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Shuka Minerals Advances Kabwe Exploration as Eighth Drill Hole Confirms Zinc and Copper Potential 1 Mining in Zambia Copper Corporate News Drilling New Mining Projects Zinc 

Shuka Minerals Advances Kabwe Exploration as Eighth Drill Hole Confirms Zinc and Copper Potential

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Shuka Minerals Completes Eighth Drill Hole at Zambia’s Kabwe Mine, Identifies Copper and Zinc Mineralisation Shuka Minerals has completed its eighth exploration drill hole at the Kabwe Zinc Mine in Zambia, with early results continuing to highlight the potential of previously underexplored sections of the historic mining area. The completed drill hole, known as KBDD08, targeted the Speaks and Mine Club zones, located about 1 km north-west of the Pit 2 area where the company has previously conducted exploration activities. The drilling programme is aimed at improving understanding of the… Read More Here
Rome Resources Reports Strong Tin Results at DRC’s Kalayi Deposit Ahead of Updated Resource Estimate 2 Mining in DRC Corporate News Drilling New Mining Projects Tin 

Rome Resources Reports Strong Tin Results at DRC’s Kalayi Deposit Ahead of Updated Resource Estimate

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Rome Resources Completes Kalayi Tin Drilling in DR Congo as Updated Resource Estimate Targets Growth AIM-listed Rome Resources has received final assay results from its latest drilling campaign at the Kalayi deposit, part of the Bisie North Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), paving the way for an updated mineral resource estimate (MRE) expected in July. The results complete the company’s recent drilling programme, which was designed to improve understanding of the deposit’s geology, confirm mineral continuity and increase confidence in the estimated tin resources. The current Kalayi… Read More Here
Prospect Resources Advances Mumbezhi Copper Exploration as Drilling Expands Resource Potential 3 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Drilling Exploration New Mining Projects 

Prospect Resources Advances Mumbezhi Copper Exploration as Drilling Expands Resource Potential

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Prospect Resources Reports Progress at Zambia’s Mumbezhi Copper Project as Drilling Targets New Deposits Australian-listed Prospect Resources says its Phase 3 exploration programme at the Mumbezhi copper project in Zambia is progressing on schedule and within budget, with drilling activities continuing to identify potential extensions to existing mineral resources. The company reported that approximately 20% of planned diamond drilling and 35% of the budgeted aircore drilling programme have been completed. At the flagship Nyungu Central deposit, diamond drilling has focused on the southern section, where ten resource extension holes have… Read More Here
Shuka Minerals Launches Phase 1 Drilling at Kabwe No.2 Orebody to Assess Zinc and Critical Mineral Potential 4 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Drilling New Mining Projects 

Shuka Minerals Launches Phase 1 Drilling at Kabwe No.2 Orebody to Assess Zinc and Critical Mineral Potential

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Shuka Minerals Begins Drilling at Kabwe Zinc Mine in Zambia to Test Depth Extension and Critical Minerals Shuka Minerals has commenced its Phase 1 diamond drilling programme at the No. 2 orebody of its Kabwe zinc mine in Zambia, marking a key step in assessing the deposit’s depth potential and additional mineral value. The No. 2 orebody is currently open at depth, indicating that mineralisation continues beyond previously mined levels. The initial diamond drill hole will be inclined at 65 degrees and is designed to intersect the orebody beneath existing… Read More Here
Shuka Minerals Begins First Kabwe Drilling in Decades to Boost Zinc Resource 5 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Drilling New Mining Projects Zinc 

Shuka Minerals Begins First Kabwe Drilling in Decades to Boost Zinc Resource

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Shuka Minerals Begins Phase 1 Drilling at Kabwe Zinc Mine with Ox Drilling to Target 50% Resource Expansion Dual-listed Shuka Minerals (AIM and JSE) has appointed Ox Drilling as the contractor for its Phase 1 drilling programme at the Kabwe zinc mine in Zambia. The project is operated through Shuka’s local subsidiary, Leopard Exploration and Mining. The drilling campaign is scheduled to begin in mid-May and will be supported by geological consultancy GeoQuest. Phase 1 Drilling Programme The initial phase comprises a 2,000-metre diamond drilling programme using PQ and HQ… Read More Here
Jubilee Metals Advances Molefe Mine Expansion Following Strong Copper Drill Results 6 Drilling Corporate News Mining in Zambia New Mining Projects 

Jubilee Metals Advances Molefe Mine Expansion Following Strong Copper Drill Results

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Jubilee Metals Confirms High-Grade Copper Continuity at Molefe Mine, Strengthening Feed Supply to Sable Refinery Jubilee Metals Group has reported encouraging results from its Phase 1 infill drilling programme at the Molefe mine, reinforcing confidence in the continuity and quality of near-surface copper oxide mineralisation. The findings support the company’s expansion plans and its broader strategy to secure reliable, high-grade copper feedstock from owned resources to sustain its growing processing operations in Zambia. The Molefe operation is strategically located within trucking distance of Jubilee’s Sable Refinery, enabling efficient transport and… Read More Here
Copper Intelligence Launches Drilling Program at Butembo Copper Project in DRC 7 Mining in DRC Copper Drilling Investment News New Mining Projects 

Copper Intelligence Launches Drilling Program at Butembo Copper Project in DRC

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Copper Intelligence Initiates Butembo Drilling Campaign to Explore Copper Potential in Eastern DRC Copper Intelligence (formerly African Discovery Group, AFDG) has announced the deployment of a drill rig at its Butembo copper project in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The initiative, in partnership with South Africa’s Gemdrill, aims to further assess the site’s geology and evaluate mineralization at depth. The company plans to begin drilling in mid-April 2026, although timelines could be affected by customs procedures and local road conditions. Preliminary analysis of core samples is expected by early… Read More Here
Noronex Launches First Uranium Drilling Campaign at Etango North Project in Namibia 8 International Drilling New Mining Projects Uranium 

Noronex Launches First Uranium Drilling Campaign at Etango North Project in Namibia

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Noronex Begins Uranium Drilling at Etango North in Namibia’s Prime Uranium District Ferrodrill has commenced drilling at Noronex Limited’s Etango North Uranium Project in central Namibia, marking the company’s first uranium-focused drilling campaign in the country and a key step in expanding its presence in Namibia’s hard-rock uranium district. Noronex appointed Ferrodrill on 22 January to undertake a reverse circulation drilling program on Exclusive Prospecting Licence 6776. The well-established Namibian contractor will execute the maiden subsurface testing of multiple high-priority uranium targets. The program is the first designed to test… Read More Here
Rome Resources Advances Post-MRE Drilling at Bisie North Project in DRC 9 Mining in DRC Copper Corporate News Drilling Tin 

Rome Resources Advances Post-MRE Drilling at Bisie North Project in DRC

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Rome Resources Continues Drilling at Bisie North as Tin and Copper Mineralisation Extends at Depth AIM-listed Rome Resources has reported that two drill rigs are currently operating at its Bisie North Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the company advances its post-maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) drilling programme. One rig is operating at the Mont Agoma prospect, while the second is active at the Kalayi prospect, in line with the drilling programme announced on 23 December 2025. The company’s maiden MRE confirmed that both prospects form part… Read More Here
CUTTING EDGE DRILLING SET TO BOOST FQM SAFETY, PRECISION & EFFICIENCY 10 Mining in Zambia Corporate News Drilling Press Release 

CUTTING EDGE DRILLING SET TO BOOST FQM SAFETY, PRECISION & EFFICIENCY

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First Quantum is introducing new automated drilling technology at its Sentinel Mine in Kalumbila, marking the first time this advanced system has been used in Zambia. The innovation is expected to help the country move closer to its national goal of producing 3 million tonnes of copper per year, while improving safety and upskilling existing jobs. Three automated drill machines were successfully tested at Sentinel, operated by First Quantum’s subsidiary Trident Mining, in partnership with the supplier, Flanders Inc . Following the positive results, Flanders Inc. has committed to opening… Read More Here

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