Enterprise Metals has completed a targeted drilling campaign at its Cuddingwarra North rare earth prospect, delivering 906 metres of samples now awaiting assay results. The program aims to unlock the potential of this strategically located tenement adjacent to Victory Metals’ resource.
- Completed 14-hole, 906m drilling program at E20/944
- Drilling focused on rare earth elements and magnetic anomaly
- Heritage survey reduced planned holes from 23 to 14
- Samples sent to ALS Wangara for comprehensive REE assay
- Results pending to guide next exploration steps
Strategic Drilling at Cuddingwarra North
Enterprise Metals Limited (ASX – ENT) has wrapped up its initial slimline drilling program at the Cuddingwarra North rare earth prospect, located within tenement E20/944 in Western Australia. This program, completed in December 2025, involved 14 vertical holes totalling 906 metres, a scaled-back effort from the originally planned 23 holes due to heritage survey constraints.
The drilling campaign was designed to test for rare earth element (REE) mineralisation and investigate a discrete magnetic anomaly that may represent an intrusive body within the Emily Well volcano-clastic sequence. The program follows up on a 2022 airborne electromagnetic survey that highlighted conductive zones and potential volcanic hosted massive sulphide targets in the region.
Geological Context and Sampling
The drilling encountered a sequence of clays and saprolite layers, with depths ranging from 24 to 90 metres to reach fresh rock. The samples collected predominantly consisted of fine clays transitioning from ferruginous to white clays, with rock chips identified below the saprolite, including mafic and acid volcanic fragments. These lithologies are consistent with the geological setting expected to host rare earth mineralisation.
Experienced geologist Peter Taifalos supervised the logging of drill chips, ensuring detailed records of lithology, weathering, and mineralisation indicators. The samples were carefully bagged and sent to ALS Wangara laboratory for a comprehensive suite of assays, including the full rare earth element suite and key trace elements, using advanced lithium borate fusion and ICP-MS techniques.
Next Steps and Market Implications
While assay results are still pending, the completion of this drilling phase marks a significant milestone in Enterprise Metals’ exploration strategy at Cuddingwarra North. The proximity to Victory Metals Ltd’s North Stanmore heavy rare elements resource adds strategic value and potential synergies. The company’s adherence to heritage protocols and environmental safeguards also underscores its commitment to responsible exploration.
Investors and analysts will be watching closely for the assay outcomes, which will inform the potential scale and grade of rare earth mineralisation and guide subsequent drilling programs. The results could position Enterprise Metals as a notable player in the increasingly critical rare earths sector, vital for clean energy and technology supply chains.
Bottom Line?
Assay results from Cuddingwarra North will soon reveal whether Enterprise Metals has struck a rare earth prize or needs to recalibrate its exploration focus.
Questions in the middle?
- What are the expected grades and distribution of rare earth elements in the assay results?
- How will heritage survey restrictions impact the overall resource potential and future drilling plans?
- Could the magnetic anomaly indicate a significant intrusive body hosting economically viable mineralisation?