AJN Resources Inc (CSE:AJN) announced that it has received all the approvals required to commence additional exploration works at its PR 15282 (Manono Northeast) and PR 15383 (Kabunda South) targets in the Manono region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
“We are extremely excited about reaching this very important milestone to commence drilling on this highly prospective property which has excellent potential of uncovering similar lithium-bearing pegmatites to those which have produced world-class resources at Manono,” AJN Resources CEO Klaus Eckhof said in a statement.
“The Manono pegmatites were only identified once tin alluvial workings reached deeper levels in a similar scenario to what our exploration teams have identified on PR 15282. We are further encouraged by the two areas identified on the licence where tin artisanal workings reported anomalous lithium results adjacent to the granite contact in a similar setting as the Manono pegmatites."
Drilling is expected to commence at Manono Northeast by the year-end, the company said.
Following a reconnaissance pitting program at the project, it was decided a shallow percussion drilling program would be optional to identify underlying pegmatites.
Drill samples will be prepared in Lubumbashi and pulps will be submitted to ALS Global in Ireland for assay, the company said.
AJN Resources is a junior exploration company with a focus on Africa, especially the Democratic Republic of the Congo.