Copper Exposure in Namibia
The acquisition of the Kalahari Copper Project strengthens Trigon’s foothold in one of the world’s most promising copper regions, positioning us for sustained growth and value creation.
The project boasts a substantial land package spanning 280 kilometres along the renowned Kalahari Copper Belt, with Trigon Metals holding licences covering an impressive 963,163 hectares of exploration territory. Kalahari Copper project is bounded by Sandfire Resources to the northeast and Rio Tinto to the southwest; a strategic position in a region renowned for hosting world-class Cu-Ag deposits.
Nearby Kalahari Success
- 83m @ 0.7% Cu & 17g/t Ag from 102m
- Khoemacau sold for US$1.9B
- Sandfire valued US$2.2B
Exploration and Geology
Exploration efforts at the Kalahari Copper Project have yielded promising results, with ore-grade intercepts identified in close proximity to the project’s boundaries. Notable drill hole assays include 83 metres at 0.7% Cu and 17 g/t Ag, with significant intervals such as 8 metres at 2.5% Cu and 78 g/t Ag. Mineralization along the belt typically extends over considerable distances, presenting ample opportunities for further discoveries within the expansive licence area.
Innovative geophysical techniques, including Transient Electromagnetic Method and magnetics, have proven instrumental in delineating prospective structures beneath the surface. Existing geophysical data indicates the presence of compelling targets, informed by insights gleaned from analogous ore bodies along the belt.
Kalahari Copper Belt
Botswana’s portion of the Kalahari Copper Belt has been gaining attention, with discoveries like Zone 5 and Motheo. Copper and Silver mineralization is primarily found at the contact between the Ngwako Pan Formation and the D’Kar Formation, showing strong structural associations.
In Namibia, the extension of the Kalahari Copper Belt is mainly covered in sand, hindering modern exploration efforts.
Despite the sand cover, previous exploration has revealed:
- The presence of the right geological stratigraphy, including Ngwako Pan and D’Kar formations.
- Favorable structural features such as domes, thrusts, and faults.
- Fertility in Cu & Ag, both on the D’Kar contact and related to structures within the D’Kar formation.
The Namibian segment of the Kalahari Copper Belt remains largely unexplored yet holds significant promise, given its favourable geological stratigraphy, intricate structural characteristics, and demonstrated mineral fertility.
