Botswana Diamonds has applied for eleven Prospecting Licences to explore polymetallic targets identified through an AI exploration program. These licenses cover various metals, including copper, silver, cobalt, and gold across an area of 7,322 square kilometers. Chairman John Teeling emphasized the effectiveness of AI in revealing additional mineral opportunities, leading to applications that have been accepted.
Botswana Diamonds has recently applied for eleven Prospecting Licences to explore key polymetallic targets in Botswana based on their recent Artificial Intelligence (AI) exploration initiative. This initiative, initially centered on diamonds, revealed potential for additional polymetallic deposits, prompting the issuance of licenses covering 7,322 square kilometers.
The applications target five distinct mineralization types: Besshi deposits focused on copper, Greenstone deposits for copper and nickel, MVT deposits for lead and zinc, Sedex deposits for lead, zinc, and silver, as well as Ultramafic deposits containing platinum group metals.
John Teeling, the Chairman, highlighted the successful integration of AI technology in the exploration process, stating that it revealed numerous mineral opportunities beyond the initial diamond focus. The identification of targets in copper, cobalt, zinc, and gold led to the submission of applications, all of which have been accepted.
In conclusion, Botswana Diamonds’ strategic move to apply for eleven Prospecting Licences reflects a significant expansion of their exploration focus beyond diamonds. The successful identification of multiple polymetallic targets through advanced AI technology underscores the potential for discovering valuable mineral deposits in Botswana.
Original Source: africanminingmarket.com
