Kumba Deposit Drilling Targets Up to 31.4% Graphite Over 2km Strike
InVert Graphite has initiated its first drilling campaign at the Kumba Deposit in Tanzania, aiming to validate high-grade graphite mineralisation previously identified in surface trenches. The program marks a critical step in advancing the Morogoro Project towards resource definition.
- Maiden 1,300m Reverse Circulation drilling underway at Kumba Deposit
- Targeting high-grade graphite with trench results up to 31.4% Total Graphitic Carbon
- Drilling designed to test mineralisation continuity over 2km strike and 80m depth
- Diamond drill rig en route for follow-up exploration
- Results expected 4-6 weeks after drilling completion
Maiden Drilling Program Commences
InVert Graphite Limited (ASX, IVG) has embarked on its inaugural Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling program at the Kumba Deposit, part of its wholly owned Morogoro Graphite Project in Tanzania. This initial campaign involves 1,300 metres of drilling across 13 holes, designed to follow up on impressive trench sampling results that revealed exceptionally high graphite grades, reaching up to 31.4% Total Graphitic Carbon (TGC).
The Kumba Deposit has already demonstrated significant surface mineralisation over a 2-kilometre strike length, with trench results consistently showing high-grade graphite. These findings have set the stage for drilling to test the depth and continuity of the graphite system, with the current program targeting mineralisation to approximately 80 metres vertical depth.
Building on Strong Trenching Results
Previous trenching at Kumba returned standout results such as 212 metres at 13.5% TGC, including intervals with grades as high as 29%, and other trenches showing similarly robust grades. These surface assays have provided a compelling rationale for drilling, aiming to confirm whether these high-grade zones extend at depth and along strike.
InVert’s CEO Andrew Lawson highlighted the significance of this milestone, noting that the drilling program is a crucial next step in unlocking the scale of the graphite system identified at surface. The company is optimistic that these efforts will underpin the development of Morogoro as a significant graphite project, complementing its broader strategic ambitions.
Next Phases and Strategic Positioning
The maiden drilling is expected to be completed within approximately three weeks, with assay results anticipated four to six weeks thereafter. Meanwhile, a diamond drill rig is already en route to the project site, signaling plans for a second phase of drilling to further delineate the deposit.
Strategically, the Morogoro Project benefits from proximity to existing infrastructure, including rail, sealed roads, and ports, which could facilitate future development and export logistics. This geographic advantage, combined with encouraging exploration results, positions InVert Graphite well within the competitive graphite sector.
Looking Ahead
As InVert Graphite advances its exploration activities, the market will be watching closely for assay results that could validate the project's potential. The company’s ability to translate these early successes into a defined resource and eventual production will be pivotal in shaping its growth trajectory.
Bottom Line?
The upcoming assay results will be a critical litmus test for InVert’s ambitions to establish Morogoro as a major graphite player.
Questions in the middle?
- Will the drilling confirm the high-grade graphite continuity at depth and along strike?
- How will the upcoming diamond drilling complement the initial RC results?
- What are the potential timelines and capital requirements for advancing Morogoro towards development?
