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Results of Field Samples at Kabwe Mine
SHUKA MINERALS PLC
(formerly Edenville Energy PLC)
(Incorporated in England and Wales)
(Registration number 05292528)
("Shuka Minerals" or "the Company")
ISIN Code: GB00BN47NP32
AIM Share Code: SKA JSE Share Code: SKA
Results of Field Samples at Kabwe Mine
Shuka Minerals Plc (AIM/AltX: SKA), an African focused mine operator and developer, is pleased
to announce encouraging results from sampling during the recent visit to the Kabwe Zinc Mine
("Kabwe Mine") site. The Company's geological consultants GeoQuest Limited ("GeoQuest") and
an international drilling contractor looking to tender for the Kabwe drilling contact were also in
attendance.
A total of nine samples were taken from outcrop and artisanal workings, which were tested with a
handheld, fully calibrated, XRF machine. The results demonstrate consistently high zinc and lead
grades at surface, with zinc values reaching up to 36.13% Zn and lead values up to 9.63% Pb,
alongside tungsten mineralisation.
These grades compare favourably with historical mining averages and confirm the presence of
substantial high-grade material at surface.
These samples will be sent to the ALS laboratory in Ndola for independent verification of the XRF
results and also to test a wider range of elements including Silver, Vanadium, Germanium and
Gallium. The Company will announce the lab results in due course.
The following base metals results were recorded:
Sample Zinc (Zn) % Lead (Pb) % Tungsten (W) %
KAB 26 001* 0.445 0.126 -
KAB 26 002 18.586 1.669 -
KAB 26 002a 23.009 4.230 0.917
KAB 26 003 23.140 6.777 -
KAB 26 003a 20.965 1.228 1.015
KAB 26 004 23.305 5.764 -
KAB 26 004a 25.912 5.545 -
KAB 26 005 32.088 9.631 -
KAB 26 005a 36.126 5.688 -
*KAB 26 001 is a prospective ironstone outcrop some 3 km east of the main site.
CEO Richard Lloyd commented: "It is really encouraging to realise such high-grade results and at
surface. Whilst we are planning for deeper drilling, the Shuka team has realised there is significant
material remaining at surface and we will be able to use this material to analyse the metallurgical
characteristics of the ore body, which will assist us in consideration of plant designs whilst also
advancing our resource statements.
"The planned exploration programme is now underway following our capital raise and completion
of the Kabwe acquisition earlier this quarter. I look forward to providing further information on the
programme and subsequent results as we ramp up activity at site."
The Directors of Shuka are responsible for the contents of this announcement.
ENDS
Shuka Minerals plc has its primary listing on the London Stock Exchange (AIM) and a secondary
listing on the AltX of the JSE Limited.
LONDON
25 February 2026
For enquiries contact:
Shuka Minerals Plc +44 (0)7990 503 007
Richard Lloyd,
Chief Executive Officer
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Date: 25-02-2026 09:00:00
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