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Shuka Minerals Begins Phase One

DrillContractorMiningLeopard

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Shuka Minerals is expanding its zinc and lead resource base at the Kabwe mine in Zambia. The drilling program is an early-stage exploration activity; no production or sales impact is imminent. The commercial mechanism is weak: it signals potential future supply increase but no immediate price or margin effect. The company is focused on critical minerals in Africa.

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  • Shuka Minerals launched a 2,000m phase one drilling program at Kabwe Zinc Mine No.2 ore body in Zambia.
  • No.2 ore body contains 3.1 million tonnes of ore with zinc at 11.4% and lead at 1.7%.
  • Company aims to increase resource by 50% by 2026.
  • Ox Drilling appointed as contractor through subsidiary Leopard Exploration and Mining.
  • Regulatory approval for LEM acquisition received in June 2022.

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