6th April 2016
Botswana Diamonds PLC
("Botswana Diamonds" or the "Company")
Drill Programme Begins
The Directors of Botswana Diamonds (AIM: BOD) are pleased to confirm that the 2016 Drill Programme has commenced.
The first large diameter reverse circulation hole on kimberlite AK21 on PL 260 in Orapa started on Tuesday 5th April. Target depth is 300 metres.
The first of three narrow diamond drill holes will commence this week on the same licence.
Following the completion of these holes the diamond drill rig will move to PL 210 in Orapa to drill two or three holes targeting the potential source of the strong Kimberlitic Indicator Minerals (KIMs).
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This release has been approved by Benjamin Mosigi, MSc (Mineral Exploration and Mining Geology), who is a member of the Geological Society of South Africa.
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Enquiries:
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Botswana Diamonds PLC |
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John Teeling, Chairman |
+353 1 833 2833 |
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Jim Finn, Director |
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Dipti Mehta |
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Northland Capital Partners Limited |
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David Hignell/Gerry Beaney (Corporate Finance) |
+44 (0) 20 0861 6625 |
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John Howes (Broking) |
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Dowgate Capital Stockbrokers Limited |
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Jason Robertson |
+44 (0) 129 351 7744 |
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Blytheweigh |
+44 (0) 20 7138 3204 |
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Camilla Horsfall |
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PSG Plus |
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Colm Heatley |
+353 (0) 1 661 4055 |
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Alan Tyrrell |
+353 (0) 1 661 4055 |
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