Name of the Project
Thorny River diamond dyke project.

Location
The project is a consolidation of the Frischgewaagt, Hartbeesfontein and Doornrivier properties, in Limpopo, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Diamond exploration and project development company Botswana Diamonds.

Project Description
Thorny River comprises the eastern extension of the kimberlite dyke and/or pipe systems on which the Klipspringer and Marsfontein mines are located, both of which have been economically mined.

The project has a modelled in situ-grade range of 46 carats per hundred tonnes (cpht) to 74 cpht and a diamond value range of $120/ct to $220/ct.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start /End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
Botswana Diamonds started a further drilling programme on its Thorny River diamond prospect on April 19.

With the discovery of the River kimberlite pipe in 2020, the company has upgraded the potential of the property. An area with a similar geological and geophysical footprint east of the River Pipe has been identified.

Analysis suggests potential for a larger kimberlite body than already identified.

The drilling programme is expected to take two weeks to complete, with the results to be announced shortly thereafter.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Botswana Diamonds, tel +353 1 833 2833/+353 1 833 2833, fax +353 1 833 3505 or email info@botswanadiamonds.co.uk.