First Development Resources plc has started drill testing “multiple high-priority” gold targets at Lander West within the Selta project in the Northern Territory, Australia. PROSPECTIVITY The 3,000 metres, phase I reverse circulation programme follows geological mapping, geochemistry, airborne magnetics, gradient array induced polarisation geophysics and target generation. The company said that staged drilling would allow […]
Tag: Lander West gold target – Selta project – Aileron Province – Northern Territory – Australia
First Development appoints exploration manager
First Development Resources plc has appointed geologist David Rawlings as exploration manager. Dr Rawlings has more than 30 years’ geological and exploration experience in roles across government, major mining companies, junior explorers. He additionally has 15 years of consulting Australian-listed resource companies. Dr Rawlings holds significant experience across Australia, particularly in the Northern Territory, where First Development owns the Selta […]
First Development receives grant for Lander West drilling
First Development Resources plc has received a AU$100,000 (£52,600) grant to support drilling the Lander West gold target on the Selta project in the Northern Territory, Australia. PRIORITY The company’s subsidiary URE Metals Pty Ltd received the grant under Round 19 of the Northern Territory Government’s geophysics and drilling collaborations (“GDC”) programme. The fully funded, […]
First Development awards Lander West drilling contract
First Development Resources plc has appointed a drilling contractor for phase I reverse circulation drilling on the Lander West target at Selta in the Northern Territory, Australia. GOLD GD GeoDrill Australia Pty Ltd will complete up to 3,000 metres, with follow-up drilling subject to field observations and results. The company said that the programme would […]
First Development given further permit for Lander West
First Development Resources plc has received approval to begin mining activities at the Lander West gold target on the Selta project in the Northern Territory, Australia. DRILLING The notice of authority to commence mining activities follows the receipt of an environmental (mining) licence, and the company lodging a security bond. The notice allows First Development to […]
First Development to drill Lander West
First Development Resources plc has been granted an environmental (mining) licence, which allows drilling on the Selta project in the Northern Territory, Australia. COMPELLING The company will focus on the high priority Lander West gold target, located within the Stafford gold trend. Operations will include targeted reverse circulation drilling for 40 reverse circulation drill holes, […]