Midnight Sun Mining Corp (TSX-V:MMA, OTCQB:MDNGF) told investors it has mobilized a third diamond drill rig to the Dumbwa target within its Solwezi project in Zambia.
The new drilling contract was awarded to local contractor Chibuli Investments Limited for a minimum of 6,000 metres of core drilling.
The current phase is focused on the southern 11.5 kilometres of the 20-kilometre Dumbwa target.
“The addition of a third rig allows us to fast-track our exploration efforts at Dumbwa," chief executive Al Fabbro said.
"This is an incredibly exciting phase for the company, as we work to build upon our new geological model of the mineralization at Dumbwa.
Fabbro added: "Our intensified drilling campaign reflects our structured approach and strong commitment to aggressive, but systematic, exploration. With drilling continuing to ramp up, we anticipate a consistent stream of results in the coming months."
Dumbwa is described as a near-surface, bulk-tonnage exploration target with geological features similar to Barrick’s Lumwana mine, located about 60 kilometres away.
Surveys and previous drilling have indicated a large copper-in-soil anomaly with sulphide mineralization.