Viking Mines Confirmed Nevada Tungsten Mineralization
The company identified significant tungsten deposits above and below historical mine workings at its Linka project site.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Current Conditions
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Viking Mines has confirmed the presence of tungsten mineralization at its Linka project in Nevada. Maiden reverse circulation drilling revealed high-grade results both at shallow depths and beneath the site’s historical mine workings.
Why it matters
The findings are significant as they validate the potential for continued resource expansion at the Linka project. The results confirm that mineralization extends from the surface to areas previously unreachable by historical mining operations.
Drilling yielded 18 metres of 0.42% tungsten oxide and 13 metres of 0.46% tungsten oxide. Additionally, shallow intercepts included 6 metres at 0.46% and 6 metres at 0.21% grade, with all samples hosted in tactite.
The players
Viking Mines
This is an exploration company currently focused on developing mineral assets in Nevada.
The details
Geologists identified the presence of coarse scheelite within the samples by observing the core under shortwave ultraviolet light. These assays provide the first technical confirmation of the mineralized footprint across the Nevada site.
Timeline
September 24, 2026: Drill result confirmation was published.
Mid-October 2026: The next batch of assay results is expected.
Roadmap
This exploration fits into a broader industry trend of re-evaluating historical mining districts using modern, precise drilling technologies. These efforts aim to unlock previously overlooked deposits within legacy mining regions to bolster domestic supply chains.
The confirmation of these mineral deposits suggests a potential for future job creation and local infrastructure development in the immediate vicinity of the Linka project. Residents may see increased site activity as the company continues its exploration and development timeline.
The takeaway
The successful identification of scheelite using ultraviolet light highlights the effectiveness of modern geochemical mapping on legacy sites. This approach serves as a model for companies seeking to prove the economic viability of historic mining regions.
What happens next
Viking Mines expects to release the next batch of assay results in mid-October 2026 and plans to return a reverse circulation rig to the site to complete the maiden exploration program.
Further reading
For more information on resource updates across the state, visit Nevada Current Conditions.
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