Empire Metals Limited has started a reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Central Menzies gold project in Western Australia.
Twenty-six holes are planned for a total of 2,140m targeting two prospects, Teglio and Nugget Patch, both of which are on strike from the largest gold mine in the area.
More drilling is expected once targets are identified from geochemical soil sampling.
Shaun Bunn, Empire’s managing director, said: "The commencement of our first drill campaign at Central Menzies represents another major milestone for the company and one I am pleased to say we have reached in accordance with our development plans.
“Despite slow assay turnaround from our recent soil sampling programme, we remain on schedule and budget to complete the RC drilling campaign and remain confident that the exploration programme envisaged under the current Option Agreement will meet its objectives."