Diamond Drilling Reveals 700m Deep Lithium Swarm at Wildcat’s Bolt Cutter
Wildcat Resources has significantly extended the lithium-bearing pegmatites at its Bolt Cutter Central discovery near Tabba Tabba, with diamond drilling revealing a down-dip extension of over 700 metres. The discovery remains open in all directions, underpinning a promising exploration pipeline.
- Diamond drilling extends Harry Pegmatite Swarm to 700m depth
- Multiple high-grade lithium intercepts confirmed in recent RC drilling
- Lithium mineralisation verified at Hermione Prospect with follow-up drilling planned
- Pegmatites remain open along strike and at depth
- Company well funded with $55.1 million cash as of June 2025
Exploration Breakthrough at Bolt Cutter Central
Wildcat Resources Limited (ASX – WC8) has announced compelling results from its ongoing exploration at the Bolt Cutter Central lithium discovery, located approximately 10 kilometres west of its flagship Tabba Tabba Lithium-Tantalum Project in Western Australia. Diamond drilling at the newly identified Harry Pegmatite Swarm has successfully extended the known pegmatite system to over 700 metres down dip, a significant increase in the potential scale of the deposit.
The recent diamond drill holes intercepted multiple stacked pegmatite dykes, with visual indications of coarse spodumene – the primary lithium-bearing mineral – observed in core samples. While assay results for these diamond holes are pending, the geological observations suggest a robust and extensive lithium mineralisation system that remains open in all directions.
High-Grade Lithium Intercepts Confirmed
Complementing the diamond drilling, reverse circulation (RC) drilling at Harry has returned several high-grade lithium intercepts, including 6.0 metres at 1.5% lithium oxide (Li2O) and 4.0 metres at 2.2% Li2O. These results reinforce the prospectivity of the pegmatite swarm and its potential to contribute meaningfully to Wildcat’s resource base.
At the nearby Hermione Pegmatite Prospect, initial RC drilling confirmed lithium mineralisation, albeit with drill holes likely positioned east of the main mineralised trend. Follow-up drilling is planned to better delineate this target, which is supported by a multi-kilometre scale soil anomaly indicative of lithium-bearing pegmatites.
Strategic Positioning Near Tabba Tabba
Bolt Cutter Central lies within a highly prospective region, just 10 kilometres from the Tabba Tabba Project, which hosts a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate of 74.1 million tonnes at 1.0% Li2O. Tabba Tabba is strategically positioned near some of the world’s largest hard-rock lithium mines, including Pilgangoora and Wodgina, underscoring the regional significance of Wildcat’s discoveries.
The company’s recent acquisition of additional tenements adjacent to Bolt Cutter Central further consolidates its landholding and exploration rights, enhancing the potential for discovering additional lithium-bearing pegmatites in this target-rich environment.
Well-Funded and Focused on Growth
Wildcat remains well capitalised with $55.1 million in cash as of 30 June 2025, positioning it strongly to advance its exploration programs. The company is progressing heritage surveys and detailed mineralogical analyses to support ongoing drilling campaigns. Planned activities include extending the strike and dip extents of the Harry and Hermione pegmatites, testing other high-tenor soil anomalies, and conducting first-pass reconnaissance drilling on newly acquired tenements.
Geology Manager Torrin Rowe expressed optimism about the discoveries, highlighting the scale and openness of the pegmatite swarms and the potential for further high-grade lithium zones at depth.
Bottom Line?
With pegmatites open in all directions and further drilling imminent, Wildcat’s Bolt Cutter Central discovery could reshape its lithium resource profile.
Questions in the middle?
- What will the pending assay results from the diamond drill holes reveal about grade and continuity?
- How extensive is the Hermione Pegmatite Prospect once follow-up drilling targets the main trend?
- What impact will these exploration results have on Wildcat’s resource upgrade and project valuation?
