Tali Resources (ASX:TR2) said its initial reverse circulation drilling program began at the West Arunta project in Western Australia, according to a Monday Australian bourse filing.

The program is targeting the Lonar, Chilka, Maton B, Maton C, and Gibson East prospects, containing large-scale geophysical anomalies with the potential to host major mineral deposits, per the firm's managing director, Rhys Bradley.

Its shares rose 2% in recent trading on Monday.