Belararox has identified over 20 copper and zinc anomalies at its Kalahari Copper Belt Project in Botswana through soil geochemistry. Three regions of high prospectivity have been selected for further exploration, including AMT and gravity surveys. A 2,000-meter drilling program is scheduled for July 2025, targeting areas near established copper mines.
Belararox (ASX: BRX) has successfully identified over 20 areas of interest within its Kalahari Copper Belt (KCB) Project in Botswana. This discovery was made through soil sample geochemistry highlighting anomalies with strong correlations of copper and zinc across six different tenements. A thorough review of geological and geophysical data has pinpointed three regions with increased prospectivity, situated along known copper deposits.
The company intends to initiate ambient magnetotellurics (AMT) and ground gravity surveys in two targeted regions, while a separate airborne electromagnetic survey will be conducted in a third area. These efforts aim to further refine drill targets, with a 2,000-meter reverse circulation (RC) drilling program scheduled to commence in July 2025 to explore these potential sites. The KCB Project is strategically positioned near renowned copper mining sites such as Sandfire’s Motheo Copper Mine and MMG’s Khoemacau Mine.
Soil sampling conducted across six tenements in the KCB’s northeastern area involved the collection and analysis of 1,984 samples using the portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) Vanta. Validation of this data was conducted against wet chemistry analyses at the ALS-Johannesburg laboratory. Additionally, publicly available geophysical data was processed by Fathom Geophysics to effectively map deeper geological structures.
Exploration initiatives have focused on three main regions: the northeastern area surrounding Maun, the central zone near the MMG Khoemacau Hub, and the western stretch adjacent to Cobre’s Kitlanya West and Ngami areas. Upcoming surveys will include ground gravity surveys for permits PL0085, PL2742, and PL2746; AMT surveys for PL770, PL771, and PL772; and airborne electromagnetic surveys for PL773 and PL2743. These activities are designed to identify high-potential drill targets, with the drilling operations anticipated to start in July 2025, potentially incorporating diamond drilling for detailed exploration of target units and stratigraphy.
In summary, Belararox is advancing its exploration efforts within the Kalahari Copper Belt Project in Botswana, having identified numerous promising areas for potential copper and zinc deposits. With rigorous soil sampling and planned geophysical surveys, the company is poised to refine its drilling targets, with testing slated for July 2025. The strategic location near established copper mines reinforces the significance of this exploration initiative for potential future development.
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