Thor Mining {AIM / ASX: THR}

Announced that drilling at the Bonya (40%) tungsten deposits adjacent Molyhil, in the Northern Territory of Australia, after receiving aboriginal permission for the planned drilling program.

Their partner in the project is ASX listed Arufara Resources (60%).

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The Bonya project is held in a 40%/60% joint venture with Arafura Resources {ASX: ARU} with both parties contributing to the cost of the program in proportion..

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Thor confirmed they have received clearance for exploration work on five Bonya targets, with a RC drilling program of around 2,500 metres scheduled for each of the Samarkand, Jericho, White Violet, and Tashkent deposits.

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Drilling is expected to commence in early April.

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Mick Billing, Thor Mining’s executive chairman, commented: “I am extremely pleased with the news that we can now commence exploration activities on the Bonya tungsten deposits.”

He added: “The 13 outcropping tungsten deposits at Bonya, several of which have historical mine workings, have the potential to add considerably to the life, scale, and economic outcomes of the Company’s flagship Molyhil project nearby.”

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