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Tsodilo Resources Continues Its Collaboration with Botswana International University of Science and Technology

Tsodilo Resources extends its research collaboration with BIUST on the Xaudum Iron Project to explore value-added iron products.
The BIUST project aims to test pig iron production using locally sourced Botswana resources.
Researchers will design an oven and an experimental blast furnace at BIUST for product testing.
The collaboration seeks to leverage Botswana coal to support low-emission steel pathways like DRI and pellet feeds.
Tsodilo emphasizes XIF’s potential to meet growing high-grade magnetite demand amid decarbonization trends.
The XIF project is described as offering a premium product suitable for pellet feed and potential DRI applications.
Botswana’s coal reserves are highlighted as a strategic asset for beneficiation and value addition.
The release notes a CIM-compliant resource for Block 1 and potential for larger extrapolated targets.
The collaboration aligns with broader industry decarbonization trends impacting steel production.
Tsodilo aims to inform resource owners on possible steps to increase Botswana’s export value.

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