Uru Metals has started diamond drilling at the Zeb Nickel Project in South Africa’s Limpopo Province, with an initial programme focused on Zone 2 mineralisation.
The programme, which consists of eight planned holes totalling about 3,850m, is focused on investigating nickel, copper, and platinum group element (PGE) mineralisation in Zone 2.
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This initial campaign aims to improve geological understanding and assess the continuity of mineralisation within Zone 2.
Drilling will involve paired holes drilled from four separate pads, targeting both shallow and deeper parts of the mineralised zone.
According to Uru Metals, the main goal is to collect additional geological and assay data that could enable evaluation of an initial mineral resource estimate (MRE) for Zone 2.
Any potential resource estimate would depend on the results of this drilling, as well as data verification, and confirmation of sufficient geological and grade continuity.
The company noted that these activities must also meet the requirements of National Instrument 43-101 and accompanying CIM Definition Standards.
Uru Metals cautioned that there is no guarantee this drilling programme will define a mineral resource or demonstrate economic viability.
Adjustments to hole locations, orientations, and final depths may be made as drilling progresses and geological data is reviewed.
The company emphasised that the current drilling programme is limited to Zone 2 and does not establish continuity with other zones or identify sources of untested geophysical features elsewhere on the project.
Drill core will be logged and sampled under the supervision of a qualified person.
Samples are to be sent to an independent laboratory for analysis, following established quality assurance and quality control procedures.
Uru Metals said it plans to provide updates and report material findings once results are available and have been properly assessed.
In November 2025, South Africa’s Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources granted and executed a mining right for Zeb nickel project.
