RMC commences drilling at Mpanda Copper-Gold Project in Tanzania
Resource Mining Corporation Ltd (ASX: RMI) has launched a 1,000-metre rotary air blast (RAB) drilling campaign at its Mpanda Copper-Gold Project in western Tanzania, marking a key milestone in its exploration efforts. The 1,056-square-kilometre project, located within the mineral-rich Ubendian Orogenic Belt, is being targeted for both copper and gold mineralisation.
The initial orientation program will test the Stalike and Kabungu prospects, focusing on areas of previously identified anomalies. Drilling is being conducted using angled RAB holes, with depths planned at approximately 40 metres for Stalike and 30 metres for Kabungu. Samples are collected every metre and composited into 2-metre intervals for geochemical assay analysis targeting copper, gold, and other elements.
RMC Executive Chairman Asimwe Kabunga described the campaign as “the first step in a systematic exploration program,” aimed at delineating mineral resources across the project. “The very large number of historical workings across our project area is a clear indication of mineralisation at depth,” he noted.
Third-party interest
Despite minor mobilisation delays, RMC’s Tanzanian exploration team has commenced operations, and drilling collar locations have been established. The company also reports growing third-party interest in Mpanda and renewed focus on its nickel prospects in the country.
In addition to Mpanda, RMC holds the Mbozi project and an extensive Tanzanian nickel portfolio, including Kabanga North, Kapalagulu, Kabulwanyele, and the Southern Projects (Liparamba, Kitai, Mbinga). Past work on these assets involved global majors such as BHP and Jacana Resources. RMC also maintains lithium exploration projects in Finland, at Hirvikallio and Kola. Kabunga, a Tanzanian-born Australian entrepreneur, continues to leverage his deep local ties to advance the company’s critical minerals strategy in East Africa and Europe.
