SQX Launches 2,500m RC Drilling Targeting Up to 49.2 g/t Gold at Red Bird
SQX Resources has launched its first-ever reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Red Bird Gold Project in Arizona, aiming to unlock high-grade gold potential validated by recent sampling.
- Maiden 2,500m reverse circulation drilling underway
- Targets include high-grade gold zones with assays up to 49.2 g/t Au
- Drilling to test near-surface and extensional mineralisation
- Specialised track-mounted rig deployed to minimise environmental impact
- First assay results expected within 4 to 6 weeks
Maiden Drilling Program Commences
SQX Resources Limited has officially commenced its inaugural reverse circulation (RC) drilling program at the Red Bird Gold Project in Arizona, marking a significant milestone for the company’s US exploration ambitions. The 2,500-metre campaign, conducted through its 80%-owned subsidiary AM6 Mining LLC, aims to test a series of high-priority gold targets identified through recent surface and underground sampling.
The drilling program is being executed by Midnight Sun Drilling Inc., which has mobilised a specialised track-mounted RC MPP Grasshopper rig. This rig was selected for its high mobility and reduced environmental footprint, allowing efficient access to the rugged terrain of the Red Bird site while minimising ecological disturbance.
Targeting High-Grade Gold Zones
The program focuses on validating and extending gold mineralisation zones previously highlighted by historical data and recent assays, including some exceptionally high-grade results up to 49.2 grams per tonne (g/t) gold. Key targets include the Red Bird Main Zone, known for potential bulk gold mineralisation, as well as down-dip and strike extensions of high-grade structures that remain open and untested by earlier drilling.
Additional targets such as the Cave Tunnel area and Red Bird North, a fault-offset zone with significant alteration, are also under evaluation. These targets collectively represent a promising opportunity to define a maiden JORC-compliant resource, a critical step in advancing the project towards development.
Operational Progress and Outlook
Earthworks, including road access and drill pad construction, have been completed, with the rig and technical personnel now fully on site. The company anticipates completing the drilling by late February 2026, with assay results expected within four to six weeks thereafter. These results will be closely watched by investors and analysts eager to gauge the scale and grade of the mineralisation.
Executive Chairman Patric Glovac emphasised the importance of this phase, describing it as a "pivotal moment" for SQX. He highlighted the potential for high news flow as the company works towards confirming the resource potential of Red Bird, building on the encouraging preliminary data.
Strategic Significance
This maiden drilling campaign represents a critical step in SQX’s strategy to expand its portfolio of exploration assets with high-growth potential. The Red Bird Gold Project, situated in a historically underexplored region of Arizona, offers a compelling opportunity to discover and delineate economically viable gold mineralisation. Success here could significantly enhance SQX’s standing in the gold exploration sector and provide a foundation for future development and value creation.
Bottom Line?
As drilling progresses, all eyes will be on the assay results that could redefine Red Bird’s potential and SQX’s growth trajectory.
Questions in the middle?
- Will the upcoming assay results confirm the high-grade gold potential indicated by surface sampling?
- How extensive are the down-dip and strike extensions of the mineralisation zones?
- What are the next steps for SQX if the maiden resource is successfully defined?
