Acceleration of Geophysical Programs at Grootfontein Gold and Nickel-Copper Targets
Press Release
Namibia Critical Metals Inc.
Acceleration of Geophysical Programs at Grootfontein Gold and
Nickel-Copper Targets
Halifax, Nova Scotia March 26 , 2021 – Namibia Critical Metals Inc. (“Namibia Critical
Metals” or the “Company” or “NMI” ) (TSXV:N MI) is pleased to provide an update on
exploration activities on its 95% owned Grootfontein Project.
The Grootfontein Project consists of two large Exclusive Prospecting Licences with a total area
of 163,784 ha (1,638 km 2) and covers ground prospective for orogenic gold, magmatic
copper-nickel (-PGE) and carbonate-hosted lead-zinc-silver-copper-vanadium mineralisation.
The company has launched multiple geophysical surveys to accelerate drill target generation
including:
• > 2,000 line kilometer helicopter-borne EM survey by SkyTEM Denmark
• Ultra-high resolution UAV-borne magnetic surveys by UAS Flightec Namibia
• Ground induced polarization gradient array survey and IP/magnetotelluric test surveys
over the key gold targets by GSG Namibia
• First drill ready targets by end of April
Darrin Campbell, Chief Financial Officer and incoming President as of April 1 stated “We are
encouraged by the results from our early-stage exploration activities throughout 2020 and
are excited to begin this next phase of exploration on our Namibian gold projects. As one of
the largest and longest established exploration companies in Namibia we are well positioned
to advance our pipeline of projects.”
The Company’s Exclusive Prospecting Licenses (“EPLs”) prospective for gold are located in the
Central Nami bian Gold Belt which hosts a number of significant orogenic gold deposits
including the Navachab Gold Mine, the Otjikoto Gold Mine and more recently the discovery of
the Twin Hills deposit.
SkyTEM survey
SkyTEM Surveys ApS Denmark was contracted for an EM survey with its SkyTEM312FAST
system. A total of more than 2,000 line kilometers at 200 m line spacing are planned over
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the key structural corridors of the Grootfontein project prospective for gold and ba se metal
mineralisation (Figure 1) . The project area comprises a flat terrain completely covered with
thick calcrete and Kalahari sands. The combined electromagnetic (“EM”) and magnetic
airborne survey is planned to assist in detailed drill target planning and prioritization.
Survey Area-1 will cover gold anomalies delineated by systematic soil surveys (see Press
Release December 14, 2020) including the Highland and Gressenhof Targets at the western
contact of the Grootfontein Mafic Complex with Meso - and Neoproterozoic metasediments .
The 25 km2 Highlands Target is situated 2.5 km north of the Grootfontein Shear (Thrust)
Zone. Gold anomalies are associated with second order structures over strike lengths up to 6
kilometers. Survey Area-1 is located 80 kilometers northeast of B2Gold’s Otjikoto Gold Mine
(2.8 Moz) similarly positioned to the north of the Grootfontein (Otjohorongo) Shear Zone.
Survey Area -2 will cover the first order structure of the Grootfontein Shear Zone and its
corridor of second order structures further to the east and an area directly to the west of the
Berg Aukas Mine (2.3 Mt @ 15%Zn+3.9%Pb+0.85%V2O5).
Figure 1: Planned heli-borne EM surveys and key targets of the northwestern Grootfontein Project
Completion of the EM survey is expected by the first week of May.
Following data interpretation by Namibian and Canadian experts, drill targets will be created
by mid-May 2021.
UAV Magnetic surveys
Ultra-high resolution magnetic surveys were completed ov er two areas of the Grootfontein
Project by the Namibian drone survey company UAS Flightec (Figure 2).
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The survey data reveal highly detailed magnetic anomalies which are assumed to be partly
related to pyrrhotite mineralisation.
Modelling of the data by Earthmaps Consulting Namibia is expected to be completed by end
of April, when the first reconnaissance RC drilling campaign is planned to start.
IP Surveys
A first area of ground Induced Polarization (Gradient Array IP) was completed over the Rothof
target (Figure 2) by GSG Namibia.
Figure 2: Completed ultra-high resolution magnetic and IP survey areas over the Grootfontein Project
The first data set shows generally only moderate chargeabilities which however clearly mark
the Grootfontein Shear Zone and second order structures within the mafic rocks of the
Grootfontein Mafic Complex (Figure 3).
Final data interpretation and drill target generation is expected by the second week of April
2021.
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Figure 3: Result of the first IP survey area at the Rothof Target : The Grootfontein Shear Zone is clearly marked with a zone of
higher chargeability. Further, zones of higher chargeability occur along second order structures within the GMC
About Namibia Critical Metals Inc.
Namibia Critical Metals Inc. holds a diversified portfolio of exploration and advanced stage
projects in the country of Namibia f ocused on the development of sustainable and ethical
sources of metals for the battery, electric vehicle and associated industries. The two advanced
stage projects in the portfolio are Lofdal and Epembe. The Company also holds significant
land positions in areas favourable for gold mineralization.
Heavy Rare Earths: The Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project is the Company’s most
advanced project having completed a Preliminary Economic Assessment in 2014 and full
Environmental Impact Assessment for a first mining area in 2017. An application has been
made for a mining licence at Lofdal. The project is developed in joint venture with Japan Oil,
Gas and Metals National Corporation (“JOGMEC”) who are funding the current CD$4,100,000
drilling and metallurgical program with the objective of doubling the resource size and
optimization of the process flow sheet.
Gold: At the Erongo Gold Project, stratigraphic equivalents to the meta-sediments hosting
the recent Osino gold discovery at Twin Hills have been identified and s oil surveys are
progressing over this highly prospective area. The Grootfontein Base Metal and Gold
Project has potential for magmatic copper-nickel mineralization, Mississippi Valley-type zinc-
lead-vanadium mineralization and Otjikoto -style gold mineralization. Detailed interpretation
of geophysical data and regional geochemical soil sampling have identified first gold targets.
Tantalum-Niobium: The Epembe Tantalum -Niobium-Uranium Project is at an
advanced stage with a well-defined, 10 km long carbonatite dyke that has been delineated by
detailed mapping and radiometric surveys with over 11,000 meters of drilling. Preliminary
mineralogical and metallurgical studies including sorting tests (XRT), indicate the potential for
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significant physical upgrading. Further work will be undertaken to advance the project to a
preliminary economic assessment stage.
Copper-Cobalt: The Kunene Co pper-Cobalt Project comprises a very large area of
favorable stratigraphy along strike of the Opuwo cobalt-copper-zinc deposit. Secondary
copper mineralization over a wide area points to preliminary evidence of a regional -scale
hydrothermal system. Exploration targets on EPLs held in the Kunene project comprise direct
extensions of the cobalt-copper mineralization to the west, sediment-hosted copper, orogenic
copper, and stratabound manganese and zinc-lead mineralization.
The common shares of Namibia Critical Metals Inc. trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under
the symbol “NMI”.
Donald M. Burton, P.Geo. is the Company’s Qualified Person and has reviewed and approved
this press release.
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is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the
adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For more information please contact -
Namibia Critical Metals Inc.
Darrin Campbell, CFO
Tel: +01 (902) 835-8760
Fax: +01 (902) 835-8761
Email: [email protected]
Web site: www.NamibiaCriticalMetals.com
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