Kaoko Metals Limited has commenced maiden exploration programmes at its Chalkos Copper-Silver Project and Karibib Gold-Copper-Tungsten Project in Namibia, marking a rapid operational rollout following its recent ASX listing.
The company confirmed that field teams have been mobilised across both sites, with early-stage exploration activities already underway as part of its strategy to fast-track drilling readiness and target definition.
“We listed with a clear strategy to hit the ground running and that is exactly what we are delivering. Teams are now active across both projects as we rapidly advance towards maiden drilling,” said managing director Gerard O’Donovan.
At the Chalkos Copper-Silver Project in the Kaoko Copper Belt, a local Namibian contractor is undertaking site preparation and access improvements ahead of drilling.
The project is considered highly prospective, with sediment-hosted and structurally controlled copper mineralisation and reported surface grades of up to 69.6% copper and 2,030g/t silver. The company said the area remains largely underexplored despite its strong geological potential.
Meanwhile, at the Karibib Gold-Copper-Tungsten Project in the Damara Belt, the company’s in-country technical team, led by country manager Lisias Pius, has commenced fieldwork including drone surveys, mapping validation, rock sampling, trenching and drill site preparation.
Drilling contractors have also conducted site visits ahead of planned maiden drilling.
The Karibib programme is aimed at refining and prioritising targets across multiple mineral zones, including areas with historical intercepts such as 4 metres at 1.98% copper, 0.92g/t gold and 0.72% tungsten.
Kaoko Metals said engaging local contractors and communities forms a key part of its operating model, alongside systematic exploration aimed at defining scalable mineral resources across its Namibian portfolio.
Further updates are expected as exploration advances towards maiden drilling at both projects.
