How Patriot Resources Doubled Strike Length at Kitumba’s Cu-Zn-Pb Target
Patriot Resources has expanded the mineralised footprint at its Kitumba Project in Zambia, doubling the strike length of its key copper-zinc-lead target through advanced geophysical surveys.
- High-resolution ground magnetics and induced polarization surveys completed over 30 hectares
- Strike length of main polymetallic zone doubled from ~200m to ~400m
- Two additional parallel mineralised structures identified
- Strong near-surface sulphide indicators with chargeability anomalies open at depth
- Phase 2 trenching imminent to refine drill targets; gold assay results pending
Expanding the Mineralised Footprint
Patriot Resources Limited (ASX, PAT) has announced a significant advancement at its Kitumba 27715 Project in Zambia, where recent high-resolution ground magnetics and induced polarization (I.P.) surveys have effectively doubled the strike length of the main copper-zinc-lead (Cu-Zn-Pb) polymetallic target area. The surveys extended the known mineralised zone from approximately 200 metres to 400 metres and revealed two additional parallel structures, suggesting a more complex and extensive system than previously understood.
Technical Insights from Geophysical Surveys
The geophysical work covered a 30-hectare block at Target B1, employing a G5 Geotron magnetometer and an ARES instrument for I.P. measurements. The surveys detected strong near-surface sulphide indicators, with high chargeability anomalies spanning 30 to 40 metres in width and extending down to around 100 metres depth. These anomalies are open along strike and at depth, indicating potential for further mineralisation beyond the current survey limits.
Low magnetic signatures associated with shear zones and moderate to high resistivity zones linked to silicification and quartz veining were also mapped, aligning well with earlier trenching results that identified visible chalcopyrite mineralisation. This combination of geophysical signatures supports the presence of structurally controlled polymetallic mineralisation, enhancing the prospectivity of the Kitumba Project.
Next Steps and Market Implications
Patriot is poised to commence Phase 2 trenching imminently to ground-truth the geophysical anomalies and refine high-priority drill targets. The company is also planning to extend the geophysical survey grid to test the strike and depth potential further. Meanwhile, gold assay results from Phase 1 trenching remain pending and are expected within the quarter, potentially adding further value to the project.
Executive Chairman Hugh Warner expressed confidence in the expanded footprint and the larger polymetallic system now delineated, highlighting the strong upside potential as the company advances its exploration strategy. The results underscore Patriot’s disciplined approach to exploration and its commitment to unlocking value in tier-1 geological jurisdictions.
Bottom Line?
With the mineralised system at Kitumba now confirmed as larger and more complex, upcoming trenching and assay results will be pivotal in defining its true potential.
Questions in the middle?
- What will the pending gold assay results reveal about the overall resource potential?
- How deep and extensive might the mineralisation extend beyond the current 100m survey depth?
- What are the timelines and targets for the planned drilling campaign following Phase 2 trenching?
