Askari Metals (ASX:AS2) continues to engage government representatives and the local community as it advances its exploration program at its Nejo Gold-Copper Project in Ethiopia.
The company has been in talks with stakeholders, including local community representatives, traditional leaders, regional administrative authorities, and federal government agencies, since establishing its presence in the country.
Askari reports “positive support” for its planned exploration and development activities at Nejo, with discussions centering on exploration strategy, community participation initiatives, employment opportunities, and long-term economic benefits.
Executive Director Gino D’Anna says these relationships are “critical” to the long-term success of the project.
“We are extremely encouraged by the strong support shown for our vision of responsibly exploring and developing what we believe is one of the most exciting gold and copper opportunities in East Africa,” D’Anna says.
Operationally, the company has secured an in-country drill operator and crew, with logistics planning and mobilisation activities well advanced.
Planned exploration programs remain focused on the Guji-Gudeya and Guliso gold trends—comprising a strike length of over 18km—alongside copper opportunities at the Katta target area.
Askari is currently undertaking geological mapping, sampling, and target definition ahead of drilling and resource definition.
The company likewise continues to collaborate with the Oromia regional administration, regional mining authorities, and federal mining agencies.
The Nejo project covers 1,174km2 within the Arabian-Nubian Shield and sits along the same greenstone belt as the 3.4 million ounce Kurmuk Mine.
Askari Metals is a southern Africa-focused explorer with gold and critical minerals projects in Ethiopia and Namibia.
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