Infini Resources (ASX: I88) has commenced diamond drilling site preparation works at its 100% owned Portland Creek Uranium Project in Newfoundland, Canada.
“It is great to see that additional environmental assessments can be progressed in a timely manner with the Newfoundland Mines Department, further illustrating the supportive environment that Infini is operating in,” Managing Director and CEO, Charles Armstrong, said.
“The company now has the proposed access track approved in addition to the drill permit that was granted in December 2024. This allows the company to opportunistically reduce its future reliance on helicopter use by having the ability to move staff and equipment to site via snowmobile and light vehicle, reducing costs, improving safety and reducing the effects of any poor weather on exploration activities.
“Infini’s in-country geological and diamond drilling contractors and support staff are now mobilising to commence the highly anticipated Portland Creek maiden diamond drill program. We are also excited to be collecting comprehensive mineral exploration data throughout the drill campaign that will allow the Company to make detailed observations and decisions quickly and efficiently in the field.
}Our methodical approach and hard work by all involved continues as we get closer to testing the location of a potential primary source for our exceptionally high-grade uranium in soil results.”
Core Logging Camp Establishment
Infini field staff are now well underway with setting up temporary drill core handing structures which includes two tents for core logging, one tent for core cutting and racks for temporary core storage.
In addition to this diamond core work area, the Company will be utilising Imago software for its core photography data storage purposes which works seamlessly with 3D geological modelling software.
Snow clearing and camp site support will be provided to the Company under an agreement with the local owners of Mountain Waters Resort. This will ensure that access is always maintained between the accommodation and work areas for field and drilling staff as they come into and out of the field via snowmobile and helicopter.