Arkle Backs Expanded Stonepark Drilling While Prioritising Namibia Uranium Focus

Arkle Resources PLC ( (GB:ARK) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Arkle Resources PLC, an energy metals explorer listed in London, focuses on uranium, lithium and zinc projects in Namibia, Botswana and Ireland. The company co-discovered the Stonepark zinc deposit in County Limerick and is repositioning around a strengthened portfolio, including new uranium licences in Namibia that aim to establish it as a leading player in clean-energy metals exploration.

The company reported that partner Group Eleven Resources is imminently mobilising a rig for a four-hole, 2,700 m drilling phase at the Stonepark Zinc Project in Ireland, part of a broader 15,500 m programme. Arkle has chosen not to fund this specific phase as it concentrates capital on its Namibian uranium assets, a move that will slightly dilute its Stonepark stake but still preserves exposure to one of Europe’s most prospective zinc projects and potential value upside for shareholders.

The new drilling at Stonepark, adjacent to Glencore’s large Pallas Green deposit, will test for additional zinc-lead and possible copper mineralisation at several prospects including Stonepark, Kilteely and Bruff. Previous work at Stonepark and nearby prospects has confirmed a favourable geological environment similar to major Irish zinc systems, supporting the joint venture thesis that the area could host a significant “mirror image” mineralising system and reinforcing the project’s strategic importance in Europe’s zinc sector.

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According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, ARK is a Neutral.

The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (no revenue, widening losses, and ongoing cash burn with shrinking equity). Technicals provide a meaningful offset with price trading above key moving averages and positive MACD, while valuation remains unattractive/unclear due to negative earnings and no stated dividend yield.

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More about Arkle Resources PLC

Arkle Resources PLC is a multi-commodity exploration company focused on metals essential for clean energy generation and storage, including uranium, lithium and zinc. Its portfolio spans Namibia, Botswana and Ireland, where it holds projects adjacent to major producing and development assets, including a co-discovered stake in the Stonepark zinc deposit, Ireland’s second largest undeveloped zinc resource.

Founded in 2004, Arkle has recently repositioned itself as an energy metals explorer through a deal to acquire Namibia Uranium, adding four highly prospective uranium licences in a world-class uranium jurisdiction. The refreshed licence portfolio and new management team are intended to elevate Arkle’s role in the energy transition metals space and broaden its growth pipeline across key mining regions.

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