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A Leading Destination for Copper and Lithium Exploration

 and one of the most attractive worldwide (Fraser Institute). 

transparent licensing, low corruption risk, and a stable political and legal framework

, backed by a skilled workforce and a long mining heritage.

Ongoing infrastructure upgrades, including the 

, are directly enhancing the country’s mining corridors, while sealed roads, airports, and export routes provide year-round connectivity.

This supportive environment underpins Aterian’s Botswana portfolio, which targets two commodities at the heart of the global energy transition:

 – large-scale copper-silver licences across a proven sediment-hosted belt

 – lithium brine licences within the Makgadikgadi basin’s designated Lithium Zone

Together, these assets position Aterian as a 

strategic player in the supply of critical minerals

Botswana is emerging as Africa’s leading destination for copper and lithium exploration — two metals at the centre of the global energy transition.

, including 2,298 km² across the Kalahari Copperbelt and 2,517 km² in the lithium-rich Sua Pan, Aterian is uniquely positioned to unlock this opportunity.

 – transparent regulation, strong legal frameworks, and full profit repatriation.

 – high literacy, English fluency, and a proven mining culture.

 – roads, rail, power, and grid upgrades supporting efficient project development.

As global demand for battery metals accelerates, Botswana offers the stability, resources, and infrastructure to support world-class discoveries — and Aterian is at the forefront of this growth.

Botswana is consistently ranked among the world’s most attractive mining jurisdictions, combining political stability, a thriving minerals economy, and investor-friendly policy.

 – Fraser Institute 2022 Investment Attractiveness Index

Mining drives 85% of foreign trade and 20% of GDP

, underlining its central role in the economy (

, supported by foreign investment and mineral exports (World Bank)

No foreign exchange controls & full profit repatriation

, giving investors financial flexibility (Bank of Botswana)

 into copper, lithium, nickel, and rare earths positions Botswana as a battery metals hub

 via EU EPA, SADC, and SACU membership ensures preferential export pathways

stable governance, modern infrastructure, and clear commitment to critical minerals

, Botswana offers one of the most compelling environments for mining investment worldwide.

From the diamond mines of Jwaneng and Orapa to the copper and lithium-rich projects of the Kalahari Copperbelt and Sua Pan, Botswana has built a reputation as one of Africa’s most resource-endowed nations.

A stable regulatory environment, modern infrastructure, and a long-standing commitment to responsible mining make Botswana a 

preferred destination for global investors

With world-class geology and government-backed support for critical minerals, the country is poised to play a central role in the global energy transition — and Aterian is positioned at its heart.

Botswana’s stability, incentives, and critical mineral focus make it Africa’s most compelling exploration destination.

. While historically known for diamonds, the country is now actively diversifying into copper, nickel, lithium, coal, and uranium under a government-led strategy to expand its mineral base.

stable regulatory framework, pro-mining policies, and modern infrastructure

, Botswana ranks among Africa’s most attractive investment destinations. 

 is drawing international interest for its copper-silver potential, while the 

 underscores Botswana’s role in the global battery metals supply chain.

 — from tax exemptions to full profit repatriation — Botswana provides an ideal environment for mineral exploration and long-term investment.

Explore the FAQs to learn more about Botswana’s mineral strategy, sector performance, and investment outlook.

 for mining investment (Fraser Institute)

 MMG acquisition of Khoemacau Copper Mine highlights regional value

*reflects 2,298 km² (KCB) + 2,517 km² (Sua Pan) = 

 is one of the world’s most prospective copper-silver regions, extending from northern Botswana into Namibia. 

Aterian, through its 90% ownership of Atlantis Metals (Pty) Ltd, now holds 

ten mineral prospecting licences (PLs) covering 2,298 km²

, targeting sediment-hosted copper and silver mineralisation.

: Three new licences awarded in August 2025 increased Aterian’s Botswana portfolio to ten PLs, enhancing its footprint in this globally recognised copper district.

: Licences focus on the contact between the 

, a proven host for world-class Cu-Ag deposits.

: Independent geological review highlighted strong anomalies, including a 

 with copper-in-soil anomalies and an interpreted plunging antiformal axis (PL 199/2025).

: Several licences lie close to Sandfire Resources’ Motheo production hub and MMG’s Khoemacau copper project (US$1.73 billion acquisition, 2024).

: Botswana remains one of the world’s top-ranked mining environments, offering stability and a supportive regulatory climate.

With copper demand set to surge due to the global energy transition, Aterian’s KCB portfolio positions the Company at the forefront of discovery potential in a region where 

 are already being advanced into production. 

Historical soil anomalies, strong magnetic structures, and favourable stratigraphy create a robust foundation for future exploration success.

The Sua Pan Project targets lithium brine potential within the Makgadikgadi basin in northeastern Botswana, an area formally designated a 

Aterian, through its 90% ownership of Atlantis Metals (Pty) Ltd, holds 

three mineral prospecting licences covering 2,517 km²

Global lithium demand continues to surge, driven by growth in 

 to advance lithium exploration in Botswana, complementing its copper-silver portfolio in the Kalahari Copperbelt.

: Part of Aterian’s Botswana portfolio, which includes 10 copper-silver licences in the Kalahari Copperbelt and 3 lithium brine licences in the Makgadikgadi Pans region.

: Historical brine sampling by the US TDP in the 1980s reported lithium concentrations between 

, confirming the basin’s lithium prospectivity.

: Favourable hydrogeological setting offers 

ideal conditions for modern Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technologies

, reducing environmental footprint and improving recovery rates.

: Licences are situated near established transport corridors and water supply networks, supporting efficient development pathways.