MOKOPANE – ZEB Nickel Corp. [TSXV: ZBNI; OTC: ZBNIF] has moved to crystallize its drilling strategy at the flagship Zeb Nickel Project by appointing GF International (Pty) Ltd. to conduct specialized ground-based geophysical surveys. The program, which targets high-priority conductors along the intrusive margins of the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Complex, is designed to refine the geometry of mineralized zones and establish “decision-ready” drill targets in the search for Class 1 nickel sulfide deposits.
The surveying initiative, scheduled to commence in late October 2025, follows an intensive phase of airborne targeting that highlighted significant potential for massive sulfide accumulations. Technical teams will deploy Scintrex CG-5 gravimeters and frequency-domain electromagnetic systems across approximately 117.4 hectares to pinpoint the most prospective feeder-conduit traps. The transition to ground-level geophysics marks a critical de-risking step for the company as it looks to capitalize on the global demand for metals essential to the rechargeable battery and green energy supply chains.
In a dual-track approach to project development, ZEB Nickel’s parent company, URU Metals, has simultaneously engaged an environmental specialist to implement a rehabilitation guarantee. This financial instrument is a prerequisite for the formal granting of mining rights by the South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy. By aligning with the state’s financial-provisioning framework, the company aims to ensure that the project remains operationally compliant as it moves toward the construction and extraction phases.
The company expects the fieldwork to be completed within 30 days, contingent on site access and local weather conditions. Once the data is processed, plate modeling and conductor ranking will provide a blueprint for a precision drilling campaign. This systematic approach is intended to maximize the efficiency of capital expenditure while exploring what the company considers to be a world-class nickel sulfide asset strategically positioned near established mining infrastructure.
“Transitioning from airborne targeting to ground geophysics is the critical step to refine our highest-priority conductors along the intrusive margins,” said Richard Montjoie, Exploration VP at ZEB Nickel. “While the team is busy with the ground geophysics, we’re also locking in the practical legislative compliance pieces. Putting the rehabilitation guarantee provider in place is a simple, value-protective step that keeps the Project on the front foot.”
