{"id":135727,"title":"Shuka Minerals Plc commenced Phase 1 drilling at No.2 ore body of Kabwe Zinc Mine","publisher":"Share Talk","author":"sharetalk","published":"2026-05-14T06:18:50+00:00","modified":"2026-05-14T06:18:50+00:00","canonical_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/shuka-minerals-plc-commenced-phase-1-drilling-at-no-2-ore-body-of-kabwe-zinc-mine/","markdown_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/shuka-minerals-plc-commenced-phase-1-drilling-at-no-2-ore-body-of-kabwe-zinc-mine.md","json_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/shuka-minerals-plc-commenced-phase-1-drilling-at-no-2-ore-body-of-kabwe-zinc-mine.json","category":"Investment Reports","categories":["Investment Reports"],"tags":["Alistair Muir","Dr. Allen Zimbler","Edenville Energy PLC","EDL","Gathoni Muchai Investments","Jason Brewer","Marc Nally","Mr Edward Ruheni","Noel Lyons Edenville","Richard Lloyd","Rukwa Coal Project","Shuka Resources Plc","southwest Tanzania","Zambian mining"],"featured_image":"https://i0.wp.com/www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SKA-14-MAY.webp?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1","format":"news","language":"en-GB","content":"[Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM/AltX: SKA)](https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/shuka-minerals--ska/commencement-of-drilling-at-kabwe-/9567573) has commenced Phase 1 drilling at the No.2 ore body within its Kabwe Zinc Mine project in Zambia, marking the start of a major exploration programme aimed at expanding the project’s resource base.\n\nThe company said the programme follows its previously announced 2026 exploration strategy, which is targeting a 50% increase in the existing mineral resource, subject to drilling results.\n\nAccording to the 2023 NI 43-101 report prepared by Behre Dolbear, the No.2 ore body currently hosts an estimated 3.1 million tonnes of remaining ore grading 11.4% zinc and 1.7% lead, alongside silver and vanadium oxide mineralisation.\n\nManagement noted that the ore body remains open at depth, with the first diamond drill hole designed to intersect mineralisation below existing workings at approximately 220 to 230 metres depth.\n\nIn addition to zinc and lead, the company highlighted the presence of silver, vanadium, gallium and germanium at the No.2 ore body, commodities that were not previously prioritised during historical mining operations.\n\nShuka Minerals said further exploration and testing will now assess the broader commercial potential of these critical and technology-related minerals.\n\nThe initial drilling campaign will cover approximately 2,000 metres and is being overseen on-site by Chief Executive Richard Lloyd alongside the geological team from GeoQuest Limited.\n\nDrilling operations are being carried out by Ox Drilling Limited, which has established operational experience in the region.\n\nThe company confirmed that drill core samples will initially be analysed using calibrated XRF technology, with selected samples subsequently sent to ALS Limited for full assay testing in accordance with JORC and NI 43-101 reporting standards.\n\nManagement said further updates will be provided as the drilling programme progresses."}