Trigon Metals has revealed compelling results from confirmation drilling at the Kombat Mine in Namibia, demonstrating the presence of high-grade copper and silver deposits with underground mining expected to commence in Q2 of 2024.
Trigon’s Vice President of Exploration, Andy Rompel said the drilling campaign focused on the shallow areas of 1 Shaft (Asis West Shaft), located adjacent to the historic Omega Shaft, and has provided key insights into the potential for substantial mineralization.
He added that several confirmation holes near 1 Shaft targeted orebodies adjacent to historic workings, with a proximity to existing development, allowing for near-term mining during the ramp-up stage of underground operations.
The completed drill holes, Rompel said, have extended the known mineralization and mineable tonnage in the zone.
“We are pleased with the drilling results at the 1 Shaft area. These findings further demonstrate the high-grade copper and silver potential within our licenses and solidify our confidence in the exploration and development potential of the Kombat project,” he said.
Trigon said confirmation drilling at Namibia’s Kombat Mine has unveiled promising results, indicating high-grade copper and silver deposits in various boreholes.
“In the 1 Shaft area near the historic Omega Shaft, notable intersections include K15FLW02, revealing 9.0m with 2.59% copper and 36.7 g/t silver, and K15FLW03, showcasing 15.5m with 5.56% copper and 81.4 g/t silver,” the company said.
Similarly, K15FLW09 displayed multiple intersections, “such as 9.8m with 1.01% copper and 14.4 g/t silver. At K15FLW11, an 18.0m section exhibited 6.15% copper and 81.8 g/t silver.”
The company noted that the results affirm Trigon Metals’ confidence in the Kombat project’s exploration and development potential as underground mining is set to commence in the second quarter of this year.
“The company remains on track to initiate underground mining beginning in calendar Q2 this year. As we prepare for this stage Trigon Metals anticipates increased operational efficiency and enhanced resource extraction following the promising drill results that have showcased the substantial mineralization within the targeted zones,” Trigon Executive Chairman Jed Richardson said.
Meanwhile, all sample assay results have been meticulously monitored through the company’s quality assurance quality control program, adhering to standard practices for extraction of elements from ores and related metallurgical materials.
Moreover, Richardson highlighted that a critical step in the preparation for underground mining, dewatering, has progressed well in the past weeks.
“The water level has been lowered 238m, past the 7th level and beyond our 6th level goal necessary to start underground mining,” he said.
Trigon Metals Inc. is a publicly traded Canadian exploration and development company, with its core business focused on copper and silver holdings in mine-friendly African jurisdictions.
Operations are currently underway in Namibia and Morocco, where the company holds an 80% interest in five mining licences in the Otavi Mountainlands and the Silver Hill project, a highly prospective copper and silver exploration project, respectively.
