Botswana Diamonds Expands Exploration with Eleven New Polymetallic Licenses

Botswana Diamonds has applied for eleven prospecting licenses targeting polymetallic minerals in Botswana based on findings from its AI exploration program. The licenses cover 7,322 square kilometers and focus on five key mineralisation types including copper, cobalt, and zinc. Chairman John Teeling highlighted the program’s success in identifying new minerals opportunities beyond diamonds.

Botswana Diamonds has successfully applied for eleven prospecting licenses targeting key polymetallic mineral deposits in Botswana, identified through an innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) exploration program. This strategic initiative goes beyond the initial focus on diamonds and encompasses critical minerals such as Copper, Silver, Cobalt, Gold, Nickel, Zinc, and Platinum Group Metals (PGM).

The applications cover an extensive area of 7,322 square kilometers, with a focus on five distinct mineralisation types. These types include Besshi deposits characterized by copper, Greenstone which focuses on copper-nickel, MVT deposits known for lead and zinc, Sedex deposits that yield lead, zinc, and silver, and Ultramafic deposits primarily associated with Platinum Group Metals.

Chairman John Teeling emphasized the forward-thinking nature of the exploration, stating, “Our comprehensive, country-wide AI driven exploration programme in Botswana initially focused on diamonds. During the initial analysis of the big database, it became clear that the AI technology could be used to identify other unknown minerals opportunities.” The AI program has successfully identified targets for copper, cobalt, zinc, and gold, leading to the acceptance of their prospecting license applications.

In summary, Botswana Diamonds has strategically expanded its exploration efforts in Botswana, utilizing cutting-edge AI technology to identify promising polymetallic targets. The acquisition of eleven prospecting licenses, covering a significant area, demonstrates the company’s commitment to diversifying its mineral exploration focus, moving beyond diamonds to include valuable resources such as copper, cobalt, and precious metals.

Original Source: africanminingmarket.com