Botswana Diamonds Secures Eleven Licenses for Polymetallic Exploration

Botswana Diamonds has applied for eleven Prospecting Licenses to explore polymetallic deposits discovered via an AI exploration programme. The focus includes copper, silver, cobalt, gold, nickel, zinc, and platinum group metals over 7,322 square kilometres. Chairman John Teeling emphasized the AI’s role in identifying these mineral opportunities.

Botswana Diamonds has recently initiated applications for eleven Prospecting Licenses aimed at securing strategically significant polymetallic targets identified through an extensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) exploration programme. This innovative assessment focuses on a variety of metals, covering an area of 7,322 square kilometres across Botswana.

The applied Prospecting Licenses pertain to five primary mineralisation types. These include Besshi type deposits, which are enriched in copper; Greenstone formations targeting copper and nickel; Mississippi Valley-type (MVT) deposits for lead and zinc; sedimentary exhalative (sedex) deposits for lead, zinc, and silver; and Ultramafic formations focusing on Platinum Group Metals (PGM).

The Chairman of Botswana Diamonds, John Teeling, remarked on the transformative impact of the AI-driven exploration, stating that while the initial study was concentrated on diamonds, it soon revealed potential for discovering various rich mineral opportunities. He highlighted the successful identification of numerous targets encompassing copper, cobalt, zinc, and gold, and expressed satisfaction over the acceptance of their Prospecting License applications.

In summary, Botswana Diamonds has expanded its exploration efforts in Botswana by applying for eleven Prospecting Licenses targeting polymetallic deposits identified using AI technology. The diverse mineralisation types range from copper and nickel to platinum group metals, showcasing the company’s strategic shift from diamond exploration to a broader approach in mining opportunities. The company’s proactive steps reflect a commitment to enhancing its mineral portfolio in the region.

Original Source: africanminingmarket.com