Belararox Identifies Target Areas for Copper Exploration in Botswana
Belararox has identified over 20 copper and zinc anomalies in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt through soil sampling. The company plans AMT, gravity, and airborne electromagnetic surveys to refine drill targets for a 2,000-meter program scheduled for July 2025, near world-class copper mines.
Belararox (ASX: BRX) has identified over 20 areas of interest within its Kalahari Copper Belt (KCB) Project in Botswana using soil sample geochemistry. These anomalies demonstrate positive correlations between copper and zinc and are distributed across six tenements. A thorough review of existing geological and geophysical data, including magnetics, gravity, and AMT, has pinpointed three regions with heightened prospectivity aligned with known copper deposits.
The company intends to initiate AMT and ground-based gravity surveys in two of these prospective regions, while an airborne electromagnetic survey will be conducted in a third area to better define drill targets. A 2,000-meter reverse circulation (RC) drilling program is planned for July 2025, designed to test these identified targets. The KCB Project is favorably situated near notable copper ore bodies, such as Sandfire’s Motheo Copper Mine and MMG’s Khoemacau Mine.
The soil sampling campaign, which covered six tenements in the northeastern KCB region, included the collection and assessment of 1,984 samples utilizing pXRF Vanta technology. Data validation was executed through wet chemistry analysis performed at the ALS-Johannesburg laboratory. Additionally, publicly accessible geophysical data was analyzed by Fathom Geophysics to delineate deeper structures within the area.
Exploration activities have zeroed in on three main regions: the northeastern zone surrounding Maun, the central area near MMG’s Khoemacau Hub, and the western vicinity adjacent to Cobre’s Kitlanya West and Ngami prospects. Upcoming surveys consist of ground-based gravity studies for PL0085, PL2742, and PL2746; AMT surveys for PL770, PL771, and PL772; and airborne electromagnetic surveys for PL773 and PL2743. These initiatives aim to uncover high-potential targets for the anticipated drilling, which could also include diamond drilling to better comprehend the target units and stratigraphy.
In summary, Belararox has successfully identified numerous promising areas within its Kalahari Copper Belt Project, leveraging advanced geochemistry and geophysical data analysis. The company is on track to conduct extensive surveys and a drilling program aimed at tapping into high-potential copper deposits, underscoring its strategic location near significant copper mines. These endeavors, scheduled for 2025, are expected to enhance understanding of the geological formations and increase the likelihood of successful mineral extraction.
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