en.Wedoany.com Reported - Mineral exploration company Lithium Africa will commence a 3,500-meter drilling campaign at its flagship Springbok project in South Africa's Northern Cape Province this July, aiming to define new mineral resources at the Norrabees mine. The drilling will incorporate the latest structural mapping results, which have revised the previous interpretation of the dip direction of the Norrabees pegmatite. Additionally, the company has discovered a new surface mineralized extension containing spodumene, with previously obtained sample analysis data showing 1.09% lithium oxide over 32.7 meters.
The 1,675-square-kilometer Springbok project was selected as a key development area based on its strategic potential, covering a zone extending over 50 kilometers containing 40 known spodumene-bearing pegmatite belts, of which only two have undergone historical drilling. The project also has a fully permitted small-scale starter resource that can support contract mining operations and generate near-term revenue. CEO Tyron Breytenbach stated that the Springbok project has progressed rapidly over the past quarter, with the team realigning the structural understanding of the Norrabees system and mobilizing personnel and equipment to execute a meaningful drilling program, while continuing to assess the monetization of stockpiles.
The company is currently awaiting assay results from the stockpile resampling program, as well as approval under Section 11 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA). Camp upgrades are scheduled for completion by July to support the drilling program. Lithium Africa is also finalizing the resampling and sales process for the existing approximately 30,000-ton spodumene stockpile at Norrabees, with multiple trading companies and industry strategic players conducting active due diligence. The company has selected mining contractor Van Zyl Drilling as the drilling contractor and completed recruitment for key positions, including a compliant mine manager and a dedicated community relations manager. From now until the end of June, Lithium Africa will continue to deploy additional technical personnel to the mine site.
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