Aldoro Resources Ltd (ASX:ARN) has fielded results from 74 rock chip samples collected from various carbonatite (beforsite) and mafic dykes at the Kameelburg Carbonatite Project in Namibia with a best result of 10.38% niobium pentoxide and 9.89% total rare earth oxides (TREO).
The assays highlighted the rare earth element (REE) rich nature of the carbonatite, with TREO levels ranging from 1.16% to 9.89%, including yttrium.
In addition to sampling the carbonatite plug, a further four samples were collected across the niobium dyke zone on the southwest flank of the carbonatite.
Results for these samples ranged from 5.44% to 10.38% Nb2O5 and these provide additional confidence to previous niobium findings.
Preparing for maiden niobium drilling
Aldoro is undertaking a large-scale geological mapping and rock chip sampling exploration campaign at Kameelburg, gathering data to determine the best places to drill.
The large-scale geological mapping of Kameelberg carbonatite is nearing completion and the company intends to complete 2,000 metres of diamond drilling, testing for niobium and REE mineralisation.
ARN has begun pre-drilling preparations, including track access clearance and locating underground water supplies for the diamond drill rigs, supported by ground electromagnetic (EM) and self-potential (SP) geophysical surveys.
Drill planning, access tracks and water bores.
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