B2Gold Corp. has announced the discovery of an initial Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 390,000 ounces of gold at the Springbok Zone, part of the Antelope deposit near their Otjikoto Mine in Namibia. This estimate, derived from extensive drilling and testing, has led the company to begin Preliminary Economic Assessment studies for potential underground mining operations. With positive future assessments and permits, the Springbok Zone could enhance Otjikoto’s gold production by 2026.
The Antelope deposit, comprised of the Springbok Zone, the Oryx Zone, and a possible third structure, Impala, subject to confirmatory drilling, was discovered in 2022 following deep drill testing by B2Gold exploration personnel on three-dimensional models of airborne magnetic data
Over 36,000 meters have been drilled into the Springbok Zone to date, with 33 holes totaling 16,950 m completed in 2024, to establish the 50 x 50 m spacing that informs this initial Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate.