East Star Resources Plc, which is exploring for copper in Kazakhstan, has announced that it has commenced an Induced Polarisation (IP) geophysical survey on its Rudny Altai Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) Licences in East Kazakhstan.
The programme will include up to 17.3-line km of IP geophysics over four targets, which have already demonstrated the required geological indicators of a potential deposit, including mineralisation at surface. The programme is already underway and will continue as long as weather permits.
Alex Walker, CEO of East Star, commented:
“In the 2023 and 2024 field season, the East Star team has been diligently working through targets derived from the electromagnetic survey conducted in 2022, incorporating a significant amount of historic data, new geological mapping, and sampling results. We have been extremely encouraged by the sheer number of mineralised points in this region, particularly where they coincide with an electromagnetic anomaly and are in close proximity to known deposits as well as past and current operating mines. We expect the IP results to provide definitive drill collar locations to begin drill testing these targets with the intention of adding further resources to our existing 20.3 million t at the Verkhuba deposit.”