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Responsible exploration of strategic mineral resources across Botswana

Discover Aterian’s Sua Pan lithium brine project in Botswana’s Makgadikgadi basin, part of the nation’s designated Lithium Zone.

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Sua Pan Project – Exploration in Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Basin

 in northeastern Botswana, within the expansive 

three prospecting licences covering 2,517 km²

 by Botswana’s Department of Mines, the area is recognised for its 

favourable basin geology and saline brine potential

, positioning it as a key target for next-generation lithium development. As part of Botswana’s broader drive to diversify into 

, the project strengthens Aterian’s strategic presence in a country consistently ranked among 

Africa’s most attractive mining jurisdictions

 such as Sua Pan, where saline groundwater becomes progressively enriched in dissolved lithium over time. Historical studies — including a 

1980s US Trade and Development Program report

 — identified anomalous lithium concentrations in surface brines, with recorded values of 

, confirming the basin’s strong potential despite limited spatial data from early sampling.

 technologies offer a sustainable and commercially viable pathway to unlock this potential. DLE processes selectively extract lithium using specialised resins or adsorption materials, allowing the 

 into the aquifer — conserving water, minimising environmental impact, and reducing surface footprint.

 to benefit from next-generation extraction methods designed to meet growing global demand for 

, positioning the Company at the forefront of 

Botswana’s emerging battery metals sector

. With established infrastructure, supportive government policy, and accelerating demand for 

Together, these flagship projects advance Aterian’s mission to 

 of strategic mineral resources across Botswana.

Learn more about Aterian’s country-wide strategy on our 

Mobilisation: Accessing the Remote Pans

Working the Salt: Groundcrew in Sua Pan

Shared Ground: From Consultation to the Field