Latest Botswana News

Verity Resources is raising approximately $2 million through a non-renounceable entitlement offer to advance its Monument Gold and Botswana copper-silver projects, with directors backing the move through participation and underwriting.

Noronex Limited has exercised its option to acquire a 51% stake in the Etango North Uranium Project in Namibia, initiating a maiden drilling program backed by AI-driven exploration techniques.

Botala Energy is progressing its Serowe Coal Bed Methane project in Botswana, backed by a significant investment from the Mineral Development Company of Botswana and aiming for first gas production in 2026 to help address Southern Africa’s looming gas shortage.

Lotus Resources reports steady progress at its Kayelekera uranium mine despite supply challenges, while its Letlhakane project shows promising metallurgical advances. The company targets full production and first shipments in the second quarter of 2026.

Belararox Limited has commenced diamond drilling at its flagship TMT Project in Argentina and completed initial drilling at its Kalahari Copper Belt project in Botswana, supported by a recent A$8.5 million capital raise and key board changes.

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.