Leviathan Metals has completed a high-resolution helicopter-borne electromagnetic (EM) survey at its fully owned Central Project in Botswana’s Kalahari Copper Belt (KCB).
The survey included approximately 580km of electromagnetic data collection, conducted at 300m line intervals with a ground clearance of 35m.
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It covered more than 20km of the D’Kar-Ngwako Pan Formation (DKF-NPF) contact, which features a prominent domal structure.
The domal structure analysed sits directly south of MMG’s Khoemacau deposits, which are believed to have significant potential for Sediment-Hosted Stratiform Copper mineralisation.
New Resolution Geophysics of Noordhoek, South Africa, conducted the electromagnetic survey using its Xcite system.
The survey, carried out by an AS350 B-series helicopter, was overseen daily by Leviathan.
Leviathan’s geoscientific team is using the electromagnetic data to map conductive markers, which are crucial for identifying mineralisation controls along the DKF-NPF contact.
Leviathan CEO Luke Norman said: “We are delighted to apply this efficient, leading-edge, high-resolution geophysical technology as our opening move in the exploration of our newly acquired Central Project on the Kalahari Copper Belt of Botswana – a land of outstanding discovery potential.
“With survey data in hand, our geoscientific team shortly expects to select a series of targets for near-term drill testing, for which preparations are already under way. Leviathan is in full swing in Botswana, and we look forward to an exciting 2026 exploration campaign.”
The Central Project borders MMG’s Khoemacau deposits, where extensive mineral resources have been identified.
Acquired by MMG for $1.9bn (A$2.66bn) in 2023, the area includes the Banana Zone, Zone 6 and Ophion.
The Central Project has similar geological features to Khoemacau, indicating potential for significant copper finds.
These deposits have combined measured and indicated mineral resources of 94 million tonnes (mt) at 1.8% copper and 22 grams per tonne (g/t) silver, with inferred resources of 188mt at 1.6% copper and 20g/t silver.
The Kalahari Copper Belt has been identified by the US Geological Survey as a prime area for sediment-hosted copper deposits.
