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Sentinel Metals Limited (ASX:SNM)

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Announcement
Release
23 Mar 2026 8:56AM
Price at Release
$0.535
Full Release
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Summary
Sentinel Metals Limited has announced that its Exploration Amendment for the Columbia Gold-Silver Project in Montana has entered the public comment phase. This marks a significant step towards commencing the company's maiden drill program. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has completed its Environmental Assessment, and a 15-day public comment period will follow. Upon conclusion of this period and consideration of public submissions, Sentinel expects to receive approval to begin drilling. The drill program will involve approximately 5,000 meters of HQ diamond drilling across 21 drill holes, using a modern, low-emission drill rig. The project is situated in a historically productive mining district, with more than 400 historical drill holes providing a substantial data set for targeting. All planned drilling will occur on privately held patented mining claims, emphasizing the company's commitment to responsible exploration practices.
Key Points
  • Exploration Amendment submitted to Montana DEQ enters public comment phase.
  • 15-day public comment period for the Exploration Amendment.
  • Completion of Environmental Assessment by DEQ.
  • Expected approval to commence maiden drill program at Columbia Gold-Silver Project.
  • Engagement of Corexplore Drilling Services for 5,000m HQ diamond drilling.
  • Deployment of a modern, low-emission diamond drill rig.
  • Columbia Gold-Silver Project located in a historically productive mining district.
  • More than 400 historical drill holes in the project area.
  • All planned drilling located on privately held patented mining claims.
  • Final stage of permitting process following public comment period.
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