Ariana Resources Plc's second phase of drilling at its Kiziltepe gold-silver project in Turkey identified a new vein system within the Arzu Central region, it said Jan. 24.

The drilling returned results including 11 meters at 0.95 g/t of gold and 35.91 g/t of silver, and 2 meters at 1.64 g/t of gold and 35.70 g/t of silver.

The Kiziltepe project is part of the Red Rabbit joint venture with Proccea Construction Co. and will be 50%-owned by Ariana once the mine is operational, which is expected this quarter.