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Orvana Advances Deep Drilling Program at Taguas Property in Argentina

By MGN Editorial•April 10, 2026 at 12:44 AM

Mining company Orvana reports progress on deep drilling operations at its Taguas property in Argentina, with the first deep drill hole reaching approximately 1,326 metres as of early April.

Orvana Minerals Corp. (TSX: ORV; OTCQX: ORVMF) has reported initial results from its deep drilling program at the Taguas property located in Argentina. According to the company's latest update, drilling operations on the first deep drill hole, designated TADD–278, have reached a depth of approximately 1,326 metres as of April 7, 2026. The company is working to advance the drill hole to the maximum feasible depth as part of its exploration and development objectives at the property. The Taguas project represents a significant exploration initiative for Orvana in South America, with the deep drilling program designed to test mineralization at depth and expand the company's understanding of the geological resources at the site. While this update pertains to mining operations rather than maritime activities, commodity extraction projects such as mining can indirectly impact maritime supply chains and bulk shipping markets, particularly for exports of minerals and metals via ocean transport.
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