Resource Minerals International Ltd (ASX:RMI) has completed ground magnetic survey field work at the Wadi Salamah project in Saudi Arabia, with crews covering 1,010 kilometres of survey lines. Data processing and analysis of the survey are now underway, with CNNC technical teams finalising combined raw and processed datasets for delivery in the coming weeks.
With Wadi Salamah field work concluded, RMI’s field teams are mobilising to the Shaib Marqan project to start the next phase of the ground survey program, marking the continuation of the company’s systematic exploration effort across its Saudi portfolio.
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RMI executive chairman Asimwe Kabunga said: “We are pleased with the progress made by our field teams and CNNC personnel. Completing more than one thousand kilometres of survey lines is a significant milestone for the program. With data processing underway and work commencing in the Shaib Marqan project, we remain focused on generating quality drill targets for the next stage of exploration across both projects.”
Wadi Salamah survey completed and under review
RMI has now completed all planned magnetic survey lines at Wadi Salamah, achieving 1,010 kilometres of coverage. Processing of the new data is in progress, with CNNC preparing the raw and processed datasets for handover in the coming weeks. These datasets will be combined with existing geological information to refine structural interpretations and improve the understanding of lithological boundaries and potential mineralised corridors.
The magnetic survey is designed to define structural controls, lithological boundaries and potential mineralised corridors, supporting high-priority drill target generation across both projects. This work is being integrated with earlier geological mapping and rock chip sampling that confirmed strong gold and gold-silver mineralisation across the project areas, including gold assays up to 40.35 g/t at Shaib Marqan and up to 10.66 g/t gold and 40.4 g/t silver at Wadi Salamah.
Results from the Wadi Salamah ground survey program will be integrated with existing datasets to refine structural interpretations and guide drill target definition for programs planned for early 2026.
Shaib Marqan ground survey and CNNC collaboration
With the Wadi Salamah ground survey field work completed, field teams are mobilising to begin ground survey work in the Shaib Marqan project. This marks the next stage of the systematic exploration program as RMI moves to apply the same high-resolution geophysical approach across both assets.
At Shaib Marqan, the upcoming ground magnetic survey is designed to target structural controls and lithological contrasts that may host or focus mineralisation. The survey data will underpin the generation and ranking of drill targets across both projects as RMI advances towards maiden drilling.
The program is undertaken with CNNC Geological Science and Technology Co., Ltd, part of China National Nuclear Corporation. CNNC brings extensive experience in gold, uranium and polymetallic exploration. Their technical capability strengthens RMI’s objective of advancing the Saudi assets through modern, high-resolution geophysics and integrated structural interpretation.