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Tsodilo Resources Announces Collaborative Research Initiative with the University of Cape Town to Advance Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Element Exploration
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 4, 2026) - Tsodilo Resources Ltd. (TSXV: TSD) (OTCQB: TSDRF) (FSE: TZO) ("Tsodilo" or the "Company") is pleased to annou
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[{"type":"text","content":" Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 4, 2026) - Tsodilo Resources Ltd. (TSXV: TSD) (OTCQB: TSDRF) (FSE: TZO) (\"Tsodilo\" or the \"Company\") is pleased to announce a collaborative research initiative with University of Cape Town, Department of Geological Sciences (\"UCT\") to support its Critical Minerals (CM) and Rare Earth Elements (REE) exploration program in Botswana (See, Tsodilo Resources Ltd. - News Releases). Under the collaboration, UCT will: Objectives Identify and quantify REE-bearing mineral phases using automated mineralogy Determine major and trace element compositions of key minerals Constrain the distribution of REEs at the mineral scale Use oxygen isotope geochemistry to infer the origin of ore-forming fluids Develop a genetic model for REE mineralization in the Gcwihaba skarn system The program will apply an integrated analytical approach combining automated mineralogy (QEMSCAN), microanalytical geochemistry (EPMA, LA-ICP-MS), and isotopic analysis (oxygen isotopes) to characterize REE mineralization and associated fluid systems. \"Partnering with UCT will help fast-track the evaluation of the Gcwihaba CM/REE project, strengthening our understanding of the system and supporting the potential expansion of known mineralization. The Skarn project has demonstrated the presence of a wide range of rare earth elements and additional critical minerals identified on the USGS 2025 critical minerals list, (See, Tsodilo Resources Ltd. - News Releases)\" commented James M. Bruchs, Tsodilo's Chairman and CEO. \"We will also be engaging the scientists and technicians from Botswana Institute For Technology Research & Innovation (BITRI) and Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI), with respect to sample preparation and analysis where possible,\" Mr. Bruchs stated. The mineralogical and geochemical data generated through the UCT program will establish a high-confidence calibration framework supporting the development and validation of data-driven exploration models and improving the interpretation of existing datasets. Preliminary analysis of legacy drillhole data indicates consistent associations between REE mineralization and a suite of pathfinder elements, suggesting a structured mineral system with potential for proxy-based targeting. The UCT program will help refine and validate these relationships, supporting the iden...