Ariana Resources (LSE:AAU) has reported results from its 2026 metallurgical and exploration diamond drilling programmes at the Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe as work continues on the project’s definitive feasibility study.
Drilling at Dokwe North and Dokwe Central intersected zones of gold mineralisation across a range of grades and widths. The company said the results provide additional information on the width and continuity of the mineralised zones.
Exploration drilling also tested areas on the eastern flank of the deposit, including locations northeast of the planned open pit, as well as areas being assessed for potential project infrastructure.
The programmes are being used to provide additional geological information for resource-to-reserve conversion, mine planning and sterilisation work associated with potential infrastructure locations.
Metallurgical Samples Sent for DFS Testwork
Ariana has dispatched approximately eight tonnes of metallurgical samples to China for feasibility-level testing by Hongkong Xinhai Mining Services.
Results from the metallurgical programme are expected to contribute to the technical work being undertaken as part of the definitive feasibility study for Dokwe.
The company said it is funded to complete the definitive feasibility study technical programmes currently scheduled through early 2027.
More about Ariana Resources
Ariana Resources is a mineral exploration and development company with gold project interests in Africa and Europe.
Its portfolio includes the 100%-owned Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe, which has a reported gold resource of 1.6 million ounces.
Current work at Dokwe includes exploration and metallurgical drilling, feasibility-level testwork and studies aimed at converting resources to reserves and developing mine and infrastructure plans.
The company is also undertaking exploration around the existing mineralised zones as it evaluates the extent of the Dokwe deposit.
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