Andrada Mining Reports High-Grade Lithium Results in Namibia, Expands Lithium Ridge Drilling Programme
AIM-listed Andrada Mining has announced results from a second phase of diamond drilling at its Lithium Ridge project in Namibia, confirming consistent high-grade lithium mineralisation from surface to depth.
The latest drilling results reinforce confidence in both the scale and continuity of the mineralised system.
In addition to lithium, the company has confirmed the presence of associated tin and tantalum mineralisation, enhancing the project’s strategic value.
High-grade lithium mineralisation has been identified across multiple drill holes, supporting the interpretation of a robust and continuous pegmatite system.
Following these encouraging results, Andrada Mining has extended its Stage 1 drilling programme by approximately 18%, increasing the total planned drilling from the initial scope to 16,500 metres.
This phase is being carried out under an earn-in agreement with Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile SA, through its subsidiary SQM Australia. The extension aims to better define the size, structure, and continuity of the mineralised zone.
The company indicated that the ongoing results point toward a potentially large-scale lithium system located within a well-established mining jurisdiction, strengthening the project’s development outlook.
Commenting on the update, CEO Anthony Viljoen said the results continue to improve the company’s understanding of the Lithium Ridge pegmatite system, highlighting consistent mineralisation across drill holes.
He noted that the combination of scale and grade observed so far is particularly promising.
Viljoen added that the expanded drilling programme is designed to further test the extent of the system and unlock its full value potential, with the broader objective of accelerating project development.
With multiple critical minerals present, Lithium Ridge is emerging as a key asset within Andrada Mining’s growing portfolio in Namibia, positioning the company to benefit from rising global demand for battery and technology metals.
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