Sama Resources drilling expands near-surface nickel-copper mineralization at Yepleu
IE•Sama Resources said 2026 drilling expanded near-surface nickel-copper mineralization at Yepleu, with hole S-371 intersecting 36.15 meters grading 1.04% copper equivalent from 11 meters depth. Assays cover 14 of 26 completed holes, and BBA will prepare an initial resource estimate alongside a project-wide update in 2027.
1. Drilling results
Sama Resources reported that hole S-371 at Yepleu intersected 36.15 meters grading 1.04% copper equivalent from 11 meters depth. The mineralization remains open in several directions. Assays cover 14 of 26 completed holes, totaling 2,071 meters, and are supporting an initial resource estimate.
2. Project ownership
BBA will prepare Yepleu’s initial resource estimate alongside a project-wide resource update in 2027. Ivanhoe Electric holds 60% of the Samapleu-Grata joint venture, while Sama Resources owns 40% and operates the project.
