Rimfire Targets Up to 331ppm Scandium in 24-Hole Rabbit Trap Drilling Campaign

Rimfire Advances Scandium Exploration at Rabbit Trap

Rimfire Pacific Mining has announced it will commence a fully funded air core drilling program at its 100% owned Rabbit Trap Scandium Project in central New South Wales. The program, consisting of 24 holes totaling approximately 1,200 metres, is scheduled to begin after the completion of agricultural cropping activities in December 2025.

The Rabbit Trap Project, located near the Fifield region, a recognised hotspot for scandium exploration, hosts the Malamute Prospect, where historical drilling has revealed encouraging scandium grades. Previous air core drilling intercepted intervals such as 18 metres at 217 parts per million (ppm) scandium, including higher-grade sections up to 331ppm, indicating a substantial laterite-hosted scandium mineralisation over a 400 by 500-metre area.

Targeting New Magnetic Anomalies

Beyond Malamute, Rimfire has identified three additional untested magnetic anomalies with geophysical signatures similar to the known prospect. These anomalies lie beneath agricultural land with limited outcrop, presenting fresh opportunities for discovery. The upcoming drilling campaign aims to test these targets to determine if they also host scandium mineralisation associated with weathered ultramafic rocks.

Rimfire’s Managing Director, David Hutton, emphasised the strategic importance of the Rabbit Trap Project within the company’s broader scandium portfolio. He noted that a successful drill program here would significantly contribute to Rimfire’s goal of establishing a globally significant scandium resource inventory in Australia’s central New South Wales, a region increasingly recognised as a critical minerals hub.

Regulatory and Operational Readiness

The company has secured all necessary regulatory approvals and multiple land access agreements, enabling the commencement of drilling once agricultural activities conclude. This careful timing reflects Rimfire’s commitment to balancing exploration progress with local land use considerations.

Rimfire’s recent expansion of its scandium footprint through the acquisition of adjoining exploration licences further consolidates its position in the region. The combined tenements cover over 310 square kilometres of prospective geology, including Ordovician-age ultramafic intrusions known to host critical minerals such as nickel, cobalt, and platinum group elements alongside scandium.

Looking Ahead

As Rimfire prepares to drill, the market will be watching closely for assay results that could validate the project’s potential. The company’s methodical approach, starting with reconnaissance drilling followed by targeted testing of multiple anomalies, reflects a disciplined strategy to build a robust scandium resource base in a globally strategic location.