Midnight Sun Adds Third Drill Rig At Dumbwa
Midnight Sun Mining (OTC Pink: MDNGF) has announced the deployment of a third diamond drill rig at its Dumbwa Target within the Solwezi Project in Zambia's Domes Region. The company has contracted Chibuli Investments Limited, a local Zambian drilling contractor, to execute a minimum of 6,000 metres of core drilling.
The initial drilling phase targets the southern 11.5 kilometers of the approximately 20-kilometer Dumbwa Target. CEO Al Fabbro emphasized that this expansion will accelerate their exploration efforts, with expectations of continuous results in the upcoming months.
- Addition of third drill rig to accelerate exploration program
- Minimum 6,000 metres of new core drilling contracted
- Strategic focus on 11.5km of 20km target area
- Local contractor engagement supporting operational efficiency
- Additional drilling costs and operational expenses
- Results from drilling campaign still pending
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 23, 2025) - Midnight Sun Mining Corp. (TSXV: MMA) (OTC Pink: MDNGF) ("Midnight Sun" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the mobilization of a third diamond drill rig to its flagship Dumbwa Target, a key component of the Company's Solwezi Project, located in the Domes Region of Zambia.
The most recent drilling tender has been awarded to Chibuli Investments Limited, a local drilling contractor based in Ndola, Zambia. Under the terms of the contract, a minimum of 6,000 metres of core drilling will be completed with the newly added rig. This initial phase of drilling is focused on the southern 11.5 kilometres of the ~20-kilometre Dumbwa Target.
"The addition of a third rig allows us to fast-track our exploration efforts at Dumbwa" stated Midnight Sun CEO Al Fabbro. "This is an incredibly exciting phase for the Company, as we work to build upon our new geological model of the mineralization at Dumbwa. Our intensified drilling campaign reflects our structured approach and strong commitment to aggressive, but systematic, exploration. With drilling continuing to ramp up, we anticipate a consistent stream of results in the coming months."
About Dumbwa:
Dumbwa represents a near-surface, low-strip, bulk-tonnage exploration target with geology and mineralization closely resembling Barrick's Lumwana Mine, ~60 kilometres to the west. Dumbwa boasts a high-grade copper-in-soil anomaly extending ~20 kilometers along strike and more than 1 kilometer wide, with peak copper values reaching
The recent dipole-dipole IP survey, covering the southern 11.5 kilometers of the strike extent, has revealed the structural framework of the Dumbwa target, critical for understanding its geometry. The interpreted IP results indicate a horizon that varies from relatively flat-lying and gently dipping, to areas with clear evidence of folding, ranging from open folds to very tight upright folds. There is a strong correlation between the mineralized intervals encountered in prior drilling at Dumbwa and the target horizon interpreted from the IP data. Additionally, a positive relationship exists between this horizon and the overlying soil anomaly. The interpreted IP survey also identified several major cross-cutting structures, which help explain offsets between historical soil geochemistry and previously drilled mineralization.
Qualified Person: Darin Labrenz, P.Geo., a consulting geologist for the Company and Qualified Person under NI 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical data and contents of this release.
About Midnight Sun
Midnight Sun is focused on exploring our flagship Solwezi Project, located in Zambia. Situated in the heart of the Zambia-Congo Copperbelt, the second largest copper producing region in the world, our property is vast and highly prospective. Our Solwezi Project is surrounded by producing copper mines, including Africa's largest copper mining complex right next door, First Quantum's Kansanshi Mine. Led by an experienced geological team with multiple discoveries and mines around the world to their credit, Midnight Sun's goal is to find and develop Zambia's next generational copper deposit.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF MIDNIGHT SUN MINING CORP.
Al Fabbro
President & CEO
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Adrian O'Brien
VP Business Development and Communications
Tel: +1 604 809 6890
Em: adrian@midnightsunmining.com
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Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management believes, or believed at the time, to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure readers that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking statements, as there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Such factors include, among others, risks relating to the timing and ability of the Company to obtain and the timing of the approval of relevant regulatory bodies, if at all; risks relating to property interests; risks related to access to the project; risks inherent in mineral exploration, including the fact that any particular phase of exploration may be unsuccessful; the availability of contractors; geo-political risks; the global economic climate; metal prices; environmental risks; political risks; and community and non-governmental actions. Further to this, geological similarities or characteristics are not guarantees or certainties of successful exploration. Neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any such forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake, and assumes no obligation, to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.
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