Prospect Resources Expands Copper Potential at Zambia’s Nyungu Central
Prospect Resources Extends Nyungu Central Copper Mineralisation in Zambia
Prospect Resources has intersected copper mineralisation beyond the existing resource boundary at its Nyungu Central deposit, strengthening the exploration potential of the Mumbezhi Copper Project in north-western Zambia.
Results from Phase 3 diamond drilling included 44 metres grading 0.60% copper from a downhole depth of 270 metres in hole NCDD026, and 17 metres grading 0.57% copper from 186.37 metres in hole NCDD024.
Both intersections lie southeast of the deposit’s May 2026 mineral resource boundary. The reported intervals represent downhole lengths; their true widths have not yet been determined.
The company said the results appeared to coincide with a shallow airborne electromagnetic anomaly, providing a target for further exploration. Mineralisation remained open to the southeast, indicating potential for additional extensions.
At the time of the update, Nyungu Central hosted an indicated and inferred mineral resource of 154.4 million tonnes grading 0.42% copper, estimated using a copper cut-off grade of 0.2%.
Prospect had completed 13 Phase 3 diamond drill holes covering 4,043 metres at the southern end of the deposit.
Six holes containing visually identified copper sulphides had been prioritised for laboratory analysis. Visual observations alone do not establish copper grades.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Sam Hosack said the intersections supported the company’s assessment of Nyungu Central’s growth potential.
The exploration programme also included drilling at Nyungu West and a planned 6,000-metre infill programme at Nyungu Central.
The infill work was intended to improve geological confidence and support the conversion of inferred resources to the indicated category.
Further drilling and resource estimation would be needed to establish how much the newly identified mineralisation could add to the deposit’s resource base.
