# LMS: LMS Secures Rig to Start October Drilling at Oonagalabi Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lms-lms-secures-rig-to-start-october-drilling-at-oonagalabi--5ad72c76-9419-47fc-9bcc-dc877c17ed2a Original source: https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03143108 Publisher: asx Original announcement: 2026-09-23T22:24:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-23T23:13:09.069Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-23T23:13:09.069Z - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: drilling rig secured - Positive factor: clear program objectives - Positive factor: QP sign-off provided Facts used in scoring: 12 ## Classification and evidence **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: 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 Signed** Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: 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) ### OGRC022 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lms-lms-secures-rig-to-start-october-drilling-at-oonagalabi--5ad72c76-9419-47fc-9bcc-dc877c17ed2a#fact-drill-facts-0) Oonagalabi · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### OGRC022 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lms-lms-secures-rig-to-start-october-drilling-at-oonagalabi--5ad72c76-9419-47fc-9bcc-dc877c17ed2a#fact-drill-facts-1) Oonagalabi · zinc Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### OGRC022 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lms-lms-secures-rig-to-start-october-drilling-at-oonagalabi--5ad72c76-9419-47fc-9bcc-dc877c17ed2a#fact-drill-facts-2) Oonagalabi · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### OGRC028 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lms-lms-secures-rig-to-start-october-drilling-at-oonagalabi--5ad72c76-9419-47fc-9bcc-dc877c17ed2a#fact-drill-facts-3) Oonagalabi · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### OGRC028 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lms-lms-secures-rig-to-start-october-drilling-at-oonagalabi--5ad72c76-9419-47fc-9bcc-dc877c17ed2a#fact-drill-facts-4) Oonagalabi · zinc Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### OGRC028 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lms-lms-secures-rig-to-start-october-drilling-at-oonagalabi--5ad72c76-9419-47fc-9bcc-dc877c17ed2a#fact-drill-facts-5) Oonagalabi · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### OGRC029 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lms-lms-secures-rig-to-start-october-drilling-at-oonagalabi--5ad72c76-9419-47fc-9bcc-dc877c17ed2a#fact-drill-facts-6) Oonagalabi · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### OGRC029 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lms-lms-secures-rig-to-start-october-drilling-at-oonagalabi--5ad72c76-9419-47fc-9bcc-dc877c17ed2a#fact-drill-facts-7) Oonagalabi · zinc Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### OGRC029 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lms-lms-secures-rig-to-start-october-drilling-at-oonagalabi--5ad72c76-9419-47fc-9bcc-dc877c17ed2a#fact-drill-facts-8) Oonagalabi · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### OGDD002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lms-lms-secures-rig-to-start-october-drilling-at-oonagalabi--5ad72c76-9419-47fc-9bcc-dc877c17ed2a#fact-drill-facts-9) Oonagalabi · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### OGDD002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lms-lms-secures-rig-to-start-october-drilling-at-oonagalabi--5ad72c76-9419-47fc-9bcc-dc877c17ed2a#fact-drill-facts-10) Oonagalabi · zinc Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### OGDD002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lms-lms-secures-rig-to-start-october-drilling-at-oonagalabi--5ad72c76-9419-47fc-9bcc-dc877c17ed2a#fact-drill-facts-11) Oonagalabi · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: 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.