04:37 AM EDT, 08/11/2026 (MT Newswires) -- East Star Resources (EST.L) said Tuesday a second drill rig was mobilized to the Verkhuba copper deposit in Kazakhstan as part of the ongoing diamond drilling program. The deployment of a second rig follows the completion of drilling of seven diamond drill holes covering over 1,350 metres. The gold and copper exploration and development company is carrying out the drilling program through its joint venture with Hong Kong Xinhai Mining Services.

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