eMetals Limited (ASX: EMT) has released promising sampling results from its Mineral Range tungsten project in Utah, USA. The company successfully re-entered historic underground workings at the Garnet prospect, collecting channel and rock-chip samples to evaluate mineralization styles. Among the results, recent assays returned significant high-grade intercepts, including 1.2 meters at 0.76% WO₃, alongside broader zones of 5.5 meters at 0.18% WO₃ and 1.5 meters at 0.27% WO₃.

The exploration program focused on identifying near-vertical, garnet-rich skarn zones which have historically been the most productive mineralized style in the area. By utilizing shortwave ultraviolet light to identify scheelite mineralization, the team was able to target exposures at the 40-foot and 100-foot levels of the historic Garnet mine. Additionally, the company employed LiDAR technology to map these underground voids, creating high-resolution models that will assist in estimating the volume of historically mined material.

These findings serve a critical role in refining the company’s forward-looking exploration strategy. The technical data collected during this underground program is now being integrated into final plans for a maiden drilling campaign, which is set to commence during the current quarter.

"These initial results are extremely encouraging, particularly as grade appears to increase at depth. The results provide stand-out exploration targets for our drilling program which is in the final stages of planning."

— Mathew Walker, Executive Director

Beyond its activity in the United States, eMetals maintains a broader, diversified portfolio that includes two gold exploration projects located in Uganda. The company remains focused on identifying critical and precious metal opportunities as it progresses its current assets toward the next stage of technical assessment and project development.

Read the full announcement: Mineral Range Tungsten Project, Exploration Update