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Ariana Resources Commences Drilling Programme at Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe

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Ariana Resources, a UK-based mineral exploration, development, and production company, has initiated a drilling programme at its 100% owned Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe. The programme, which will span around 11,000 meters, will focus on testing four high-priority targets, including extensions to the Dokwe North and Central deposits. The drilling will be conducted using a Reverse Circulation (RC) rig, capable of drilling to depths in excess of 300 meters. The initial phase of the programme has already commenced, with Torque Africa, a specialized drilling services company, appointed as the drilling contractor.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ariana Resources has commenced a 11,000-meter drilling programme at the Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe, with a focus on testing four high-priority targets.
  • The programme will be conducted using a Reverse Circulation (RC) rig, capable of drilling to depths in excess of 300 meters.
  • The four targets to be tested include extensions to the Dokwe North and Central deposits, which host combined Resources of 1.1Moz @ 1.52g/t Au at a cut-off grade of 0.6g/t.
  • Torque Africa has been appointed as the drilling contractor for the programme, utilizing their Thor 5000 drilling rig.
  • The drilling programme is expected to yield initial assay results before the year end.
  • Follow-up will be undertaken on several historical intercepts identified in the vicinity of Dokwe Central.
  • Drilling will be conducted in phases, with initial results expected before the year end, and potentially leading to a JORC Resource upgrade in 2026.

Statistics:

  • 11,000 meters: Total drilling programme length.
  • 4,000 meters: Initial phase of drilling programme.
  • 26 holes: Number of holes to be completed in the initial phase of drilling.
  • 0.6g/t: Cut-off grade for Resources at Dokwe North and Central deposits.
  • 1.52g/t: Average gold grade for Resources at Dokwe North and Central deposits.
  • 1.1Moz: Combined Resources at Dokwe North and Central deposits.

Sources:

  • Ariana Resources plc, "Drilling Programme Update", [https://www.arianaresources.com](https://www.arianaresources.com)
  • Torque Africa Group, "About", [https://torque-africa.co.za](https://torque-africa.co.za)

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