en.Wedoany.com Reported - Australia's AuKing Mining has announced the award of the drilling services contract for its Tundulu Rare Earth Project in Malawi to Thompson Resources. Under the contract, Thompson will undertake reverse circulation and diamond drilling across 25 proposed target holes, totaling approximately 5.5 kilometers. The reverse circulation drill rig is scheduled to arrive on site in mid-May 2026, with the diamond drill rig commencing operations in early June 2026.

This drilling program represents a significant exploration phase for the Tundulu Rare Earth Project, aimed at testing the extension, structural controls, and depth continuity of rare earth element mineralization in the area. Step-out drilling, infill drilling, and three twin holes will be used to verify historical data from the Nathace Hill deposit and to delineate the extent of mineralization along strike and at depth.

AuKing Mining has submitted the transfer application for Exploration License EL 0731/24 for the Tundulu Project to Malawi's Mining and Minerals Regulatory Authority, with final approval expected shortly. Previously, the company completed drone magnetic and LIDAR surveys over the 5-kilometer diameter carbonatite intrusive complex, covering deposits such as Nathace Hill and Makhanga Hill. The survey data is currently being processed and will be released soon to assist in refined drill target positioning.

Thompson Resources is a drilling contractor operating in Southern Africa, while AuKing Mining focuses on the exploration of copper, uranium, and other metals. Its Tundulu Rare Earth Project is located in Malawi, with other assets distributed in Western Australia and Tanzania.

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