Red River Resources Limited announced it has commenced a drilling program targeting gold in areas proximal to its Thalanga Operations in northern Queensland. Red River produces zinc, copper and lead with gold and silver credits at its Thalanga Operations, where it is currently mining the Far West deposit. In addition, the Company is seeking to build its exposure to gold at Thalanga, applying for the Toomba and Don projects near Thalanga last year. Red River's reverse circulation (RC) drill program aims to identify high-grade bulk tonnage shoots of gold- bearing quartz veins that can be trucked to and processed at Thalanga. RVR designed 33 RC holes to be drilled at the New Homestead, the Don and Toomba prospects to quickly assess the most prospective portions of lodes. To date, 10 RC drill holes (958 metres drilled) at the New Homestead prospect and 10 RC holes (910 metres drilled) at the Don prospect have been completed. Initial assay results are expected in 3-4 weeks. Red River has completed drill testing at the New Homestead prospect, approximately 2km west of Thalanga, with 10 RC holes completed for 958 metres. The drilling intercepted quartz sulphide veining in a number of holes. Assay results are expected within 3 to 4 weeks, and, subject to assay results, Red River will plan follow-up drilling. Red River has drill tested The Don prospect, approximately 20km NW of Thalanga, with 10 RC holes completed for 910 metres. The drilling intercepted extensive quartz sulphide veining and associated alteration in multiple holes. Assay results are expected within 4 to 6 weeks, and, subject to assay results, Red River will plan follow-up drilling.