Sky Metals (ASX:SKY) started a new growth drilling program at its Tallebung Tin project in New South Wales, according to a Wednesday filing with the Australian bourse.

The company anticipates assay results in December and a second drill rig to join the program in the coming weeks, the filing said.

It also expects to report an updated mineral resource estimate for the project early next year, the filing added.

Shares of the company fell past 1% in recent Wednesday trade.