Core Energy and Invictus Energy launch new drilling campaigns

Core Energy Minerals has commenced its maiden drilling campaign at the Barking Gecko uranium prospect in Namibia’s Erongo Region. The Australian-listed company has mobilised geological teams and drilling contractors to target high-grade uranium mineralisation. The exploration programme involves 24 drillholes totalling approximately 5,280 metres, with the first phase scheduled for late 2026 and a second phase planned for 2027.

In Zimbabwe, Invictus Energy has begun mobilising equipment and personnel for the Musuma-1 exploration well in the Cabora Bassa Basin. Following the relocation of a drilling rig, the company is performing installation and testing activities. The Musuma-1 well is expected to spud in November, aiming to test new exploration targets and potentially expand the company’s existing gas-condensate discoveries within the basin.