Resource Upgrade at Kameelburg Could Make or Break Aldoro’s Rare Earth Ambitions
Aldoro Resources has launched a significant Phase II drilling campaign targeting high-grade niobium at its Kameelburg project, while simultaneously initiating heavy rare earth element exploration at Omuronga, Namibia.
- Phase II diamond drilling program commenced at Kameelburg targeting high-grade niobium zones
- New Nock 800 drill rig deployed, capable of drilling to 750 metres depth
- Ground magnetic survey at Omuronga reveals a 1.4 km diameter magnetic anomaly
- Soil sampling at Omuronga confirms elevated heavy and light rare earth element signatures
- Up to 14 drill holes planned at Kameelburg and 8 at Omuronga with resource updates expected by Q4 2025
Deepening the Kameelburg Niobium Prospect
Aldoro Resources has officially commenced its Phase II diamond drilling program at the Kameelburg project in Namibia, focusing on high-grade niobium mineralisation. This follows promising earlier intercepts of up to 4.14% Nb₂O₅, which have encouraged the company to test deeper zones along the western margin of the carbonatite intrusion.
The deployment of the new Nock 800 diamond drill rig, capable of reaching depths of approximately 750 metres, marks a significant upgrade in Aldoro’s exploration capabilities. This enhanced depth potential allows the company to rigorously test its geological model and potentially uncover substantial niobium resources previously inaccessible.
Omuronga’s Magnetic Anomaly Sparks Heavy REE Interest
Concurrently, Aldoro has completed a detailed ground magnetic survey over its Omuronga Heavy Rare Earth Element (HREE) project, revealing a 1.4-kilometre diameter magnetic anomaly. The anomaly’s scale is comparable to that of Kameelburg, though with a weaker magnetic intensity, likely due to intense weathering reducing magnetite content.
Soil sampling results from Omuronga are encouraging, showing elevated concentrations of heavy rare earth elements and key light rare earths such as neodymium and praseodymium. These findings support the company’s dual exploration strategy targeting both ionic-style HREE mineralisation in weathered soils and primary light rare earth mineralisation in fresh carbonatite.
Strategic Implications and Next Steps
Aldoro plans up to 14 diamond drill holes at Kameelburg and up to 8 at Omuronga, with drilling expected to continue through late 2025. The company anticipates that the Phase II drilling will not only define a large, high-grade niobium deposit but also significantly expand and upgrade the rare earth element resource base from inferred to predominantly indicated categories.
The forthcoming updated mineral resource estimate for Kameelburg, expected in the fourth quarter of 2025, could position the project among the world’s largest rare earth and niobium deposits. Meanwhile, the integration of geophysical and geochemical data at Omuronga will refine drill targets and potentially unlock a new source of critical heavy rare earth elements.
Aldoro’s Chairperson, Quinn Li, highlighted the importance of these developments, emphasizing the potential for Kameelburg to ascend into the upper tier of global REE-Nb deposits and the promising geological parallels between Omuronga and Kameelburg.
Bottom Line?
With deep drilling underway and promising geophysical targets identified, Aldoro is poised for a pivotal resource update that could reshape its standing in the critical minerals sector.
Questions in the middle?
- Will Phase II drilling at Kameelburg confirm the high-grade niobium zones at depth as anticipated?
- How will the Omuronga drilling results compare in grade and scale to the flagship Kameelburg project?
- What impact will the updated resource estimates have on Aldoro’s valuation and strategic partnerships?
