Kumba Drilling Yields Up to 13.4% Graphite in Initial Holes

Strong Start at Kumba Prospect

InVert Graphite Limited (ASX – IVG) has delivered encouraging early results from its maiden drilling program at the Kumba prospect, part of the Morogoro Graphite Project in Tanzania. The initial six reverse circulation drill holes have intersected wide zones of graphite mineralisation near surface, with grades averaging over 8% Total Graphitic Carbon (TGC) and peaking at an impressive 13.4% TGC.

This confirms and builds upon earlier trench sampling that revealed a substantial 2-kilometre strike of graphitic schist, underscoring the prospect’s potential as a significant high-grade graphite resource. The drilling is ongoing, with both reverse circulation and diamond rigs operating on site, aiming to complete the program before the onset of the wet season in late December.

Context and Significance

The Morogoro Project, wholly owned by InVert Graphite, covers approximately 386 square kilometres of exploration ground in Tanzania, a region with promising graphite geology. The Kumba prospect lies within the Uluguru Mountains, where graphitic gneiss units dip shallowly, allowing for effective initial drill spacing and encouraging early intercepts.

The recent drill results include standout intersections such as 48 metres at 8.5% TGC and 64 metres at 7.8% TGC, confirming the continuity of mineralisation to depths of around 80 metres. These findings align closely with trench results reported earlier this year, which showed surface graphite grades up to 13.5% TGC over extensive widths.

Ongoing Exploration and Next Steps

InVert’s CEO Andrew Lawson highlighted the strong start, noting the program’s progress and the potential for further positive results along the 2km strike. Additional drilling; including six more reverse circulation holes and four diamond holes; is underway or completed, with assays pending. Trenching activities continue alongside drilling to further define the mineralised zones.

Preliminary metallurgical testwork on samples from Kumba and nearby prospects has demonstrated excellent graphite concentrate grades, reaching up to 98%, which bodes well for future processing and commercial viability. The company plans to continue detailed mapping, trenching, and metallurgical studies to refine the resource model and support development decisions.

Strategic Positioning

Strategically located near existing infrastructure such as rail, sealed roads, and ports, the Morogoro Project offers logistical advantages that could facilitate future graphite production. InVert’s broader portfolio also includes the White Hill Project in South Australia, targeting rare earth elements, highlighting the company’s focus on critical minerals essential to the global energy transition.

With the drilling program progressing well and results confirming high-grade graphite mineralisation, InVert Graphite is positioning itself as a notable player in the graphite sector, attracting attention from investors and industry watchers alike.