Fe Limited (ASX:FEL) has now commenced its highly anticipated drilling program at the Kasombo Copper-Cobalt Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Kasombo Project comprises three mineralised areas of circa 600 hectares, Kasombo 5, 6 and 7, located within two granted mining licenses.
A total of 300 metres of drilling covering four holes at Kasombo 5 and five holes at Kasombo 7 is planned for this preliminary program.
One 79 metre hole at Kasombo 5 has been completed, with the second hole in progress.
Tony Sage, chairman, commented: "I am pleased to see drilling commenced so that we can start to reveal the potential of the Kasombo area."
Samples
The company collected twenty samples during the mapping program, predominantly from Kasombo 7.
Results included up to 6.99% cobalt.
Acquiring the Kasombo Project
Last month Fe shareholders approved the acquisition of Kasombo from Cape Lambert Resources Ltd (ASX:CFE).
Cape Lambert is a major shareholder holding 44.66% of the issued capital.