Evolution Energy Minerals (ASX:EV1) has completed its soil sampling program at the Chikundo Copper Project within the Chilalo tenure in southern Tanzania.
The campaign collected 1,558 soil samples across the Chikundo, Chikundo East, and Nangurugai prospect areas as part of the company’s systematic geochemical exploration strategy aimed at advancing a district-scale copper system within a caldera margin setting, which is globally associated with multi-deposit VMS-style copper systems.
Samples are currently undergoing internal quality assurance and quality control checks before being sent to SGS Laboratories in Johannesburg for detailed geochemical analysis.
In parallel, Evolution is finalising the design of an initial drilling program to efficiently transition into drilling once assay results are received and interpreted.
The company also plans to host a webinar soon to provide further details on the Chikundo project and its exploration strategy.
Ongoing updates will follow as assay results are integrated and geological interpretations completed.
Next steps include the completion of QA/QC procedures, dispatch of samples for ICP-MS analysis, integration into EV1’s developing VMS geochemical model, and progression of planning and permitting for a 2026 RC drilling program targeting 1,500–3,000m, subject to results, approvals, and funding.
At the time of reporting, Evolution Energy Minerals' share price was $0.024.