Ramp Metals mobilizes drill rig to Rottenstone SW
Ramp Metals mobilizes for high-stakes winter drill program following 2025 VMS discovery and strategic pivot to gold-copper targets.
The most recent news (February 23, 2026) confirms that Ramp Metals has mobilized a drill rig to its Rottenstone SW project in Saskatchewan. This follows the receipt of a comprehensive two-year drill permit (valid through December 2027) allowing for up to 150 drill holes. The program will focus on four primary targets: Rush, Ranger, Redridge, and Runway. Specifically, the company aims to expand on the "Rush" VMS discovery, which previously yielded high-grade intervals including 1.21% Cu and 9.34% Zn over 3.53m, and a broader intercept of 0.78% Cu and 1.91% Zn over 27m.
The news is Routine - Positive. While mobilization is a necessary operational step, it was largely expected following the January 15, 2026, update. - Confirmation of Targets: The mobilization confirms the company is moving to test the "Maxwell plate models" and newly identified shear zones (Ranger) and soil anomalies (Redridge/Runway). - Operational Continuity: Being fully permitted for 150 holes provides a long runway for exploration without further regulatory hurdles. - Comparison to History: The 2025 discovery at Rush was a significant catalyst that drove the stock to its 52-week high. This program is the critical follow-up to determine if that discovery has "district-scale" tonnage or is a localized lens. - Risk Mitigation: The company is utilizing borehole electromagnetics (BHEM) to refine targets, increasing the probability of hitting mineralization compared to blind drilling.
Ramp Metals is a Canadian explorer focused on the Rottenstone Domain in Saskatchewan. Its flagship Rottenstone SW Project (32,715 hectares) is located along strike from the historic Rottenstone Mine. The project has evolved from a battery metals play into a dual-track Gold (Ranger target) and VMS Copper-Zinc (Rush target) exploration story.