{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Company Interviews","title":"Kavango Resources (LSE:KAV) - Unlocking Southern Africa's Gold-Copper Potential Through Exploration","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2010,"description":"Interview with Ben Turney, CEO of Kavango Resources PLCOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/kavango-resources-lsekav-new-funding-copper-in-botswana-gold-in-zimbabwe-4088Recording date: 11th March 2024Kavango Resources, a metals exploration company focusing on gold in Zimbabwe and copper in Botswana, presents a compelling investment opportunity for those seeking exposure to the untapped mineral wealth of southern Africa.One of Kavango's key strengths is the significant investment from the Consagra family, a successful pan-African conglomerate with interests in mining, oil and gas industries. The Kansagra family's 52% stake in the company provides Kavango with the financial resources to pursue its exploration objectives and demonstrates their confidence in the management team and projects.In Zimbabwe, Kavango is targeting bulk minable open-pit gold deposits, with a particular focus on its Nara and Hillside projects. The company aims to discover million-ounce resources at each of these projects, leveraging extensive historical data collected over 15 years in the Matabeleland gold fields of southern Zimbabwe, which will help guide Kavango in efficiently targeting prospective areas for drilling.In addition to its gold exploration efforts, Kavango is also actively exploring for copper in the Kalahari Copper Belt of Botswana. The company has identified two potential copper mineralizing systems that it intends to test. A significant copper discovery in this region could serve as a major catalyst for Kavango's share price, given the growing global demand for copper driven by the transition to clean energy and electrification.To support its exploration efforts, Kavango has also recognized the opportunity for near-term revenue generation through small-scale mining contracts in Zimbabwe. By securing these contracts and modernizing existing mining operations, the company aims to establish a profitable mining business that can provide a steady revenue...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1wv-MFlQAgnm-ca64e5kK4984dZB0os8-HJdRVsI74M/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEzNTcyLzE2MjM5/NTQyMDctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}