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Viking Mines Limited (ASX:VKA)

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Announcement
Release
6 Aug 2026 9:09AM
Price at Release
$0.009
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Summary
The Linka Tungsten Project, operated by Viking Mines Limited, focuses on the exploration and potential restart of three historical tungsten mines in Nevada, USA. The project has identified multiple zones of scheelite mineralisation, with trench and stockpile sampling revealing tungsten grades up to 1.83% WO3. Metallurgical tests have achieved a 56.9% WO3 concentrate at 76% recovery. Additionally, Viking Mines is exploring the use of sensor-based ore sorting technology to efficiently process mineralised material. The project is strategically positioned to supply tungsten free from Chinese sources, in line with US defense procurement policies.
Key Points
  • The Linka Project involves three historically producing tungsten mines: Linka, Conquest, and Hillside.
  • Mineralisation occurs as scheelite-bearing skarn along the contact with granitic intrusive rocks.
  • Recent trench sampling confirmed scheelite mineralisation along an 820m trend from Linka to Conquest.
  • Stockpile sampling returned tungsten grades as high as 1.83% WO3.
  • Metallurgical testwork produced a 56.9% WO3 concentrate at 76% recovery.
  • TOMRA's ore sorting testwork is underway with assay results expected soon.
  • Viking Mines aims to apply a sensor-based ore sorting technology.
  • A systematic sampling program is planned to establish grades across dump areas.
  • The Linka Project is positioned for a brownfields restart with existing infrastructure.
  • The project aims for a tungsten supply that is free from Chinese sources due to US defense procurement restrictions.
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