en.Wedoany.com Reported - BOA Resources Ltd (ASX:BOA) has entered into a heritage protection agreement with the Gingirana #4 native title claim group, clearing the way for drilling at six priority targets at the Neds Creek copper project in Western Australia. The agreement allows BOA to complete heritage surveys, access preparations, and final drilling planning ahead of a Q2 2026 commencement.

BOA Managing Director Cath Norman said: "Reaching a heritage protection agreement with the Gingirana people is a significant step forward for BOA and the Neds Creek project. We are very grateful for the constructive engagement of the traditional owners as we undertake heritage surveys and prepare for mid-year drilling." She added: "The company is in a strong cash position and is fully funded for the drilling program. With Ricci Lee as the priority target, we believe Neds Creek will deliver strong exploration results in 2026."

Drilling will initially focus on Ricci Lee, an advanced target located approximately 2km southwest of the Thaduna copper deposit. Resource definition drilling is planned along a 500-metre mineralised structure that remains open along strike. Historical drilling includes intercepts of 5m @ 3.48% copper and 10m @ 5.12% copper in hole THC035, with mineralisation hosted in fresh rock containing chalcopyrite and bornite.

Rooneys is ranked as the second priority target, with five sections planned to test 200 metres of strike, along with nine aircore drill lines. Previous drilling returned intercepts of 14m @ 3.87% copper and 7m @ 3.99% copper. Targets including Mueller, Ward, Blockley, and Limestone Bore will also be tested in 2026, all located within the known mineralised corridors of the Thaduna and Green Dragon systems. The Neds Creek project covers approximately 1,160km², surrounding the Thaduna and Green Dragon copper deposits, near Sandfire Resources' DeGrussa and Monty mines.

BOA disclosed that as of 31 March 2026, the company held approximately A$3.2 million in cash with no debt, and is fully funded to carry out the planned activities. The next steps involve completing heritage surveys, regulatory and access preparations across the six targets, followed by the commencement of drilling at Ricci Lee in Q2 2026, with a phased progression to the other targets.

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