Aldoro’s Drilling Depth Boost: New Rigs to Extend Kameelburg Exploration by 40%
Aldoro Resources has reported significant assay results confirming a substantial northward extension of mineralisation at its Kameelburg Niobium and Rare Earth Elements deposit. The company is also expanding its drilling program and acquiring new rigs to deepen exploration.
- Assays confirm ~300m northward extension of Kameelburg mineralisation
- Three diamond drill holes ended in mineralisation, indicating open depth potential
- Phase I drilling program expanded with three additional holes planned
- Acquisition of two new diamond drilling rigs to increase drilling depth by ~40%
- Non-Executive Director Edwin Bulseco retires from the board
Exploration Progress at Kameelburg
Aldoro Resources Limited (ASX – ARN) has delivered encouraging assay results from its ongoing exploration at the Kameelburg Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REE) project in Namibia. The latest assays from three diamond drill holes, DD002A, DD003, and DD006B, confirm that mineralisation extends approximately 300 meters north beyond the previously known discovery zone. Notably, all three holes ended in mineralisation, suggesting that the deposit remains open at depth and may extend further with deeper drilling.
The mineralisation is polymetallic, comprising significant concentrations of REEs, niobium, and molybdenum within the Kameelburg Carbonatite. The deposit footprint now extends roughly 1.0 km in length, 550 meters wide, and 510 meters deep, with ongoing drilling expected to refine these dimensions.
Expansion of Drilling Program and Equipment
In response to these promising results, Aldoro has expanded its Phase I drilling program to include up to three additional diamond holes targeting the southern extent of mineralisation. This will help improve the resource certainty ahead of the maiden resource estimate.
To support this accelerated exploration, Aldoro has agreed to acquire two new diamond drilling rigs, the Nock 600 and Nock 800 models. These rigs will increase the maximum drilling depth from the current 510 meters to approximately 740 meters, a roughly 40% increase. The acquisition includes drill rods sufficient for an additional 15,000 meters of drilling and is expected to enhance operational efficiency and reduce reliance on external drilling contractors amid high demand in Namibia.
Corporate Update
Alongside operational developments, Aldoro announced the retirement of Non-Executive Director Edwin Bulseco, effective 1 July 2025. Mr Bulseco joined the board in August 2024 and has been part of the company’s recent turnaround. The board expressed gratitude for his contributions and confidence in the current management team to continue delivering shareholder value.
Technical and Regulatory Compliance
The company’s assay results and exploration activities adhere to the 2012 JORC Code standards, with detailed sampling, QAQC protocols, and independent verification by qualified geoscientists. Assays were conducted using industry-standard fusion techniques to ensure comprehensive mineral dissolution and accurate quantification of REEs, niobium, and molybdenum.
With the Kameelburg project’s Exclusive Prospecting Licenses securely transferred to Aldoro’s operating subsidiary and no known impediments to exploration, the company is well positioned to advance its critical minerals portfolio, which also includes lithium and rubidium projects in Western Australia.
Bottom Line?
As Aldoro deepens its drilling reach and expands its resource footprint, the next phase of assay results will be pivotal in shaping the project’s future trajectory.
Questions in the middle?
- How will the new drilling rigs impact the pace and cost of exploration at Kameelburg?
- What are the expected timelines for the maiden resource estimate following the expanded drilling program?
- How might the retirement of a Non-Executive Director affect Aldoro’s governance and strategic direction?
