Uru Metals begins drilling programme at Limpopo project
The eight-hole programme will target Zone 2 mineralisation, with the aim of improving geological understanding and generating data to support a potential maiden mineral resource estimate
Uru Metals has commenced a new drilling programme at its Zeb Nickel Project in Limpopo as part of the company’s efforts to assess the property’s nickel-copper and platinum group element (PGE) potential.
The initial programme comprises eight planned drill holes, covering approximately 3,850 metres. Drilling will focus on Zone 2, where the company aims to establish a clearer picture of the extent and continuity of the mineralised zone.
The work will involve drilling from four separate pads, with paired holes designed to investigate both the shallower sections and deeper extensions of the mineralised package. This approach is expected to provide additional geological information and assay results to improve the understanding of the deposit.
One of the key objectives is to generate sufficient data to support the evaluation of a maiden mineral resource estimate for Zone 2. However, this will depend on the results of the drilling programme, verification of the data and whether the findings demonstrate adequate geological and grade continuity.
Any future resource estimate would also need to comply with the requirements of National Instrument 43-101 (NI 43-101) and the applicable CIM Definition Standards. The company cautions that there is no guarantee that the current programme will result in a defined mineral resource or establish the project’s economic viability.
As drilling progresses, the company may adjust hole positions, orientations and depths to accommodate new geological information and refine its understanding of the mineralised zone.
