QMines has completed 11 reverse circulation and diamond drillholes as it continues a large-scale drilling program at Develin Creek, about 90km north-west of Rockhampton.

The company plans 44 holes for 8260m across the Sulphide City, Scorpion and Window deposits at Develin Creek, and has two rigs at work at the site.

Develin Creek is expected to complement the company’s flagship Mount Chalmers project and feed into a multi-deposit copper and gold development strategy.

“This current drilling program will deliver regular results and set the stage for several key pricing
catalysts as we work on incorporating the three deposits at Develin Creek into the Mount Chalmers mine
plan,” executive chairman Andrew Sparke said.

“With two rigs now operational, 11 drillholes in the labs, and open pit optimisation and metallurgical test work studies underway, our team are moving with haste.

“Develin Creek is fast emerging as a key part of our long-term strategy to grow the scale of our mining
operation, and we look forward to keeping shareholders updated as results are delivered.”