Midnight Sun kicks off exploration at Kazhiba Target in Zambia
Midnight Sun Mining has launched an exploration program at the Kazhiba Target within the Solwezi Property in Zambia. This effort is part of a Cooperative Exploration Plan with First Quantum Minerals, aimed at discovering near-surface oxide copper resources. The program includes 3,000 meters of reverse circulation drilling, partial ionic leach sampling, and an induced polarisation (IP) survey.
Kazhiba Target
The Kazhiba Target consists of two key areas—Kazhiba North and South—defined by soil samples. Previous drilling has indicated significant near-surface copper oxide intercepts, hinting at the potential for extending the mineralized zone. This 2024 exploration initiative aims to define a target suitable for processing at Kansanshi Mine’s solvent extraction and electrowinning (SX/EW) copper circuit.
Al Fabbro, Midnight Sun’s president and CEO, highlighted the opportunity to supply high-grade oxide copper to Kansanshi Mine. He also emphasized the potential for near-term production and cash flow, driven by this collaboration and exploration across other targets, such as Mitu. The IP survey will focus on an untested anomaly, with lines spaced 200m apart, to uncover copper sulphide mineralization.
This exploration takes place against a backdrop of Zambia’s move toward greater local involvement in mining. The government plans to establish a state-owned investment company with at least a 30% stake in future critical mineral projects and to require that investors spend 35% of procurement budgets on local suppliers.
