Empire Metals has reported exceptional drilling results from the Thomas Prospect at its flagship Pitfield titanium project in Western Australia. The results reflect the February-April 2026 drilling campaign, the most extensive program undertaken by the company to date.
The exploration and resource development company said all AC and RC drill holes (48 air core and 30 reverse circulation) returned mineralisation open at depth, including several holes drilled south of the current resource boundary, which could therefore expand the known resource.
“We have delineated a substantial block of high-grade mineralisation averaging 47 [metres] in thickness with multiple near-surface intercepts at Thomas,” said Empire Metals Managing Director Shaun Bunn.
“Several of the drilling intercepts averaged close to or above 8% TiO₂, with a peak grade of 2m @ 21.44% TiO₂, underscoring the importance of this drill program in setting up the company to rapidly advance its mine planning, engineering design and continuous pilot plant testwork. We look forward to demonstrating a significant MRE upgrade, which is on track for Q3 2026.”
The geological and geochemical data generated show that the previously reported central high-grade core of in-situ weathered material is now more clearly defined, with the central high-grade zone trending approximately NW-SE over 5 km and a width of 1.25 km. Within the high-grade core, there are 120 drill holes containing >6% TiO2 across their total drilled width; the highest grade is 8.79% TiO2.
Pitfield, located near the northern wheatbelt town of Three Springs, hosts a globally significant, district‑scale titanium mineral system, with mineralisation starting at or near surface and extending across a vast footprint within a tier‑one mining jurisdiction.
Source: Empire Metals