Botswana Diamonds’ latest update on its Marsfontein and Thorny River projects in South Africa reveals the discovery of a significant kimberlite blow, detected through drilling and geophysics.
This blow is estimated to have occurred deep below the surface, at a remarkable distance ranging from five to 10 metres, reaching approximately 13 metres.
The blow was determined to be a new kimberlite.
Botswana Diamonds also said mining operations at Marsfontein will continue while the business waits for the necessary approvals to begin operations at Thorny River.
“As a proof-of-concept project, Marsfontein is delivering diamond recoveries and values above expectations, as previously reported last month. This augurs well for Thorny River,” said company chairperson John Teeling.
“The discovery of an unmined blow is excellent news and will enable ongoing production until final permits to mine Thorny River are received.”
Mathew Nyaungwa, Editor in Chief of the African Bureau, Rough&Polished
