Domestic Metals Launches Major Drill Program at Rio Tinto-Backed Smart Creek Project
Domestic Metals has initiated a fully funded 9,000-metre diamond drilling program at its Smart Creek Project in Montana. The project is being advanced through a joint venture with mining giant Rio Tinto, which holds a 40% interest. CEO Gord Neal highlighted that the drill campaign will focus on six to eight holes targeting high-grade porphyry copper mineralization identified via geophysical surveys and historical data. The Smart Creek Project spans approximately 8,000 hectares near historic mining areas in Montana and is considered highly prospective for both large-scale porphyry systems and enriched carbonate replacement deposits. Rio Tinto previously conducted drilling that included a significant intercept of 109.73 metres grading 0.75% copper. Recent surface sampling by Domestic Metals yielded high-grade results, including up to 23.1% copper, which supports the presence of a robust mineralizing system and strengthens exploration potential.
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