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Secures Key Drilling Permit for Whistlejacket
Bradda Head Lithium Ltd has secured a key drilling permit from the Arizona State Land Department for its Whistlejacket lithium project, allowing for rock sampling and up to 24 drill pads as part of its 2026 exploration campaign. This permit, alongside existing ones for the San Domingo project, positions the company to advance its Arizona pegmatite portfolio, with planned drilling of approximately 14,000 feet across both projects aimed at supporting initial NI 43-101 technical reports and future maiden Mineral Resource Estimates by the end of 2027. The company is also finalizing contractor selection for the drilling program, which is expected to commence soon. Disclaimer*
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26 May 2026 Bradda Head Lithium Ltd ("Bradda", "BHL" or the "Company") Bradda Head Lithium Secures Key Drilling Permit for Whistlejacket Lithium Project Ahead of 2026 Arizona Exploration Campaign Bradda Head Lithium Ltd (AIM: BHLL), the North America-focused lithium development group, is pleased to announce that the Arizona State Land Department ("ASLD") has approved its Geologic Field Operations Plan ("GFOP") for the Company's joint venture with Kennecott Exploration Inc ("KEX") known as the Whistlejacket lithium project ("Whistlejacket" or the "Project") in Arizona. Highlights: · Arizona State Land Department has approved Whistlejacket exploration and drilling Geological Field Operations Plan ("GFOP"). · The permit allows for 24 drill pads and rock sampling at Whistlejacket. · Planned drilling programs at Whistlejacket and San Domingo are designed to support initial NI 43-101 technical reports and future maiden MREs. · The San Domingo drilling permit is already in place. · Initial focus will be drilling at Whistlejacket to assist in meeting earn-in commitments. Depending on results, this will be followed up with further drilling there and at San Domingo. · Exploration programs are designed to minimize surface disturbance and prioritize water conservation during drilling operations. · The contractor selection process for the 2026 drilling campaign is entering final stages despite tight industry-wide rig availability. Ian Stalker, Executive Chair, commented: "This is an important development for Bradda Head Lithium Ltd that supports the rapid advancement of its Arizona lithium exploration portfolio. This is a key priority for Bradda. The speed of this approval highlights the increasing efficiency of the regulatory process and growing national focus on securing domestic sources of critical minerals, and is a positive indication of future benefits to be derived from operating in the jurisdiction. Combined with the progress made by Bradda in the contractor selection process, the Company is on track to advance its exploration program across its spodumene-focused Arizona projects during 2026, with programs designed to support initial NI 43-101 technical reports and maiden Mineral Resource Estimates. In parallel, Bradda Head continues to strengthen local...
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