Zodiac Gold Launches 10,000-Sample Soil Program at Bomi South and Bong West, Targeting 45 km Structural Corridor Along the Todi Shear Zone
Zodiac Gold pivots from failed M&A to aggressive 10,000-sample soil program as it hunts for district-scale continuity in Liberia.
The most recent news (February 26, 2026) announces the launch of a massive 10,000-sample systematic soil geochemistry program at the Bomi South and Bong West licenses. This program targets a 45-kilometer structural corridor along the Todi Shear Zone. This follows a flurry of activity in early 2026, including the commencement of a 14,000-meter diamond drilling program and a 3,600-meter trenching program at the Ben Ben target. The company is currently utilizing two drill rigs to test the southeastern extension of the Arthington discovery.
The news is Routine - Positive. While the scale of the soil program (10,000 samples) is significant for a junior explorer, it represents the execution phase of the "aggressive exploration strategy" promised after the company closed its $6.1 million LIFE financing in late January 2026. - Strategic Pivot: This follows the January 7, 2026, announcement that M&A talks with Avesoro Resources terminated. The company has successfully pivoted from a potential asset sale/royalty play back to a high-velocity exploration model. - Validation: The ability to upsize a financing from $4.0M to $6.1M in a difficult junior market suggests strong investor appetite for the Todi Project's "district-scale" potential. - Operational Scale: Moving from a single-target focus (Arthington) to a 45km corridor search indicates management is looking for a multi-million ounce "camp" rather than a single deposit.
Zodiac Gold is focused on the Todi Gold Project in Liberia, covering over 2,300 sq. km. The project sits on the Todi Shear Zone. - Arthington Discovery: The most advanced target where 37 of 39 holes hit mineralization, including highlights like 18m at 4.67 g/t Au. - Ben Ben Target: A 1.3km extension of Arthington with historical trench results of 30m at 1.24 g/t Au. - Iron Ore Potential: Bomi South and Bong West licenses have historical iron ore production context, currently under a non-binding term sheet with Vitol.