Aldoro Resources is preparing to scale up exploration activity at its Kameelburg Rare Earths and Niobium Project in Namibia in 2026, with the company planning mobilisation of drilling contractors, continued field surveys, expanded laboratory analysis and ongoing integration of geological datasets as it advances into a second phase of drilling.
According to Aldoro, all exploration activity will continue to operate under approved environmental management plans, land access agreements and regulatory compliance requirements as the programme expands.
Aldoro has positioned Kameelburg for continued technical advancement in 2026, with a focus on Phase 2 drilling and follow-up geophysical and geochemical surveys to extend and upgrade the project’s existing inferred mineral resource.
According to Aldoro’s project updates and investor disclosures, Kameelburg hosts a carbonatite-related rare earth and niobium system that remains open along strike and at depth following the completion of Phase 1 drilling and associated surveys.
The company said the initial drilling programme confirmed the presence of continuous mineralisation associated with carbonatite intrusions and delivered sufficient geological confidence to support a maiden inferred resource estimate.
Aldoro reported that Phase 1 drilling, supported by geological mapping and geophysical interpretation, helped define the geometry of the carbonatite body and highlighted multiple priority zones for follow-up drilling.
According to the company, the resource defined to date represents only part of the mineralised system mapped across the licence area, indicating further expansion potential.
The company said Phase 2 drilling is expected to focus on step-out extensions from the current resource footprint, infill drilling to improve geological confidence, and targeted testing of higher-grade intervals identified during earlier drilling.
Aldoro stated that the objective of the next phase is to grow the resource base and improve understanding of grade distribution and structural controls within the deposit.
While Aldoro has not published a fixed drilling calendar for 2026, the company has said it intends to continue drilling at Kameelburg as funding and field conditions permit.
Resource expansion remains a central priority in its exploration strategy.
In parallel with drilling, Aldoro said it plans to expand geophysical and geochemical survey coverage across and around the Kameelburg carbonatite system. According to the company, geophysical surveys are critical for mapping subsurface extensions of carbonatite intrusions and identifying potential satellite bodies that may host additional mineralisation.
The company added that geochemical sampling supports target generation by identifying surface anomalies and alteration patterns associated with mineralised zones.
Aldoro said the integration of geophysical and geochemical datasets allows for more precise drill targeting and reduces exploration risk in subsequent drilling phases.
Aldoro has also indicated that exploration activity will extend beyond the immediate resource area.
According to the company, the broader licence package contains multiple geophysical anomalies and structural features that remain untested and could be included in future drilling campaigns as data maturity improves.
The company has described its exploration model as staged rather than aggressive.
Aldoro said it intends to progressively build geological understanding before committing larger drilling budgets, allowing technical results to guide capital allocation and programme sequencing.
According to Aldoro, the strategic relevance of Kameelburg stems from the growing demand for rare earth elements and niobium in energy transition technologies and advanced manufacturing.
The company highlighted the role of rare earths in permanent magnets, electronics and defence applications, and niobium’s importance in high-strength steels and infrastructure alloys.
Aldoro noted that Namibia offers a stable regulatory environment for mineral development and has increasingly positioned critical minerals as a key part of its national development priorities.
The company said Kameelburg benefits from established permitting frameworks and mining infrastructure, although the project remains firmly at the exploration stage.
The company has not released production targets, development timelines or economic studies for Kameelburg. Aldoro said its current focus remains on resource growth and technical de-risking rather than near-term development.
Beyond field activity, Aldoro stated that ongoing data integration and geological modelling will continue to inform exploration priorities and drill design.
Laboratory assay results from drilling and surface sampling will be incorporated into evolving geological models to support future resource updates when sufficient new data has been generated.
Aldoro said it will continue to provide market updates as drilling results and survey data become available, allowing shareholders and stakeholders to track progress against technical objectives.
These updates will guide decisions on programme expansion, further drilling phases and potential progression toward more detailed technical studies in future years.
Within Namibia’s exploration landscape, Aldoro has positioned Kameelburg as one of the few emerging rare-earth and niobium systems advancing beyond early reconnaissance into structured resource-growth drilling.
The company said success at Kameelburg would support its broader strategy of building exposure to critical minerals aligned with long-term global demand trends.
According to Aldoro, 2026 is expected to be a year of consolidation and expansion rather than transition into development.
Phase 2 drilling and follow-up surveys are intended to strengthen the resource base, improve geological understanding and position the project for subsequent stages of technical evaluation once sufficient data maturity has been achieved.
