Alien Metals says GreenTech drilling hit copper at Whundo project
GreenTech Metals reported new drilling results at its Whundo project in West Pilbara, Australia. Alien Metals holds about 10% of GreenTech's shares.
- published on Newsmetry
- original source published
the public page opens no earlier than 15 minutes after we detect the story. approved stories may reach the api sooner. connect the api →
what happened
Alien Metals Limited, listed on AIM of the London Stock Exchange, reported new diamond drilling results from its partner GreenTech Metals Limited at the Whundo copper-zinc-gold project in West Pilbara, Western Australia. Alien holds about 10% of GreenTech, or 37.9 million shares.
According to GreenTech, the Yannery zone returned 11.6 metres grading 0.9% copper and 1.2% zinc, outside the current Whundo resource. At Austin, a near-surface interval of 7 metres averaged 2.5% copper, while deeper intervals showed between 1.8% and 2.6% copper. GreenTech expects assays from eight more drill holes in November 2026.
Whundo currently hosts a JORC 2012 mineral resource of 6.2 million tonnes at 1.12% copper and 1.04% zinc.
why it matters
For broader markets this is a minor exploration update. The project belongs to GreenTech, and Alien's exposure runs through its shareholding, so the effect on wider copper markets is limited. The November assay results and possible resource model revisions will be the next points to watch.
market impact
Alien Metals: drilling results affect the value of its GreenTech stake; copper market largely unaffected
tags
instruments
sources
- REG - Alien Metals Limited - GreenTech drilling intersects copper near Whundo — Reuters, 20 October 2026 at 09:29 UTC
prepared by the newsmetry newsroom with ai assistance from the sources listed below. not investment advice.
the public page opens no earlier than 15 minutes after we detect the story. approved stories may reach the api sooner.
get stories in real time ↗