{
  "id": 6696413,
  "title": "Domestic Metals launches 9,000-metre drill program at Rio Tinto-backed Smart Creek project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/domestic-metals-launches-9-000-metre-drill-program-at-rio-tinto",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-09T15:22:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/video/domestic-metals-launches-9-000-152247811.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Domestic Metals has initiated a 9,000-metre diamond drilling program at the Smart Creek Project, a venture backed by mining conglomerate Rio Tinto. The CEO of Domestic Metals, Gord Neal, outlined the extensive exploration work that preceded this campaign, which began in response to high-grade porphyry copper mineralization identified through various surveys and geological modeling. The program is expected to encompass six to eight drill holes, primarily targeting the Smart Creek and Sunrise Mine areas. These targets emerged from a blend of geophysical surveys, surface sampling, historical drilling data, and sophisticated modeling. Smart Creek, located in Montana and jointly owned with Rio Tinto, spans around 8,000 hectares and is near the historically significant Butte Mining District. The project's geological potential was bolstered by a significant 109.73-metre intercept from a previous drill, which yielded an impressive 0.75% copper grade, supplemented by a 89-metre section grading 0.97% copper. This substantial discovery has bolstered the existing geological model and guided the current drilling initiative. Recent 2025 field program results have also contributed to the project's allure, with exceptional surface sampling that recorded 102 grams per tonne gold, 23.1% copper, and a staggering 3,810 grams per tonne silver. These findings reinforce the presence of a robust mineralizing system, further motivating follow-up exploration efforts.",
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}