London-listed Botswana Diamonds has applied for three new prospecting licences to secure key anomalies identified by its recent AI-driven exploration programme.
In December, the company’s AI analysis pinpointed seven kimberlite anomalies. Botswana Diamonds already holds a licence over one of these targets and has now applied for licences covering three additional anomalies.
The newly identified areas are located in:
- North-west of Mahalapye, in the Serowe region
- South-west of Jwaneng, near the South African border
- North-east of Lerala, in eastern Botswana
One particularly promising anomaly lies south-west of Debswana’s Jwaneng mine. Its signatures suggest the presence of multiple kimberlites, making it a priority for exploration.
Another area of interest is near the company’s KX36 discovery, which includes previously identified 12-hectare and 6-hectare gravity anomalies.
Botswana Diamonds has long theorized that KX36 may belong to a cluster of kimberlites, though no other diamondiferous kimberlites have been confirmed in the vicinity.
The newly identified anomaly could help validate this theory and significantly enhance the commercial potential of KX36.
Botswana Diamonds chairperson John Teeling emphasized the difficulty and cost of discovering kimberlites, with fewer than 8,000 discovered globally to date.
“To identify seven potential kimberlites in just a few months is a remarkable achievement. We have taken the next step by applying for licences over promising areas, including one close to KX36 that could hold a cluster of kimberlites.
Another anomaly near Jwaneng is the highest-ranked in the analysis. We believe there are more diamond mines to be found in Botswana, and we are well-positioned to make those discoveries,” Teeling stated.
The company’s AI models are also analyzing data for potential gold, copper, and lead/zinc opportunities. Early indications from this work have been encouraging, highlighting Botswana Diamonds’ broader ambitions in mineral exploration.
If these anomalies confirm the presence of diamondiferous kimberlites, they could transform the economic viability of KX36 and bolster Botswana’s status as a global diamond mining hub.
With its AI-driven exploration strategy and promising targets, Botswana Diamonds is poised to make significant advances in the search for new diamond deposits.
