--- title: "Viking Mines Identifies Priority Targets at Linka Tungsten Project, Expands Exploration" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/278005501.md" description: "Viking Mines has identified significant exploration targets at its Linka tungsten project, following phase one geophysical surveys that revealed an 820m mineralised corridor. The company is expanding into phase two exploration, aiming to generate more high-priority targets. Recent metallurgical results showed a 16-fold grade uplift, and tungsten prices are favorable at approximately US$1850 per mtu APT. Viking holds the project through BLK Group LLC and Viking Tungsten LLC, with an option to acquire 100% for US$2.88 million over seven years. The project remains speculative, dependent on further exploration and overcoming potential challenges." datetime: "2026-03-06T00:28:51.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/278005501.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/278005501.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/278005501.md) --- # Viking Mines Identifies Priority Targets at Linka Tungsten Project, Expands Exploration Viking Mines has identified significant priority exploration targets at its **Linka** tungsten project following phase one geophysical surveys, including an **820m** mineralised corridor, and has expanded into phase two exploration. This follows recent positive metallurgical results and a supportive tungsten price environment. **Linka Geophysics Identifies Priority Targets** Viking Mines has successfully completed phase one high-resolution gravity and magnetic surveys at its **Linka** tungsten project. These surveys were crucial in delineating coincident gravity highs over the **Linka Main** and **Conquest** areas, alongside identifying buried features beneath cover. The geophysical results have revealed an approximately **820m** sub-cropping mineralised corridor. Significantly, this corridor extends for around **800m** beneath southwest volcanic cover, suggesting a substantial hidden prospect. Gravity surveys are designed to detect density contrasts. In this instance, they highlight the difference between dense garnetite skarn, with a specific gravity exceeding **3.5**, and the lighter host rocks, which typically range from **2.5** to **3.0** specific gravity. Magnetic highs, meanwhile, effectively map a regional intrusive unit known to be associated with tungsten mineralisation. **Exploration Program Expands to Phase Two** Following the promising phase one results, Viking Mines has expanded its exploration efforts into phase two. The magnetic survey coverage has been extended by approximately **2.8 square kilometres** to the west, while the gravity survey has been broadened by **0.35 square kilometres** to the southwest. The primary aim of this expanded phase two programme is to generate further high-priority targets. The company plans to initiate field validation by **mid-March**, setting the stage for potential drilling. The initial survey program included **2.2 square kilometres** of high-resolution ground magnetics and **0.5 square kilometres** of high-resolution ground gravity, comprising **726** gravity stations and **111** line kilometres of magnetics. **Supportive Metallurgy and Tungsten Price** These exploration advancements at **Linka** follow recent positive metallurgical testing results. Earlier tests demonstrated a significant **16-fold** grade uplift, achieving a **22.9%** WO3 concentrate from a **1.3%** WO3 feed, with a rougher recovery of **63.7%**. Viking Mines is actively evaluating a potential low-capex, modular gravity processing pathway that could offer an efficient development route. The broader market context remains favourable, with tungsten prices reported at approximately **US$1850 per mtu APT (CIF Rotterdam)**. This supportive commodity price environment underpins the commercial potential of successful exploration and development. **Acquisition Terms and NSR** Viking Mines holds its USA Tungsten Project tenements, including **Linka**, through **BLK Group LLC** and **Viking Tungsten LLC**. The company has the option to acquire **100%** of these projects for **US$2.88 million** over **seven years**. A **2%** Net Smelter Royalty (NSR) is payable to the **BLK Group**. Viking also has an option to buy down this NSR to **1%** for **US$2 million dollars**. **Outlook and Risks** Viking Mines has advanced its **Linka** tungsten project with promising geophysical targets and positive metallurgical test results, supported by a strong tungsten price. However, the project remains speculative, with future success dependent on translating these findings into economic mineralisation through further exploration, drilling, and overcoming potential challenges related to permitting and execution timelines. ### Related Stocks - [DBB.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/DBB.US.md) - [XME.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/XME.US.md) - [PICK.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/PICK.US.md) - [TGB.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TGB.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Saga Metals Orders High-Resolution Airborne Survey to Advance Labrador Critical Minerals Project](https://longbridge.com/en/news/282073182.md) - [Ivanhoe Mines lifts output across African assets as smelter, shaft expansions advance](https://longbridge.com/en/news/282552250.md) - [A2GOLD DETAILS ANTIMONY POTENTIAL INCLUDING PAST HIGH-GRADE PRODUCTION AND MINERALIZATION STYLES AT TAYLOR | AUXXF Stock News](https://longbridge.com/en/news/282844803.md) - [Zeb Nickel Launches Ground Geophysical Surveys at South African Flagship Project](https://longbridge.com/en/news/282856241.md) - [EV Resources Advances Mexico Antimony Hub Toward Near-Term Production](https://longbridge.com/en/news/282467381.md)