Firering Strategic Minerals PLC - operator of Atex dual lithium-tantalum project in the Ivory Coast - Says it has successfully commenced the phase 2 auger drilling campaign at its flagship Atex Lithium-Tantalum project, which it began on June 26. The phase II campaign is undertaken in conjunction with Ricca Resources Ltd, following its $18.6 million investment to advance Atex to a definitive feasibility study in November 2022.

Chief Executive Yuval Cohen says: ‘I am excited to announce that, together with Ricca, we have now commenced our phase II auger drilling program, which is progressing very well. A total of 300 holes were drilled as of 8 July 2023 for a total of 1,341 metres of drilling, resulting in an average hole depth of 4.48 metres.’

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