Maxus Mining Inc. has announced the mobilization for the inaugural drill program at its flagship Alturas West Project, located in the Slocan Mining Division of southeastern British Columbia. The company has partnered with Palliser Exploration Ltd. to support field operations for the fully permitted 2026 exploration campaign.
Drill Program Details
The 2026 exploration program is designed to systematically advance high-priority antimony targets through a combination of drilling, surface exploration, and early-stage metallurgical evaluation. Mobilization activities are currently underway, including staging of equipment, establishment of field infrastructure, and coordination of helicopter-supported operations ahead of drilling commencement.
The initial drill pads have been positioned to test the antimony-bearing shear zone associated with surface rock chip samples returning up to 69.98% Sb. The program aims to evaluate the continuity of mineralization at depth.
CEO Statement
Scott Walters, Chief Executive Officer of Maxus, commented: “Mobilizing for our first drill program at Alturas West marks a major milestone for Maxus as we transition from target generation into systematic drill testing. Through the integration of modern geophysics, historical exploration data, prospecting, and structural modeling, we believe that we have identified several compelling targets with strong discovery potential. With antimony now recognized as a strategically important critical mineral, we believe Alturas West represents a rare opportunity to evaluate a historically productive antimony district using modern exploration techniques. We are also pleased to be working alongside Palliser Exploration as we execute this important next phase of exploration at Alturas West.”
2026 Exploration Program Highlights
- Approximately 2,000 metres of helicopter-supported diamond drilling focused on high-priority exploration targets and depth-testing of known zones of surficial antimony and polymetallic mineralization.
- Drill targets refined through integration of newly acquired VTEM airborne geophysical data, recent prospecting results, and 3D structural modeling.
- Comprehensive surface sampling and geological mapping programs designed to refine geological models and generate additional drill targets.
- Early-stage metallurgical testing, including ore-sorting studies, planned to evaluate processing characteristics and potential project optimization pathways.
Historical Context and Future Plans
The Alturas West Project is located at the historic Alps-Alturas Antimony Mine, which produced over 95 tonnes of antimony historically, averaging 57.2% Sb. The planned drill program will target the depth extensions and continuity of known mineralized zones identified through historical exploration and recent fieldwork completed by the company. Drilling is expected to provide important insights into the geometry, continuity, and grade distribution of mineralized structures, supporting future resource development initiatives.
