Connected Minerals has appointed Hammerstein Drilling for its first maiden drilling program at the Etango North-East and Swakopmund projects in Namibia, beginning in April. The program will include 33 holes for 2,500 meters of drilling. CEO Warrick Clent noted the importance of this initiative and expressed enthusiasm for future developments.
Connected Minerals (ASX:CML) has engaged Namibian drilling contractor Hammerstein Drilling to undertake its first reverse circulation reconnaissance drilling program at the Etango North-East and Swakopmund projects in Namibia. Scheduled to commence in April, the program encompasses 33 holes totaling 2,500 meters, with 2,000 meters designated for Etango North-East and 450 meters for Swakopmund.
Initially, drilling will target Etango North-East, where high-priority areas emerged following a rock chip sampling program completed in December 2024. Following this phase, efforts will shift to Swakopmund, orienting towards targets identified through a recent horizontal-loop electromagnetic survey.
CEO Warrick Clent emphasized that the partnership with Hammerstein Drilling represents a significant advance for the company, enabling them to initiate drilling in the upcoming month. “The commencement of drilling will be a major milestone for Connected Minerals,” stated Clent, reflecting on the promising targets identified during recent fieldwork.
Clent also expressed enthusiasm for the future, noting, “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 is recognized for its expertise in executing reverse circulation drilling initiatives for mining explorers across Namibia, Angola, and globally.
Connected Minerals, an Australian uranium-focused mineral exploration firm, is strategically concentrating on its projects in Namibia and Western Australia.
The engagement of Hammerstein Drilling marks a significant milestone for Connected Minerals, as it prepares to initiate a pivotal drilling program at its Namibian projects. This endeavor aims to validate the high-priority targets identified in previous studies and sets the stage for potential ongoing developments within the sector. Chief Executive Officer Warrick Clent’s optimism about future news flow and progress highlights the company’s proactive approach to exploration.
Original Source: mining.com.au
