Patriot Resources Begins Drilling at New Copper Prospect in Zambia
Australian mining company Patriot Resources announced on Monday the commencement of drilling operations at its newly identified Copper Top Hill prospect, located approximately 850 metres northeast of the Sugarloaf copper deposit in Zambia’s Central Copperbelt.
The Copper Top Hill prospect was recently delineated following geological mapping and surface sampling, which revealed visible copper mineralisation extending along strike for over 800 metres.
Based on these findings, Patriot formally designated the area as a new discovery within the Sugarloaf licence.
Rock chip samples collected from the site returned copper grades of up to 3.12%, measured using a portable XRF analyser.
To further evaluate the potential of this emerging prospect, the company has launched a 3,000-metre drilling programme.
The campaign aims to assess the depth, continuity, and structural controls of the mineralised zone, while also investigating a possible geological connection between Copper Top Hill and the Sugarloaf system.
“The commencement of drilling at the Copper Top Hill prospect is a significant milestone for Patriot,” said Hugh Warner, Executive Chairperson of Patriot Resources.
“The grades and lateral extent of surface mineralisation are highly encouraging, and this drill programme will provide our first insights into the subsurface geometry and scale of this copper system.
With access to established infrastructure and strong in-country support, we are well positioned to rapidly advance our Zambian portfolio.”
