# Mining News in Zambia

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## Atomic Eagle Maps Muntanga to 2031 Production Through a 2027 Resource Update

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/atomic-eagle-maps-muntanga-to-2031-production-through-a-2027-resource-update--57ded472-bdcb-4968-bdb4-11fe76339587) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/atomic-eagle-maps-muntanga-to-2031-production-through-a-2027-resource-update--57ded472-bdcb-4968-bdb4-11fe76339587.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T08:46:37.782Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T08:46:37.782Z
- Company: Atomic Eagle (AEU)
- Original source: [cruxinvestor](https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/atomic-eagle-maps-muntanga-to-2031-production-through-a-2027-resource-update)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.306
- Atlas tags: Infill Drilling

Atomic Eagle has announced a development path for its Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia, targeting production by 2031. The plan includes a 30,000-meter drill program through 2026, a JORC resource update in early 2027, and financing in 2028.

## Shuka Minerals shares rise over 10% as drilling uncovers high-grade zinc at Kabwe

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/shuka-minerals-shares-rise-over-10-as-drilling-uncovers-high-grade-zinc-at-kabwe--2f74d998-b491-4827-9446-7c459f63de9a) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/shuka-minerals-shares-rise-over-10-as-drilling-uncovers-high-grade-zinc-at-kabwe--2f74d998-b491-4827-9446-7c459f63de9a.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-16T12:30:58.966Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-16T12:33:37.105Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-16T12:33:37.105Z
- Company: Shuka Minerals PLC (SKA)
- Original source: [proactiveinvestors](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/1100222/shuka-minerals-shares-rise-over-10-as-drilling-uncovers-high-grade-zinc-at-kabwe-1100222.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.686
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Step-Out Extension

Shuka Minerals reported high-grade zinc drilling results from its Kabwe project in Zambia, including significant intercepts at the newly identified Sperm Whale target. The results include zinc grades as high as 49.7% and are expected to potentially increase the project's historical mineral resources by at least 50%.

## PSC: Nyungu Central Infill Drilling Assays and Exploration Update

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/psc-nyungu-central-infill-drilling-assays-and-exploration-update--4590c939-62fd-4e99-93ed-7d0c1b8a5045) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/psc-nyungu-central-infill-drilling-assays-and-exploration-update--4590c939-62fd-4e99-93ed-7d0c1b8a5045.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-14T22:28:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T23:11:15.620Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T23:11:15.620Z
- Company: Prospect Resources Limited (PSC)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03152749)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.582
- Atlas tags: Mill Route, Single Domain Only

Prospect Resources Limited announced high-grade copper intercepts from infill drilling at Nyungu Central, including 10m at 1.10% Cu and 5.68m at 1.51% Cu, confirming continuity and strengthening confidence in the deposit. Regional exploration identified two significant copper anomalies at Shikezi, with the larger extending over 1km. Metallurgical testwork on Nyungu Central and Kabikupa composites returned excellent copper recoveries, supporting the Mumbezhi Copper Project's advancement towards a Scoping Study in Q1 2027.

## Tertiary Minerals plans to do deeper at Mushima North project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/tertiary-minerals-plans-to-do-deeper-at-mushima-north-project--d3d99f7b-2a4a-4bed-86b4-f45cec5b108c) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/tertiary-minerals-plans-to-do-deeper-at-mushima-north-project--d3d99f7b-2a4a-4bed-86b4-f45cec5b108c.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-08T07:23:39.093Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-08T07:32:48.987Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-08T07:32:48.987Z
- Company: Tertiary Minerals PLC (TYM)
- Original source: [proactiveinvestors](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/1099790/tertiary-minerals-plans-to-do-deeper-at-mushima-north-project-1099790.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.432
- Atlas tags: Infill Drilling

Tertiary Minerals plans to conduct up to 1,000 metres of diamond drilling at its Mushima North project in Zambia to test for a deeper, higher-grade sulphide deposit. The campaign follows recent high-grade silver-equivalent intercepts and aims to expand on the existing exploration target. Drilling is expected to begin after a shareholder meeting on 28 October, pending approval of a recent £1 million placement.

## Mushima North - planned drill programme

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mushima-north-planned-drill-programme--8ae3cabe-583a-4bcb-82af-f2fb6e03c3bd) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mushima-north-planned-drill-programme--8ae3cabe-583a-4bcb-82af-f2fb6e03c3bd.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-08T05:00:03.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-08T08:10:59.729Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-08T08:10:59.729Z
- Company: Tertiary Minerals plc (TYM)
- Original source: [lse](https://www.londonstockexchange.com/news-article/TYM/mushima-north-planned-drill-programme/17825412)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.218
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Bonanza Intercept, Deleterious Elements Present

Tertiary Minerals plc has announced a planned 1,000m diamond drill programme at the Mushima North Project in Zambia to test for mineralisation depth and primary sulphide potential. The programme follows a successful £1,000,000 capital raise and aims to extend the known Discovery Zone. A Mineral Resource Estimate is expected by the end of the year.

## PSC: Argonaut Copper Connect Day Presentation

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/psc-argonaut-copper-connect-day-presentation--26dc81fd-73c8-4b9d-9bb0-6937724598bf) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/psc-argonaut-copper-connect-day-presentation--26dc81fd-73c8-4b9d-9bb0-6937724598bf.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-06T22:12:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-06T23:16:04.962Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-06T23:16:04.962Z
- Company: Prospect Resources Ltd (PSC)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03149350)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.493
- Atlas tags: NI 43-101 Compliant, High Recovery, Mill Route, Single Domain Only

Prospect Resources presented an update on the Mumbezhi Copper Project, highlighting a growing Mineral Resource Estimate of 208.1Mt at 0.42% Cu (0.49% CuEq). The company also disclosed strong metallurgical recovery results for the Nyungu Central and Kabikupa domains.

## Muntanga East Extends Heap Leach Case With Up to 86% Uranium Recovery

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/muntanga-east-extends-heap-leach-case-with-up-to-86-uranium-recovery--0fce4579-ac0e-4323-ae84-1ac6dd95e67e) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/muntanga-east-extends-heap-leach-case-with-up-to-86-uranium-recovery--0fce4579-ac0e-4323-ae84-1ac6dd95e67e.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-06T16:49:21.099Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-06T16:49:21.099Z
- Company: Atomic Eagle Limited (AEU)
- Original source: [cruxinvestor](https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/muntanga-east-extends-heap-leach-case-with-up-to-86-uranium-recovery)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.649
- Atlas tags: High Recovery, Heap Leach Route, Multi-Domain Tested

Atomic Eagle has completed metallurgical test work on the Muntanga East uranium deposit in Zambia, reporting uranium recoveries between 81% and 86% via bottle roll and column leach tests. The tests demonstrated low acid consumption and favorable physical characteristics for heap leach processing, supporting the economic viability of lower-grade material.

## AEU: Muntanga East Metallurgical Testwork

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aeu-muntanga-east-metallurgical-testwork--f0169ac5-218c-490c-844d-e575664ed014) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aeu-muntanga-east-metallurgical-testwork--f0169ac5-218c-490c-844d-e575664ed014.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-05T22:47:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-05T23:10:26.337Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-05T23:10:26.337Z
- Company: Atomic Eagle Limited (AEU)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03148809)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.493
- Atlas tags: High Recovery, Heap Leach Route, Multi-Domain Tested

Atomic Eagle has announced successful metallurgical testwork for the Muntanga East uranium deposit in Zambia. The results demonstrated strong uranium recoveries of 81-86% using heap leach methods with exceptionally low acid consumption.

## PSC: Shallow, Wide, plus 1% Cu Intercepts at Nyungu Central

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/psc-shallow-wide-plus-1-cu-intercepts-at-nyungu-central--a9e821c7-f647-4f1e-b509-f5d7c1baddd4) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/psc-shallow-wide-plus-1-cu-intercepts-at-nyungu-central--a9e821c7-f647-4f1e-b509-f5d7c1baddd4.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-30T23:01:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T00:23:46.484Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T00:23:46.484Z
- Company: Prospect Resources Limited (PSC)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03147026)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.748
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Bonanza Intercept, Bonanza Intercept, Apparent Width Only, QA/QC Disclosed, Infill Drilling, Step-Out Extension, Deleterious Elements Present, Compositing Transparent, High Recovery, High Recovery, High Recovery, High Recovery, High Recovery, Multi-Domain Tested, Mill Route, Single Domain Only

Prospect Resources announced high-grade copper drill results from infill and extensional drilling at its Nyungu Central deposit within the Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia. Highlights include 18m at 1.31% Cu from 148m and 7.39m at 1.11% Cu from 100.6m, with significant cobalt and gold credits. Extensional drilling also returned wide, high-grade intercepts outside the current Mineral Resource estimate, indicating potential for further resource growth, complemented by excellent metallurgical recoveries.

## PSC: Annual Report to shareholders

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/psc-annual-report-to-shareholders--263bdcd0-b90e-40ca-a1f0-018e6a17f5bc) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/psc-annual-report-to-shareholders--263bdcd0-b90e-40ca-a1f0-018e6a17f5bc.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-24T07:16:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-24T08:16:49.727Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-24T08:16:49.727Z
- Company: Prospect Resources Limited (PSC)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03143522)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.738
- Atlas tags: Tonnage Growth, Contained Metal Growth, Category Upgrade, Maiden Resource, JORC Compliant, QP/CP Signed, Cut-off Disclosed, High Recovery, Multi-Domain Tested, Free Milling, Pilot Scale Complete, Deleterious Elements Present, Apparent Width Only, Step-Out Extension, Mill Route

Prospect Resources' annual report highlights significant progress at its Mumbezhi Copper Project in Zambia, including substantial resource growth and positive metallurgical test results. The company updated its Mineral Resource Estimate twice in 2026, increasing contained copper by 70% since March 2025 and doubling gold resources, while also confirming high copper recoveries and concentrate grades using conventional flotation. A successful A$45 million capital raise has strengthened the balance sheet to fund ongoing exploration and a Scoping Study for the project.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.