JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – ASX- and Aim-listed Dwyka Resources has started the second phase of drilling at its Muremera nickel project, in Burundi.

The drilling targets have been identified following versatile time-domain electro magnetic (VTEM) surveys that generated signatures consistent with massive sulphide bodies that might have a nickel signature.

The drilling targets were 10 km from the Barrick/Xstrata Kabanga project, which is currently the world's largest undeveloped nickel sulphide project.

Dwyka secured a 100% ownership of the Muremera project in March, with the handover of the exploration programme from diversified giant BHP Billiton now complete.

The next phase of the work programme has been submitted to the government of Burundi in order to secure the extension of the current exploration licence.

"We are delighted to have secured 100% ownership from BHP Billiton who has previously invested in excess of $7,3-million into the project. We are now proceeding on schedule with the planned exploration programme at Muremera and remain optimistic about the project's potential," said CEO Melissa Sturgess.

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