Botswana Diamonds has applied for eleven Prospecting Licenses to explore polymetallic targets in Botswana. The AI-driven exploration program expanded its focus from diamonds to include minerals such as Copper, Silver, and Cobalt. The licenses cover 7,322 square kilometers, with five key mineralization types identified. Chairman John Teeling expressed optimism regarding the discovered targets.
Botswana Diamonds has recently made significant strides in mineral exploration by applying for eleven Prospecting Licenses in Botswana. This initiative was driven by an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) exploration program, which initially centered on diamonds but successfully identified key polymetallic targets such as Copper, Silver, Cobalt, Gold, Nickel, Zinc, and Platinum Group Metals (PGM). The total area of these licenses encompasses 7,322 square kilometers.
The exploration program identified five key mineralization types for the Prospecting Licenses:
1. Besshi (volcanogenic massive sulfide deposit) – primarily Copper.
2. Greenstone – Copper and Nickel.
3. MVT (Mississippi Valley-type deposits) – Lead and Zinc.
4. Sedex (sedimentary exhalative deposits) – Lead, Zinc, and Silver.
5. Ultramafic – Platinum Group Metals.
John Teeling, Chairman of Botswana Diamonds, remarked on the AI exploration program, noting that while it initially targeted diamonds, further analysis revealed additional mineral opportunities. He stated, “Our analysis so far has identified a series of targets in copper, cobalt, zinc, and gold. We have applied for eleven prospecting licenses, and I am pleased to report that the applications have been accepted.”
In conclusion, Botswana Diamonds’ acquisition of eleven Prospecting Licenses marks a pivotal step in the exploration of polymetallic resources in Botswana. The successful application follows an innovative AI exploration program that has expanded its initial focus on diamonds to identify a broader array of mineral targets, including Copper, Silver, Cobalt, Gold, Nickel, Zinc, and PGM. The company is optimistic about the potential results from these new explorations.
Original Source: africanminingmarket.com
