Noronex Expands Kalahari Copper Belt Portfolio with New Prospecting Licences in Botswana. Noronex Limited, an Australian exploration company, has applied for two strategically located prospecting licences in Botswana, expanding its footprint in the Kalahari Copper Belt. These licences are adjacent to the company’s Damara Copper Project in Namibia and cover nearly 1,500 square kilometers of unexplored terrain.
The applications were made through a new subsidiary, Tilodi Metals Botswana, and are under review by Botswana’s Department of Mines. According to Noronex Chief Geologist Bruce Hooper, the company is excited about the potential for significant discoveries, as the area shares geological similarities with the Central African Copper Belt, which is known for its rich copper deposits.
The northern margin of the Kalahari Copper Belt, which spans both Namibia and Botswana, has never been drilled. The region is covered by shallow Kalahari sands, and early geological models suggest it could hold significant copper mineralisation similar to that found in Zambia and the Congo. These deposits, often hosted in basement rocks, have been the focus of successful exploration campaigns in Central Africa.
Noronex’s new licences aim to test these potential copper-bearing regions. Drilling at the Damara Copper Project in Namibia has already commenced, with early indications suggesting the presence of complex geological structures that could be associated with mineralisation. The exploration team is optimistic that applying models from the Central African Copper Belt will lead to breakthrough discoveries in Botswana as well.
This expansion marks a significant step for Noronex as it continues to grow its exploration portfolio. The company remains focused on leveraging its expertise in geophysical and geological analysis to unlock the untapped potential of the Kalahari Copper Belt.
With the licences under review, Noronex’s next steps will involve continued drilling and further geological assessment, as it aims to make a meaningful contribution to the growing copper industry in Southern Africa.
