LMS: LMS Secures Rig to Start October Drilling at Oonagalabi
Original announcement by asx on
- Company
- Litchfield Minerals Limited
- Ticker
- LMS
- Exchange
- ASX
- Region
- Northern Territory
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Zinc, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-23 23:13:09 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Litchfield Minerals has secured a Topdrill rig to commence an 8-10 hole drilling program at the Oonagalabi Main Zone starting 8 October 2026. The program aims to test extensions of known copper-zinc mineralization and refine the geological model.
Reasoning: The announcement details the mobilization and planning for an upcoming drilling campaign rather than reporting new assay results.
Positive factors
- drilling rig secured
- clear program objectives
- QP sign-off provided
Facts used in scoring: 12
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The announcement includes a Competent Person statement by Dr. Matthew McGloin (AusIMM).
Evidence · text
“Dr. Matthew McGloin (MGeol, PhD), a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM)”
QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: A Competent Person (CP) is named and provides a statement of responsibility.
Evidence · text
“The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results is based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation compiled by Dr. Matthew McGloin”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (12)
OGRC022Oonagalabi · copperGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OGRC022
- Project
- Oonagalabi
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- australia_nt
- Reported Region
- australia_nt
- Ticker
- LMS
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.47
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 50 m
- From
- 2 m
- To
- 52 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OGRC022:2-52
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- CRS
- GDA94 / MGA Zone 53
- Loc. Source
- document
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical intercept reported as context for previous campaign results.
Evidence · text
“50m at 0.47% Cu, 1.36% Zn and 4.2g/t Ag from 2m combined in OGRC022”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
OGRC022Oonagalabi · zincGrade: 1.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OGRC022
- Project
- Oonagalabi
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- australia_nt
- Reported Region
- australia_nt
- Ticker
- LMS
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.36
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 50 m
- From
- 2 m
- To
- 52 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OGRC022:2-52
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- CRS
- GDA94 / MGA Zone 53
- Loc. Source
- document
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical intercept reported as context for previous campaign results.
Evidence · text
“50m at 0.47% Cu, 1.36% Zn and 4.2g/t Ag from 2m combined in OGRC022”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
OGRC022Oonagalabi · silverGrade: 4.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 50 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OGRC022
- Project
- Oonagalabi
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- australia_nt
- Reported Region
- australia_nt
- Ticker
- LMS
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 50 m
- From
- 2 m
- To
- 52 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OGRC022:2-52
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- CRS
- GDA94 / MGA Zone 53
- Loc. Source
- document
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical intercept reported as context for previous campaign results.
Evidence · text
“50m at 0.47% Cu, 1.36% Zn and 4.2g/t Ag from 2m combined in OGRC022”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
OGRC028Oonagalabi · copperGrade: 0.69Grade Unit: %Intercept: 39 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OGRC028
- Project
- Oonagalabi
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- australia_nt
- Reported Region
- australia_nt
- Ticker
- LMS
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.69
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 39 m
- From
- 60 m
- To
- 99 m
- Intercept Depth
- 60 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OGRC028:60-99
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- CRS
- GDA94 / MGA Zone 53
- Loc. Source
- document
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical intercept reported as context for previous campaign results.
Evidence · text
“39m at 0.69% Cu, 1.14% Zn and 5.3g/t Ag from 60m in OGRC028”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
OGRC028Oonagalabi · zincGrade: 1.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 39 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OGRC028
- Project
- Oonagalabi
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- australia_nt
- Reported Region
- australia_nt
- Ticker
- LMS
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.14
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 39 m
- From
- 60 m
- To
- 99 m
- Intercept Depth
- 60 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OGRC028:60-99
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- CRS
- GDA94 / MGA Zone 53
- Loc. Source
- document
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical intercept reported as context for previous campaign results.
Evidence · text
“39m at 0.69% Cu, 1.14% Zn and 5.3g/t Ag from 60m in OGRC028”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
OGRC028Oonagalabi · silverGrade: 5.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 39 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OGRC028
- Project
- Oonagalabi
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- australia_nt
- Reported Region
- australia_nt
- Ticker
- LMS
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 39 m
- From
- 60 m
- To
- 99 m
- Intercept Depth
- 60 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OGRC028:60-99
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- CRS
- GDA94 / MGA Zone 53
- Loc. Source
- document
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical intercept reported as context for previous campaign results.
Evidence · text
“39m at 0.69% Cu, 1.14% Zn and 5.3g/t Ag from 60m in OGRC028”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
OGRC029Oonagalabi · copperGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 120 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OGRC029
- Project
- Oonagalabi
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- australia_nt
- Reported Region
- australia_nt
- Ticker
- LMS
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.35
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 120 m
- From
- 52 m
- To
- 172 m
- Intercept Depth
- 52 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OGRC029:52-172
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- CRS
- GDA94 / MGA Zone 53
- Loc. Source
- document
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical intercept reported as context for previous campaign results.
Evidence · text
“120m at 0.35% Cu, 0.92% Zn and 4.1g/t Ag from 52m combined in OGRC029”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
OGRC029Oonagalabi · zincGrade: 0.92Grade Unit: %Intercept: 120 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OGRC029
- Project
- Oonagalabi
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- australia_nt
- Reported Region
- australia_nt
- Ticker
- LMS
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.92
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 120 m
- From
- 52 m
- To
- 172 m
- Intercept Depth
- 52 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OGRC029:52-172
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- CRS
- GDA94 / MGA Zone 53
- Loc. Source
- document
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical intercept reported as context for previous campaign results.
Evidence · text
“120m at 0.35% Cu, 0.92% Zn and 4.1g/t Ag from 52m combined in OGRC029”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
OGRC029Oonagalabi · silverGrade: 4.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 120 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OGRC029
- Project
- Oonagalabi
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- australia_nt
- Reported Region
- australia_nt
- Ticker
- LMS
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 120 m
- From
- 52 m
- To
- 172 m
- Intercept Depth
- 52 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OGRC029:52-172
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- CRS
- GDA94 / MGA Zone 53
- Loc. Source
- document
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical intercept reported as context for previous campaign results.
Evidence · text
“120m at 0.35% Cu, 0.92% Zn and 4.1g/t Ag from 52m combined in OGRC029”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
OGDD002Oonagalabi · copperGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: %Intercept: 68.26 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OGDD002
- Project
- Oonagalabi
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- australia_nt
- Reported Region
- australia_nt
- Ticker
- LMS
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.62
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 68.26 m
- From
- 10 m
- To
- 78.26 m
- Intercept Depth
- 10 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OGDD002:10-78.26
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- CRS
- GDA94 / MGA Zone 53
- Loc. Source
- document
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical intercept reported as context for previous campaign results.
Evidence · text
“68.26m at 0.62% Cu, 1.44% Zn and 4.3g/t Ag from 10m combined in OGDD002”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
OGDD002Oonagalabi · zincGrade: 1.44Grade Unit: %Intercept: 68.26 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OGDD002
- Project
- Oonagalabi
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- australia_nt
- Reported Region
- australia_nt
- Ticker
- LMS
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.44
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 68.26 m
- From
- 10 m
- To
- 78.26 m
- Intercept Depth
- 10 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OGDD002:10-78.26
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- CRS
- GDA94 / MGA Zone 53
- Loc. Source
- document
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical intercept reported as context for previous campaign results.
Evidence · text
“68.26m at 0.62% Cu, 1.44% Zn and 4.3g/t Ag from 10m combined in OGDD002”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
OGDD002Oonagalabi · silverGrade: 4.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 68.26 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OGDD002
- Project
- Oonagalabi
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- australia_nt
- Reported Region
- australia_nt
- Ticker
- LMS
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 68.26 m
- From
- 10 m
- To
- 78.26 m
- Intercept Depth
- 10 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OGDD002:10-78.26
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- CRS
- GDA94 / MGA Zone 53
- Loc. Source
- document
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical intercept reported as context for previous campaign results.
Evidence · text
“68.26m at 0.62% Cu, 1.44% Zn and 4.3g/t Ag from 10m combined in OGDD002”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.