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Aeterion PLC (LSE: ATN)<\/a>,<\/strong> Critical Minerals Exploration and Development Company, is pleased to announce the commencement of a Soil Geochemical Program on its License PL2622\/2023.Project<\/strong>“) within the Kalahari Copperbelt (“KCB<\/strong>“) is located in the north-western region of the Republic of Botswana (“Botswana”<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

This program represents an important step in advancing the Company’s copper exploration strategy in one of the world’s most prospective emerging copper belts.<\/p>\n

Charles Bray, Executive Chairman of Aeterion plc, commented:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cOur strategy is clear: execute disciplined, data-driven exploration to rapidly identify, prioritize and pursue high-impact drill targets within proven geological terrain. With key industry players actively consolidating positions in KCB, we believe Aeterion is exceptionally well positioned, holding a strategically located license with strong geological credentials within a competitive geological terrain.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

Importantly, this initiation of fieldwork is designed to accelerate our path to value creation, with a clear eye towards geophysics and subsequent drilling. We want the results to build a strong pipeline of drill-ready targets.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

We are now entering an increasingly active phase of exploration in both our Botswana and Morocco portfolios, and look forward to delivering a steady flow of results. We believe our systematic approach, combined with the quality of our land, positions Aterian to generate meaningful exploration potential and long-term shareholder value.<\/em><\/em>“<\/p>\n

overview<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The project is located to the east-north-east of several active exploration and development projects being conducted by industry partners within the Kalahari Copperbelt.<\/p>\n

Following a detailed geophysical review and targeting exercise conducted by independent consultants, the license area is considered to be most prospective in its south-western part. This region is thought to lie beneath the Galileo Fold structure in the west and is bounded by a magnetic basement in the east.<\/p>\n

Parallel to the northwestern boundary of the license, a well-defined southwest-northeast striking magnetic linear anomaly is interpreted as a response to magnetic marker sandstone within the lower D’Kar Formation \u2013 a major stratigraphic horizon associated with copper-silver mineralization in the KCB.<\/p>\n

Soil Geochemistry Program<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The soil geochemical survey will cover approximately 90 km\u00b2 and is designed to test the identified structural and stratigraphic targets.<\/p>\n

Key parameters of the program include:<\/p>\n