# Copper Mining News in Botswana

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## Leviathan Metals’ Maiden Drilling Backs Copper Model Next to a Tier-One Mine

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/leviathan-metals-maiden-drilling-backs-copper-model-next-to-a-tier-one-mine--5756293f-f305-4ae6-8def-5bbadfc48bd7) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/leviathan-metals-maiden-drilling-backs-copper-model-next-to-a-tier-one-mine--5756293f-f305-4ae6-8def-5bbadfc48bd7.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T17:03:25.118Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T17:03:25.118Z
- Company: Leviathan Metals Corp. (LVX)
- Original source: [cruxinvestor](https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/leviathan-metals-maiden-drilling-backs-copper-model-next-to-a-tier-one-mine)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.195
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play, No QA/QC Disclosure

Leviathan Metals has completed the first 6,000 metres of a 10,000-metre maiden diamond drilling programme at its 100%-owned Central copper project in Botswana. The drilling intersected the target stratigraphic contact in 23 of 25 holes, with handheld XRF detecting copper in nearly every hole, though laboratory assays are still pending.

## NexMetals Mining Nearly Triples Selebi North Indicated Mineral Resources to 8.95 Million Tonnes and Increases Inferred Mineral Resources to 9.48 Million Tonnes

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nexmetals-mining-nearly-triples-selebi-north-indicated-mineral-resources-to-8-95--e11118d1-4e1d-43b2-978b-b9c138e4c54a) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nexmetals-mining-nearly-triples-selebi-north-indicated-mineral-resources-to-8-95--e11118d1-4e1d-43b2-978b-b9c138e4c54a.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T22:18:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T12:27:58.487Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T12:27:58.487Z
- Company: NexMetals Mining Corp. (NEXM)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/886-tsx-venture/nexm/213193-nexmetals-nearly-triples-selebi-north-indicated-mineral-resources-to-8-95-million-tonnes-and-increases-inferred-mineral-resources-to-9-48-million-tonnes.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.504
- Atlas tags: Tonnage Growth, Grade Improvement, NI 43-101 Compliant, QP/CP Signed

NexMetals Mining has released an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Selebi Mines in Botswana, nearly tripling the Selebi North Indicated resource to 8.95 Mt. The update, which includes the Selebi Main deposit, brings the total Indicated resource to 8.95 Mt and the total Inferred resource to 41.95 Mt, supported by 42,633 metres of recent drilling.

## NexMetals Nearly Triples Selebi North Indicated Mineral Resources to 8.95 Million Tonnes and Increases Inferred Mineral Resources to 9.48 Million Tonnes

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nexmetals-nearly-triples-selebi-north-indicated-mineral-resources-to-8-95-millio--b929a669-d1fd-453f-8939-6d12984f3d9f) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nexmetals-nearly-triples-selebi-north-indicated-mineral-resources-to-8-95-millio--b929a669-d1fd-453f-8939-6d12984f3d9f.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T11:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T11:20:45.223Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T11:20:45.223Z
- Company: NexMetals Mining Corp. (NEXM)
- Original source: [newsfile](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/319913/NexMetals-Nearly-Triples-Selebi-North-Indicated-Mineral-Resources-to-8.95-Million-Tonnes-and-Increases-Inferred-Mineral-Resources-to-9.48-Million-Tonnes)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.498
- Atlas tags: Category Upgrade, Tonnage Growth, Grade Improvement, NI 43-101 Compliant, QP/CP Signed

NexMetals has released an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Selebi mines in Botswana, nearly tripling the Selebi North Indicated resource to 8.95 Mt at 1.03% Cu and 1.08% Ni. The total 2026 MRE now comprises 8.95 Mt Indicated and 41.95 Mt Inferred, supported by recent drilling that converted approximately 20% of Inferred resources to Indicated.

## Talonx lines up Botswana copper as drill targets stack up

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/talonx-lines-up-botswana-copper-as-drill-targets-stack-up--c39c9b03-f080-4176-b611-1c56413a34da) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/talonx-lines-up-botswana-copper-as-drill-targets-stack-up--c39c9b03-f080-4176-b611-1c56413a34da.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T23:43:13.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T02:30:58.375Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T02:30:58.375Z
- Company: Talonx Resources (TXR)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/talonx-lines-up-botswana-copper-as-drill-targets-stack-up/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.275
- Atlas tags: Apparent Width Only, Stale Data Re-release

Talonx Resources has identified several priority copper exploration targets across its 1,000km² Kihabe project in Botswana. The company is currently refining drill locations through soil geochemistry and mapping, following historical copper intersections at the Kihabe deposit.

## TXR: Talonx Advances Copper Exploration Targets at Kihabe

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/txr-talonx-advances-copper-exploration-targets-at-kihabe--fafa4fcd-3254-438c-8d53-e90cc230a63b) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/txr-talonx-advances-copper-exploration-targets-at-kihabe--fafa4fcd-3254-438c-8d53-e90cc230a63b.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T21:14:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T22:45:42.021Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T22:45:42.021Z
- Company: Talonx Resources Limited (TXR)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03154289)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.28
- Atlas tags: Apparent Width Only, QA/QC Disclosed, JORC Compliant, Inferred Resource, Historical Estimate Only, Stale Data Re-release, Metal Equivalent Opaque, Resource Update, Step-Out Extension

Talonx Resources has identified multiple priority copper exploration targets at its Kihabe Project in Botswana, leveraging historical drilling, geochemistry, and geological data. The company plans near-term drill testing for these targets, which are supported by previously reported copper intersections including 7m at 1.04% Cu and 18m at 0.43% Cu. While the drill results are historical and true widths are unknown, the identification of new targets and an experienced board appointment provide a positive outlook for future exploration.

## Talonx taps MOD veteran Steve McGhee for Botswana copper push

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/talonx-taps-mod-veteran-steve-mcghee-for-botswana-copper-push--442b15ac-e66c-4461-be27-f3b943c12131) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/talonx-taps-mod-veteran-steve-mcghee-for-botswana-copper-push--442b15ac-e66c-4461-be27-f3b943c12131.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-12T23:08:54.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T01:03:39.756Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T01:03:39.756Z
- Company: Talonx Resources (TXR)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/talonx-taps-mod-veteran-steve-mcghee-for-botswana-copper-push/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.267
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play

Talonx Resources has appointed former MOD Resources executive Steve McGhee as a non-executive director to support its copper exploration at the Kihabe project in Botswana. The company is currently conducting district-scale fieldwork to test copper potential around its existing zinc-lead-silver mineral resource.

## NexMetals Mining Reports 72% Increase in Selebi Main Mineral Resource of 32.47 Mt @ 1.53% Cu, 0.98% Ni Inferred, Selebi North Mineral Resource Estimate Pending

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nexmetals-mining-reports-72-increase-in-selebi-main-mineral-resource-of-32-47-mt--d6a2ea0d-f835-40b1-9f8e-20de272e30f9) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nexmetals-mining-reports-72-increase-in-selebi-main-mineral-resource-of-32-47-mt--d6a2ea0d-f835-40b1-9f8e-20de272e30f9.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-01T22:16:12.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T12:23:11.924Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T12:23:11.924Z
- Company: NexMetals Mining Corp. (NEXM)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/886-tsx-venture/nexm/212126-nexmetals-reports-72-increase-in-selebi-main-mineral-resource-of-32-47-mt-1-53-cu-0-98-ni-inferred-selebi-north-mineral-resource-estimate-pending.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.415
- Atlas tags: Tonnage Growth, Contained Metal Growth, NI 43-101 Compliant, Inferred Resource, QP/CP Signed

NexMetals has updated its Selebi Main Mineral Resource Estimate to 32.47 Mt at 1.53% Cu and 0.98% Ni (Inferred), representing a 72% increase in tonnage compared to the 2024 estimate. The update includes cobalt as a third metal and was driven primarily by new drilling in the Flexure Zone.

## NexMetals Reports 72% Increase in Selebi Main Mineral Resource of 32.47 Mt @ 1.53% Cu, 0.98% Ni Inferred, Selebi North Mineral Resource Estimate Pending

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nexmetals-reports-72-increase-in-selebi-main-mineral-resource-of-32-47-mt-1-53-c--af0190fe-8288-45c4-96b4-9e8ae821eaa2) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nexmetals-reports-72-increase-in-selebi-main-mineral-resource-of-32-47-mt-1-53-c--af0190fe-8288-45c4-96b4-9e8ae821eaa2.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-01T11:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T11:04:36.172Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T11:04:36.172Z
- Company: NexMetals Mining Corp. (NEXM)
- Original source: [newsfile](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/316876/NexMetals-Reports-72-Increase-in-Selebi-Main-Mineral-Resource-of-32.47-Mt-1.53-Cu-0.98-Ni-Inferred-Selebi-North-Mineral-Resource-Estimate-Pending)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.415
- Atlas tags: Inferred Resource, Tonnage Growth, Contained Metal Growth, NI 43-101 Compliant, QP/CP Signed

NexMetals has announced an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Selebi Main deposit, reporting a 72% increase in tonnage to 32.47 Mt at 1.53% Cu and 0.98% Ni. The update, which now includes cobalt, was driven primarily by new drilling in the Flexure Zone and represents an Inferred resource.

## NexMetals Reports 7.55 Metres of 6.48% CuEq (2.70% Cu, 1.83% Ni) in SMD-26-219, Visual Intercept SMD-26-217 Intersects Three Mineralized Zones and Extends High-Grade Trend to Approximately 1.5 Kilometres

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nexmetals-reports-7-55-metres-of-6-48-cueq-2-70-cu-1-83-ni-in-smd-26-219-visual--c9c3daa7-ff69-4e98-b4c0-d5c072fea43a) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nexmetals-reports-7-55-metres-of-6-48-cueq-2-70-cu-1-83-ni-in-smd-26-219-visual--c9c3daa7-ff69-4e98-b4c0-d5c072fea43a.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-23T11:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-23T11:06:03.846Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-23T11:06:03.846Z
- Company: NexMetals Mining Corp. (NEXM)
- Original source: [newsfile](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/315566/NexMetals-Reports-7.55-Metres-of-6.48-CuEq-2.70-Cu-1.83-Ni-in-SMD26219-Visual-Intercept-SMD26217-Intersects-Three-Mineralized-Zones-and-Extends-HighGrade-Trend-to-Approximately-1.5-Kilometres)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.732
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, True Width Disclosed, Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Assays Pending, Cut-off Undisclosed, New Zone Discovery

NexMetals Mining Corp. announced high-grade drill results from hole SMD-26-219 at its Selebi Main deposit in Botswana, including 7.55 metres grading 6.48% CuEq (2.70% Cu, 1.83% Ni). This confirms a thick, high-grade massive sulphide intersection and extends the high-grade trend to approximately 1.5 kilometres. Additionally, visual intercepts from drill hole SMD-26-217 extended the trend further and discovered a new third mineralized zone, with assays pending for this hole.

## Copper, Rare Earths, Uranium, Nickel: Eastport's Four-Metal Bet on Electrification

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/copper-rare-earths-uranium-nickel-eastport-s-four-metal-bet-on-electrification--14db93cb-f132-4c92-84e1-4471cc582750) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/copper-rare-earths-uranium-nickel-eastport-s-four-metal-bet-on-electrification--14db93cb-f132-4c92-84e1-4471cc582750.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Eastport Critical Metals (EVI)
- Original source: [cruxinvestor](https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/copper-rare-earths-uranium-nickel-eastports-four-metal-bet-on-electrification)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.202
- Atlas tags: Inferred Resource, Stale Estimate, Step-Out Extension, Mill Route, Gravity Route

Eastport Critical Metals (TSXV:EVI) is advancing a four-metal portfolio in Botswana covering copper, rare earths, uranium, and nickel. The company's flagship Matsitama copper project hosts a historical, non-compliant resource at Nakalakwana Hill, while recent step-out drilling has extended the mineralised footprint.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.