BMC Minerals (ASX:BMC) has commenced its 2026 resource drilling program at the Kudz Ze Kayah Project, marking the company's largest exploration investment to date following its ASX listing last December 2025.
The mobilisation of the first drill rig to the site signals a high-conviction effort to expand the resource base and extend the projected life of the proposed ABM Mine.
The 2026 campaign features 20,000m of diamond drilling alongside a comprehensive down-hole geophysical program.
Operations are set to intensify quickly, with a second rig scheduled to arrive by the third week of February.
Engineers plan to drill holes ranging from 300m to 900m in depth, supported by a mix of helicopter logistics and trail construction.
The program specifically targets high-grade intercepts identified during the 2024 season and explores multi-component targets within a five-kilometer radius of the ABM site.
Beyond drilling, the company is deploying advanced ground-based and airborne geophysics, including UAV magnetics and gravity surveys, to survey the project’s expansive 372km2 tenure.
Managing Director Michael McClelland emphasized that this "deliberate and disciplined deployment of capital" is designed to solidify KZK’s status as a "tier-one polymetallic project."
Exploration activities are expected to run through September.
At the time of reporting, BMC Minerals’ share price was $2.63.