Ariana Resources begins due diligence on Tsholotsh...

Ariana Resources begins due diligence on Tsholotsho gold project

**Ariana Managing Director, Kerim Sener**

Zim Now Writer

Ariana Resources has announced that it has begun an exploratory due diligence drilling programme on the Dokwe gold project in Tsholotsho.

Ariana’s managing director Kerim Sener said the AIM listed explorer has started a 1 500-metre diamond drilling programme focusing on two primary zones: Dokwe North and Dokwe Central.

“At this stage, we see potential at Dokwe to identify further resources in the vicinity and to develop a multi-decade mining opportunity in Zimbabwe,” said Sener.

Dokwe reportedly has roughly 1.3 million ounces in JORC measured, indicated and inferred resources.

These areas have previously yielded significant gold intercepts, Ariana noted, with Dokwe North revealing an 8m strike at 197.22 grammes per tonne gold, including a remarkable 1m intercept of 1,568 g/t Au. Dokwe Central, on the other hand, has reported a 49m strike at 4.42g/t Au.

Sener said Dokwe represents a potential bulk-tonnage mining opportunity upon which a positive pre-feasibility study has been delivered and which could be advanced to feasibility in the near term.

He also said Ariana’s exploration technology and specialist teams are currently conducting a historical data review alongside the diamond drilling, to validate historical data and better understand the structural geology before advancing discussions with Rockover Holdings

Rockover is the claim is majority owner and Ariana announced its 1.3% interest acquired through the Asgard Metals Fund last week.

“Building on the operational base we have established in Turkiye with strong and experienced local partners, we are making strides to expand our portfolio,” Sener said.