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Rome Resources to Resume Drilling at Bisie North as Security Improves in Eastern DRC

April 27, 2025April 27, 2025 Constance

On April 24, 2025, Rome Resources announced plans to resume drilling at its Bisie North tin project in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), after suspending operations on March 14 due to security concerns. The company aimed to restart drilling within 10 days, targeting high-grade tin deposits at greater depths. This phase was budgeted at $1.6 million, funded from Rome’s $2.7 million in cash reserves. The decision followed the withdrawal of the M23 rebel group from the region and Alphamin Resources’ April 9 announcement of a gradual restart of production… Read More Here

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Tertiary Minerals Completes Initial Drilling at Mukai Copper Project in Zambia

April 20, 2025April 20, 2025 Constance

AIM-listed Tertiary Minerals has completed an initial scout drilling program at its Mukai copper project in Zambia, marking a significant step forward in early-stage exploration efforts. The program included three diamond drill holes totaling approximately 554 metres. The company reported that drilling intersected near-surface anomalous copper mineralisation, as well as thick intervals of anomalous nickel mineralisation. Two of the drill holes targeted a broad copper-in-soil anomaly, while the third focused on understanding the geology of the Tirosa Basin. Large parts of the copper and nickel soil anomalies, as well as… Read More Here

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Xtract Resources Launches Diamond Drilling at Silverking Copper Project in Zambia

March 9, 2025March 9, 2025 Constance

London-listed Xtract Resources has commenced a diamond drilling program at its Silverking project (Licence 26673-HQ-LEL) in Zambia’s Mumbwa district, Central Province. The program aims to advance project development by assessing mineralisation potential and expanding exploration. Silverking operates under an option and joint venture agreement with Oval Mining, allowing Xtract to earn up to a 70% stake in the Silverking copper mine and its surrounding exploration licence. Key Drilling Objectives The drilling campaign seeks to: Advancing Mine Development Xtract’s executive chairperson, Colin Bird, emphasized the project’s advantage due to historical small-scale… Read More Here

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Barrick Gold Advances Drilling at Pueblo Grande Project in Dominican Republic

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 Constance

Barrick Gold (NYSE: GOLD) (TSX: ABX) has launched the next phase of drilling at the Pueblo Grande project, located adjacent to its Pueblo Viejo gold mine in the Dominican Republic. This drilling is part of an earn-in agreement with Precipitate Gold (TSXV: PRG), the project’s owner. The Phase 3 drilling program will target high-priority areas within the Pueblo Grande Norte and Pueblo Grande Sur zones. So far, Barrick has identified two early-stage targets at Pueblo Grande Norte, along with several gold-in-soil anomalies across portions of the Pueblo Grande Sur zone.… Read More Here

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Arc Minerals Discovers Copper at All Drilled Targets in Zambia JV with Anglo American

November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 Constance

London-listed Arc Minerals has reported copper mineralization at each target drilled on its joint venture (JV) copper project with Anglo American in Zambia. The companies have identified priority targets for further investigation, and drilling is set to continue through Zambia’s rainy season. One high-priority target near Muswema has been elevated in importance due to its alteration mineralogy, which is similar to known deposits in the Domes region of the Zambian Copperbelt. Visible copper mineralization has been observed in core samples, according to Arc’s chairperson, Nick von Schirnding. Samples have been… Read More Here

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Tertiary Minerals Commences Drilling at Mukai- Copper Project

November 5, 2024November 5, 2024 Constance

The Company has announced that First Quantum Minerals Limited (“First Quantum”) has commenced drilling at the Mukai Copper Project in Zambia following the receipt of all necessary consents. Highlights · The Company has received approval from the Department of Forestry to conduct further mineral exploration, including drilling, in the Licence area (the “Licence”). · Consent has also been granted by the leadership of local tribal group, the Musele Royal Establishment (“Musele Chiefdom”), to conduct mineral exploration on the Licence · Phase 1 drill programme, now underway, will comprise up to… Read More Here

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Tertiary Minerals Completes Inaugural Drilling at Mushima North Copper Project in Zambia

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 Constance

Aim-listed Tertiary Minerals has successfully concluded its first drilling program at the Mushima North copper project in Zambia. The objective was to test the A1 and C1 copper, zinc, and arsenic soil anomalies identified through last year’s soil sampling. The program involved drilling 25 reverse circulation holes, reaching a maximum depth of 112 meters, with three drill traverses at the A1 anomaly and one at the C1 anomaly. Tertiary is now conducting portable X-ray fluorescence analysis on the samples, with selected samples being sent to an independent laboratory for further… Read More Here

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Trigon Metals Hits High-Grade Copper-Silver at Namibia’s Kombat Mine

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 Constance

Trigon Metals (TSXV: TM) has reported significant new high-grade copper and silver mineralization from its ongoing drilling at the Kombat copper-silver mine in north-central Namibia. The drilling program, targeting resource upgrades near past producing areas, has yielded promising results, boosting the company’s stock. Notable drill results include: These drill holes are part of a 3,500-metre resource upgrade program, conducted at a depth of 105 metres on level 3 of Shaft 1. The drilling targeted areas to the northeast and southwest of previous intercepts, confirming the presence of high-grade mineralization adjacent… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Electric Begins Drill Testing at Saudi Gold-Copper-Zinc Mine

August 20, 2024August 20, 2024 Constance

Ivanhoe Electric (NYSE American: IE) (TSX: IE) said on Monday its joint venture in Saudi Arabia has started drill testing the first of two chargeability anomalies identified near the Al Amar gold-copper-zinc mine, which is owned by Ma’aden, the state-owned mining company and Ivanhoe’s 50/50 partner. In November 2023, the JV kicked off its exploration campaign on 48,500 km2 of land on the Arabian Shield, initially targeting the areas surrounding Al Amar that are considered highly prospective for volcanic massive sulphide (VMS) and epithermal deposit types. The resulting geophysical survey,… Read More Here

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Rome Resources Begins Drilling at Kalayi Prospect in DRC

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 Constance

Aim-listed Rome Resources has commenced drilling at its Kalayi prospect in North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Kalayi, along with the Mont Agoma and Mont Agoma Northwest prospects, forms part of the Bisie North projects. Local contractor Mole Drilling Congo has completed site setup and staff orientation and has initiated drilling at Kalayi’s first diamond core drill hole. Two more diamond core drill rigs are scheduled to be deployed to additional sites, one at Kalayi and another at Mont Agoma, with drilling expected to begin within the next… Read More Here