Globex Mining Enterprises Inc. said that drilling has resumed on its Berrigan Mine royalty asset located in Quebec [1].
The activity marks a critical phase in evaluating the deep potential of the site. By targeting high-grade zinc, gold, and silver mineralization, the companies aim to determine if the property can support expanded commercial extraction.
The operations are being conducted by partner Tomagold Corporation [1]. The project involves extension drilling and a major prospecting campaign across Chibougamau properties [3]. This effort includes a deep geophysical survey covering an area of four km by two km [5].
The Berrigan Mine royalty property consists of 16 claims totaling 483 hectares [3]. It is situated four km north-northwest of Chibougamau [5].
Reports on the resumption of drilling vary slightly by source. Business Insider said that drilling resumed on April 1, 2026 [2], while other reports indicate activities began on March 31, 2026 [1].
The current phase focuses on testing the "Berrigan Deep" potential [5]. This involves using the geophysical survey to map subsurface structures and identify new targets for extension drilling [3]. The results will help Globex and Tomagold assess the scale of the mineral deposits in the region [6].
Globex maintains a royalty interest in the asset, meaning it benefits financially from the exploration and potential production managed by Tomagold [6].
“The project involves extension drilling and a major prospecting campaign across Chibougamau properties.”
This exploration phase is a strategic attempt to move the Berrigan asset from a known occurrence to a defined resource. By utilizing a large-scale geophysical survey alongside extension drilling, the companies are attempting to map the depth and continuity of the ore body, which is essential for calculating the economic viability of the mine.
