Connected Minerals (ASX:CML) has appointed Hammerstein Drilling to undertake its first reconnaissance drilling program in Namibia, targeting the Etango North-East and Swakopmund projects. The program, starting in April, will drill a total of 2,500 meters, focusing initially on priority targets identified from past sampling. The CEO views this as a pivotal step for the company, anticipating significant developments to follow.
Connected Minerals (ASX:CML) has engaged Namibian contractor Hammerstein Drilling for its first reverse circulation reconnaissance drilling program at the Etango North-East and Swakopmund projects in Namibia. The initiative will commence in April, consisting of 33 holes totaling 2,500 meters: 2,000 meters for Etango North-East and 450 meters for Swakopmund.
Initially, drilling will target high-priority areas at Etango North-East, which emerged from a rock chip sampling program carried out in December 2024. Following these efforts, the drilling will shift to Swakopmund, focusing on areas identified through a recent horizontal-loop electromagnetic survey.
CEO Warrick Clent described Hammerstein Drilling’s appointment as pivotal, allowing drilling operations to start in April. He emphasized that this project marks a major milestone for Connected Minerals and builds on the positive targets identified thus far. Clent noted, “We look forward to beginning drilling in April, just four months after the relisting of Connected Minerals, and anticipate strong news flow in the months ahead.”
Hammerstein Drilling, located in Swakopmund, is well-versed in reverse circulation drilling for mining explorations across Namibia, Angola, and other international markets. Connected Minerals specializes in uranium exploration, with a significant asset focus in Namibia and Western Australia.
Connected Minerals is set to initiate drilling at its projects in Namibia, marking a significant milestone as it engages Hammerstein Drilling. The program will start with 2,500 meters of drilling, predominantly at Etango North-East, followed by Swakopmund, targeting locations revealed through previous surveys and sampling evaluations. The involvement of Hammerstein Drilling positions the company to advance its exploration agenda with promising prospects ahead.
Original Source: mining.com.au
