Latest Botswana News

ENRG Elements Limited has secured $2 million through a capital raise, renewed key uranium exploration permits in Niger, and is strategically pivoting towards gold opportunities in Central Asia, alongside a corporate rebranding to Barys Resources Limited.

Verity Resources has delivered strong drilling results at its Monument Gold Project, secured full ownership of Botswana copper-silver assets, and confirmed significant rare earth mineralisation in Brazil, setting the stage for a pivotal 2026.

Cobre Limited has secured $5.5 million in strategic placements to advance copper exploration and development in Botswana, highlighted by encouraging drilling results at the Cosmos Target and new seismic surveys funded by BHP.

Lotus Resources has made significant progress resolving sulphuric acid supply issues critical to ramping up production at its Kayelekera Uranium Mine, though full steady-state output is now expected in the second quarter of 2026.

Pioneer Minerals has advanced its US critical minerals portfolio with promising high-grade tungsten and gold results at North Pine, alongside uranium exploration progress, supported by a $1 million capital raise.

Tlou Energy progresses its Lesedi Power Project in Botswana, integrating gas-fired and solar power for a modular data centre, while navigating operational challenges and funding delays.

Verity Resources has reported outstanding metallurgical test results from its Korong deposit, achieving an average gold recovery of 92.75%, reinforcing confidence in the Monument Gold Project’s pathway to mining.

Noronex Limited has appointed a drilling contractor to begin its first-ever drilling program at the Etango North Uranium Project in Namibia, targeting multiple uranium and thorium anomalies identified through recent surveys.

Sandfire Resources reported solid H1 FY26 production with a shift toward stronger H2 volumes, improved safety metrics, and a strategic move to acquire an 80% stake in the Kalkaroo Copper-Gold Project.

Noronex Limited has accelerated its drilling programs across key Kalahari Copper Belt projects, secured a strategic placement, and agreed to sell its Witvlei asset, positioning itself for uranium exploration in Namibia.

Talonx Resources has secured shareholder approval for two high-grade gold project acquisitions and extinguished $4.7 million in legacy debt, while completing drilling at its Viking Gold Project with assay results due soon.

Belararox Limited has completed an $8.5 million placement to accelerate copper exploration, with drilling now underway at its TMT Project in Argentina.