URU Metals Advances Zeb Nickel Exploration with Ground FDEM Survey to Refine Drill Targets in Bushveld Complex
URU Metals has commenced a ground-based frequency-domain electromagnetic (FDEM) survey at its Zeb nickel project, located on the northern limb of the Bushveld Complex in South Africa, marking a key step in advancing the project’s exploration programme.
The FDEM survey follows the successful completion of a ground-based gravity survey and forms part of URU Metals’ ongoing geophysical programme aimed at refining and prioritising drill targets previously identified through airborne survey data.
The company said the new survey will focus on priority target zones defined in earlier exploration phases and is designed to further investigate conductive anomalies identified during the Spectrem airborne electromagnetic (EM) survey.
Unlike airborne systems, ground-based FDEM technology provides higher-resolution imaging of subsurface structures, allowing for more precise detection and mapping of conductive bodies.
URU Metals explained that the survey will enhance the interpretation of earlier geophysical results by improving discrimination between sulphide mineralisation and non-mineral geological structures, while also providing better insight into the geometry, depth, and continuity of electromagnetic anomalies.
The company added that this improved resolution will increase confidence in prioritising targets for the upcoming drilling campaign, particularly those associated with potential nickel sulphide mineralisation.
Of particular interest are conductive zones that coincide with dense gravity anomalies identified in the recently completed gravity survey, which may indicate the presence of semi-massive to massive nickel sulphide deposits.
Integration of FDEM results with existing gravity and magnetic datasets is expected to significantly strengthen target definition and improve the efficiency of future drilling programmes.
In parallel, URU Metals confirmed that it is preparing request-for-quotation documentation for the selection of a drilling contractor.
The company said it will update the market once the selection process is completed and a preferred contractor has been appointed.
URU Metals Chief Executive Officer John Zorbas said the commencement of the ground-based EM survey represents another important milestone in advancing the Zeb nickel project.
He noted that following encouraging results from the gravity survey, the latest phase will help refine conductive anomalies and improve understanding of their potential to host significant nickel sulphide mineralisation.
“We are very excited about the progress being made and look forward to the coming weeks as the FDEM survey progresses.
We will continue to provide shareholders with regular updates as results are received and interpreted, further strengthening our pipeline of high-quality drill targets,” Zorbas said.
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