 2026 drilling program.”
What’s next
Rapid is advancing plans for an expanded exploration program across its New South Wales silver portfolio in 2026, with a clear focus on Webbs. Planned work includes follow-up drilling to test interpreted parallel lodes and extensions, continued resource growth and discovery drilling across the broader Webbs–Webbs Consol corridor, and the integration of new results into updated geological and resource models.
The company said it remains well funded to progress its planned exploration and study activities as it looks to build on the strong momentum generated by the latest drilling results.