QMines (ASX:QML) hit further high-grade copper mineralization following a drilling program at its Develin Creek project in Queensland, according to a Monday filing with the Australian bourse.

Significant intersections from the Scorpion deposit include 20 meters at 2.9% copper, 30 meters at 1.6% copper, 17 meters at 2.2% copper, and 15 meters at 2.5% copper.

More drill results from the Scorpion and Window deposits are anticipated in the first quarter, the filing said.

The mineral explorer's shares climbed nearly 21% in recent Monday trade.