# Gold Mining News in Botswana

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## One Bullion Receives Final Maitengwe Airborne Geophysical Dataset and Provides Vumba Drilling Update

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/one-bullion-receives-final-maitengwe-airborne-geophysical-dataset-and-provides-v--b80ce623-b13a-473d-a068-d0d4e9e1bb9d) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/one-bullion-receives-final-maitengwe-airborne-geophysical-dataset-and-provides-v--b80ce623-b13a-473d-a068-d0d4e9e1bb9d.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-14T19:32:06.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T12:18:40.390Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T12:18:40.390Z
- Company: One Bullion Ltd. (OBUL)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/3457-tsx-venture/obul/212855-one-bullion-receives-final-maitengwe-airborne-geophysical-dataset-and-provides-vumba-drilling-update.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.112
- Atlas tags: No QA/QC Disclosure

One Bullion has received the final processed airborne geophysical dataset for the Maitengwe Gold Project and provided a drilling update for the Vumba Gold Project. While VUDD017, VUDD018, and VUDD019 have been drilled, no assay results were reported, with analytical results expected within approximately 14 days.

## One Bullion Receives Final Maitengwe Airborne Geophysical Dataset and Provides Vumba Drilling Update

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/one-bullion-receives-final-maitengwe-airborne-geophysical-dataset-and-provides-v--a576a2c2-f8c6-48a9-89fc-94f8f55bc1d7) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/one-bullion-receives-final-maitengwe-airborne-geophysical-dataset-and-provides-v--a576a2c2-f8c6-48a9-89fc-94f8f55bc1d7.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T12:42:37.065Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T12:42:37.065Z
- Company: One Bullion Ltd. (OBUL)
- Original source: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/14/3380619/0/en/one-bullion-receives-final-maitengwe-airborne-geophysical-dataset-and-provides-vumba-drilling-update.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.114
- Atlas tags: No QA/QC Disclosure

One Bullion has received the final processed airborne geophysical dataset for the Maitengwe Gold Project, aiding target generation beneath Kalahari cover. The company also provided a drilling update for the Vumba Gold Project, noting the completion of three holes (VUDD017, VUDD018, VUDD019) with assays currently in processing.

## One Bullion Completes Second Hole of 2026 Drilling Program at Vumba Gold Project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/one-bullion-completes-second-hole-of-2026-drilling-program-at-vumba-gold-project--87b05c50-2ad3-4568-9403-9136ba6cdcf5) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/one-bullion-completes-second-hole-of-2026-drilling-program-at-vumba-gold-project--87b05c50-2ad3-4568-9403-9136ba6cdcf5.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-01T11:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T11:56:40.371Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T11:56:40.371Z
- Company: One Bullion Ltd. (OBUL.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/OBUL.V/press-releases/5159471167234260)
- Atlas sentiment: 0
- Atlas tags: No QA/QC Disclosure

One Bullion has completed the second hole (VUDD018) of its 2026 drilling program at the Vumba Gold Project in Botswana. While preliminary logging identified quartz-carbonate veining and sulfides, no assay results were reported in this release.

## One Bullion Completes Second Hole of 2026 Drilling Program at Vumba Gold Project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/one-bullion-completes-second-hole-of-2026-drilling-program-at-vumba-gold-project--6b9b0e4e-cb12-4020-82c4-959227a018fe) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/one-bullion-completes-second-hole-of-2026-drilling-program-at-vumba-gold-project--6b9b0e4e-cb12-4020-82c4-959227a018fe.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T12:37:16.591Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T12:37:16.591Z
- Company: One Bullion Ltd. (OBUL)
- Original source: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/01/3372767/0/en/one-bullion-completes-second-hole-of-2026-drilling-program-at-vumba-gold-project.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0
- Atlas tags: No QA/QC Disclosure

One Bullion has completed diamond drill hole VUDD018 at the Vumba Gold Project in Botswana. While preliminary logging identified silica-carbonate alteration and sulfides, no gold assay results were reported in this release.

## One Bullion Completes First Hole of 2026 Drilling Program at Vumba Gold Project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/one-bullion-completes-first-hole-of-2026-drilling-program-at-vumba-gold-project--ab1102ba-fd92-4802-9c3b-ad2916969ba2) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/one-bullion-completes-first-hole-of-2026-drilling-program-at-vumba-gold-project--ab1102ba-fd92-4802-9c3b-ad2916969ba2.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-16T11:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-16T11:49:08.804Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-16T11:49:08.804Z
- Company: One Bullion Ltd. (OBUL.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/OBUL.V/press-releases/8227008041005239)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.053
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Infill Drilling

One Bullion has completed the first hole (VUDD017) of its 2026 drilling program at the Vumba Gold Project in Botswana. While visual logging identified quartz-carbonate veining and sulfides, no assay results were reported in this release.

## One Bullion Completes First Hole of 2026 Drilling Program at Vumba Gold Project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/one-bullion-completes-first-hole-of-2026-drilling-program-at-vumba-gold-project--e4b02405-d0fb-4f16-a3ab-8f7e6e0d27d2) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/one-bullion-completes-first-hole-of-2026-drilling-program-at-vumba-gold-project--e4b02405-d0fb-4f16-a3ab-8f7e6e0d27d2.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-16T12:36:23.753Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-16T12:36:23.753Z
- Company: One Bullion Ltd. (OBUL)
- Original source: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/09/16/3363066/0/en/one-bullion-completes-first-hole-of-2026-drilling-program-at-vumba-gold-project.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0
- Atlas tags: No QA/QC Disclosure

One Bullion has completed the first 380-meter diamond drill hole (VUDD017) of its 2026 drilling program at the Vumba Gold Project in Botswana. While visual logging identified silica-carbonate alteration and sulfides, no assay results were reported in this release.

## North Arrow Identifies New Anomalous Gold-in-Bedrock Occurrence Beneath Kalahari Sand Cover at Target AM and Commences Rotation 4 RC Drilling at Target AE, Kraaipan Gold Project, Botswana

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/north-arrow-identifies-new-anomalous-gold-in-bedrock-occurrence-beneath-kalahari--b2c7eedd-65e8-401a-96bd-e1ecb9406e1c) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/north-arrow-identifies-new-anomalous-gold-in-bedrock-occurrence-beneath-kalahari--b2c7eedd-65e8-401a-96bd-e1ecb9406e1c.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-08T11:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: North Arrow Minerals Inc. (NAR)
- Original source: [newsfile](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/313317/North-Arrow-Identifies-New-Anomalous-GoldinBedrock-Occurrence-Beneath-Kalahari-Sand-Cover-at-Target-AM-and-Commences-Rotation-4-RC-Drilling-at-Target-AE-Kraaipan-Gold-Project-Botswana)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.37
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Step-Out Extension, Mill Route

North Arrow Minerals has identified a new gold-in-bedrock occurrence at Target AM, with hole KR26-081 returning 0.21 g/t Au over 5 m beneath 32 m of cover. The company has also commenced Rotation 4 RC drilling at Target AE to test strike and down-dip continuity across a 1,000 m strike length.

## One Bullion Commences 2026 Diamond Drilling Program at Vumba Gold Project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/one-bullion-commences-2026-diamond-drilling-program-at-vumba-gold-project--59c1ad35-a385-40b3-be29-bfd75ece71eb) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/one-bullion-commences-2026-diamond-drilling-program-at-vumba-gold-project--59c1ad35-a385-40b3-be29-bfd75ece71eb.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-27T11:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: One Bullion Ltd. (OBUL.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/OBUL.V/press-releases/6497898071180093)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.226
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed

One Bullion has commenced its 2026 diamond drilling program at the Vumba Gold Project in Botswana. The 3,000-meter program consists of ten HQ diamond holes designed to define the structural controls and continuity of known gold mineralization.

## One Bullion Commences 2026 Diamond Drilling Program at Vumba Gold Project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/one-bullion-commences-2026-diamond-drilling-program-at-vumba-gold-project--965f6251-1315-4357-b8a2-2445656efac3) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/one-bullion-commences-2026-diamond-drilling-program-at-vumba-gold-project--965f6251-1315-4357-b8a2-2445656efac3.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: One Bullion Ltd. (OBUL)
- Original source: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/08/27/3351909/0/en/one-bullion-commences-2026-diamond-drilling-program-at-vumba-gold-project.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.241
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed

One Bullion has commenced its 2026 diamond drilling program at the Vumba Gold Project in Botswana. The ~3,000-meter HQ diamond program targets three priority structural corridors identified through an integrated technical review of geological, geochemical, and geophysical data.

## North Arrow Extends Target AE Strike Length to 1000 m and Completes Rotation 3 Regional RC Drilling, Kraaipan Gold Project, Botswana

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/north-arrow-extends-target-ae-strike-length-to-1000-m-and-completes-rotation-3-r--abec74da-6a48-466d-9c05-f87b83df7207) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/north-arrow-extends-target-ae-strike-length-to-1000-m-and-completes-rotation-3-r--abec74da-6a48-466d-9c05-f87b83df7207.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-24T11:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: North Arrow Minerals Inc. (NAR.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/NAR.V/press-releases/5187811912599015)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.354
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed

North Arrow Minerals has extended the potential strike length of Target AE to 1,000 m at the Kraaipan Gold Project in Botswana using surface sampling and geophysical data. The company also reported high-grade surface gold intercepts of up to 27.8 g/t Au at Target AF and completed a 44-hole regional RC drilling program, with results expected in Q3 2026.

# 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.