The impressive headline numbers were not true width, with "bedding in orientated drill core indicat(ing) drilling was at a low angle to stratigraphy".

Nonetheless, Venture is still very encouraged.

"At current metal prices, this 147m drill intersection has an average recovered value of A$680 per tonne, taking into account metallurgical recovery test work from our previous feasibility study," the company said.

"This high value per tonne makes Mount Lindsay a very attractive proposition for underground mining."

A feasibility study is underway focused on the higher grade areas of mineralisation at the project, with the project previous considered for assessment last decade.

Tin and tungsten pricing since that time have increased about 185% and 85% respectively since.

Venture, which started the year developing its nearby Mt Riley iron ore operation (before again putting it on hold when the commodity price halved), had $9 million cash at the end of September.

Shares in Venture were up 8% to 3.9c in afternoon trade, capitalising the company at $54 million.

The stock was at 14c six months ago.