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Tertiary Minerals, a prominent player in mineral exploration, has been making significant strides in advancing its drilling operations at the Konkola West Copper Project in Zambia. This project, located in the heart of the Zambian Copperbelt, is crucial for both Tertiary Minerals and its partner, KoBold Metals, as it seeks to unlock new copper reserves. The cooperation between these entities underscores the growing interest in Zambia's mineral-rich Copperbelt region, recognized for its wealth of copper deposits.
The Zambian Copperbelt is renowned for hosting some of the world's most prolific copper mines, including Lubambe and Konkola. These mines have collectively been instrumental in making Zambia a major copper producer globally. The Konkola West project aims to explore deeper extensions of known mineralization zones, which is crucial for enhancing the country's copper mining industry.
The first deep drill hole, labeled KWDD001, has reached a remarkable depth of 2,711.1 meters, marking it as the deepest exploration drill in the Zambian Copperbelt to date[3][5]. Initially targeting a depth of approximately 3,000 meters, drilling was complicated by geological complexities, particularly folding associated with the Fitwaola Fault System[1][2]. Despite these challenges, the data collected has been invaluable in refining regional geological models.
The drilling encountered the Kitwe Formation, a significant geological unit overlying the Ore Shale, the primary copper-hosting layer in the region. Although the drill did not reach the targeted horizon, it intersected two zones of low-grade copper sulphide mineralisation. This includes trace amounts of bornite and chalcopyrite, indicative of copper-bearing fluids moving through the basin[3][5].
Following the completion of KWDD001, KoBold Metals has initiated a second drill hole, KWDD002, which commenced on March 26, 2025[3]. The location and orientation of this hole are informed by the insights gathered from the first drill, along with KoBold's extensive regional dataset. KWDD002 is planned to reach a depth of approximately 2,000 meters, focusing on a refined target area based on the updated geological models[3][5].
The partnership between Tertiary Minerals and KoBold Metals is underscored by an earn-in agreement, where KoBold will earn into the project by completing two drill holes with a minimum total depth of 2,000 meters. This agreement has been extended by four months to facilitate the drilling of the second hole efficiently[1][2].
KoBold Metals has committed over $2 million in exploration expenditure to date, highlighting the company's serious investment in the project[1][2]. This financial backing and technical expertise are crucial for advancing the exploration phase and unlocking the potential of the Konkola West project.
The progress at Konkola West represents a significant step forward in copper exploration, leveraging advanced geoscience and data-driven approaches. As KoBold and Tertiary continue their operations, they remain optimistic about discovering substantial copper mineralization, which could contribute meaningfully to Zambia's copper output and bolster the global clean energy transition.
The project highlights the importance of collaborative efforts in mineral exploration and the role of advanced technologies in optimizing drilling strategies. With ongoing operations, the Konkola West Copper Project is poised to contribute further insights into the complex geology of the Zambian Copperbelt, advancing the region's mining potential.
