North Arrow Minerals Advances Kraaipan Gold Project Exploration in Botswana
North Arrow Minerals Inc. is advancing exploration at the Kraaipan Gold Project in Botswana, which spans 724 km² in the Kraaipan Greenstone Belt. The company is utilizing high-resolution Remote Mapper magnetic surveys and plans to commence a three-month reverse-circulation drilling program in May. Approximately 80% of magnetic surveys have been completed, aiming to identify and assess significant gold targets beneath Kalahari sands.
North Arrow Minerals Inc. has updated its ongoing exploration activities at the Kraaipan Gold Project in Botswana, which covers a 724 km² area within the Kraaipan Greenstone Belt (KGB). This region is promising for gold and base metal deposits, although past exploration has been limited due to Kalahari sands and gravels that obscure traditional geological methods. The South African sector of the KGB has proven to be more productive, hosting significant mineral deposits such as Harmony Gold’s Kalgold mine.
Ken Armstrong, President and CEO of North Arrow, highlighted the company’s strategy to identify and evaluate priority targets using advanced Remote Mapper UAV magnetic surveys and a newly optimized reverse-circulation (RC) drilling platform. Thus far, 80% of the project area has been surveyed, with structural mapping of banded iron formations (BIF) ongoing. The magnetic survey is expected to conclude in April, with subsequent testing of identified targets planned for May.
The Remote Mapper system has successfully gathered over 21,000 line kilometers of magnetic data at 25m line spacing. The structural and bedrock mapping is focused on previously explored BIF outcrops revealing sporadic near-surface gold mineralization. This mapping will assist in correlating potential areas of structural complexity with the new magnetic data, aiming to uncover significant gold targets hidden beneath the sand cover.
The proposed three-month RC drilling program aims to start in May, concentrating on collecting geochemical samples from below the Kalahari overburden and the underlying bedrock. The use of an optimized RC drilling platform intends to streamline operations, potentially allowing 3 to 5 holes to be drilled each day. This program aims to identify gold mineralization zones for further exploration in the latter half of 2025 and into 2026.
The Kraaipan Gold Project consists of three mineral concessions that extend along 60 km of the KGB, which boasts proven mineral resources, including those found at the Kalgold mine. The project has faced challenges from the Kalahari overburden, which has limited exploration efforts. North Arrow, collaborating with Rockman Resources, is dedicated to employing innovative exploration techniques to find gold deposits beneath the overburden efficiently, aiming to invest US$5 million by June 30, 2027.
In summary, North Arrow Minerals Inc. is making significant progress with its exploration of the Kraaipan Gold Project in Botswana. The use of sophisticated survey and drilling techniques has positioned the company to efficiently identify gold targets beneath challenging overburden. With a solid strategy and funding in place, North Arrow aims to enhance understanding and development of this strategically important gold project.
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